Card washing
“Card washing” is a term used in casinos to describe a specific method of shuffling cards. This process involves spreading the deck face down on the table and mixing the cards in a circular motion with both hands. The action resembles the motion of washing clothes by hand, which is where the term “washing” comes from. This technique is often used in addition to standard shuffling to ensure that the cards are thoroughly randomized, reducing the chances of patterns or biases in the deck. Card washing is particularly common in games like blackjack or poker, where a fair shuffle is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the game. The process is usually performed at the beginning of the game or when a new deck is introduced, ensuring that players have an equal chance based on skill and luck, rather than any unintended card order.