In a recent paper, Deutsch claims to derive the 'probabilistic predictions
of quantum theory' from the 'non-probabilistic axioms of quantum theory' an
d the 'non-probabilistic part of classical decision theory.' We show that h
is derivation includes a. crucial hidden assumption that vitiates the force
of his argument. Furthermore, we point out that in classical decision theo
ry a standard set of non-probabilistic axioms is already sufficient to endo
w possible outcomes with a natural probability structure. Within that conte
xt we argue that Gleason's theorem, relying on fewer assumptions than Deuts
ch, provides a compelling derivation of the quantum probability law.