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| Normally, the dealer will shuffle the cards by hand at least seven times. The number of cards shuffled will range anywhere from a single deck up to eight decks, depending on both the game played and the particular casino. After the cards are shuffled, the deck(s) is put in front of the player at first base to "cut". Cutting refers to dividing the card decks in two so they can be reassembled in a different order. The player is given a red plastic card to be placed anywhere he chooses in the deck. The deck is split here, and the section that was on the bottom is now placed on top. After the player at first base cuts the cards, the order runs clockwise for subsequent cuts. You do not have to cut the cards when it is your turn, you can pass and it will be offered to the next player. The first card, known as the burn card, is removed from the top of the deck and is not played. In addition, the dealer will place the red plastic card somewhere towards the end of the deck as a reshuffling reminder. This is done so that the last hand does not run out of cards. Card counters play particular attention to the placement of this card; the deeper it is placed, the better. This aspect of shuffling is referred to as "penetration".
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