Free VPN is not working great most of the time, it's very slow and sometimes it won't connect. There are also some other potential risks when using a free VPN, so if you wish for a quality connection it's better to pay for that. I guess it's the same thing as with many other things in life.
The fact that we can afford to gamble, we should be able to afford to pay for VPN subscription if that is really necessary.
According from this guide, -
https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/cheap-vpn... The VPN Subs are only ranging an average of $2+ every month, that's very affordable and every gambler who risk a minimum of $20 per month could easily pay $2 for a subs.