Season 7, Episode 3: The Iron Bank of Braavos discusses their activity with the Master of Coin Mace Tyrell and states “we don’t make bets. We invest in endeavors we deem to be successful.” This highlights how banks try to make a profit where the odds are in their favor as opposed to different forms of gambling which often have negative expected values – potential return.
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