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Reporting missing cards is common. Machines aren't serviced properly and cards are dirty and sticky. I'll generally try a deck two or three times when it gives a short count, and if it comes up correct one of those times, I'll use it but count the stub.

I had a fun time once a while ago when a deck consistently came up short. I attempted to subtly inform a floorman of this. The wrong floorman. The one who reacts as if it's a personal attack when you inform him of how many seats you have open. Anyway, he loudly talked down to me that the machines get sticky and that the deck was fine. No, really, floorman, I've tried it several times, please check the deck. I TOLD YOU IT'S FINE.

Yeah, so, these days I try a different floorman and simply report that I have a sticky deck and would like a new setup.

But back to the OP, I've never had that situation arise. That's a borked machine.