Problem of points

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The "Problem of Points" is a historical problem in probability theory that deals with the question of how to fairly divide the stakes in a game when it is interrupted before the conclusion. The problem is often framed in the context of two players who are playing a game of chance, such as flipping a coin or rolling dice, and one player is ahead but the game is cut short due to an unforeseen circumstance.

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