anyone successfully play slot bonuses for profit or just entertainment

never really bought into the whole “slot bonuses can be +ev” thing, maybe i’m missing something. seems like unless you grind out thousands of spins at low stakes and get insanely lucky, the bonuses just eat into your bankroll. i get that free spins and match offers look good on paper, but the playthrough always ruins it.

honestly, i feel like people push the idea because it's fun or they want to post big wins, not because they're getting actual profit long-term. it feels nothing like poker or sports where at least your edge can make a difference. am i just too skeptical, or is there anyone out there who actually tracks this stuff and comes out ahead with slots bonuses?