Analysis of casino shelf shuffling machines

Authors
Diaconis, Persi Fulman, Jason Holmes, Susan
Citation
Diaconis, Persi et al., Analysis of casino shelf shuffling machines, Annals of applied probability , 23(4), 2013, pp. 1692-1720
Journal title
Annals of applied probability → ACNP
ISSN journal
10505164
Volume
23
Issue
4
Year of publication
2013
Pages
1692 - 1720
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Many casinos routinely use mechanical card shuffling machines. We were asked to evaluate a new product, a shelf shuffler. This leads to new probability, new combinatorics and to some practical advice which was adopted by the manufacturer. The interplay between theory, computing, and real-world application is developed.