In a large casino, the house wins on one of its games with a probability of 51%. All bets in the game are 1 : 1 , meaning that if you win, you gain the amount you bet; if you lose, you lose the amount you bet. What is the expected value to the player of betting $1?

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          In a large casino, the house wins on one of its games with a probability of 51%. All bets in the game are 1 : 1 , meaning that if you win, you gain the amount you bet; if you lose, you lose the amount you bet.  What is the expected value to the player of betting $1?

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Allan G. Bluman 9th Edition

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Step 1: Calculate the expected value of the game using the formula: Expected value = (Winning amount * Probability of winning) + (Losing amount * Probability of losing) Show more…

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In a large casino, the house wins on one of its games with a probability of 51%. All bets in the game are 1 : 1 , meaning that if you win, you gain the amount you bet; if you lose, you lose the amount you bet. What is the expected value to the player of betting $1?