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Hi folks, I do not see an entry on the chipguide for the "Trump Regency" You will see below a brief Wikipedia history of 2500 Boardwalk showing "Trump Regency" operating from 1989-1996 then renaming the address to "Trumps World Fair" in 1996. You will also see the 3 match-covers I have in my collection from "Trump Regency" which prompted my question. Did the "Trump Regency" operate as a HOTEL ONLY with no casino or does the "Trump Regency" need to be added to the guide?

I would also like to mention that AC casino match-covers are grossly underrepresented on the chipguide and I have scanned my entire AC collection (238 covers) (along with several other states) and hope to edit them and upload them to the guide as I am traveling abroad for the month of December (I will need something to do in between drinking beer and relaxing on the beach). Very excited to share these with the community, especially the AC enthusiasts. Thanks, Eric

Playboy: 1981–84
Atlantis: 1984–89
In 1985, the casino filed for bankruptcy and then continued to struggle financially. In April 1989, the state rejected renewal of its gaming license,and then placed the Atlantis into conservatorship. The casino closed on May 22, 1989, though the hotel continued to operate. Donald Trump purchased the Atlantis in June 1989 for $63 million and renamed it as the Trump Regency.

Trump Regency: 1989–96
In July 1992, ownership was transferred to the property's mortgage holder, Chemical Bank. Trump bought back the Regency for $60 million in June 1995.

Trump's World Fair: 1996–99
On May 15, 1996, Trump reopened the casino after investing $48 million in a renovation, and the property changed its name again to the Trump World's Fair at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. However, after only three years, the hotel and casino were closed permanently on October 3, 1999, and the building was demolished in 2000. The land was sold at auction to Bruce Toll of Toll Brothers.

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Question for the Atlantic City experts
Re: Question for the Atlantic City experts
Thanks, Dennis. Very helpful.
Re: Question for the Atlantic City experts
Think that answers my question. Thanks, Charles.
Re: Question for the Atlantic City experts
It's getting foggy for all of us!! Thanks!!
From Steve Piccolo - A/C Historian
Excellent, Thanks, Dennis

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