Trump World's Fair
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Trump World's Fair at Trump Plaza was a hotel
and casino
in Atlantic City, New Jersey
that was 280 feet and 21 floors in height. It had 500 guest rooms. It opened in 1981 as the Playboy Hotel and Casino, then changed its name in 1984 to Atlantis Hotel and Casino.The hotel/casino project had originally been started by Playboy Enterprises, but took on Elsinore Corporation (owner of the Four Queens
Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas) as a partner in order to obtain financing. The hotel/casino had originally opened with a provisional gaming license, but the licensing process was slow due to questions about the suitability of both partners. The NJ Casino Control Commission finally granted a permanent gaming license to Elsinore Corporation, but not to Playboy Enterprises (due to concerns about the company's London casino operations, as well as payments made by the company to NY officials in the early 1960s in order to get a liquor license for its NY Playboy Club). Playboy agreed to sell their share of the hotel/casino to Elsinore and the name was then changed. However, in 1985, the casino filed for bankruptcy and then continued to struggle financially.
The casino's gaming license was revoked on July 4, 1989 and the hotel was purchased by Donald Trump for $63 million and then renamed the Trump Regency. The casino was closed and the property operated only as a hotel. In 1996, Trump reopened the casino and the property changed its name again to the Trump World's Fair at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino
. However, it was permanently closed in October 1999 and torn down in 2000 at the age of 19. The hotel's problems included a pool that leaked into lower levels forcing guests to use the pool at neighbouring Trump Plaza. The property was sold at auction to Bruce Toll of Toll Brothers
.
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
and casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
that was 280 feet and 21 floors in height. It had 500 guest rooms. It opened in 1981 as the Playboy Hotel and Casino, then changed its name in 1984 to Atlantis Hotel and Casino.The hotel/casino project had originally been started by Playboy Enterprises, but took on Elsinore Corporation (owner of the Four Queens
Four Queens
The Four Queens Hotel and Casino is located in downtown Las Vegas on the Fremont Street Experience. Home to the Queen's Machine, the world's largest slot machine, the 690 room hotel and casino is owned and operated by TLC Enterprises, which acquired the property from the Elsinore Corporation in...
Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas) as a partner in order to obtain financing. The hotel/casino had originally opened with a provisional gaming license, but the licensing process was slow due to questions about the suitability of both partners. The NJ Casino Control Commission finally granted a permanent gaming license to Elsinore Corporation, but not to Playboy Enterprises (due to concerns about the company's London casino operations, as well as payments made by the company to NY officials in the early 1960s in order to get a liquor license for its NY Playboy Club). Playboy agreed to sell their share of the hotel/casino to Elsinore and the name was then changed. However, in 1985, the casino filed for bankruptcy and then continued to struggle financially.
The casino's gaming license was revoked on July 4, 1989 and the hotel was purchased by Donald Trump for $63 million and then renamed the Trump Regency. The casino was closed and the property operated only as a hotel. In 1996, Trump reopened the casino and the property changed its name again to the Trump World's Fair at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino
Trump Plaza (Atlantic City)
Trump Plaza is a hotel and casino located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Designed by architect Martin Stern, Jr., it was opened in 1984 and is one of two casinos owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts...
. However, it was permanently closed in October 1999 and torn down in 2000 at the age of 19. The hotel's problems included a pool that leaked into lower levels forcing guests to use the pool at neighbouring Trump Plaza. The property was sold at auction to Bruce Toll of Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers is a Horsham, Pennsylvania based luxury homes builder.-Company Overview:Toll Brothers is a residential and commercial real estate development company with communities in 50 markets throughout 19 states...
.