How To: Shuffle a deck of playing cards for poker

Want to learn how shuffle a deck of playing cards? In order to be a great dealer for poker, baccarat, blackjack, Texas Hold'Em or any other gambling card game, you're going to need to learn how to properly shuffle the playing cards.

This "How To Shuffle" video tutorial will show you how to shuffle a deck of playing cards for poker. The most common method for shuffling cards between poker hands is the riffle-strip-riffle-cut procedure.

1. The dealer collects the cards from the previous hand.
2. Riffle the deck two or three times (it depends on the casino).
3. Strip shuffle the cards.
4. Riffle the cards once or twice more.
5. Cut the deck.

A dealer will also wash the cards from time to time and will definitely wash the cards for all new decks brought to the table.

PS: Check out the second video for a different view.