Standard poker shuffle

[nutN2Lewz]

Standard poker shuffle

[Detroitdad]

I have enjoyed these shuffling videos. I'm sure most of you guys/gals are damn near pro's by now. I shuffled the same as I always had since I was a wee little tot (pretty bad).

A few weeks ago I started watching these videos, practiced for about 10 minutes, and bam!!! I could shuffle.

At Wedges tourney last week (took 3rd) I was not only complimented on my stunning good looks, but was also complimented by two separate players on my shuffling.

So, Thanks Nutn for posting these.

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[RayZinFold]

keep them coming and thanks

[4 of a kind]

 after he shuffles and he squares the deck, does he make the two piles from the top of the deck or from the middle? it is hard to see from that video

[pauld22]

after he shuffles and he squares the deck, does he make the two piles from the top of the deck or from the middle? it is hard to see from that video

Top.

The question I have is:
In this video, when he strips the deck, he basically quarters it (pulls three seperate "strips" from the deck) before the last riffle.  In the "How To Strip Shuffle" video he states 3 "strips" of the deck.  I know it's probably just a preference, but is one standard?  Does it even matter?

[John]

Nut the video of shuffle is awesome. It really takes time to have a good shuffling hand. Although after having a look on this video for so many times I have improved a bit but not as good as it is shown in the video. But I would like to ask a question why he keeps the yellow card at the end. Does it makes any difference, don't think so? If yes please explain? Thank you 

[Eralis]

Nut the video of shuffle is awesome. It really takes time to have a good shuffling hand. Although after having a look on this video for so many times I have improved a bit but not as good as it is shown in the video. But I would like to ask a question why he keeps the yellow card at the end. Does it makes any difference, don't think so? If yes please explain? Thank you 

The cutcard (yellow card) has two jobs. Prevent players from looking at the bottomcard, which can have a major effect on games like Hold'em. If you see a 10 on the bottom of the deck, and there are 3 other 10's on the board, it will change your play on that hand, because since there are only one 10 again, the chances are that the other person doesn't have it.

The other job the cutcard has is preventing bottom dealing.

[Nerre]

If you see a 10 on the bottom of the deck, and there are 3 other 10's on the board, it will change your play on that hand, because since there are only one 10 again, the chances are that the other person doesn't have it.

One at the bottom, 3 on the board, and one left? I'd call for a deck change:-)

[FlyingLuske]

I'm having trouble doing this with my index finger, I usually use my thumb which doesn't seem to work as well.   

[72]

I'm having trouble doing this with my index finger, I usually use my thumb which doesn't seem to work as well.   

doing what with your index finger? you lost me.


BTW shuffles do vary slightly from casino to casino. my training was riffle, riffle, strip, riffle riffle. and we had to make sure the strip was at least 7 times, not 2 or 3.

[FlyingLuske]

I'm having trouble doing this with my index finger, I usually use my thumb which doesn't seem to work as well.   

doing what with your index finger? you lost me.


BTW shuffles do vary slightly from casino to casino. my training was riffle, riffle, strip, riffle riffle. and we had to make sure the strip was at least 7 times, not 2 or 3.

Shuffling the cards, from the video it appears he's shuffling with his index fingers.  Or are his index fingers just guiding his thumbs?

[72]

the actual riffle is done with the thumbs, brushing the edges of the cards in an upward motion, while holding them close enough so the corners connect and interlace with each other. the index fingers like the other fingers only serve to keep the 2 stacks in place and prevent them from slipping away all over the table.

[golfer07]

I am currently applying for a dealing position at a localish card club.  Its pretty new and its not like a casino or anything.   I mean dont get me wrong, its legit and professional, but not hella strict on perfect form.  I am having trouble getting the riffle down quickly, shuffling the cards so they mix in perfectly.  The cut it good, pitch is dam good etc, but the shuffle is a little iffy.  Lol, im also nervous to screw up a side pot if I get the job.  Any advice on shuffling? 

Thanks,
Freelander

[72]

just keep practising your shuffle. it will get better with time.

calculating side pots with all-ins isn't that hard at all. i look at which is going to be less, the amount of the rest of the bet for the side pot or for the main, and calculate that. IE 5 bets at 20, 1 all-in for 8. 48 in the main. (or 60 in the side)

[golfer07]

Right, but needless to say, im not very good with calculating that kind of thing on the spot lol.  I mean if I think about it, I am usually ok.  But quickly sometimes gets me....

[72]

  just wait until you're doing it at a table, and 10 players are trying to tell you a different number for the side pot while you're in the middle of figuring it out for yourself.

never take the players' word for it when they tell you how much should be in the side.

[angelabrown83]

Nice thanks for the vids!

[brainox]

nice.. card very secured!