Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort presents Dane Cook

Laugh along with one of today's most prolific stand-up comedians when Dane Cook takes the stage at the Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort. Show time is 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, with doors opening one hour prior.

Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay and trenchant observations about human behavior, Dane Cook's unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages.

He is well known for his appearances on Comedy Central and HBO specials, and for his successful comedy albums including Harmful If Swallowed, Retaliation, Vicious Circle, Rough Around the Edges: Live from Madison Square Garden, Isolated Incident, and Dane Cook: I Did My Best - Greatest Hits.

Cook's acerbic wit was showcased in his directorial debut, Troublemaker, which premiered on Showtime. The show featured Cook's patented brand of provocative, on-fire comedic insight while exploring the hilarious aspects of everyday life and human behavior.

Cook guest starred on Louie opposite Louis C.K, as well as the most recent season of Comedy Central's Workaholics. His other film credits include starring roles in My Best Friend's Girl opposite Kate Hudson, Dan in Real Life opposite Steve Carell and Mr. Brooks opposite Kevin Costner, among others.

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Atlantic City casinos in danger if gaming expands

Expansion of gaming outside Atlantic City could lead to as many as four additional casino closures, though expansion efforts face an uphill battle, according to Fitch Ratings.

Properties most susceptible to cannibalization include Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Resorts Casino Hotel and Golden Nugget - Atlantic City. Fitch estimates a roughly 25% decline in Atlantic City's gross gaming revenue (GGR) would wipe out the operating profit before management fees of Golden Nugget, the most profitable of the three. This assumes proportional revenue loss among the existing casinos and that income falls by $1 for every $2 of revenue loss.

Declines of 10% and 20% in GGR would put Taj Mahal and Resorts at risk, respectively, under the same assumptions. Bally's - Atlantic City could also face an uncertain future, as Caesars ultimately closed the Showboat in September 2014 amid Atlantic City weakening and despite the property still being marginally profitable.

Casinos in Northern New Jersey still face a long and uncertain future before the November referendum to legalize gaming outside of Atlantic City. Public opposition for gaming expansion has been lessening, but is still meaningful at around 50%, according to the last Fairleigh Dickinson poll in January 2016. This was down from around 56% in June 2015.

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Jeb jabbed Trump over casinos

FLORIDA -- Donald Trump donated $50,000 to Florida's Republican Party in 1998 but Jeb Bush did not come through on casinos, according to CNN.

Bush opposed gambling in Florida and failed to soften this stance in office, the report explained.

Trump had plans to build a multi-million dollar casino in partnership with the Seminole Tribe, which he ultimately abandoned, CNN said.

Now both men meet again to battle it out over the Republican Party Presidential Nomination, the report noted.

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Trump Casinos union deal outcome to be decided soon

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- A bankruptcy court will shortly decide if Trump Entertainment Resorts can terminate it's union agreement, Bloomberg reported.

Trump Resorts has applied to have the agreement terminated by Oct. 17, 2014 or it must close the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, the report said.

The company has already closed its Trump Plaza property, according to Bloomberg.

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