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The Favorite-Longshot Bias in Sequential parimutuel Betting with Non-Expected Utility Players

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Frédéric KOESSLER
Anthony ZIEGELMEYER
Marie-Hélène BROIHANNE

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This paper analyzes a model of sequential parimutuel betting described as a two-horse race with a finite number of noise bettors and a finite number of strategic and symmetrically informed bettors. For generic objective probabilities that the favorite wins the race, a unique subgame perfect equilibrium is characterized. Additionally, two explanations for the favorite-longshot bias---according to which favorites win more often than the market's estimate of their winning chances imply---are offered. It is shown that this robust anomalous empirical regularity might be due to the presence of transaction costs and/or to strategic bettors' subjective attitude to probabilities.

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Keywords: Parimutuel betting; Sequential decisions; Favorite-longshot bias; Non-expected utility under risk.;

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C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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