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🎰 Vegas MLB Stadium Breaking Ground + Avoid These Slot Games– Jackpot Journal Inside!

JACKPOT JOURNAL Newsletter – Edition Powered by All In HQ

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Anthony Cicali
January 09, 2026

🎰 ðŸŽ° Vegas MLB Stadium Breaking Ground + Avoid These Slot Games– Jackpot Journal Inside!

From six-figure dragon link score in Atlantic City to holiday magic hitting big online, and ground breaking happening in Las Vegas, this week is stacked with must-read moments. Plus, comedy and casinos collide in our Podcast of the Week with Lil Rel’s Spin the Truth. Welcome to this week’s Jackpot Journal.

Plus, don’t miss our live streams, with Taylor Mathis , Hoagie Slot Battle and over $100 in giveaways—catch the action weekly at 9PM ET on Twitch.tv/TheSlotSquad!

Jackpot Journal Insider:🎰 Avoid these slot games!

Not all slots are created equal, and some of the flashiest games on the casino floor can actually be the worst for your bankroll. Licensed IP (Intellectual Property) slots , games based on popular movies, TV shows, bands, or celebrities, often come with lower RTP (Return to Player) compared to original slot titles. Casinos and game developers pay hefty licensing fees for those recognizable characters, actors, and themes, and that cost is often offset by tighter payouts.

These games are designed to pull you in with familiar faces, big-name franchises, immersive cutscenes, and audio clips you already love, but beneath the surface, they can be grindy and unforgiving. While they’re fun for a few spins and great for nostalgia, players looking for longer sessions or better value are usually better off sticking with non-licensed original slots, which tend to offer higher RTP, simpler mechanics, and more consistent hit frequency. In short: enjoy the IP slots for the vibes, but don’t let Hollywood drain your bankroll. 🎬💸 Here is a perfect example on Rocky Slots

Inside Vegas News — What’s New for Vegas 2026

🔥 1. Major Entertainment & Experiences Expansion — Area15 Gets Even Bigger
Area15, already one of Vegas’ hottest immersive entertainment districts, is adding almost a dozen new attractions, restaurants, and experiences in 2026. New additions include iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Museum of Ice Cream, and fun dining spots like Alien Pizza Party and Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets , giving visitors even more reasons to explore beyond the Strip.

🎰 2. Bally’s Tropicana Site Theater & Casino Megaproject Breaks Ground
MLB Construction is set to begin in 2026 on a huge new entertainment resort destination rising at the former Tropicana site near the future Athletics ballpark. This multi-billion-dollar complex will feature thousands of hotel rooms, casino space, and live performance venues , ignaling a bold new era of gaming and hospitality for Las Vegas.

📈 3. Las Vegas Convention Center & Tourism Boom
Vegas isn’t just about gambling and shows , it’s gearing up to be the world’s business hub too. The $600 million Phase 3 expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center is wrapping up, making it ready for even bigger conventions, expos, and group travel in 2026, which means more visitors, more hotel bookings, and more energy across the city’s entertainment ecosystem

🎰 ðŸŽ‰Big Winner of the Week –🔥 Phyllis S. Torches Dragon Link at Ocean Casino 🔥🎰


Phyllis S. is our Big Winner of the Week, lighting up Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City with a massive $120,283 jackpot on a $12.50 spin while playing Dragon Link.


Dragon Link, by Aristocrat Gaming, is one of the most popular slot series on casino floors thanks to its high-energy bonuses, eye-catching themes, and frequent jackpot potential, and it’s widely available at Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Ocean features about 1,399 hotel rooms and suites, over 1,800 slot machines, and roughly 130 table games, making it one of Atlantic City’s premier gaming destinations. 🎰



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🧠 Trivia of the Week – Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Question: What IP slot is shown in the video above that players should avoid =?

📩 Reply to this email with the correct answer to be entered into the drawing. One lucky winner will be selected live during our next stream at twitch.tv/theslotsquad!

🎥 Clip of the Week:

Elliface found some serious holiday magic at Spree Casino, hitting a $5,760 win on Merry Giftmas while enjoying the festive vibes and cheerful gameplay. Spree is a free-to-play social casino platform with thousands of slots and games, letting players spin without real-money risk while chasing fun features and leaderboard rewards. Merry Giftmas: Hold and Win is a cheerful Christmas-themed slot from Playson with a classic 5×3 layout and 5 paylines packed with holiday symbols and a Hold & Win bonus mechanic. The slot has an RTP of about 95.74%, which is slightly below average compared to many casino games. 🎰 Watch weekly at twitch.tv/TheSlotSquad

🎧 Casino Podcast of the Week

Comedian Lil Rel welcomes Zach Misischia as a guest on his casino game show Spin the Truth, a wild head-to-head format where players battle it out on slot machines. The twist? The loser has to face a round of truth or dare, leading to hilarious confessions, bold challenges, and unpredictable moments. Presented by All In and DraftKings, the show perfectly blends casino action, comedy, and personality-driven chaos—making it a must-watch/listen this week.🔥🎧


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