In the game of roulette, a player can place a $9 bet on the number 2 and have a 1/38 probability of winning. If the metal ball lands on 2, the player keeps the $9 paid to play the game and is awarded another $315. Otherwise, the player is awarded nothing and the casino takes the money. IF you play the game 1000 times. How much would you expect to loose?

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In the game of roulette, a player can place a $9 bet on the number 2 and have a 1/38 probability of winning. If the metal ball lands on 2, the player keeps the $9 paid to play the game and is awarded another $315. Otherwise, the player is awarded nothing and the casino takes the money. IF you play the game 1000 times. How much would you expect to loose?

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