Just my 2 cents!
I definitely agree that many freerolls are like playing the lotto or bingo but it also depends on which software you are playing on. I find that
888 is really bad for that to the point that I only play in specific private tournaments there now.
With that being said, I have placed in probably 20 freerolls in the last few weeks. While I have never placed in the top 3, I have made it to the final table in many of those.
However, my hubby has placed in the top 3 in many freerolls in those same last few weeks, so it is definitely possible. I just think you need to play a bit differently. Maybe a little tighter while the bingo players are weeded out and don't put as much faith in cards you normally would because bingo players will call 'all-in' with any 2 cards.
Anyways, just my 2 cents!
Good luck!