This makes me wonder if there is any different permutation to games where these freespins are been awarded to players or is there a way for the games to different between free spins and some deposit funds to apply a different permutation in the game? I think not.
Not like I've been a beneficiary of several free spins or have been met with some luck from free spins but, I've had some pals who have benefited from it. Usually in the range of $20,40,60-100. I don't know if that's reasonable enough for you @OP but, its surely a win, it comes from free spin and it's not entirely risk free even with the fact that, the spins arr given free. It was a reward for some task or bonus and your very much loosing spins each time you lose.