The last few years in Atlantic City have been littered with casinos closing — including the last two that bore now-President Donald Trump’s name.
Where the iconic seaside town, once the gambling hub of the east coast, had 12 casinos at the height of its popularity, five shut their doors since 2014. That’s largely thanks to increased competition from gambling halls neighboring states.
But the city has been trying to fight back, helped along by the decision by Gov. Chris Christie’s administration to take over large parts of city hall to stave off bankruptcy. One casino has reopened as a hotel. Another is slated to become a water park. And another was recently bought by an internationally branded company.
Here is a look at the seven casinos that are still open and what’s happening with the other five:
STILL OPEN
Borgata
The marina property, which opened in 2003, was the city’s highest-performing casino last year, according to figures from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. It brought in $769 million in revenue — up 3.8 percent from the year before.
Harrah’s
The marina property, which opened in 1980, was the city’s second-highest-performing casino last year. It brought in $358 million in revenue — down 4.3 percent from the year before.
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Tropicana
The boardwalk property, which opened in 1981, was the city’s third-highest-performing casino last year. It brought in $341 million in revenue — up 9 percent from the year before.
Caesars
The boardwalk property, which opened in 1979, was the city’s fourth-highest-performing casino last year. It brought in $302 million in revenue — down 2.7 percent from the year before.
Golden Nugget
The marina property, which opened in 1985 at Trump’s Castle and later became Trump Marina before being sold and rebranded as the Golden Nugget, was the city’s fifth-highest-grossing casino last year. It made $251 million — up 9 percent from the year before.
Bally’s
The boardwalk property, which opened in 1979, was the city’s sixth-highest-performing casino last year. It brought in $210 million in revenue — up 0.1 percent from the year before.
Resorts
The boardwalk property, which opened in 1978 as the first casino in Atlantic City, was the city’s seven-highest-performing casino last year. It brought in $173 million in revenue — up 6.7 percent from the year before. Only the Trump Taj Mahal, which closed in October, brought in less revenue.