Take the $1k or risk it for $10k?

Would you rather take a guaranteed $1,000 cash right now, or flip the coin for a 50% chance to win $10,000 (and 50% chance to walk away with nothing)?

Mathematically, the gamble has a much higher expected value and honestly, a grand isn't going to change much anyway, whereas $10k could actually clear a serious debt or fund a major goal.

Which option are you locking in, and why?