The secret tricks dealers don't want you to know about getting "en prison"

[Mike_25]

Casino dealers are paid to be fair and impartial. However, there are some tricks you can try to avoid the dreaded "en prison" rule when playing blackjack. First, watch the shuffle closely. A proper shuffle makes each hand mostly random. So a dealership that shortcuts the shuffle may mean cards in a more predictable order, in your possible favor. Two, be observant of the dealer's mannerisms. Experienced dealers sometimes exhibit subtle tells when they know an en prison card is coming next. This could tip you off to take certain actions beforehand. Three, play the odds. Place larger bets when en prison is less likely and reduce bets when it's more probable. A flexible betting strategy based on mathematical possibilities may help minimize losses over time.

 

[Dallax]

En prison is a rule that allows players to keep their original bet in play if they have a blackjack and the dealer also has a blackjack. The player's bet is placed in "en prison," which means that it is held in escrow until the next hand. If the dealer does not have a blackjack on the next hand, the player's bet is returned to them. If the dealer does have a blackjack on the next hand, the player loses their bet.

 

[Crazy_winner]

If your bet is in prison and the next spin results in a win for your bet, you get your original wager back; it's no longer in prison. However, if the next spin is also a zero or a loss for your bet, then you lose your wager.