If you had a choice between instantly receiving $50,000 or flipping a coin for a 50% chance to win $1 million, which would you pick? | Daily Question

If you had a choice between instantly receiving $50,000 or flipping a coin for a 50% chance to win $1 million, which would you pick? Published on July 27, 2026 → Survey conducted on July 27, 2026 on 15887 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

The $50,000

65%

The 50% chance of winning $1 million

25%

Not sure

10%

The $50,000

65%

The 50% chance of winning $1 million

25%

Not sure

10%

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