What are some strategies for winning at blackjack?
user
If you play a basic strategy that’s at least adequate, you’ll tend to beat the house edge.  “Basic strategy” is a term in gambling that means choosing what’s best by picking a card or two and following a basic set of rules, like always hitting when your score is 16 or less, and standing when it’s higher.
assistant
Can you tell me more rules to follow to get more of an edge?
user
It’s really impossible to guarantee a “better” or “optimal” strategy, or one that always wins.  It’s just not a science.  All we can really do is follow a set of basic rules that are “good enough” in most cases.
assistant
What are some basic rules for having the best odds of winning?
user
You want to draw to 16 or less and you don’t want to bust.  I wouldn’t use a strategy that says “always take a hit when your score is less than 10” or something like that.  The rules for hitting and standing will be different for every game, but basically you’re looking to maximize the odds of getting a good hand (21 or higher), and minimize the odds of busting.  If you’re not comfortable about not playing by a basic strategy, a “single deck” game will be easier because it will be more predictable.
assistant
Okay thanks for the help.
user
No problem.  Let me know if you have any questions or you want to learn more.
assistant
What are some strategies for winning at blackjack?
user
If you play a basic strategy that’s at least adequate, you’ll tend to beat the house edge.  “Basic strategy” is a term in gambling that means choosing what’s best by picking a card or two and following a basic set of rules, like always hitting when your score is 16 or less, and standing when it’s higher.
assistant
Can you tell me more rules to follow to get more of an edge?
user
It’s really impossible to guarantee a “better” or “optimal” strategy, or one that always wins.  It’s just not a science.  All we can really do is follow a set of basic rules that are “good enough” in most cases.
assistant
What are some basic rules for having the best odds of winning?
user
You want to draw to 16 or less and you don’t want to bust.  I wouldn’t use a strategy that says “always take a hit when your score is less than 10” or something like that.  The rules for hitting and standing will be different for every game, but basically you’re looking to maximize the odds of getting a good hand (21 or higher), and minimize the odds of busting.  If you’re not comfortable about not playing by a basic strategy, a “single deck” game will be easier because it will be more predictable.
assistant
Okay thanks for the help.
user
Not a problem!  In general if you have a question about a specific topic, and you’re not sure where to look, feel free to ask.
assistant
What are some strategies for winning at blackjack?