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Industry veteran and poker commentator Doug Polk echoes this concern, stating that while casino decks are generally trustworthy, second-hand or unmaintained machines and private settings are ripe for exploitation. “If you see these shufflers in private home games or unregulated venues, run,” Polk warns, highlighting the real-world risk outside the regulated casino environment.
Signaling and Insider Tricks: The Human Element
Complementing the technological vulnerabilities are traditional cheating methods involving human manipulation. The presentation also explores tactics like false shuffles—carefully controlled cuts that preserve key cards—marking or switching decks, and subtle dealer techniques that can be masterfully concealed.