why do slot jackpots sometimes feel impossible to trigger.

Some of these big jackpot slots have got me questioning if they actually ever hit for anyone outside of promo videos. I know how the math works and the house edge is baked in, but when you're spinning hundreds of times and not even seeing a tease for the main jackpot bonus, it can mess with your head. I get the whole high volatility explanation, but there's definitely days where it feels more like chasing a unicorn than a calculated risk.

I try to stick to a set session budget and just take the small wins when they're there, but with all the hype around these six or seven-figure jackpots, it's hard not to wonder if I'm just torching money. Has anyone here actually landed a real slot jackpot, or does it just feel this rare for everyone?