Question

The definition of a “fair game” in probability is somewhat different than the idea of a “fair game”in sports. Explain how a game between two sports teams could be considered “fair” by a sports fan, but not be a “fair game” in terms of probabilities.

Answer 1

A "fair game in probability is when all players have an equal chance of winning, while a fair game in sports means that the rules are the same for both teams. What this means is that sports fans might see a game as fair as everyone has to abide by the same rules, but in terms of probabilities it may not be fair as the chance for either team winning may not be equal.