Trump casinos looking beyond Atlantic City
Having racked up around $66.1 million worth of losses since coming out of a state of bankruptcy in May 2005, Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc has announced that it is to expand beyond Atlantic City.
The move to diversify comes as Donald Trump’s casino operations continue to be hit by increased competition from the new gaming facilities opened in neighbouring Pennsylvania and New York.
At present, the firm operates three casinos in the second biggest gambling market in the US, though it is believed that it would be willing to trade one in for a property outside of the city.
Donald Trump and his team are currently looking at potential opportunities in Oregon and Massachusetts, according to Reuters.
The news comes as the Press of Atlantic City reported that the New Jersey city’s council are becoming increasingly infuriated by Mr Trump’s attempts to get the partial smoking ban there repealed.