In the glittering world of Atlantic City’s casinos during the 1980s, Donald Trump emerged as a major player. His entry into the casino industry was timed with the booming popularity of Atlantic City as a gambling haven, second only to Las Vegas. Trump’s ambition led him to acquire three of the city’s major casinos, marking him as a significant presence in the thriving industry. Then the landscape of casino gambling shifted dramatically. The legalization of gambling in other states gradually erod