At PokerPad, we use the Fisher–Yates shuffle—an optimal algorithm for randomly shuffling a deck, ensuring every possible order is equally likely. This method works by iterating through the deck from end to start, swapping each card with another randomly chosen card that comes before it (including itself). The result is a perfectly unbiased and efficient shuffle, trusted for its fairness and true randomness.
In contrast, actual human dealing is often unintentionally biased, as imperfect shuffling or predictable patterns can make some card orders more likely than others—an effect that skilled players may exploit. With Fisher–Yates, only your cards are left to chance, never the shuffle, so you can focus on the game knowing the deck is always as random as possible.
Source: Mike Bostock, "Visualizing Algorithms," bost.ocks.org
No need to tap through extra steps—PokerPad automatically deals the next hand as soon as only one player is left, keeping your game fast and seamless.
Community cards are displayed at the top of every player’s phone, so you can easily keep track of the board without crowding around the table.
At showdown, all remaining hands are revealed on the host screen for everyone to see. The winning player’s phone gets a special winner animation, making every victory feel even better.
