Quote Originally Posted by Fenix View Post
He wouldn't do it because it's a bad move for cover. Only idiots and counters split 10's or double A9. I doubled A8 v 6 and a pit boss thought I was counting, so perhaps A8 can similarly be added to that list, though to a lesser degree since it is a BS double in some games. There are indexes for doubling A8 and A9 in your game against the better dealer bust cards, I just don't know them.
I have the indices for doubling A,8 v 6 and 5 and it pretty much correlates with what I thought. The deviations for A,9 doubles arent listed, so its either an absolute no-no or the author just didnt consider them.