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Prison can be tough\nat the best of times, so it’s not surprising that prisoners find all kinds of\nways to keep themselves occupied \u2013 including gambling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although technically\nbanned, inmates in prisons all across the world find ways to gamble, whether it\nis by playing traditional card games like poker or betting at the prison \u201cbookie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s take a\nlook at how, and why, inmates like to gamble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Inmates Gamble<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first and most obvious reason for\ninmates to gamble, bet, and play games, is to pass the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, prison is an extremely\nboring place, and many inmates will do anything to kill a few hours of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But passing the time isn\u2019t the only\nreason why inmates gamble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many inmates who work in American\nprisons earn next to nothing for their labor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, The Marshall Project reported<\/a> that one inmate made 20 cents per hour<\/strong> working as a data entry worker for the Department of Transportation while on the inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He received around only $24 per month\nfor this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, in seven states: Alabama, Arkansas,\nFlorida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, most inmates get\npaid nothing for their labor<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a huge\nproblem because several necessities, like toothpaste, are not given to inmates\nand have to be purchased. This means money can be tight for many people in\nprison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you look at it\nlike this, it’s easy to see why inmates would be eager to try their luck at\nwinning a quick buck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, gambling gives inmates an opportunity to win money, but organizing the bets can also provide a solid source of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to The Marshall Project, the same inmate who made $24 a month working for the Department of Transportation also made $173.25 per month<\/strong> (in commissary items) from his unofficial job as a sports bookie<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This income dramatically improved his\nquality of life on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other inmates don\u2019t gamble\nto make money, but as a way of making friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an ex-inmate explained to VICE<\/a>, playing and betting on games like spades and even sports like basketball, are ways of breaking the ice and becoming a part of a social group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, having\nfriends to look after you is a hugely important part of life on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Popular Ways To Gamble<\/strong> In Prison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Larry Farr\/Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even though inmates\nwill gamble on all types of things to help pass the time, win money, and make\nfriends, there are a few games which are very popular in prisons around the\nworld. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pai Gow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Chinese gambling\ngame is popular across the world\u2019s casinos, and prisons have followed the trend\nwith inmates adopting their own rules to get away with playing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind prison walls,\nthis is essentially glorified dominoes. The table markings can only be created\nby the inmates, although sometimes they do away with markings completely to\nensure their game is not busted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a highly\ncompetitive game, poker can often result in altercations, including accusations\nof cheating and ultimately fights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, inmates\nwill keep coming back to this game, both to win wagers and to try to prove that\nthey are the best poker player\nin the prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though poker is\nheavily clamped down on in a large number of prisons, it\u2019s still played quite\nwidely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because the simple set-up of cards, wagers, and players means it can be easily concealed and kept secret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaluki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More commonly\nrecognizable as rummy, Kaluki or Kalooki, is particularly popular in the\nCaribbean, and has more recently adopted the name Jamaican Rummy. It\u2019s proven\nto be quite a popular card game in many prisons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules of this\ngame are essentially the same as rummy. The jokers are used as wilds, and the\naim of the game is to be the first person to get rid of all your cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, it\u2019s a\nvery simple game that can easily be played under the radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackjack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most\npopular classic casino card games was always going to make this list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackjack<\/a> is easy to learn and to operate without attracting the attention of the guards, making it very appealing to inmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also helps that\nit is a fast and effective method of settling scores and exchanging bets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dice games are always going to be popular in prisons, and craps<\/a> is an obvious classic to appear behind bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small dice are perfect\nfor concealing when not in play, and they can also be used for any number of\ngames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While not\ntraditionally gambling games, checkers, chess, and scrabble are all popular\ngames to bet on in prison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to one\nex-inmate, scrabble games can get very violent, often resulting in fights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, the\nsame person said they never saw a fight happen over a chess match, even when\nbets were involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports Betting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sports betting<\/a> is fast\nbecoming more and more popular in prisons, especially now that sports betting\nis big money across the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned\nearlier, the popularity of sports betting creates opportunities for game\norganizers to make some good money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They usually have a\nconnection on the outside who gives them the week\u2019s odds. These are then passed\non to other inmates. Bets are then taken, and pay-outs are made based on the\noutcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard for\nthese pools to take off in prisons, with so much information needing to be\ntransferred from the outside. The guards will also have to turn a blind eye\nbecause hiding this kind of betting system is difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, under the\nright conditions sports betting can be a well-organized pastime, enjoyed by\nmany inmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems With Prison\nGambling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While gambling can\nbe a way of beating boredom in prison, it is also responsible for causing a lot\nof issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like in any\ncasino, gambling in prison involves high stakes and raised emotions.\nUnfortunately, this sometimes results in accusations of cheating and\nultimately, fights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, in any\nprison there will be a number of inmates who are there for gambling related\noffenses, be that robbery to pay debts or embezzlement, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These people are\nmost likely addicted to gambling and betting in prison just gives them another\navenue to feed their addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, under the\nright circumstances, gambling can offer a much-needed break from the boredom of\neveryday prison life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no matter how hard prison guards try, they are never going to be able to wipe out gambling completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For something similar, check out:
Top 5 Hardest Games In The World To Master<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Lead image: International Chess Federation<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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