XpresSpa Group Inc (XSPA)

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Have you ever played blackjack? In blackjack when you get a 21 and the dealer shows an ace, before the dealer reveals his cards you can request even money vs the 1.5x you would normally get. That's the smart play in blackjack and getting whatever reasonable amount of money they can get from Microsoft without a trial is the smart business play.

Although I concur that settlement is typically the ideal outcome, I don't think your blackjack analogy is entirely accurate. In blackjack, taking insurance is one of the worst decisions you can make at the table. The vig on taking insurance is incredibly high. It is universally understood that any intelligent player who understands the math and odds behind the game should NEVER take insurance and should always let a blackjack ride against a dealer's ace.