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do live dealers actually shuffle or is it all automated?

When I'm watching the live dealer roulette tables, it looks like they're shuffling or spinning everything by hand, but I've always wondered if the whole thing is somehow automated behind the scenes. I get that the dealers have to put on a show, but is there a machine or something controlling the ball, or even just the cards for blackjack? Or do the dealers actually do all the manual stuff every single round? I’m methodical with my bets and trust what I see, but after hearing a few stories, I’m starting to second guess. Anyone actually know if there’s some automation sneaking in or if it’s all legit human dealing?

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most live dealer roulette wheels use real physics, but for cards, auto shufflers are common. transparency slips when you can't see the machine itself.

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Regulators inspect for hidden tech, so pure automation's rare. If the rules shift mid-session, that's when I'd start raising eyebrows.

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watched a live blackjack table once where they reshuffled right after a massive loss streak, felt odd but also in line with standard risk management. nothing beats seeing the shoe dealt out fully on camera.

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In slots, you always know a machine calls the shots, but with live roulette, I’ve seen the dealer do every spin by hand right in front of me. I’d still love to see behind the curtain just once.

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For roulette, most studios let the dealer spin by hand, but I’ve seen auto-wheels at weird hours. My bonus hunting habit makes me watch for odd delays, which usually hint at tech lurking in the background.

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