anyone ever predict when a bonus is coming

I've noticed a few people at my local casino swear they can “sense” when a bonus is about to drop on a slot, but it always sounds like total gambler's fallacy to me. Honestly, I don’t see how it could be predictable, since the whole thing should be random, unless you’ve got some inside knowledge on the machine setup. I’ll admit, though, I’ve had stretches where a machine is stone cold for what feels like forever, then suddenly goes hot and spits out a bonus round, so I can see why some folks think there’s a pattern.

Usually, my approach is to treat every spin as just another coin toss, but if anyone has a system that actually works or maybe knows if certain game types are more “due” for a bonus after a dry streak, I’d love to hear what you look for. Always trying to learn how others play their edges.