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Can an opponent shuffle your deck (not just cut it), and are they allowed to look at the cards while doing so?
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Ruling: Opponents are allowed to shuffle your deck and can insist on doing so, but they are absolutely not allowed to look at the cards in the deck while shuffling.
Sequence:
- Player shuffles their own deck
- Opponent may shuffle or cut the deck during presentation
- Opponent must not look at any cards while shuffling
- If opponent appears to be looking at cards, call a judge
Nuances:
- Looking at secret information during shuffling can result in a warning for violation of secret information rules
- Players should look away (at ceiling) or watch their opponent shuffle to avoid any appearance of looking at cards
- Shuffling the deck vertically where card faces are visible is suspicious behavior
- Pile shuffling can be used to count cards but is not sufficient randomization on its own
- Players appear to be allowed to count opponent's deck during presentation to verify legality
- If you suspect improper shuffling or deck illegality, call a judge rather than handling it yourself
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