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Lots of complicated explanations why this doesn't strongly tend toward being very even. Here's my attempt to state it simply.

Every round, each person (except those who are broke) definitely gives away $1. They may or may not get a dollar. They might even get more than a dollar.

So it's not surprising that some get a bit ahead and others fall a bit behind.



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