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<NAME> TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES
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<FN>
<F1>
Includes gaming, lodging, food & beverage and other
<F2>Includes general & administration, depreciation & amortization expenses and
Trump World's Fair closing costs.
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