diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Models/GameSettings.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Models/GameSettings.swift
index 6be80d1..0a4d77a 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Models/GameSettings.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Models/GameSettings.swift
@@ -71,8 +71,8 @@ final class GameSettings: GameSettingsProtocol {
     /// Whether to show dealing animations.
     var showAnimations: Bool = true
     
-    /// Speed of card dealing (1.0 = normal, 0.5 = fast, 2.0 = slow)
-    var dealingSpeed: Double = 1.0
+    /// Speed of card dealing (uses CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed constants)
+    var dealingSpeed: Double = CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.normal
     
     // MARK: - Display Settings
     
@@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ final class GameSettings: GameSettingsProtocol {
         tableLimits = .casual
         startingBalance = 1_000
         showAnimations = true
-        dealingSpeed = 1.0
+        dealingSpeed = CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.normal
         showCardsRemaining = true
         showHistory = true
         showHints = true
diff --git a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
index cd36a95..5c2ccb6 100644
--- a/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
+++ b/Baccarat/Baccarat/Views/Table/CompactHandView.swift
@@ -24,11 +24,6 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
     
     @Environment(\.horizontalSizeClass) private var horizontalSizeClass
     
-    /// Scaled animation duration based on dealing speed.
-    private var animationDuration: Double {
-        Design.Animation.springDuration * dealingSpeed
-    }
-    
     // MARK: - Constants
     
     /// Overlap ratio relative to card width (negative = overlap)
@@ -114,7 +109,7 @@ struct CompactHandView: View {
         }
         .animation(
             showAnimations
-            ? .spring(duration: animationDuration, bounce: Design.Animation.springBounce)
+            ? CasinoDesign.Animation.cardDeal(speed: dealingSpeed)
             : .none,
             value: cards.count
         )
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Models/GameSettings.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Models/GameSettings.swift
index 54f3bd1..7d8205a 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Models/GameSettings.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Models/GameSettings.swift
@@ -133,8 +133,8 @@ final class GameSettings: GameSettingsProtocol {
     /// Whether to show dealing animations.
     var showAnimations: Bool = true { didSet { save() } }
     
-    /// Speed of card dealing (1.0 = normal)
-    var dealingSpeed: Double = 1.0 { didSet { save() } }
+    /// Speed of card dealing (uses CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed constants)
+    var dealingSpeed: Double = CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.normal { didSet { save() } }
     
     // MARK: - Side Bets
     
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ final class GameSettings: GameSettingsProtocol {
         neverAskInsurance = false
         sideBetsEnabled = false
         showAnimations = true
-        dealingSpeed = 1.0
+        dealingSpeed = CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.normal
         showCardsRemaining = true
         showHistory = true
         showHints = true
diff --git a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/CardStackView.swift b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/CardStackView.swift
index af0c525..473abce 100644
--- a/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/CardStackView.swift
+++ b/Blackjack/Blackjack/Views/Table/CardStackView.swift
@@ -45,11 +45,6 @@ struct CardStackView: View {
         staggeredPlaceholders ? cardSpacing : Design.Spacing.small
     }
     
-    /// Scaled animation duration based on dealing speed.
-    private var animationDuration: Double {
-        Design.Animation.springDuration * dealingSpeed
-    }
-    
     var body: some View {
         // Use staggered or side-by-side spacing based on configuration
         HStack(spacing: cards.isEmpty && placeholdersNeeded > 0 ? placeholderSpacing : cardSpacing) {
@@ -96,7 +91,7 @@ struct CardStackView: View {
         }
         .animation(
             showAnimations
-            ? .spring(duration: animationDuration, bounce: Design.Animation.springBounce)
+            ? CasinoDesign.Animation.cardDeal(speed: dealingSpeed)
             : .none,
             value: cards.count
         )
diff --git a/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Theme/CasinoDesign.swift b/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Theme/CasinoDesign.swift
index 5b5afc4..5e800b4 100644
--- a/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Theme/CasinoDesign.swift
+++ b/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Theme/CasinoDesign.swift
@@ -111,6 +111,26 @@ public enum CasinoDesign {
         public static let staggerDelay1: Double = 0.1
         public static let staggerDelay2: Double = 0.25
         public static let staggerDelay3: Double = 0.4
+        
+        /// Creates an easeOut animation for card dealing.
+        /// Cards decelerate as they arrive, simulating friction—more realistic than spring bounce.
+        /// - Parameter speed: Speed multiplier (1.0 = normal, lower = faster)
+        public static func cardDeal(speed: Double = 1.0) -> SwiftUI.Animation {
+            .easeOut(duration: springDuration * speed)
+        }
+    }
+    
+    // MARK: - Dealing Speed
+    
+    /// Speed multipliers for card dealing animations.
+    /// Lower values = faster dealing. Multiplied by `Animation.springDuration`.
+    public enum DealingSpeed {
+        /// Fast dealing (snappy, quick deal)
+        public static let fast: Double = 0.4
+        /// Normal dealing speed
+        public static let normal: Double = 0.7
+        /// Slow dealing (relaxed pace)
+        public static let slow: Double = 1.2
     }
     
     // MARK: - Sizes
diff --git a/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Views/Settings/SettingsComponents.swift b/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Views/Settings/SettingsComponents.swift
index b2c63f4..c9bb917 100644
--- a/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Views/Settings/SettingsComponents.swift
+++ b/CasinoKit/Sources/CasinoKit/Views/Settings/SettingsComponents.swift
@@ -57,16 +57,17 @@ public struct SettingsToggle: View {
 
 /// A segmented picker for animation speed (Fast/Normal/Slow).
 public struct SpeedPicker: View {
-    /// Binding to the speed value (0.5 = fast, 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = slow).
+    /// Binding to the speed value (multiplier for animation duration).
     @Binding public var speed: Double
     
     /// The accent color for the selected button.
     public let accentColor: Color
     
+    /// Speed options using centralized CasinoDesign constants.
     private let options: [(String, Double)] = [
-        ("Fast", 0.5),
-        ("Normal", 1.0),
-        ("Slow", 2.0)
+        ("Fast", CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.fast),
+        ("Normal", CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.normal),
+        ("Slow", CasinoDesign.DealingSpeed.slow)
     ]
     
     /// Creates a speed picker.