Would you choose £50k over the chance of £1M?

https://yougov.com/en-gb/daily-results/20260722-c0b92-3

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magicalhippoJul 27, 2026, 9:47 AM
If your get paid more than 50k net, then 50k isn't that much and 50/50 chance of 1M is a much more attractive proposition. If you get paid significantly less then a guaranteed 50k is a good deal.
yzydserdJul 27, 2026, 8:24 AM
In a UK survey of ~4500 adults, 73% said they would take a certain £50k over a 50/50 chance of £1m. For women, it was 82%.

via https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0njd4e2evo

rrr_oh_manJul 27, 2026, 9:36 AM
What would you do?