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Two lucky slot players rang in the new year with life-changing wins at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Just before the clock struck midnight, Phyllis S. of Plainview, N.Y., placed a $12 bet on the Dragon Link slot machine and hit the jackpot, winning more than $120,000. Her last-minute win — totaling $120,283.59 — capped off 2025 with a major payout and an especially festive countdown to New Year’s Day.
Elsewhere on the casino floor, Carrie from Tuckerton, also struck it lucky on New Year’s Eve. Playing the Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel slot machine, Carrie wagered just $3 and walked away with a $30,000 win.
Together, the jackpots amped up the New Year’s Eve celebration at Ocean Casino Resort and gave two players a winning start to 2026.
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Last year, Ocean Casino Resort unveiled plans for $50 million in property-wide capital investments set for 2025. The latest are part of a seven-year, $270 million transformation at the property.
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