What's the "En Prison" rule?

[Bily-05]

The "En Prison" rule is a unique feature in some variations of roulette, primarily associated with French Roulette. This rule offers players a favorable option when they make even-money bets (e.g., red/black, odd/even, high/low) and the ball lands in the zero (0) pocket.

Here's how the "En Prison" rule works:

When a player makes an even-money bet and the ball lands in the zero pocket, instead of losing- If the player's bet wins on the next spin, they get their original wager back, without any additional winnings. It's as if the previous spin never occurred.

- If the player's bet loses on the next spin, then the casino collects the bet as usual.

The "En Prison" rule effectively reduces the house edge on even-money bets in French Roulette. Instead of losing immediately when the ball lands on zero, players have a second chance to win their bet back. However, if the subsequent spin results in another zero, the player loses the bet.

It's important to note that the "En Prison" rule is not always available, and its availability can vary by casino and roulette table. When playing French Roulette or a variant that offers this rule, it can be an advantageous option for players, as it reduces the impact of the zero pocket on their bets.

 

[Crazy_winner]

In European and French roulette games, the En Prison rule effectively lowers the house edge on even-money bets. If there were no such rule, even-money bets would automatically lose when a green 0 appeared, giving the house a sizable advantage. If the ball lands on 0, the rule gives players another chance to win back their initial wager.

 

[Commycool]

The "en prison" rule is a special rule that applies to even-money bets (such as red/black, even/odd, or 1-18/19-36) in some European-style roulette games. Under this rule, if the ball lands on zero, the player's bet is "imprisoned," or held in place for the next spin. If the bet wins on the next spin, the player gets their original bet back. If the bet loses, the player loses their original bet. The "en prison" rule reduces the house edge on even-money bets, making it a more favorable option for players. However, not all casinos offer this rule, and even when it is offered, it may only be available on certain tables or at certain times. It's always a good idea to check with the casino before playing, to find out if the "en prison" rule is available and under what conditions. And, of course, even with the "en prison" rule, the house still has an overall advantage, so it's important to always gamble responsibly. Even with favorable rules, there is always a risk of losing money when playing roulette.

 

[Lazza]

In case of a successful outcome on the next spin, the player regains only their original bet without any additional winnings. The player's wager remains "imprisoned" during the subsequent spin.

 

[James108]

It is a variant of the "La Partage" rule in roulette. Both rules apply when the outcome of a spin is zero. In this case, players who have made even money bets are given the option of En Prison, meaning their bet is imprisoned