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Casino market saturation

The issue of market saturation in the casino industry, particularly in Atlantic City

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Feb 1, 2026

What role did casino debt and leverage play in the bankruptcies of Trump Entertainment Resorts?

Entertainment Resorts repeatedly collapsed not because of a single bad bet but because its casino operating model was built on heavy leverage: large issuances of high‑interest debt and junk bonds left...

Jan 25, 2026

How did competition and new casino openings in Atlantic City contribute to declining revenues for Trump’s casinos in the early 2000s?

’s casinos saw declining revenues in the early 2000s largely because they faced a saturated and evolving gaming market—local rivals and new regional resorts siphoned high-value customers while Trump’s...