Abstract: A card-handling device and related methods may include a card intake, a card rotation device, and a card output. The card rotation device may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more playing cards about a minor axis of the one or more playing cards to randomly alter an orientation of lateral edges of the one or more playing cards. A card-handling device and related methods may be configured to recognize unreadable cards and move the unreadable cards to a designated position.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system comprises a processor configured to execute instructions that cause operations to detect, using sensors of one or more card-handling devices (“card-handling device(s)”) in a network, one or more anomalies (“anomaly (ies)”) on one or more cards (“card(s)”) used during play of one or more games (“game(s)”). The game(s) are played at one or more gaming tables (“table(s)”) associated with the card-handling device(s). The anomaly (ies) vary from one or more previously taken images of the card(s). The operations further include, in response to detecting the anomaly (ies), determining, via analysis by a machine learning model of image data captured by one or more image sensors at the table(s), identifiers for participants that played at the table(s) for the game(s) when the anomaly (ies) was/were detected. The operations further include relating, in a memory store associated with one or more collusion-confidence scores, the identifiers.

Abstract: In one example, a system configured to detect a payout proximity trigger for a progressive jackpot game. The system analyzes, in response to the trigger, shuffle-state image data of a shuffler device and determines a card order of an undealt portion for a deck of cards shuffled by the shuffler device. The system further determines, based on the card order and based on card distribution rules, an anticipated timing for when a mystery card will be dealt from the shuffler device for a subsequent game play round during which the payout threshold value is reached. The system further determines a physical location of a closest gaming table relative to the shuffler device. The system further electronically provides, using the anticipated timing (e.g., transmits to an output device at the physical location), an anticipatory notification related to an upcoming appearance of the mystery card.

Abstract: A method or system to, in response to automatic shuffling of a set of cards by a shuffler, detect a first anomaly of a first card of high value that was used during a round of play for a first card game in which a first player participated at a gaming table. The method or system is further to, in response to analysis of shuffler data, detect a relationship between the first anomaly and a second anomaly. The second anomaly is associated with a second card of high value that was used during a round of play for a second card game in which a second player participated. The system or method is further to, in response to detection of the relationship between the first anomaly and the second anomaly, relate via a collusion-confidence score a first identifier for the first player with a second identifier for the second player.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system is provided for controlling a network game. In some instances, a processor of the system selects a winning card value of an undealt playing card for the network game. The network game spans a plurality of gaming tables having a deck of cards used for individual card games separate from the network game. A shuffler at each table shuffles the deck of cards for the individual card games. The system further detects, in response to analyzing image data at each of the gaming tables by a machine learning model, that a playing card, having the winning card value, is dealt. The system further determines, by a machine learning model, a participant to whom the playing card was dealt. The system further electronically validates a win for the network game with an electronic account for the participant.

Abstract: Card handling devices may include one or more features for detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card. Methods of operating a card handling device may include detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system comprises a processor configured to execute instructions that cause operations to, in response to automatic shuffling of a set of cards by a shuffler, detect a first anomaly associated with a first card of high value that was used during a round of play for a first card game in which a first player participated at a gaming table. The processor is further configured to execute instructions that cause operations to, in response to analysis by the processor of shuffler data, detect a relationship between the first anomaly and a second anomaly. The second anomaly is associated with a second card of high value that was used during a round of play for a second card game in which a second player participated.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a system is provided for controlling a network game. In some instances, a processor of the system selects a winning card value of an undealt playing card for the network game. The network game spans a plurality of gaming tables having a deck of cards used for individual card games separate from the network game. A shuffler at each table shuffles the deck of cards for the individual card games. The system further detects, in response to analyzing image data at each of the gaming tables by a machine learning model, that a playing card, having the winning card value, is dealt. The system further determines, by a machine learning model, a participant to whom the playing card was dealt. The system further electronically validates a win for the network game with an electronic account for the participant.

Abstract: A card-handling device and related methods may include a card intake, a card rotation device, and a card output. The card rotation device may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more playing cards about a minor axis of the one or more playing cards to randomly alter an orientation of lateral edges of the one or more playing cards. A card-handling device and related methods may be configured to recognize unreadable cards and move the unreadable cards to a designated position.

Abstract: A card-handling device and related methods may include a card intake, a card rotation device, and a card output. The card rotation device may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more playing cards about a minor axis of the one or more playing cards to randomly alter an orientation of lateral edges of the one or more playing cards. A card-handling device and related methods may be configured to recognize unreadable cards and move the unreadable cards to a designated position.

Abstract: Card handling devices may include one or more features for detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card. Methods of operating a card handling device may include detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card.

Abstract: Card handling devices may include one or more features for detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card. Methods of operating a card handling device may include detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card.

Abstract: Methods of using automatic card shufflers may involve causing playing cards to be moved from a card input area to a temporary card storage utilizing a card input mechanism. A first number of playing card hands may be formed in a corresponding first number of designated card storage compartments of the temporary card storage when a control system of the automatic card shuffler is in a first operational mode. A second, different number of playing card hands may be formed in a corresponding second number of designated card storage compartments of the temporary card storage when the control system is in a second operational mode. The card storage compartments of the second number of designated card storage compartments may be distinct from the card storage compartments of the first number of designated card storage compartments.

Abstract: A card-handling device and related methods may include a card intake, a card rotation device, and a card output. The card rotation device may be configured to rotate at least one of the one or more playing cards about a minor axis of the one or more playing cards to randomly alter an orientation of lateral edges of the one or more playing cards. A card-handling device and related methods may be configured to recognize unreadable cards and move the unreadable cards to a designated position.

Abstract: Methods of using automatic card shufflers may involve causing playing cards to be moved from a card input area to a temporary card storage utilizing a card input mechanism. A first number of playing card hands may be formed in a corresponding first number of designated card storage compartments of the temporary card storage when a control system of the automatic card shuffler is in a first operational mode. A second, different number of playing card hands may be formed in a corresponding second number of designated card storage compartments of the temporary card storage when the control system is in a second operational mode. The card storage compartments of the second number of designated card storage compartments may be distinct from the card storage compartments of the first number of designated card storage compartments.

Abstract: An automatic card-handling device, having a card-handling device that includes a controller, the card-handling device configured for shuffling an input set of cards and delivering an output set of cards resulting from the shuffling; and a communication module operably coupled to the controller, wherein the communication module is configured for sending and receiving information related to operation of the card-handling device across a communication port configured for operable coupling to a cellular network, wherein the information related to the operation of the automatic card-handling device includes information about the use of the card-handling device; and wherein a factor in a usage fee for the card-handling device is use of the card-handling device.

Abstract: Card shufflers usable in forming and dispensing randomized playing card hands for use in playing card games include a card input mechanism for inputting cards into the card shuffler, a card storage device for receiving cards from the card input mechanism and temporarily storing cards within the card shuffler, and a card output mechanism for outputting shuffled cards from the card shuffler. The card storage device may include a wheel configured to rotate within the card shuffler. The rotatable wheel may have a plurality of card storage compartments therein, each of which may be sized and configured to hold two or more cards therein. Related methods involve the use of such card shufflers in playing card games.

Abstract: Card handling devices may include one or more features for detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card. Methods of operating a card handling device may include detecting a deficiency relating to at least one card.

Abstract: Card shufflers usable in forming and dispensing randomized playing card hands for use in playing card games include a card input mechanism for inputting cards into the card shuffler, a card storage device for receiving cards from the card input mechanism and temporarily storing cards within the card shuffler, and a card output mechanism for outputting shuffled cards from the card shuffler. The card storage device may include a wheel configured to rotate within the card shuffler. The rotatable wheel may have a plurality of card storage compartments therein, each of which may be sized and configured to hold two or more cards therein. Related methods involve the use of such card shufflers in playing card games.

Abstract: An automatic card handling device, having a card handling device that includes a controller, the card handling device configured for shuffling an input set of cards and delivering an output set of cards resulting from the shuffling; and a communication module operably coupled to the controller, wherein the communication module is configured for sending and receiving information related to operation of the card handling device across a communication port configured for operable coupling to a cellular network, wherein the information related to the operation of the automatic card handling device includes information about the use of the card handling device; and wherein a factor in a usage fee for the card handling device is use of the card handling device.