A lot of this conspiracy theory nonsense stems from the fact that the ASM checks the cards for irregularities such as missing or added cards before shuffling. However, the card reader is separate from the shuffler section and not connected to it in any way, so it is not possible for the shuffling mechanism to stack the deck.
The Shuffle Master Deck Mate II, a 1D poker shuffler, can put the cards into new card order. Doing so takes longer than a normal shuffle, and this model is not used for BJ anyway.
The casinos use the ASMs because they yield more hands per hour and the card reader offers better game protection. I am doing very well playing against ASMs. More hands per hour is good for me too, and I don't mind the assurance of knowing that all the cards are there.
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