A method, apparatus and article generates a pseudo-random playing card
sequence and distributes playing cards according the pseudo-random
playing card sequence. For example, the method, apparatus and article
generates a pseudo-random playing card sequence and prints playing cards
in order of the pseudo-random playing card sequence. Further, the method,
apparatus and article generates a pseudo-random playing card sequence
based on a house advantage. Yet further, the method, apparatus and
article can generate a promotional message on one or more playing cards.