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Originally Posted by J2EEDeveloper
I understand that, but other readers may not. They may think that all you need to know are the relative (generic) probabilities that the dealer's hole card will be such-and-such, based on full deck calculations. Like most other things in life, it isn't quite that easy to know when to use the Surrender option.
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J2,
Not to let this thread drift too much, but just wanted to add a couple of comments for recreational blackjack players. I played the game professionally during an earlier period of my life and continue to derive some of my income from it. As both J2 and FTL mention, unless you're counting cards, you should never take either the surrender or insurance options, which are extremely valuable under the right conditions. However, if you are counting, it's a relative no-brainer to make either of these decisions - certainly compared with almost any decision that needs to be made in horserace handicapping, a much more difficult endeavor.
Cheers,
B Jennet