1. A device for verifying groups of playing cards comprising: a single card receiving area for receiving an initial set of playing cards; a playing card collection area with a card collection surface for receiving playing cards one at a time; a card mover for moving cards individually from the card receiving area into the playing card collection area; an image capture device that reads a rank and suit of each playing card before being received on the card collection surface; a visual display in information communication with the device; and at least one processor programmed to provide displayable information to the visual display indicative of a status of a procedure, wherein displayable information is selected from the group consisting of: an amount of time remaining, an amount of time expired, an amount of cards processed, an amount of cards remaining to be processed, a portion of a procedure complete, and a portion of a procedure remaining, wherein the procedure is selected from the group consisting of: a) a verification procedure, b) a calibration procedure, c) a security procedure, and d) a card position identification procedure; and wherein the visual display displays the provided displayable information.