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Tropicana
Casino and Resort |
| Brighton
and the Boardwalk |
| Atlantic
City, NJ 08401 |
| Phone:
(609) 340-4000 or (800)- thetrop Fax:
(609) 340-4124 |
| Web
Site: http://www.tropicana.net |
| Pamela
J. Popielarski President and General Manager |
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| NJ
Employees: 5,276 |
| Hotel
Rooms: 1,624 |
| Convention
Space: 47,000 Sq. Ft. |
| Parking
Spaces: 3,265 |
| Table
Games: 165 |
| Slot
Machines: 3,686 |
| Rooms:
1,286
Price Range: $98-$325 |
| Suites:
338
Price Range: $128-$355 |
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| Formerly
owned by Ramada Corp., formed in 1989 restructuring of Ramada that
created new parent corporation, AZTAR CORP., to operate Tropicana
and other former Ramada gaming properties, with non-casino Ramada
hotels sold for $540 million to Hong Kong-based group> $75
million expansion, renovation project completed 1996 added 624
rooms> Ranks second in Atlantic City to TRUMP TAJ MAHAL in size
of casino, number of table games, and convention space> One of
earliest casino-hotels in NJ to attempt more diverse entertainment
offerings, formerly operated indoor amusement theme park, now
features museum quality exhibits such as artifacts from sinking of
Titanic> PAMELA POPIELARSKI named president and general manager
January 1998, joined Tropicana 1980, held various positions in
marketing and operations. |
| Trump
Marina Hotel Casino |
| Brigantine
Boulevard & Huron
Avenue |
| Atlantic
City, NJ 08401 |
| Phone:
(609) 441-2000 |
| Web
Site: http://www.trumpmarina.com |
| Cathy
Walker
Chief Operating Officer |
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NJ Employees: 3,300
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Hotel Rooms: 728
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Convention Space: 50,922 Sq. Ft.
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Parking Spaces: 2,543
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Table Games: 94
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Slot Machines: 2,141
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Rooms:
568
Price Range: $115-$225
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Suites:
160
Price Range: $175-$450
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| Formerly
named Trump's Castle, changed name summer 1997> Initially
built by HILTON HOTELS CORP., acquired for $320 million and
opened June 1985 by DONALD TRUMP after Hilton rejected for
NJ casino license> Located in marina section near HARRAH'S
MARINA, operates 600-slip Farley State Marina adjacent to
its property, planning to dock gambling ship in marina, hotel
decor follows nautical theme> Mark Brown, former chief
operating officer, developed marketing campaign emphasizing
hipper entertainment for younger patrons, credited with improving
financial performance, Brown promoted December 1999 to head
TRUMP PLAZA and subsequently as CEO of all Trump casino-hotel
properties> The Wave nightclub, with dance hall and DJ,
one of liveliest lounges in Atlantic City, also features Grand
Cayman showroom, and The Shell, 500-seat theater> Opening
of TRUMP TAJ MAHAL in April 1990 and economic recession led
to Trump difficulty in meeting scheduled $60 million payment
on Trump's Castle bonds June 1990, restructured financing
to lower debt interest rate for increased equity for bondholders
under bankruptcy reorganization plan fall 1991, then released
from bankruptcy, subsequently acquired by TRUMP CASINO HOTELS
& RESORTS, public company since 1996 stock offering>
1991 offer by HILTON HOTELS CORP. to purchase for $165 million
rejected by Trump officials, 1997 proposed investment by Castle
Associates, investment group which also controls Hard Rock
restaurant chain, terminated prior to closing.
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| Trump
Plaza Hotel & Casino |
| The
Boardwalk & Mississippi Avenue |
| Atlantic
City, NJ 08401 |
| Phone:
(609) 441-6000 |
| Web Site: http://www.trumpplaza.com |
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NJ Employees: 4,700 |
| Hotel
Rooms: 1,404 |
| Convention
Space: 55,070 Sq. Ft. |
| Parking
Spaces: 2,803 |
| Table
Games: 111 |
| Slot
Machines: 4,162 |
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| Central
boardwalk location adjacent to with direct inside access to original
Atlantic City Convention Hall> Initially developed as joint
venture of DONALD TRUMP with Holiday Corp., former owner of Harrah's
and Holiday Inns, dissension over operational management brought
litigation, ultimate buy-out by Trump of Harrah's interest>
Following bankruptcy reorganization completed 1995 and refinancing
of Trump casino operations, Trump Plaza acquired by TRUMP HOTELS
& CASINO RESORTS, which also owns and operates TRUMP TAJ MAHAL
CASINO RESORT and TRUMP MARINA HOTEL CASINO in Atlantic City, as
well as Trump Indiana, the riverboat casino in Gary, IN, on Lake
Michigan> 1996 expansion project included opening of Trump Plaza
East Casino and Tower and Trump World's Fair on site of former
Playboy Casino Hotel, Trump announced closing of World's Fair 2000,
intention to demolish hotel and build new 4,000 room casino-hotel on
site> Total casino space approximately 140,000 square feet
largest in Atlantic City> Trump Plaza portion (including Trump
Plaza East) with two hotel towers- including 31-story main tower
with 10 restaurants, 750-seat cabaret theater, convention/ballroom
space, retail space, swimming pool and health spa and Warner
Brothers Studio Store> Mobil Four Star and AAA Four Diamond
ratings. |
| Trump
Taj Mahal Casino Resort |
| 1000
Boardwalk |
| Atlantic
City, NJ 08401 |
| Phone:
(609) 449-1000 or (800) 825-8888 Fax: (609) 449-6818 |
| Web Site: http://www.trumptaj.com |
| Mark
Brown Chief Operating Officer and President and CEO-Trump
Hotels & Casino Resorts |
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| NJ
Employees: 5,290 |
| Hotel
Rooms: 1,250 |
| Convention
Space: 168,000 Sq. Ft. |
| Parking
Spaces: 7,000 |
| Table
Games: 216 |
| Slot
Machines: 4,152 |
| Rooms:
1,000
Price Range: $125-$250 |
| Suites:
237
Price Range: $375-$650 |
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| Opened
April 1990 as Atlantic City's newest, largest, most expensive
casino-hotel with estimated $1 billion construction costs>
Debt burden, economic slowdown and over-capacity in casino
industry led to bankruptcy July 1991, Donald Trump regained
full equity control after 1995 refinancing, subsequent 1996
acquisition by public company, TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS>
Features 63,000 square foot Mark G. Etess Arena can accommodate
up to 500 exhibition booths, also seat over 5,000 people for
concerts and sporting events, center for major boxing attractions>
State-of-art health club and fitness center with near Olympic-sized
indoor pool> 51-story tower one of tallest buildings in
NJ at 495 feet high on 17-acre site> Casino with 130,000
square-foot area, largest in Atlantic City with 214 gaming
tables, 3,000 slot machines, 1,250 guest rooms and suites,
includes 4,500 square foot- Alexander the Great Suite with
its own steam room, sauna, weight room, bar, lounge, living
room, pantry, master bedroom and one guest room at one night
rate of $10,000> Dynasty restaurant received Atlantic City
Magazine highest ranking in Asian category 1999> Construction
1994-96 of additional tower with 1000 guest rooms and 2000-car
parking garage> Originally conceived, developed by Resorts
International, escalating construction costs contributed to
Resorts sale, eventual 1990 bankruptcy> Sold 1988 by Resorts
to DONALD TRUMP, who completed construction as part of complex
transaction with Merv Griffin to resolve battle for control
of Resorts> Mark Brown named president December 1999, former
president of TRUMP MARINA, in attempt to improve lagging financial
performance, also subsequently named CEO of all Trump casino-hotels,
resumed position as Taj Mahal chief operating officer Decemeber
2003 while remaining CEO of all NJ casino properties. |
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