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theme=[[Taj Mahal]], [[India]]| |
theme=[[Taj Mahal]], [[India]]| |
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address=1000 Boardwalk |
address=1000 Boardwalk Ave| |
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image=Trump Taj Mahal.jpg<!--[[Image:Trump Taj Mahal.jpg|right|thumbnail|The Trump Taj Mahal, as seen from the [[Atlantic City boardwalk]]]]-->| |
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image=Trump_Taj_Mahal_and_Chairman_Tower.JPG| |
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rooms=1,250| |
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image_caption=View of Main Tower and Chairman Tower from the Boardwalk| |
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date_opened=[[1990]]| |
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rooms=2,248<ref name=casinocity>[http://trumptajmahal.casinocity.com/ Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort - Casino City]</ref>| |
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space_gaming=158,500 square foot| |
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date_opened=April 2, 1990| |
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attractions=[[Hard Rock Cafe]]| |
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space_gaming={{convert|167321|sqft|abbr=on}}<ref name=casinocity />| |
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shows=none permanent| |
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attractions=[[Hard Rock Cafe]]<br>[[Steel Pier]]<br>Spice Road Shops| |
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restaurants= Casbah Cafe<br>Dynasty<br>Ego Bar |
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shows=| |
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& Lounge<br>Mark Anthony's<br>Moon at Dynasty<br>Safari Steakhouse<br>and more| |
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restaurants= Il Mulino New York<br>White House Sub Shop| |
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owner=[[Trump Entertainment Resorts]]| |
owner=[[Trump Entertainment Resorts]]| |
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license_holder=Trump Taj Mahal Associates| |
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casino_type=Land| |
casino_type=Land| |
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names_pre=Resorts Taj Mahal |
names_pre=Resorts Taj Mahal | |
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website=[http://www.trumptaj.com http://www.trumptaj.com]| |
website=[http://www.trumptaj.com http://www.trumptaj.com]| |
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The '''Trump Taj Mahal''' (known as the '''The Taj''' or '''Trump Taj''' by locals) is a [[casino]] located at 1000 Boardwalk in [[Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]], in the [[casino]] area along the shore. The casino is one of two owned by [[Trump Entertainment Resorts]]. With approximately 50 regular tables and 25 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has one of the largest poker rooms in Atlantic City, second in size only to [[The Borgata]]. |
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The casino was officially inaugurated in 1990, with [[Michael Jackson]] performing at the ceremonies, and was built at a total cost of nearly one billion dollars. Restaurants at the Taj include Dynasty, Il Mulino New York, Moon at Dynasty, Robert's Steakhouse, and [[Hard Rock Cafe]]. |
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The '''Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort''' is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in [[Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey]], in the bustling [[casino]] area. The casino is owned by [[Trump Entertainment Resorts]]. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has one of the largest poker rooms in Atlantic City, second in size only to [[Borgata|The Borgata]]. It is currently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. The hotel has 1,250 guest rooms, including 237 suites. |
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==History== |
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Trump’s third property in Atlantic City, was wrapped in controversy prior to opening as it was part of the fight between Donald Trump and [[Merv Griffin]] along with [[Resorts Casino Hotel]] in 1988 over Resorts International. Resorts was developing and constructing the Resorts Taj Mahal Casino north of Resorts Casino Hotel on the boardwalk, but had run out of money and construction was stopped. Trump was attempting to buy the unfinished resort, along with Resorts, but Merv Griffin would not sell. Eventually, a deal was created between Trump and Griffin giving Griffin Resorts in Atlantic City and the [[Atlantis Paradise Island|Resorts Paradise Island]] with the unfinished Taj Mahal project going to Trump. The casino opened in 1990 as the Trump Taj Mahal and remained the largest and highest grossing casino in the city until the opening of [[The Borgata]] in 2003. The Chairman Tower opened in 2008, bringing the complex to over 2,000 rooms. |
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[[Donald Trump]] had owned the casino as majority owner of [[Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts]] which filed for Chapter 11 [[bankruptcy]] in 2004. |
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The casino is also the scene for a notorious baccarat session in May 1990, in which the Japanese high roller [[Akio Kashiwagi]] lost $10 million.<ref>[http://gaming.unlv.edu/reading/Impact_of_a_Finite.pdf ''The impact of a finite bankroll on an even-money game'']</ref> The incident was later fictionalised in [[Martin Scorsese]]'s film ''[[Casino (film)|Casino]]''. In 2013, the Taj Mahal opened the nation's first casino strip club, featuring scantily clad dancers.<ref>Augenstein, Seth. [http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2013/07/strip_club_coming_to_atlantic_city_casino_reports_say.html "Nation's first casino strip club coming to Atlantic City"] in ''The Star-Ledger'' (4 July 2013). Retrieved 27 August 2013.</ref><ref>Parry, Wayne. [http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20130827_Taj_looking_to_score_with_a_strip_club.html "A.C.'s Taj Mahal looks to score with strip club"] in ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' (27 August 2013). Retrieved 27 August 2013.</ref> |
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==Hotel== |
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==Shooting incidents== |
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On May 27, 2009, Ray Kot, a casino shift manager was shot and killed by 57 year old Mark Magee of [[Norristown, Pennsylvania]]. Magee claims that he killed Kot because casino executives at the Trump Taj Mahal had conspired to cheat players by manipulating the outcome of the table games.<ref>[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Trump-Taj-Mahal-Shooting-Sentence-100448524.html Taj Mahal Shooter Gets 30 Years Behind Bars]</ref><ref>[http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7482304 Man admits killing casino worker].</ref> On August 11, 2010, Magee was convicted of murder and is currently serving a minimum 30 year sentence at the [[New Jersey State Prison]] in [[Trenton, New Jersey|Trenton]].<ref>[https://www6.state.nj.us/DOC_Inmate/details?x=1450851&n=7 New Jersey Department of Corrections, Mark E. Magee Offender Info Sheet]</ref> He is tentantively scheduled to be released on May 28, 2039 at the age of 87. On October 16, 2010, a small park on the Trump Taj Mahal property was created and dedicated to the memory of Ray Kot. |
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'''Themed Hospitality Suites''' |
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On September 18, 2011, a man was shot to death and a woman was wounded during an apparent carjacking inside the parking garage of the casino. The man, 28 year-old Sunil Rattu, and the woman, 24-year-old Radha Ghetia, were held up as they left the casino, and then forced to drive to a nearby alley where Rattu was shot dead, while Ghetia was shot to the upper part of her body. Ghetia was treated for her injuries and has since recovered.<ref>http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/deadly_atlantic_city_carjacking_eELC52wvlYfBhFGZApP81M</ref> |
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Animal themed hospitality suites-Zebra, Tiger, Lion, Giraffe, Camel and Elephant. All feature an oversized parlor especially designed for hospitality entertainment, including an outdoor area, a bar and full size bath. The majority are up to 2,100 square feet, accommodating up to 50 people for a reception. Connecting bedrooms are available for all hospitality suites. |
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==In popular culture== |
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Trump Taj Mahal has also been featured in a number of movies, including [[Rounders (film)]] which was released in 1998. They filmed a number of scenes in the poker room <ref name=TTMAC>[http://www.playsolidpoker.com/live-poker-room-review/trump-taj-mahal/ Trump Taj Mahal Poker Room]</ref> and on the casino floor. |
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'''Lanai Suites''' |
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A portion of the Indian movie [[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]] was shot here. |
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A one and two bedroom suite that ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet with a master bedroom, living room with dining area, bar area, and two bathrooms. The suites are decorated in pastel colors with light wood finishes. |
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==New building== |
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The Trump Taj Mahal added a new building called the Chairman Tower. It is a large blue building and prices usually go from up to $10.00 more than the original TAJ Tower. |
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'''Rajah Suites''' |
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A two room suite that is approximately 1,400 square feet with a master bedroom, living room with dining area, large foyer with bar, master bath and powder room. |
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Image:Trump Taj Mahal.jpg|The Trump Taj Mahal, seen from the beach. |
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Image:20060627 Trump Taj Mahal from Fairfield Resorts.JPG|The Taj Mahal, as seen from the Fairfield Resorts. |
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Image:20060627 Trump Taj Mahal from Pacific Avenue.jpg|The Trump Taj Mahal, as seen from just beyond Pacific Avenue. |
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Image:Taj_Mahal_Atlantic_City_New_Jersey.jpg|Entrance to the Trump Taj Mahal at night |
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File:Trump Taj Mahal, 2007.jpg|Rear of Taj Mahal |
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File:9.28.06TrumpTajMahalByLuigiNovi.jpg|View of The Taj from the Beach. |
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'''Grand Suites ''' |
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==See also== |
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*[[Gambling in New Jersey]] |
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*[[List of tallest buildings in Atlantic City]] |
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*[[Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino]] |
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A newly renovated suite that features a master bedroom, parlor, dining area, bathroom (some suites also feature a Jacuzzi or whirlpool tub), powder room and spa. The majority are 1,200 square feet. |
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'''Executive Suites''' |
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‘L’ shaped mini-suites that are approximately 650 square feet, with sleeping area, living/dining area and bathroom. |
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'''Guest Rooms''' |
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Newly renovated, spacious and beautifully decorated sleeping rooms with either two double beds or one king size bed and marble bathrooms. |
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==Casino== |
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The casino, home to [[The United States Poker Championship]], has 4,000 slot machines and 210 table games. There is also a Baccarat Pit that offers Baccarat, Single Zero Roulette, and Highlimit Blackjack, plus a state-of-the-art Simulcast Facility, Keno, and a smoke free poker room. |
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'''Table Games''' |
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*[[Baccarat]] |
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*[[Big 6 Wheel]] |
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*[[Blackjack]] |
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*[[Caribbean Stud Poker]] |
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*[[Craps]] |
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*[[Let It Ride]] |
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*[[Baccarat|Mini Baccarat]] |
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*[[Pai gow poker|Pai Gow Poker]] |
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*[[Pai Gow Tiles]] |
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*[[Roulette]] |
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*[[Sic Bo]] |
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*[[Spanish 21]] |
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*[[Texas Hold'em Bonus]] |
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*[[Three card poker|Three Card Poker]] |
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*[[Four card poker|Four Card Poker]] |
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The casino was recently voted "Best Casino" by the readers of [[Casino Player]] magazine. |
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==Entertainment== |
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*'''Mark G Estess Arena''' - Hosts sporting events and the popular entertainers. |
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*'''Xanadu Arena''' - A showroom that has hosted entertainment like [[George Carlin]], [[Earth, Wind and Fire]] and [[The Monkees]]. |
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*'''Casbah Club''' - A premier nightclub. |
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==Restaurants== |
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[[Image:Atlantic city boardwalk1.jpg|left|thumbnail|250px|The [[boardwalk]] outside the Taj Mahal]] |
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'''Dynasty''' |
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A 210 seat bastion of oriental cuisine that features a multitude of dishes from the Far East, Cantonese, Chinese and Sushi. |
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'''Mark Anthony's''' |
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A unique gourmet restaurant at the Trump Taj Mahal featuring the latest trends in Italian cuisine. A variety of gourmet pizzas baked in a wood burning oven make Mark Anthony's the toast of the town. |
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'''Safari Steakhouse'' |
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A 209 seat steak house that is decorated in a rustic African and jungle theme the whole lion king meets the jungle book. Safari specialties include Certified Angus beef, Cold Water Lobster tails, lamb chops and veal chops. The Safari Steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences |
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'''[[Hard Rock Cafe]]''' |
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A rock 'n' roll themed restaurant chain that is better known for its atmosphere than its food. |
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'''Royal Albert's Palace''' |
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Featuring fine Indian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. |
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'''[[Sbarro]]''' |
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A chain restaurant with a pizza cafeteria style feel. |
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'''Stage Deli of New York''' |
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A restaurant with hot platters and New York-style overstuffed sandwiches in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. |
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'''Sultan's Feast''' |
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Features NY Strip Steak, rotisserie chicken, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station. |
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'''The Bombay Cafe''' |
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A restaurant including Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta, Steaks, Seafood and a Breakfast Selection which is served all day. |
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'''The Casbah Cafe''' |
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The Casbah Cafe is the popular meeting spot for locals and tourists. |
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'''The Rim''' |
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A restaurant with a new gourmet noodle bar located within a new Asian pit which features mini-baccarat, midi-baccarat, Pai Gow Tiles, Pai Gow Poker and an Asian ambiance. |
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==Other Features and Amenities== |
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*140,000 square feet of convention and exhibit space, including 22 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, the largest measuring 30,000 square feet. |
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*The 63,000 square foot Mark G. Etess Arena can accommodate up to 500, 8' x 10' exhibition booths. The arena can also seat over 5,000 people for concerts and sporting events. |
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*A state-of-the-art Health Club and Fitness Center with a near Olympic-sized indoor pool. The spa also offers Jacuzzi, steam baths, tanning booths and sundecks. |
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*A motor coach terminal can accommodate 22 full-size buses. |
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==Interesting Facts== |
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*$14 million worth of German crystal chandeliers, including 245,000 piece chandeliers in the casino alone, each valued at a cost of $250,000 |
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*It contains 4.5 times more steel than the Eiffel Tower. |
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*If laid end to end, the building support pilings would stretch the 62 miles from Atlantic City to Philadelphia. |
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*$4 million in uniforms and costumes outfit over 6,000 employees. |
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*The Trump TAJ Mahal Casino Resort can generate enough air conditioning to cool 4,000 homes. |
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*The main hotel lobby desk is 115-feet long with 15 separate check-in stations. |
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*The Trump Taj Mahal is at this time working on a new 45 Story- 800 room hotel tower |
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<gallery> |
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Image:TrumpTajMahal.jpg|The Trump Taj Mahal, seen from the beach. |
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Image:20060627 Trump Taj Mahal from Fairfield Resorts.JPG|The Taj Mahal, as seen from the Fairfield Resorts. |
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Image:20060627 Trump Taj Mahal from Pacific Avenue.JPG|The Trump Taj Mahal, as seen from just beyond Pacific Avenue. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.trumptaj.com/ Official site] |
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Revision as of 17:24, 3 November 2013
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| Trump Taj Mahal | |
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| Address | 1000 Boardwalk Ave |
| Opening date | 1990 |
| Theme | Taj Mahal, India |
| No. of rooms | 1,250 |
| Total gaming space | 158,500 square foot |
| Permanent shows | none permanent |
| Signature attractions | Hard Rock Cafe |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Trump Entertainment Resorts |
| Previous names | Resorts Taj Mahal |
| Renovated in | soon |
| Website | http://www.trumptaj.com |
The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is located at 1000 Boardwalk Avenue, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in the bustling casino area. The casino is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. With approximately 75 regular tables and 14 tournament tables, the Taj Mahal has one of the largest poker rooms in Atlantic City, second in size only to The Borgata. It is currently undergoing a $250 million renovation and addition of a new hotel tower, which commenced groundbreaking in July 2006. The hotel has 1,250 guest rooms, including 237 suites.
Donald Trump had owned the casino as majority owner of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004.
Hotel
Themed Hospitality Suites
Animal themed hospitality suites-Zebra, Tiger, Lion, Giraffe, Camel and Elephant. All feature an oversized parlor especially designed for hospitality entertainment, including an outdoor area, a bar and full size bath. The majority are up to 2,100 square feet, accommodating up to 50 people for a reception. Connecting bedrooms are available for all hospitality suites.
Lanai Suites
A one and two bedroom suite that ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet with a master bedroom, living room with dining area, bar area, and two bathrooms. The suites are decorated in pastel colors with light wood finishes.
Rajah Suites
A two room suite that is approximately 1,400 square feet with a master bedroom, living room with dining area, large foyer with bar, master bath and powder room.
Grand Suites
A newly renovated suite that features a master bedroom, parlor, dining area, bathroom (some suites also feature a Jacuzzi or whirlpool tub), powder room and spa. The majority are 1,200 square feet.
Executive Suites
‘L’ shaped mini-suites that are approximately 650 square feet, with sleeping area, living/dining area and bathroom.
Guest Rooms
Newly renovated, spacious and beautifully decorated sleeping rooms with either two double beds or one king size bed and marble bathrooms.
Casino
The casino, home to The United States Poker Championship, has 4,000 slot machines and 210 table games. There is also a Baccarat Pit that offers Baccarat, Single Zero Roulette, and Highlimit Blackjack, plus a state-of-the-art Simulcast Facility, Keno, and a smoke free poker room.
Table Games
- Baccarat
- Big 6 Wheel
- Blackjack
- Caribbean Stud Poker
- Craps
- Let It Ride
- Mini Baccarat
- Pai Gow Poker
- Pai Gow Tiles
- Roulette
- Sic Bo
- Spanish 21
- Texas Hold'em Bonus
- Three Card Poker
- Four Card Poker
The casino was recently voted "Best Casino" by the readers of Casino Player magazine.
Entertainment
- Mark G Estess Arena - Hosts sporting events and the popular entertainers.
- Xanadu Arena - A showroom that has hosted entertainment like George Carlin, Earth, Wind and Fire and The Monkees.
- Casbah Club - A premier nightclub.
Restaurants
Dynasty
A 210 seat bastion of oriental cuisine that features a multitude of dishes from the Far East, Cantonese, Chinese and Sushi.
Mark Anthony's A unique gourmet restaurant at the Trump Taj Mahal featuring the latest trends in Italian cuisine. A variety of gourmet pizzas baked in a wood burning oven make Mark Anthony's the toast of the town.
'Safari Steakhouse
A 209 seat steak house that is decorated in a rustic African and jungle theme the whole lion king meets the jungle book. Safari specialties include Certified Angus beef, Cold Water Lobster tails, lamb chops and veal chops. The Safari Steakhouse received the Gold award from the National Academy of Restaurant Sciences
A rock 'n' roll themed restaurant chain that is better known for its atmosphere than its food.
Royal Albert's Palace Featuring fine Indian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner.
A chain restaurant with a pizza cafeteria style feel.
Stage Deli of New York
A restaurant with hot platters and New York-style overstuffed sandwiches in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Sultan's Feast
Features NY Strip Steak, rotisserie chicken, a gourmet pizza station and dessert station.
The Bombay Cafe
A restaurant including Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta, Steaks, Seafood and a Breakfast Selection which is served all day.
The Casbah Cafe
The Casbah Cafe is the popular meeting spot for locals and tourists.
The Rim
A restaurant with a new gourmet noodle bar located within a new Asian pit which features mini-baccarat, midi-baccarat, Pai Gow Tiles, Pai Gow Poker and an Asian ambiance.
Other Features and Amenities
- 140,000 square feet of convention and exhibit space, including 22 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, the largest measuring 30,000 square feet.
- The 63,000 square foot Mark G. Etess Arena can accommodate up to 500, 8' x 10' exhibition booths. The arena can also seat over 5,000 people for concerts and sporting events.
- A state-of-the-art Health Club and Fitness Center with a near Olympic-sized indoor pool. The spa also offers Jacuzzi, steam baths, tanning booths and sundecks.
- A motor coach terminal can accommodate 22 full-size buses.
Interesting Facts
- $14 million worth of German crystal chandeliers, including 245,000 piece chandeliers in the casino alone, each valued at a cost of $250,000
- It contains 4.5 times more steel than the Eiffel Tower.
- If laid end to end, the building support pilings would stretch the 62 miles from Atlantic City to Philadelphia.
- $4 million in uniforms and costumes outfit over 6,000 employees.
- The Trump TAJ Mahal Casino Resort can generate enough air conditioning to cool 4,000 homes.
- The main hotel lobby desk is 115-feet long with 15 separate check-in stations.
- The Trump Taj Mahal is at this time working on a new 45 Story- 800 room hotel tower
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The Trump Taj Mahal, seen from the beach. -
The Taj Mahal, as seen from the Fairfield Resorts. -
The Trump Taj Mahal, as seen from just beyond Pacific Avenue.
