Cut-Card
The cut card is a stiff plastic card held against the bottom of the deck during the deal, so that the bottom card cannot be seen.
The simple explanation
A cut card is a plastic card that is placed under the deck. It stops anyone from seeing the bottom card. Casinos use it all the time.
A closer look
Besides hiding the bottom card, the cut card marks where the deal ends and helps prevent card marking and sleight of hand. It is rarely used in home games but is standard in casino play. The cut card also prevents a dealer from accidentally exposing the bottom card.
A practical example
A dealer places a plastic cut card on the bottom of the deck before dealing.
Full explanation
The cut card is a stiff plastic card held against the bottom of the deck during the deal, so that the bottom card cannot be seen.
A cut card is a stiff plastic card, usually solid-colored, held against the bottom of the deck during the deal. It prevents players from seeing the bottom card.
It is universal in casino poker and rare in home games. The dealer places it at the bottom after the cut and keeps it there during the deal.
It is a simple protection against some forms of cheating. The term is also used as another name for the bottom card.
Alternative spelling: cut card, cutcard