ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Trump Entertainment Resorts filed court papers in Wilmington, DE on Friday stating that it intends to close the Trump Taj Mahal casino here next month.
If the planned closure receives court approval, it would mark the fifth casino closure in Atlantic City this year. The court filing states that the board of Trump Entertainment Resorts has approved a shutdown of the Trump Taj Mahal by Dec.12, according to the Associated Press.
Company officials blame the closure on the fact that the firm has not secured sought after local and state tax breaks. The court filing states that Trump Entertainment has notified state gaming regulators about its closure plans. See story at nj.com.
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John Jordan
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