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Gambler's Ruin

Two Gamblers Play Until One is Bankrupt: Chance That the Better Player Wins

Problem
Player M has Php1, and Player N has Php2. Each play gives one the players Php1 from the other. Player M is enough better than player N that he wins 2/3 of the plays. They play until one is bankrupt. What is the chance that Player M wins?

A.   3/4 C.   4/7
B.   5/7 D.   2/3

 

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