EXHIBIT 10.26

January 9, 2003

Joseph A. Fusco
[ADDRESS]

Re:  Employment Agreement dated April 17, 2000 between Joseph A. Fusco and Trump
     Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc., Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Holdings, L.P.
     and Trump Atlantic City Associates (collectively "Trump") (the "Agreement")

Dear Mr. Fusco:

This letter will confirm that the Agreement is hereby amended as set forth
below:

1.   the Expiration Date is extended to December 31, 2006;

2.   paragraph 2 is amended to reflect the annual base salary of $400,000; and

3.   paragraph 3 is amended to state that commencing January 1, 2004 the annual
     salary shall be increased at a rate not less than 5% per annum.

Except to the extent modified herein, you and Trump hereby ratify the Agreement
and agree that all other terms, conditions and obligations contained therein
remain in full force and effect as stated in the Agreement.

                                                Very truly yours,

                                                    /s/ MARK A. BROWN
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                                                       MARK A. BROWN
                                                   Chief Operating Officer

Agreed and Consented to:

   /s/ JOSEPH A. FUSCO
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      Joseph A. Fusco

1/9/03
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