For decades I was always used to seeing new cards introduced to a table by the dealer checking and examining all the cards for any flaws or mistakes. Cards were taken out of boxes, all in numerical order and spread out on the table, for open observation by anyone that was interested. By always doing this procedure, I considered it as a important form of integrity that not only gave some legitimacy to offering a straight and fair game, but also showed respect to the player, by not leaving any room at all for doubt. Just knowing the procedure was done in the open was more than enough trust for myself, regardless, if I saw the process or not.
Now all kind of shortcuts are taking place, to save time and money! One place I frequent introduces both six, and eight deck new cards from large boxes that have supposedly already been checked and washed in a back room by god knows who or whom did the work. At another casino I play the casino now goes longer periods of time before introducing new cards. They open new tables with boxes of already used cards from the previous days use, that are already mixed, and stored somewhere. The dealer will count out all the cards, to make sure the numbers are correct, but not the makeup of the cards.
I am not accusing casinos of any improprieties, but I have a serious problem with how little respect casinos have for their patrons, for lack of proving they give an honest game!
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