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 ejected cards are passed through a
dynamic de-doubler that prevents more than a pre-established number of
cards from passing through. The dynamic de-doubler is able to shift
positions to accommodate card that are bent, impacted by environmental
conditions and otherwise worn. The cards are ejected to a stop arm
maintaining the entrance to the card separation unit. 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. 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.