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Ranked winning probabilities in an undiscounted elimination contest (xi​=1−2−(m−i+2)vm+1​/vi​(2≤i≤m))

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For m<n prizes and ordered distinct valuations, the discounted-equilibrium limit gives x1​=1−2−mvm+1​/v1​ and xi​=1−2−(m−i+2)vm+1​/vi​ for 2≤i≤m. A player must lose its successive fair nonfinal contests and then the asymmetric final contest to receive no prize. The marginal player's probability is m−∑i=1m​xi​, and lower players have probability zero.

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