TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO ------------------------------ ATLANTIC CITY, NJ _____________________________________________________________________________ GAMING INFORMATION ______________________________________________________________________________ CONVENTIONEER WINS $4.2 MILLION PLAYING MEGABUCKS AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL Atlantic City, NJ --- A 47 year old car wash sales manager from Bolton, CT, became the second multi-millionaire jackpot winner at Trump Taj Mahal in less than one month, when the Megabucks slot machine he was playing struck for $4.2 million, early this morning. In town to attend the Northeast Regional Car Wash Convention at the Trump Taj Mahal, the shy millionaire who wished to remain anonymous, had played less than $10 when he hit the jackpot. The winner credits part of his incredible luck with a pair of uniquely timed visits to his dentist. The first was when he saw his dentist the day before going to Las Vegas. On that trip he felt really lucky because he won a $3,600 slot jackpot. Two days ago, he found himself in the dentist chair again. "Here I was at the dentist again; the day before going to Atlantic City. When I get into the casino, I start playing the slots and end up winning $4.2 million," he said. "I pulled the handle twp or three times at the most. I can't believe how fast it happened!" According to Trump Taj Mahal Vice President of Casino Marketing, the only question which remains is, "Who will be the next multi-million dollar jackpot winner at Trump Taj Mahal?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE FIRST UNITED STATES POKER CHAMPIONSHIP TRUMP TAJ MAHAL CASINO RESORT ATLANTIC CITY OCTOBER 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22 Atlantic City, NJ --- In its first year, the United States Poker Championship will rank as the second largest poker tournament in the world, behind the venerable World Series of Poker, held annually at Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. Since poker was approved for play in Atlantic City in 1993, Trump Taj Mahal has become the leading game in town, responsible for nearly 50% of all poker play in the city. The Taj Mahal's Poker room, with 64 tables, features up to nine different variations of poker, the legal number allowed in New Jersey. The United States Poker Championship will feature 23 separate events, with each individual event winner recieving a solid 14 carat gold Geneve commemorative wristwatch in addition to a cash prize award. The richest event, a $7,500 No Limit Texas Hold'em Championship, will be held on the three final days of the tournament, November 20, 21 and 22, and carries a minimum guaranteed top prize of $500,000 cash plus an added $100,000 and the title of United States Poker Champion. The champion of $4,000 Seven Card Stud wins $200,000 guaranteed first prize money and $25,000 will be added to the prize pool. The Best-All-Around Player will win $75,000. Many of the poker world's brightest stars are expected at the U.S. Championship, including Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan, Jack Keller, Barbara Enright, Cyndy Violette and reigning World Series of Poker Champion Huck Seed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRUMP TAJ MAHAL UNVEILS "TEAM JACKPOTS" Groundbreaking Progressive Slot Concept is Patented Atlantic City, NJ --- "Team Jackpots," the latest exclusive gaming innovation to be unveiled in Atlantic City, rolled into Trump Taj Mahal this week. Arguably the most innovative and exciting slot product ever designed. "Team Jackpots" allow each player in a specific progressive slot link an opportunity to win a large secondary jackpot when the primary progressive jackpot is won by just a single player. The "Team Jackpot" concept was invented by Trump Taj Mahal. Since conceptualizing the game in September, 1994, it has taken nearly two years to complete the technical applications, patents, and other necessary approvals to actually bring the concept to a live casino application. "The Team Jackpot" program can be applied to any model or denomination slot machine. It's a nice feeling to know that if a player playing the same link that you are hits the progressive jackpot, you and every other player in the link, who is actively playing will be paid a second jackpot amount," said Trump Taj Mahal Chief Operating Officer Bruce McKee. The first "Team Jackpot" will be applied to a $1 IGT Five-Card Joker Poker link progressive, with a top progressive winning combination of five-of-a- kind. Yhe primary jackpot will start at $4,000 and the secondary jackpot will start at $250. Within thirty days, the Trump Taj Mahal expects to introduce a $5 "Team Jackpot" game in the Sultan's Palace premium slot area to be followed shorty after with $1 reel Team Jackpot. Within the next ninety days, the Taj expects to have a total of five "Team Jackpot" games in operation. "Team Jackpots is yet another 'Only At The Taj' patented gaming product," said McKee. "Trump Taj Mahal's Bonus Road Rally, the Royal Couple link and the "Team Jackpot" concept are three more reasons why the Taj continues to outpace every other casino in Atlantic City," he added. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CARIBBEAN STUD POKER AT THE TRUMP TAJ MAHAL Atlantic City, NJ --- The warm island breeze may blow a large jackpot your way when you play Caribbean Stud Poker at the Trump Taj Mahal. Along with the normal thrill of the game which includes the potential to win large jackpots, the Taj is offering even more Caribbean Stud excitement. Since November 1995, the Taj has paid out over $2.5 million in Caribbean Stud Poker jackpots. A recent winner from Berlin, Pa. collected $106,000 for holding a royal flush. Caribbean Stud Poker is the only poker game on the casino floor and it has a progressive jackpot payoff like slot machines where $1 can win a minimum of $10,000 and up. The game is unique because it's the only poker game played against the house. The Trump Taj Mahal has the most Caribbean Stud tables in Atlantic City. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRUMP TAJ MAHAL POKER AND SIMULCAST FACILITY GENERATES HIGHEST REVENUES IN ATLANTIC CITY AND IS VOTED #1 BY LEADING MAGAZINE Atlantic City, NJ --- Since the Trump Taj Mahal opened the doors to its multi-million dollar, 15,000 square foot simulcast facility and poker room in 1993, it has been a favorite among players and has generated the highest revenues of any poker room in Atlantic City. Of all the poker players who visit Atlantic City, the Taj is the casino of choice for approximately half of the players. Cigar Aficionado. an avant garde publication, selected the Trump Taj Mahal, "The best, by far, in Atlantic City." Cigar Aficionado also said,..."the staff at the Taj is easily the most efficient and professional in Atlantic City, if not the friendliest." Located directly adjacent to the casino floor, the Taj Mahal's simulcast/ poker facility features 61 poker tables, offering up to nine different variations of poker, the legal number allowed in New Jersey. Each table can accommodate up to ten players and offers instant communication for open seats, beverage and other services. Spring-backed steel chairs and a state-of-the-art purification system add an additional degree of customer comfort. The Taj also offers non-smoking tables. "We have committed ourselves to providing the premier poker facility in Atlantic City and are consistently named among the best poker rooms in the country. Our set-up and service are an unbeatable combination. Customers definitely notice our emphasis on service," said Will Espin, Vice-President of Simulcast. Poker players will have the opportunity to take poker classes at the Taj Mahal beginning March 20, 1995. Classes are designed to make newcomers more comfortable playing poker for the first time and will cover game procedures and poker etiquette. Classes will last approximately one hour. In response to customer requests, 23 seats were added for Keno and race players in a non-smoking section. Adding to the ambiance, internationally renowned artist Michael Irvin created an original hand-painted showpiece depicting the excitement, power and speed of horse racing in a photo-realistic life-size format. Michael spent approximately 150 hours recreating the experience of being at the track. The acrylic-latex, stretched canvas artwork spans 8' x 25' and is displayed in the simulcast facility. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MICHAEL OKAZAKI NAMED POKER ROOM MANAGER AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL Atlantic City, NJ --- Michael Okazaki has been named poker room manager at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, announced Will Espin, vice president of simulcast. Prior to becoming manager, Mr. Okazaki was a poker shift manager and poker instructor at the Taj Majal. As poker room manager, Mr. Okazaki will be responsible for the overall day-to- day operations of the poker room at the Taj Mahal. He will also handle any customer related problems in the poker room. "We are very fortunate to have Mike and his mnay years of poker experience on our side," said Mr. Espin. "Mike is an individual who, I'm sure, will continue to establish Taj Poker as a quality operation." Prior to joining the Taj Mahal in April, 1993, Mr. Okazaki was the tournament director for the Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. A native of Japan, Mr. Okazaki is a graduate of California State University, San Francisco, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics and a Masters of Science in Physics. A veteran of the United States Army, the 47 year-old executive is an avid golfer and fisherman. Mr. Okazaki presently resides in Mays Landing, New Jersey, with his wife Reiko. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ATLANTIC CITY'S FIRST PAI GOW TILE GAME OPENS AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL Atlantic City, NJ --- Always a step ahead, the very innovative Trump Taj Mahal opened A.C.'s first Pai Gow Tile Game at noon on June 2. An ancient Oriental game, Pai Gow is played with thrity-two domino type tiles on a Blackjack style table. Over 2,000 years old, mainly Chinese understand and play the game. "Chinese visitors are eagerly waiting for the addition of this popular table game on the East Coast. With the addition of Pai Gow Tile Game, the Trump Taj mahal continues to cater to a very diverse clientele and to meet the demands of a sophisticated international market. We don't hesitate to put a large investment in training our dealers in a wide variety of games," Mary said. (Editor's note: Who is Mary?) In Las Vegas, there are 11 Pai Gow tile games and, due to customers demand from a large Asian clientele, the Trump Taj Mahal took the initiative to open the game in Atlantic City. About 120 dealers have been trained to deal Pai Gow. A second game has also been opened. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |TRUMP TAJ MAHAL HOTEL & CASINO | | 1000 Boardwalk ..........609-449-1000 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------