An automatic card shuffler includes a card input unit, card ejection unit,
card separation and delivery unit and card collection unit. A card
ejection unit ejects cards in a singular fashion from a stack of cards
placed into the input unit. The cards are ejected to a stop arm
maintaining the entrance to the card separation unit. Adjustment means
permit the shuffler to accommodate different sized cards. Upon processor
command, the stop arm raises to allow a plurality of cards to pass under
to the card separation and delivery unit. A series of rotating belts and
rollers act to separate the cards and propel them individually to the
collection unit. By utilizing separate motors to drive the belts and
rollers it is possible to cease the movement of the belts so that the
rollers independently act upon the cards. A floating gate slightly
forward of the stop arm dictates that a minimum number of cards are
managed simultaneously. The shuffler is controlled by a processing unit
in communication with multiple internal sensors. An audio system
communicates voice outputs regarding shuffler malfunctions and
instructions to an operator.