A Question For David S.

[Mackerel]

David,

I would like to hear your response/thoughts on the following hypothetical proposition:

I walk into your office with a winning Powerball ticket worth $300 Million (or insert more desirable prize if you prefer), a brand new deck of fair cards, and a random shuffling machine. I propose that we randomly shuffle and then select one card. If the card is the A [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], you will be summarily executed immediately. If any other card comes off, you get the winning ticket free & clear, no strings attached. Would you accept this proposition? If not, what odds against your losing would you need to accept the proposition?