feature paid 3x lol

so i got feature paid on this random slot, not my usual one, and it only paid 3x my stake. yeah it was like 11 dead spins, then a tiny hit on the last reel. at first i thought i messed up and picked the wrong bonus, but i double checked and it was the only option offered. i’ve had some rough features before but 3x just feels brutal even for me.

honestly makes me question whether it’s worth playing the paid features at all, especially when the variance is that wild. most of the time i’d rather just sit at a live blackjack table and at least feel like i’ve got a shot, or go spin some roulette if i want real swings. i get that slots are streaky but these low payouts are starting to wear me down. does anyone here actually profit long term buying slot bonuses, or is it basically a novelty for most people?