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TRUMP MARINA SOLD, WILL BE RENAMED MARGARITAVILLE

Trump Marina Hotel Casino is being sold to Coastal Marina LLC, an affiliate of Coastal Development LLC, in a deal valued at $316 million. The New York City-based company plans to rename the resort Margaritaville.

The deal, which leaves Trump Entertainment with two casino resorts in Atlantic City -- Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino -- is expected to close in the next six-to-nine months.

"They are buying a wonderful building in a great location," Donald Trump said, in a statement released Thursday (May 29). "It has been an important part of our company with a loyal customer base and a dedicated team."

Coastal Marina chairman Richard T. Fields said,

Together with Jimmy Buffett’s team at Margaritaville, our plans are to create an exciting new property that we believe will tap its full potential and make it one of the most successful destination gaming resorts in Atlantic City.

Fields is the co-developer of Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and also owns Jackson Land and Cattle, a ranching company, in Jackson Hole Wyoming.

The sale of Trump Marina has been expected for a long time since it was the worst-performing of Trump Entertainment’s three Atlantic City properties.

Sources tell AC Gambler that the new ownership plans to construct a new hotel tower and expand the property’s casino floor space. The same sources indicate that the property will remain open after the sale and any renovation will not interfere with normal operations.

THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY JULY 27
Event Center (Borgata): Goo Goo Dolls, Colbie Caillat, Earl Greyhound, Lifehouse
Music Box (Borgata): Chris Cornell
Circus Maximus Theater (Caesars): Donna Summer
House of Blues (Showboat): Paul Rodriguez
Showroom (Tropicana): Boz Scaggs
Mark G. Etess Arena (Trump Taj Mahal): Poison, Ratt, Vains of Jenna

SATURDAY JULY 28
Event Center (Borgata): Mary J. Blige,
Music Box (Borgata): Lisa Lampinelli
Circus Maximus Theater (Caesars): Donna Summer
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): George Carlin, Vance Gilbert
Circus Maximus Theater (Caesars): Donna Summer
House of Blues (Showboat): Gallagher
Grand Cayman Ballroom (Trump Marina): Stephen Marley

TUESDAY JULY 31
Event Center (Borgata): 311, Matisyahu

THURSDAY AUGUST 2
Event Center (Borgata): Beastie Boys
House of Blues (Showboat): Chris Isaak
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): Tom Jones

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ROLLING THE DICE: AEROSMITH, JOAN JETT

Aerosmith will hit Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s Event Center September 22, at 8:00 p.m. The legendary group will be supported by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Also performing at the Event Center is Joe Walsh & The Bruce Willis Blues Band (featuring Bruce Willis) August 4. Macy Gray will perform with The Brand New Heavies at the Music Box, September 15...

Comedian Carrot Top will return to Trump Marina’s Grand Cayman Ballroom August 11, at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $40 and $30 plus tax and charity fee...

The Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk, presented by Borgata, will take place August 15 from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. Practice runs will take place August 14 at the same times. In addition, members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights will parachute onto Borgata’s surface parking lot, August 13, at 3:00 p.m...

The Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show returns to the Farley State Marina, adjacent to Trump Marina, September 6 through September 9. The show runs Thursday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12, and includes a one-year subscription to Yachting, Motor Boating, or SaltWater Sportsman magazines...

Freefall returns to Trump Marina August 25 and 26. Twenty players will be selected every two hours from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. each day. To qualify, Trump One card members must activate entries each day of the promotion, between 6:01 a.m. and 7:50 p.m...

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THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY JULY 20
Event Center (Borgata): Interpol
House of Blues (Showboat): The Machine
Showroom (Tropicana): Musiq Soulchild

SATURDAY JULY 21
Boardwalk Hall: Josh Groban
Music Box (Borgata): Craig Ferguson
Grand Cayman Ballroom (Trump Marina): Kenny G
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): Little Anthony and the Imperials

SUNDAY JULY 22
Event Center (Borgata): John Mayer
Music Box (Borgata): Yonder Mountain String Band

MONDAY JULY 23
Event Center (Borgata): ZZ Top, the Pretenders, Stray Cats

TUESDAY JULY 24
Event Center (Borgata): Morrissey

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THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY JULY 13
Event Center(Borgata): Artie Lange
Music Box (Borgata): Wayne Brady
Grand Cayman Ballroom (Trump Marina): Classic Rock Cares
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): KC & The Sunshine Band

SATURDAY JULY 14
Music Box (Borgata): Dom Irrera
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): Joe Piscopo
Showroom (Tropicana): Joan Rivers

WEDNESDAY JULY 18
House of Blues (Showboat): Cartel, New Atlantic, Self Against City, Valencia

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ROLLING THE DICE: MORRISSEY RETURNS

Morrissey will perform at the Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, July 23. This is a rescheduled date that was made necessary after the singer was forced to cancel a July 5 performance at the resort due to illness. Tickets for the July 5 performance will be accepted at the July 23 show...

Talent scouts for CBS television’s Survivor will be interviewing potential contestants for the show at The Pool at Harrah’s, Thursday (July 12), from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m...

Magician/illusionist Jeff McBride will perform at Trump Marina’s Shell from August 2 through September 2. Shows will take place at 8:00 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 7:00 p.m. Sundays. There will be no show August 24. Tickets are priced at $25 plus tax and available through Ticketmaster...

Also opening at Trump Marina is DJ’s Steakhouse, which combines traditional steakhouse favorites with new Asian and Orleans-style items. The newly-designed room includes place settings that were designed exclusively for the resort by Fail Pittman. The new menu includes and extensive raw bar, several new salads, and a number of cuts of Prime Certified Angus Beef. Also present on the new menu are seafood entrees, exciting side dishes, and several decadent desserts. A Sunday four-course dinner is available for $65 per person, and includes an appetizer, soup or salad, choice of one of five entrees, one of the side dishes, and a choice of four desserts...

Borgata will top off The Water Club, its under-construction signature hotel, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. The topping off will mark the completion of the building structure for The Water Club, which is currently scheduled to open in early 2008. When completed, the $400 million hotel will feature 800 guestrooms, a two-story "spa in the sky," 18,000 square feet of meeting space, three residences modeled after chic urban lofts, five heated pools (both indoor and outdoor), and six retail shops...

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ROLLING THE DICE: TRUMP STAYING PUT FOR NOW

Trump Entertainment told potential buyers this week that it would not be selling the company’s casinos for the time being, and instead would continue with the capital improvement projects currently in progress at all three of its Atlantic City properties. "We have a good company, and we’re going to run it that way," Donald Trump said...

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has added a host of comedy and musical performances to its 2007 entertainment schedule. Comedian Lewis Black will perform four times in the coming months, with shows on August 10 and 11, and December 7 and 8. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will perform at the resort August 24, 25, and 26...

The $101,000 Run For the Money Sweepstakes returns to Trump Marina August 4, from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight...

Vince Neil will perform at the House of Blues August 31. John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band will hit the stage September 21...

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THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY JUNE 29
The Deck (Trump Marina): Don’t Call Me Francis
Event Center (Borgata): Lynyrd Skynyrd
Music Box (Borgata): Dennis Miller
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Hilton Grand Theater (Hilton): The Doobie Brothers
Superstar Theater (Resorts): Legends in Concert
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Circus Maximus Theater (Caesar’s): Reba McEntire
House of Blues (Showboat): Ne-Yo, Trey Songz
Showroom (Tropicana): Mo’nique
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

SATURDAY JUNE 30
The Deck (Trump Marina): Pre-Buffett Party, BKG, John Eddie
Palace Theater (Bally’s): Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing
Music Box (Borgata): Beach Boys
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Hilton Grand Theater (Hilton): The Doobie Brothers
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
House of Blues (Showboat): John Kay and Steppenwolf
Boardwalk Hall: Jimmy Buffett
Circus Maximus Theater (Caesar’s): Reba McEntire
Club Harlem @ House of Blues (Showboat): "Dr. Dirty" John Valby
Showroom (Tropicana): Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Grand Cayman Ballroom (Trump Marina): Natalie Cole
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

SUNDAY JULY 1
The Deck (Trump Marina): The Exceptions, The McFly’s
Palace Theater (Bally’s): Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing
Music Box (Borgata): Two Funny Philly Guys: Joe Conklin and Big Daddy Graham
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Superstar Theater (Resorts): Legends in Concert
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Showroom (Tropicana): Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

MONDAY JULY 2
The Deck (Trump Marina): Dr. Chico
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic

TUESDAY JULY 3
House of Blues (Showboat): Blue Oyster Cult, The Smithereens
The Deck (Trump Marina): Don’t Call Me Francis
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
Event Center (Borgata): Staind, Fuel

WEDNESDAY JULY 4
The Deck (Trump Marina): Seven Stone, Drop Dead Sexy
House of Blues (Showboat): Killers of Comedy: Beetlejuice, Jim Florentine, Richard Christie, Sal the Stockbroker, Yucko the Clown
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic

THURSDAY JULY 5
Event Center (Borgata):Morrissey Postponed due to throat infection. New date to be announced.
House of Blues (Showboat): LL Cool J
The Deck (Trump Marina): Dance Party with Jerry Blavett, B Streets
Cabaret Theatre (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out

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FOUR PLAY JACKPOT, BUFFETT PRE-PARTY AT TRUMP MARINA

The Four Play jackpot at Trump Marina has rolled over again and it stands at $190,000 for the next drawing, which will take place Tuesday night (June 26) at 7:00 p.m. The former record Four Play jackpot is $135,000.

The Deck at Trump Marina will host a party prior to the June 30 Jimmy Buffett concert, which will take place that night at Boardwalk Hall. The party will kick off at 2:00 p.m. and feature music by the John Frinzi Band and special guest Greg "Fingers" Taylor. During the party, which is also sponsored by Landshark Lager, a drawing will be held for two seats to that night’s Buffett concert.

Finally, one of country music’s hottest up-and-coming singers, Jason Michael Carroll, will perform in The Shell at Trump Marina August 24, at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $25 plus tax and charity fee and are available through Ticketmaster at 800-736-1420 or online at Ticketmaster...

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THIS WEEK'S ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY JUNE 22
Event Center (Borgata): Bob Dylan
Music Box (Borgata): Frank Caliendo
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Showroom (Tropicana): Johnny Mathis
Comedy Stop (Tropicana): Al Duchame
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
The Deck (Trump Marina): Sticky Fingers, Dookie
The Wave (Trump Marina): Big City

SATURDAY JUNE 23
Event Center (Borgata): Bob Dylan
Showroom (Tropicana): Johnny Mathis
Grand Cayman Ballroom (Trump Marina): Asia
Superstar Theatre (Resorts): Sinbad
Hilton Grand Theater (Atlantic City Hilton): Hitzville
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Comedy Stop (Tropicana): Al Duchame
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
The Deck (Trump Marina): Sir Rod, Runaway, 2U
The Wave (Trump Marina): Nameless Few

SUNDAY JUNE 24
Event Center (Borgata): Chicago and America
House of Blues (Showboat): Taylor Hicks
Showroom (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Atlantic City Convention Center: Lil’ Scrappy
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Superstar Theater (Resorts): Legends In Concert
Main Ballroom (Showboat): Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Hilton Grand Theater (Atlantic City Hilton): Hitzville
Comedy Stop (Tropicana): Rob Sherwood
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination
The Deck (Trump Marina): Hotel California, Black Dog, Warped
The Wave (Trump Marina): VJ/DJ Jim Stritch

MONDAY JUNE 25
Showroom (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic

TUESDAY JUNE 26
Showroom (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27
Showroom (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

THURSDAY JUNE 28
The Wave (Trump Marina): Oldies Dance Party with Jerry "The Geator with the Heator" Blavett
Showroom (Tropicana): Franz Harary’s Mega Magic
Harrah’s Concert Venue (Harrah’s): Movin’ Out
Trump Plaza Theatre (Trump Plaza): Cirque Dreams Illumination

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