Fact check: What were the names of the casinos that Donald Trump owned in Atlantic City?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Donald Trump owned three casinos in Atlantic City. The sources consistently identify these properties as:

• Trump Taj Mahal - This casino is mentioned across all analyses as Trump's most prominent Atlantic City property ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}
• Trump Plaza (also referred to as Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino) - Confirmed as one of Trump's three Atlantic City casinos ^{[1] [3] [4] [6]}
• Trump Castle (also known as Trump Castle Hotel and Casino) - The third casino in Trump's Atlantic City portfolio ^{[1] [3]}

The analyses confirm that Trump emerged as a major player in the Atlantic City casino industry during the 1980s ^[1]. All three properties eventually faced significant financial difficulties and were part of bankruptcy proceedings ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses solely on identifying the casino names but omits several important contextual elements revealed in the analyses:

• Financial performance and regulatory issues: The Trump Taj Mahal had significant anti-money laundering violations shortly after opening ^[3], while Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino had a better record regarding cash reporting compliance ^[3]
• Ownership transitions: After Trump's ownership, the Trump Taj Mahal was later owned by Carl Icahn ^[2], and Carl Icahn also retained ownership of the former Trump Plaza casino ^[5]
• Asset disposition: The Trump Taj Mahal was eventually sold for $50 million, which represented only a fraction of its original construction cost ^[5]
• Trump's perspective: Despite the bankruptcies, Trump claimed that "Atlantic City Fueled A Lot Of Growth For Me" ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation or bias - it is a straightforward factual inquiry about casino ownership. However, the question's narrow focus could potentially minimize the broader context of Trump's Atlantic City casino ventures, which involved significant financial difficulties, regulatory violations, and eventual bankruptcies that affected thousands of employees and creditors. The simple naming of the casinos without this context could inadvertently present an incomplete picture of Trump's casino business performance in Atlantic City.