If you are playing $4 & $8 live poker, the average player has an expected loss at the end of the year. The absolute best players have expected win of a couple $1,000 little more-little less at the end of the year.

Any limit under $4 & $8 has an expected loss for everybody.

Blackjack. Do you really think you have an expected win at $5 per hand in a game with 17% hold or in some cases higher?

Play for recreation and take your lumps.