"The new hotel tower is planned to greatly increase our guestcapacity at the Taj Mahal," says Mark Juliano, COO of TrumpEntertainment Resorts Inc. "As we renovate the casino floor anddevelop more dining and retail options at the Taj Mahal, theserooms will serve as a critical component of our plan to expand ourbusiness and attract more customers."

To date, Trump has spent $110 million for those renovations,which besides the Taj Mahal also include the Trump Plaza Casino.Company officials also say they're currently developing arenovation master plan for the Trump Marina Casino as well.

"We believe that expanding our guest room inventory in AtlanticCity is an important part of our overall plan to capitalize on thechanging and growing gaming marketplace," says James B. Perry,Trump Entertainment's CEO. "As Atlantic City transforms into adestination market for customers, our expansion and renovation planis being specifically tailored to create new entertainment options,increase the quality of the experience at Trump properties andincrease value for shareholders."