I've asked this question on multiple forums, and have gotten a lot of help, but I'm still looking for more input.

My total stake is $1000, and I play at a game where the house has an initial edge of .39%. The table minimum is $10. According to Kelly betting, the optimal bet is $8.34 at a TC of 3. I have no problem wonging out of negative games, but to only play at +4 would mean I could never play. I don't go to the casino that often (20 hours of playing a year), but I would like to go and count more if I could find a profitable betting scheme.

Is there any betting schem approaching profitable, that would allow me to at least play at +1 and up? What about one that has a low risk of ruin, and/or a positive expected win rate?

Thanks in advance.