What is a cut card?

[Julio88]

Cut card in blackjack is a plastic card placed at the bottom of the deck to indicate when the dealer should shuffle. It is used to prevent card counting and to ensure a fair game. The cut card is placed in the deck before dealing begins, usually after the last 60-75 cards. When the cut card is dealt out in the course of the game, it signals to the dealer that the shoe is running out of cards and the dealer will shuffle the cards at that point.

 

[Dallax]

A cut card is a solid-colored plastic card that is inserted into the deck of cards after a certain number of cards have been dealt. The dealer then shuffles the cards above the cut card and begins dealing new hands from the shuffled cards. The cut card serves two purposes: The cut card is usually placed about halfway through the deck. However, the exact placement of the cut card can vary depending on the casino and the rules of the game.

 

[MiaLuca]

Baccarat, a game of chance, involves the use of a cut card. This particular card is inserted into the deck during gameplay and serves as an indicator for when the cards should be reshuffled.

 

[Crazy_winner]

The usage of a cut card makes it more difficult for card counters to obtain an edge by keeping track of which cards have been played. For card counters, knowing when the deck will be reshuffled is critical, and the cut card helps disrupt their approach.

 

[James108]

A cut card is a small piece of plastic or cardboard that is used in blackjack to divide the deck of cards into two parts. The cut card is placed near the middle of the deck, and when the dealer reaches it, they stop dealing cards.