Card shuffling is a familiar tabletop sound that creators use online to signal a game is starting, a deck is being randomised, or a trick is being set up. Short shuffle clips like this are popular on soundboards and in video editing because they can be dropped over silent footage of hands and cards to make the action feel real. It is often paired with poker, blackjack, magic and board game content, where the riffle sound instantly tells viewers what is happening before a single card is shown or dealt.