A shuffling method and a shuffling machine

Abstract

This invention provides a shuffling method and a shuffling machine, belonging to the technical field of shuffling machines. The method includes the following steps: A1: The middle card box of the shuffling machine alternately transfers one to three cards of any number to the two side card boxes until the middle card box is completely empty; A2: All cards from one side card box are transferred to the middle card box, and then all cards from the other side card box are transferred to the middle card box; A3: Steps A1 and A2 are repeated until a predetermined number of times or a specific condition is met. The beneficial effects of this invention are: by alternately transferring different numbers of cards, the even distribution of cards among the various card boxes is ensured, improving the randomness and fairness of the shuffling; a more suitable shuffling strategy can be selected according to actual needs, increasing the system's flexibility; at the same time, it ensures the thoroughness and consistency of the shuffling, reducing the possibility of human intervention.

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