After all, it gives everyone a 50/50 chance to win, right?

Well, scientists have determined that the numbers are not so evenly split.

Moreover, the balance tends to skew toward one sidegiving one of the participants a slight advantage.

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While it doesn’t seem like a huge margin, over time it could lead to an advantage.

The magnitude of the observed bias can be illustrated using a betting scenario, the team suggests.

However, scientists have determined that the numbers are not so evenly split.

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