Expected value, often shortened to EV, is the average amount a decision is expected to win or lose over the long run. A positive-EV play makes money on average, while a negative-EV play loses money on average.ExampleIf a call earns an average of 5 chips each time the same situation occurs, the call has positive expected value.
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