An exclusive raffle is being held where only 7 tickets are available. The raffle is free to enter. If you choose to play, you could win $7 or lose $3. Three tickets are winning tickets and you will win $7 if your ticket is drawn. Four tickets are losing tickets where you must pay $3 if your ticket is drawn. What is the expected return if you enter the raffle?

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An exclusive raffle is being held where only 7 tickets are available. The raffle is free to enter. If you choose to play, you could win $7 or lose $3. Three tickets are winning tickets and you will win $7 if your ticket is drawn. Four tickets are losing tickets where you must pay $3 if your ticket is drawn. What is the expected return if you enter the raffle? 

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