proxycard.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant x
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o
Check the appropriate box:
o	Preliminary Proxy Statement
o	Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
o	Definitive Proxy Statement
x	Definitive Additional Materials
o	Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

SHUFFLE MASTER, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

N/A
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
x	No fee required.
o	Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
	(1)	Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: N/A
	(2)	Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: N/A
	(3)	Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): N/A
	(4)	Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: N/A
	(5)	Total fee paid: N/A
o	Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
o	Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
	(1)	Amount Previously Paid: N/A
	(2)	Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: N/A
	(3)	Filing Party: N/A
	(4)	Date Filed: N/A

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials


	Meeting Information

	Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

SHUFFLE MASTER, INC.	For holders as of: January 29, 2010

	Date: March 26, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM PDT

	Location:	1106 Palms Airport Drive

		Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

SHUFFLE MASTER, INC. 1106 PALMS AIRPORT DRIVE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89119	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

		See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials


Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

	1) BY INTERNET: 2) BY TELEPHONE: 3) BY E-MAIL*:	www.proxyvote.com 1-800-579-1639 sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before March 14, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods


	Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the Meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:

1.	Election of Directors
	Nominees
01	Garry W. Saunders	02 Louis Castle	03 Phillip C. Peckman	04 John R. Bailey	05 Timothy J. Parrott
06	Daniel M. Wade

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

SHUFFLE MASTER, INC.

1106 PALMS AIRPORT DRIVE

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89119

VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com

Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.

Electronic Delivery of Future PROXY MATERIALS

If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years.

VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903

Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.

VOTE BY MAIL

Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.

TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY

THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

For

All

Withhold

All

For All

Except

To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:

Election of Directors

Nominees

Garry W. Saunders

02 Louis Castle

03 Phillip C. Peckman

04 John R. Bailey

05 Timothy J. Parrott

Daniel M. Wade

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

For address change/comments, mark here.

(see reverse for instructions)

Yes

Please indicate if you plan to attend this meeting

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name, by authorized officer.

Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX]

Date

Signature (Joint Owners)

Date

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice & Proxy Statement, Annual Report is/ are available at www.proxyvote.com .



	SHUFFLE MASTER, INC.
	Annual Meeting of Shareholders
	March 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
	This proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors

	The shares will be voted as you specify on the reverse side.

	If no choice is specified, the proxy will be voted "FOR" Item 1.
	By signing the proxy, you revoke all prior proxies and appoint Timothy J. Parrott and Jerome R. Smith, or either of them, as your proxies, with full power of substitution, to vote the shares you held on January 29, 2010, on the matters shown on the reverse side and any other matters which may come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

	This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no such direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations.

	In their discretion, the appointed proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or any adjournment thereof.

	Address change/comments:






	(If you noted any Address Changes and/or Comments above, please mark corresponding box on the reverse side.)

	Continued and to be signed on reverse side