Would you choose 50,000 over the chance of 1m?

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m? You have the choice of instantly receiving £50,000 or flipping a coin for a 50/50 chance of £1m. The vast majority decide on taking the £50k, according to a survey of thousands of people by YouGov. Women voted 82% in favour of the guaranteed cash. The poll has sparked a debate about why Brits appear more risk-averse than people in the US.