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12.Rock, Paper, No Rock

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expected valueJane Street
You play rock-paper-scissors against an opponent who is forbidden from playing rock, and the loser of each round pays the winner $1\$1 (a draw pays nothing). With both sides playing optimally, what is your expected profit per round?

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