It is worth it as a game lover, irrespective of whether we win or not, as long as we do gamble for fun, there is nothing to worry about in accumulating the tickets while waiting to get to the required numbers for the free spin. Maybe our luck could shine, giving us good fortune from the free spin we got as a result of the free ticket we have accumulated so far. Remember, as you have said consistent and we all know consistency is a good virtue, so we keep claiming consistently till we accumulate as much as we can.
It's more comfortable and enjoyable when you claim your free bets and use them. There is no pressure and stress of losses like betting with own money that's how people reacts naturally with risk of losing their own money.
With free bets, free spins, you can use them for exploring new games or testing your new gambling strategies, if any. Surely you can enjoy your bet time with excitement of both playing games and getting chances of finding something new like a new amazing games or a new strategy.