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AHumbleLibertarian t1_j26tdzb wrote

Reply to comment by Ok_Elk_4333 in Eli5 - probability by Ok_Elk_4333

Well, yes and no. You're definition of shuffle is much different than their definition of shuffle. You're thinking a shuffle could mean a small reorganization of some cards from a given starting point. A true shuffle will implement pseudo random number generation algorithm to sort a deck of cards. This is done by casinos. Otherwise a deck of cards that isn't reorganized between games of play and has seen substantial play would likely achieve similar results.

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