Quick take on this, you’re not imagining it at all. UX and promo flow can seriously nudge how long you stay and how you behave while playing. Also, on the popular platform experience side of things, the difference between clean UI and cluttered bonus banners is huge — people think it’s minor, but it changes focus and even risk-taking. From my experience, the smartest move is to treat layout and promo overload as part of the strategy, not just decoration. If something feels noisy or pushes constant checking, it usually shortens sessions. Track how different sessions feel across sites, you’ll quickly spot patterns without overthinking it.