I used to think switching games was the move but honestly just lowering my bet size on the same slot has worked way better for me lately. Keeps me in the flow without tanking the balance when the dead spins hit.
A moderator basically keeps the chat from descending into chaos and makes sure the rules are followed, it is not glamorous work. I guess there is always a need for someone to fill the night shift since that is when most mods are asleep.
Try checking the actual stake tab in settings, half the time the default bet amounts are way too conservative for the early missions and you just waste time grinding.
I see why people focus on the home crowd and all that but honestly I think that's overrated for this specific market. You're better off checking if the away team tends to collapse after conceding early, that pattern has paid out way more for me than just picking a strong home side.
i'd treat the 1$ as dead the second you press bet, better to just set a loss limit and forget about it for a few hours while it auto spins. saving it for a higher rtp slot dump makes more sense to me honestly.