An automatic system for shuffling and distributing cards includes two embodiments. One embodiment includes fixed and rotating plates on which a deck of cards is supported. The device according to this embodiment, can be placed on the table. Shuffling is achieved by a plurality of card magazines and delivery trays located on the rotating plate. The fixed plate includes fixed card ejection devices which operate during and in response to rotation of the rotating plate, which eject cards at a plurality of locations about the system. The device is electrically powered and includes means to automatically stop its rotation after the last card in the deck has been distributed. In another embodiment, a hand-hold device is designed so the user can hold it in one hand and by pressing on switch the topmost card is automatically ejected to the location aimed by the user.