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 Debt-heavy, Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Seeks to
Recapitalize;  Reports 2003 Full Year Net Loss
of $87.3 million Compared to a Net Loss of
$12.0 million for Full Year 2002
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Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. Enters into Exclusivity Agreement
with Affiliate of CSFB, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P.

NEW YORK - Feb. 12, 2004 -- Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. ("THCR" or the "Company") (NYSE: DJT) announced today that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P. ("DLJMB"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse First Boston ("CSFB"), in connection with DLJMB's proposed $400 million investment to sponsor a comprehensive recapitalization of the Company. 

DLJMB's proposed investment is in the form of common equity and will, if consummated, result in a substantial deleveraging of the Company's balance sheet. DLJMB would also become the majority shareholder of the Company, with Donald J. Trump continuing as the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors and a significant equity holder. The proposed recapitalization is anticipated to, among other things, facilitate a large scale expansion of the Company's current properties and provide for additional development. In connection with the proposed recapitalization, the Company also intends to change its name to Trump International Corporation.

Executive Vice President Scott C. Butera commented on the new developments, "We are very excited about our potential relationship with CSFB and DLJMB, and firmly believe we have the right partners to assist the Company in its proposed recapitalization. DLJMB is a growth-oriented investor focused on long-term value creation. DLJMB's investment and the proposed recapitalization will strengthen the Company's balance sheet, allow it to expand its well located casino properties and position the Company for growth. The Trump brand and commitment to providing its customers with a premier resort and casino experience has never been stronger than they are today. We are confident that this proposed transaction will allow the Company to maintain this commitment as well as serve as a springboard into new and exciting markets."

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Donald J. Trump, further commented, "This is a very significant event for our Company. Credit Suisse is one of the finest banking institutions in the world, and I am excited to partner with its leading private equity arm, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. This potential relationship would greatly enhance our competitive position, and afford us an opportunity to extend the Trump brand globally."

DLJMB's investment would be contingent upon a number of factors, including obtaining regulatory approvals, a restructuring of Trump Atlantic City Associates' First Mortgage Notes and Trump Casino Holdings' First and Second Mortgage Notes at a discount to the face value of such notes, and a purchase price of the Company's Common Stock by DLJMB within certain parameters. Although the Company has had extensive discussions with DLJMB regarding the potential transaction, it has not entered into any definitive agreements with DLJMB or any other parties concerning the proposed or any other recapitalization (other than the exclusivity agreement with DLJMB and an agreement to pay DLJMB expenses in certain circumstances and a fee if certain transactions occur within specified periods and DLJMB does not participate). There is no assurance that the terms of a definitive agreement concerning DLJMB's proposed investment will be reached between the Company and DLJMB, that the Company's debt will be restructured, or that any potential recapitalization will be proposed or consummated.

The Company has retained UBS Investment Bank as its exclusive financial advisor in connection with the potential recapitalization. The Special Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has also retained financial and legal advisors to assist in evaluating the potential transaction. The Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year end results follow. The Company will not conduct its usual earnings conference call to discuss the earnings release with the investment community.

Fourth Quarter and Year End Results:

THCR today reported consolidated net revenues (defined as gross revenues less promotional allowances) for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 of $266.8 million, compared to $283.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Consolidated income from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $19.4 million, compared to $28.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. The net loss for the 2003 fourth quarter was $40.9 million, or $1.37 per share, compared to a net loss of $17.3 million, or $0.78 per share net of minority interest of $10.0 million, in the fourth quarter of 2002. EBITDA (defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization, non-cash CRDA write-downs, debt renegotiation costs and corporate expenses) for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $49.3 million, compared to $64.0 million reported for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Readers are advised that the term "EBITDA" is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. The Company uses EBITDA because it believes that it is used by certain investors in measuring an entity's operating performance. A reconciliation of EBITDA to income from operations and net loss is included in the attached schedules.

THCR's consolidated net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2003 were $1,161 million compared to $1,229 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Consolidated income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $139.4 million, compared to $207.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Consolidated net loss for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $87.3 million, or $3.39 per share net of minority interest of $5.1 million, compared to a net loss of $12.0 million, or $0.54 per share net of minority interest of $6.9 million, for the year ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2003 of $254.9 million, compared to $321.6 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Chief Operating Officer Mark A. Brown commented, "2003 was a year full of challenges. The first and fourth quarters had very severe weather with record snowfalls and cold temperatures, and the second quarter was affected by a still slowing economy and the war in Iraq. The opening of the Borgata was felt by Atlantic City casinos in general, most notably those properties in the Marina District including Trump Marina, and impacted the Company's operating results in the second half of the year. The Company responded to these challenges by continuing to update its gaming floor with popular games utilizing cashless technology and reducing its work force to improve its operating margins. The Company is committed to recapturing its lost market share by providing great service and innovative programs in an attractive environment. We believe the proposed recapitalization plan would assist in this initiative."

Mr. Brown added, "The fourth quarter results in Atlantic City, while trailing prior year amounts, declined at a lower rate than the 2003 third quarter. The Company believes this indicates the effectiveness of its cost control programs. Trump Indiana's fourth quarter results were reduced by $6.3 million of additional accrued real estate taxes caused by substantial two-year retroactive real estate assessments in Lake County. The Company will appeal the assessments."

Trump Taj Mahal Associates ("Taj Associates") reported net revenues of $110.8 million for the 2003 fourth quarter, compared to $117.5 million for the same quarter in 2002. Income from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $13.0 million, compared to $15.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA was $25.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, compared to $29.3 million, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Taj Associates reported net revenues of $487.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to $515.9 million for 2002. Income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $72.4 million, compared to $101.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA decreased to $120.2 million in 2003, compared to $145.7 million in 2002.

Trump Plaza Associates ("Plaza Associates") reported net revenues of $65.8 million for the 2003 fourth quarter, compared to $73.3 million for the same quarter in 2002. Income from operations for the 2003 fourth quarter was $4.0 million, compared to $5.1 million for the 2002 fourth quarter. EBITDA decreased to $11.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002, compared to $13.4 million for the same quarter in 2002. Plaza Associates reported net revenues of $291.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to $316.2 million for 2002. Plaza Associates' income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $35.4 million, compared to $52.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA was $60.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, compared to $76.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Trump Marina, Inc. ("Trump Marina") reported net revenues of $55.4 million for the 2003 fourth quarter, compared to net revenues of $61.7 million for the 2002 fourth quarter. Trump Marina's income from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $3.9 million, compared to $2.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA was $10.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, compared to $12.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, Trump Marina reported net revenues of $250.4 million, compared to net revenues of $270.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $24.2 million, compared to $34.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Trump Marina's EBITDA for 2003 was $48.5 million, compared to $64.5 million for 2002.

Trump Indiana, Inc. ("Trump Indiana") reported net revenues of $33.8 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003, compared to net revenues of $29.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Loss from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $1.2 million, compared to income from operations of $4.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Trump Indiana's EBITDA for the 2003 fourth quarter decreased to $1.6 million, compared to EBITDA of $8.7 million for the 2002 fourth quarter. Included in the decrease in EBITDA for the 2003 fourth quarter is an increase in accrued real estate taxes of $6.3 million at Trump Indiana due to a retroactive two-year reassessment of the property which the Company intends to vigorously contest. For the year ended December 31, 2003, Trump Indiana reported net revenues of $128.4 million, compared to net revenues of $124.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, Trump Indiana's income from operations was $9.7 million, compared to $20.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Trump Indiana's 2003 EBITDA was $22.6 million, compared to $33.1 million for 2002.

Under its management agreement for Trump 29 Casino, THCR Management Services, LLC earned management fees of $0.9 million and $3.9 million during the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2003, respectively, and incurred associated general and administrative costs of $0.1 million and $0.4 million during the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003, respectively.

Trump Atlantic City Associates' ("TACA") combined net revenues of Trump Plaza and Trump Taj Mahal for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $176.7 million, compared to $190.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Income from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $16.9 million, compared to $20.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA for the 2003 fourth quarter was $36.9 million, compared to $42.6 million for the same period in 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, TACA reported net revenues of $778.7 million, compared to net revenues of $832.1 million for 2002. Income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $107.2 million, compared to $152.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA was $180.3 million for 2003, compared to a 2002 EBITDA of $221.9 million. TACA anticipates making the next interest payment on its 11-1/4% First Mortgage Notes due 2006 by May 30, 2004, as permitted by the indentures governing such indebtedness.

Trump Casino Holdings, LLC's ("TCH") combined net revenues of Trump Marina, Trump Indiana and THCR Management Services for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $90.1 million, compared to $92.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. Income from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $4.3 million, compared to $7.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002. EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $12.4 million, compared to EBITDA of $21.4 million for the same period in 2002. For the year ended December 31, 2003, TCH reported combined net revenues of $382.8 million, compared to net revenues of $397.0 million for 2002. Income from operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $40.2 million, compared to $56.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. TCH's 2003 EBITDA was $74.6 million, compared to $99.8 million for 2002. In accordance with its underlying indentures, TCH will pay an additional 1% interest on its First and Second Mortgage Notes commencing on March 15, 2004 through March 14, 2005.
 

TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)

                            3 MONTHS                12 MONTHS
                     31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02    31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
REVENUES
CASINO                $279,847     $292,872   $1,218,318   $1,276,301
ROOMS                   18,687       19,350       78,941       81,752
FOOD & BEVERAGE         28,159       29,399      125,353      128,005
MANAGEMENT FEE             943          903        3,931       2,710
OTHER                    8,765        9,073       38,389      39,975
PROMOTIONAL
 ALLOWANCES            (69,647)     (68,518)    (303,486)    (299,708)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
NET REVENUES          $266,754     $283,079   $1,161,446   $1,229,035
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                $133,533     $137,849     $570,825     $578,776
ROOMS                    7,227        8,035       30,287       31,985
FOOD & BEVERAGE         11,216       11,157       46,695       46,642
GENERAL & ADMIN         65,483       62,024      258,741      249,991
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
   TOTAL EXPENSES     $217,459     $219,065     $906,548     $907,394
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

EBITDA (a)             $49,295      $64,014     $254,898     $321,641
Less:
CRDA                     3,329       10,703        9,191       14,803
DEPRECIATION &
 AMORTIZATION           24,454       22,151       94,406       83,734
CORPORATE EXPENSES
 INCL DJT SERVICES
 AGREEMENT               2,070        2,923        8,928       12,455
DEBT RENEGOTIATION
 COSTS                       -          212        2,951        3,282
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
INCOME FROM
 OPERATIONS            $19,442      $28,025     $139,422     $207,367
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INTEREST INCOME           (324)        (450)      (1,531)      (1,949)
INTEREST EXPENSE        58,763       55,104      228,521      222,731
GAIN ON DEBT
 RETIREMENT, NET (b)         -            -       (2,892)           -
OTHER NON-OPERATING
 (INCOME)EXPENSE,
 NET                       (45)      (1,312)         (25)      (1,962)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
  TOTAL
   NON-OPERATING
   EXPENSE, NET        $58,394      $53,342     $224,073     $218,820
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INCOME(LOSS) BEFORE
 LOSS IN JOINT
 VENTURE, INCOME
 TAXES & MINORITY
 INTEREST             ($38,952)    ($25,317)    ($84,651)    ($11,453)
LOSS IN JOINT
 VENTURE                  (541)        (644)      (2,396)      (2,448)
PROVISION FOR
 INCOME TAXES (c)       (1,370)      (1,250)      (5,305)      (4,968)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
INCOME(LOSS) BEFORE
 MINORITY INTEREST    ($40,863)    ($27,211)    ($92,352)    ($18,869)
MINORITY INTEREST
 (d)                         -        9,951        5,061        6,900
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
NET LOSS              ($40,863)    ($17,260)    ($87,291)    ($11,969)
                   ========================= =========================

WEIGHTED AVERAGE #
 SHARES-BASIC       29,904,764   22,010,027   25,773,545   22,010,027
                   ========================= =========================
WEIGHTED AVERAGE #
 SHARES-DILUTED     29,904,764   22,010,027   25,773,545   22,010,027
                   ========================= =========================

BASIC AND DILUTED
 EARNINGS(LOSS) PER
 SHARE                  ($1.37)      ($0.78)      ($3.39)      ($0.54)
                   ========================= =========================
 

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.
    Corporate expenses include administrative expenses associated with
    the operation of THCR Holdings and lobbying and developmental
    costs in other gaming jurisdictions. Debt renegotiation costs
    include the costs associated with 2002 debt refinancing no longer
    pursued and transactional fees earned upon the successful
    completion of debt refinancing in 2003.
(b) Includes a net gain of $10.4 million of the Trump Marina PIK Notes
    and First Mortgage Notes, which is offset by the $2.8 million call
    premium on the retirement of THCR Holdings 15.5% Senior Notes,
    Trump Indiana's interest rate swap of approximately $.9 million
    and unamortized loan costs of approximately $3.8 million. All of
    these transactions occurred on March 25, 2003 in connection with
    the Company's issuance of Priority Mortgage Notes and the related
    use of proceeds.
(c) Represents New Jersey state income taxes due under the Business
    Tax Reform Act passed in July 2002 and the New Jersey Profits Tax
    passed in July 2003.
(d) Minority interest credit is limited to the Balance Sheet amount at
    December 31, 2002.
 

                    TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY ASSOCIATES
                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                              Operations
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)

                           3 MONTHS                 12 MONTHS
                     31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02    31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

REVENUES
CASINO                $186,527     $197,716     $825,068     $865,656
ROOMS                   13,651       14,175       57,511       59,917
FOOD & BEVERAGE         20,804       21,397       90,982       92,404
OTHER                    6,000        6,102       25,259       27,640
PROMOTIONAL
 ALLOWANCES            (50,312)     (48,575)    (220,141)    (213,543)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
NET REVENUES          $176,670     $190,815     $778,679     $832,074
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                 $88,732      $93,541     $379,903     $388,321
ROOMS                    5,758        6,367       23,996       25,739
FOOD & BEVERAGE          7,959        7,736       31,985       31,786
GENERAL & ADMIN         37,368       40,534      162,543      164,351
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
  TOTAL EXPENSES      $139,817     $148,178     $598,427     $610,197
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

EBITDA (a)             $36,853      $42,637     $180,252     $221,877
Less:
CRDA                    $3,081       $7,797       $7,303      $11,041
DEPRECIATION &
 AMORTIZATION           16,710       14,572       64,555       56,104
CORPORATE EXPENSES         156          211          853          823
DEBT RENEGOTIATION
 COSTS                       -            -          300        1,570
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
INCOME FROM
 OPERATIONS            $16,906      $20,057     $107,241     $152,339
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INTEREST INCOME           (242)        (277)        (774)      (1,065)
INTEREST EXPENSE        42,105       38,310      158,026      153,144
OTHER NON-OPERATING
 EXPENSE                   (45)         (66)         (45)         (87)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
  TOTAL
   NON-OPERATING
   EXPENSE, NET        $41,818      $37,967     $157,207     $151,992
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INCOME(LOSS) BEFORE
 INCOME TAXES          (24,912)     (17,910)     (49,966)         347

PROVISION FOR INCOME
 TAXES (b)                (983)      (1,000)      (3,930)      (3,768)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

NET LOSS              ($25,895)    ($18,910)    ($53,896)     ($3,421)
                   ========================= =========================

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.

(b) Represents New Jersey state income taxes due under the Business
    Tax Reform Act passed in July 2002 and the New Jersey Profits Tax
    passed in July 2003.
 

                      TRUMP CASINO HOLDINGS, LLC
                 Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                              Operations
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
 

                            3 MONTHS                 12 MONTHS
                     31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02    31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

REVENUES
CASINO                 $93,320      $95,156     $393,250     $410,645
ROOMS                    5,036        5,175       21,430       21,835
FOOD & BEVERAGE          7,355        8,002       34,371       35,601
MANAGEMENT FEE             943          903        3,931        2,710
OTHER                    2,765        2,971       13,130       12,335
PROMOTIONAL
 ALLOWANCES            (19,335)     (19,943)     (83,345)     (86,165)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
NET REVENUES           $90,084      $92,264     $382,767     $396,961
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                 $44,801      $44,308     $190,922     $190,455
ROOMS                    1,469        1,668        6,291        6,246
FOOD & BEVERAGE          3,257        3,421       14,710       14,856
GENERAL & ADMIN         28,115       21,487       96,198       85,640
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
  TOTAL EXPENSES       $77,642      $70,884     $308,121     $297,197
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

EBITDA (a)             $12,442      $21,380      $74,646      $99,764
Less:
CRDA                       248        2,906        1,888        3,762
DEPRECIATION &
 AMORTIZATION            7,737        7,573       29,823       27,606
CORPORATE EXPENSES
 INCL DJT SERVICES
 AGREEMENT                 115        3,211        2,356       10,142
DEBT RENEGOTIATION
 COSTS                       -          212          401        1,629
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
INCOME FROM
 OPERATIONS             $4,342       $7,478      $40,178      $56,625
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INTEREST INCOME            (78)        (169)        (735)        (867)
INTEREST EXPENSE        16,658       17,202       72,188       70,728
GAIN ON DEBT
 RETIREMENT, NET (b)         -            -       (7,931)           -
OTHER NON-OPERATING
 EXPENSE                     -       (1,240)          20       (1,219)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
  TOTAL
   NON-OPERATING
   EXPENSE, NET        $16,580      $15,793      $63,542      $68,642
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

INCOME(LOSS) BEFORE
 LOSS IN JOINT
 VENTURE & INCOME
 TAXES                 (12,238)      (8,315)     (23,364)     (12,017)
LOSS IN JOINT
 VENTURE                  (541)        (644)      (2,396)      (2,448)
PROVISION FOR INCOME
 TAXES (c)                (387)        (250)      (1,375)      (1,200)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

NET LOSS              ($13,166)     ($9,209)    ($27,135)    ($15,665)
                   ========================= =========================

Note: Certain prior year reclassifications have been made to conform
      to current year presentation.

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.

(b) Includes a net gain of $10.4 million of the Trump Marina PIK Notes
    and First Mortgage Notes, which is offset by Trump Indiana's
    interest rate swap of approximately $.9 million and unamortized
    loan costs of approximately $1.6 million. All of these
    transactions occurred on March 25, 2003 in connection with the
    Company's issuance of Priority Mortgage Notes and the related use
    of proceeds.

(c) Represents New Jersey state income taxes due under the Business
    Tax Reform Act passed in July 2002 and the New Jersey Profits Tax
    passed in July 2003.
 

                      TRUMP TAJ MAHAL ASSOCIATES
                  Condensed Statements of Operations
                              (Unaudited)
                   (In thousands, except statistical
                             information)
 

                           3 MONTHS                  12 MONTHS
                     31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02    31-Dec-03    31-Dec-02
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

REVENUES
CASINO                $116,673     $120,803     $511,896     $529,310

   # of Slots            4,670        4,777        4,695        4,826
   Win per Slot/Day       $171         $182         $196         $202
Slot Win               $73,476      $79,877     $336,462     $355,358

   # of Tables             127          130          127          137
   Win per Table/Day    $3,248       $2,956       $3,309       $3,028
Table Win              $37,949      $35,354     $153,379     $151,421
Table Drop            $211,535     $234,694     $896,706     $935,285
Hold %                    17.9%        15.1%        17.1%        16.2%

Poker, Keno, Race
 Win                    $5,248       $5,572      $22,055      $22,531

ROOMS                   $7,928       $8,138      $33,435      $34,794
   # of Rooms Sold     103,697      103,606      428,447      430,877
   Avg Room Rates       $76.45       $78.55       $78.04       $80.75
   Occupancy %            90.2%        90.1%        93.9%        94.4%

FOOD & BEVERAGE        $12,458      $12,457      $54,973      $55,307
OTHER                    3,945        4,302       16,888       19,905
PROMOTIONAL
 ALLOWANCES            (30,156)     (28,167)    (129,899)    (123,404)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

    NET REVENUES      $110,848     $117,533     $487,293     $515,912
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                 $54,193      $55,544     $232,018     $232,819
ROOMS                    3,517        3,859       14,867       15,740
FOOD & BEVERAGE          4,896        4,624       19,632       20,066
GENERAL & ADMIN         23,071       24,237      100,597      101,635
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

  TOTAL EXPENSES       $85,677      $88,264     $367,114     $370,260
                   ------------------------- -------------------------

EBITDA (a)             $25,171      $29,269     $120,179     $145,652
                   ========================= =========================
 

A reconciliation of EBITDA to income from operations for each of the
periods is as follows:

EBITDA                 $25,171      $29,269     $120,179     $145,652
Depreciation and
 amortization          (11,704)     (10,092)     (44,405)     (38,158)
Non-cash write-downs
 and charges related
 to required
 regulatory
 obligations (CRDA)       (507)      (4,192)      (3,405)      (6,234)
                   ------------------------- -------------------------
Income from
 operations            $12,960      $14,985      $72,369     $101,260
                   ========================= =========================

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.
 

                        TRUMP PLAZA ASSOCIATES
                  Condensed Statements of Operations
                             (Unaudited)
            (In thousands, except statistical information)
 

                                 3 MONTHS              12 MONTHS
                           31-Dec-03 31-Dec-02   31-Dec-03  31-Dec-02
                           --------------------  ---------------------

REVENUES
CASINO                       $69,854   $76,913    $313,172   $336,346

   # of Slots                  2,907     2,975       2,941      2,928
   Win per Slot/Day             $184      $197        $209       $221
Slot Win                     $49,342   $54,023    $224,647   $236,096

   # of Tables                    90        89          90         88
   Win per Table/Day          $2,477    $2,796      $2,695     $3,121
Table Win                    $20,512   $22,890     $88,525   $100,250
Table Drop                  $131,518  $150,648    $574,812   $608,889
Hold %                          15.6%     15.2%       15.4%      16.5%

ROOMS                         $5,723    $6,037     $24,076    $25,123
   # of Rooms Sold            71,548    73,891     302,198    306,161
   Room Rates                 $79.99    $81.70      $79.67     $82.06
   Occupancy %                  86.0%     88.8%       91.6%      92.8%

FOOD & BEVERAGE               $8,346    $8,940     $36,009    $37,097
OTHER                          2,055     1,800       8,371      7,735
PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES       (20,156)  (20,408)    (90,242)   (90,139)
                           --------------------  ---------------------

    NET REVENUES             $65,822   $73,282    $291,386   $316,162
                           --------------------  ---------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                       $34,539   $37,997    $147,885   $155,502
ROOMS                          2,241     2,508       9,129      9,999
FOOD & BEVERAGE                3,063     3,112      12,353     11,720
GENERAL & ADMIN               14,297    16,297      61,946     62,716
                           --------------------  ---------------------

  TOTAL EXPENSES             $54,140   $59,914    $231,313   $239,937
                           --------------------  ---------------------

EBITDA (a)                   $11,682   $13,368     $60,073    $76,225
                           ====================  =====================
 

A reconciliation of EBITDA to income from operations for each of the
periods is as follows:

EBITDA                       $11,682   $13,368     $60,073    $76,225
Depreciation and
 amortization                 (5,006)   (4,480)    (20,150)   (17,946)
Non-cash write-downs and
 charges related to
 required regulatory
 obligations(CRDA)            (2,574)   (3,605)     (3,898)    (4,807)
Corporate charges               (120)     (180)       (660)      (720)
                           --------------------  ---------------------
Income from operations        $3,982    $5,103     $35,365    $52,752
                           ====================  =====================

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.
 

                        TRUMP MARINA ASSOCIATES
                  Condensed Statements of Operations
                              (Unaudited)
            (In thousands, except statistical information)

                                  3 MONTHS           12 MONTHS
                            31-Dec-03  31-Dec-02  31-Dec-03  31-Dec-02
                            ------------------------------------------
REVENUES
CASINO                        $57,828    $64,652 $258,399    $281,898

   # of Slots                   2,501      2,528    2,506       2,527
   Win per Slot/Day              $193       $214     $216        $235
Slot Win                      $44,361    $49,725 $197,424    $216,937

   # of Tables                     75         79       80          79
   Win per Table/Day           $1,935     $2,032   $2,068      $2,225
Table Win                     $13,354    $14,766  $60,395     $64,155
Table Drop                    $75,973    $90,346 $354,529    $377,576
Hold %                           17.6%      16.3%    17.0%       17.0%

Poker, Keno, Race Win            $113       $161     $580        $806

ROOMS                          $4,241     $4,481  $18,149     $18,504
   # of Rooms Sold             52,165     57,974  232,360     238,962
   Avg Room Rates              $81.30     $77.29   $78.11      $77.43
   Occupancy %                   77.9%      86.6%    87.5%       89.9%

FOOD & BEVERAGE                $6,576     $7,429  $31,303     $32,710
OTHER                           2,599      2,342   11,189      10,425
PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES        (15,872)   (17,215) (68,609)    (73,288)
                              ----------------------------------------

    NET REVENUES              $55,372    $61,689 $250,431    $270,249
                              ----------------------------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                        $27,510    $30,561 $122,587    $127,417
ROOMS                           1,062      1,196    4,359       4,541
FOOD & BEVERAGE                 2,120      2,342   10,173      10,435
GENERAL & ADMIN                14,693     15,613   64,781      63,313
                              ----------------------------------------

  TOTAL EXPENSES              $45,385    $49,712 $201,900    $205,706
                              ----------------------------------------

EBITDA (a)                     $9,987    $11,977  $48,531     $64,543
                              ========================================
 

A reconciliation of EBITDA to income from operations for each of the
periods is as follows:

EBITDA                         $9,987    $11,977  $48,531     $64,543
Depreciation and amortization  (5,875)    (5,716) (22,535)    (21,356)
Non-cash write-downs and charges
 related to
       required regulatory
        obligations              (248)    (2,906)  (1,888)     (3,762)
Debt renegotiation costs            -       (212)      47      (1,345)
Services agreement                  -       (622)       -      (3,454)
                              ----------------------------------------
Income from operations         $3,864     $2,521  $24,155     $34,626
                              ========================================

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.
 

                          TRUMP INDIANA, INC.
                  Condensed Statements of Operations
                              (Unaudited)
            (In thousands, except statistical information)

                                    3 MONTHS           12 MONTHS
                              31-Dec-03 31-Dec-02  31-Dec-03 31-Dec-02
                               ----------------    ------------------
REVENUES
CASINO                         $35,492  $30,504    $134,851  $128,747

  # of Slots                     1,693    1,787       1,600     1,635
  Win per Slot/Day             $   195  $   162    $    199  $    180
Slot Win                       $30,299  $26,573    $115,983  $107,509

  # of Tables                       43       44          42        46
  Win per Table/Day            $ 1,283  $   971    $  1,234  $  1,265
Table Win                      $ 5,076  $ 3,931    $ 18,751  $ 21,238
Table Drop                     $30,609  $27,946    $116,045  $128,232
Hold %                            16.6%    14.1%       16.2%     16.6%

Poker (Start 12/16/03)         $   117        -    $    117         -

ROOMS                          $   795  $   694    $  3,281  $  3,331
  # of Rooms Sold               13,470   11,180      58,164    54,034
  Avg Room Rates               $ 59.00  $ 62.00    $  56.00  $  62.00
  Occupancy %                     48.8%    40.5%       53.1%     49.3%

FOOD & BEVERAGE                $   779  $   573    $  3,068  $  2,891
OTHER                              166      629       1,941     1,910
PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES          (3,463)  (2,728)    (14,736)  (12,877)
                               ----------------    ------------------
  NET REVENUES                 $33,769  $29,672    $128,405  $124,002
                               ----------------    ------------------

COSTS & EXPENSES
GAMING                         $17,291  $13,747    $ 68,335  $ 63,038
ROOMS                              407      472       1,932     1,705
FOOD & BEVERAGE                  1,137    1,079       4,537     4,421
GENERAL & ADMIN                 13,359    5,645      31,009    21,786
                               ----------------    ------------------
  TOTAL EXPENSES               $32,194  $20,943    $105,813  $ 90,950
                               ----------------    ------------------

EBITDA (a)                     $ 1,575  $ 8,729    $ 22,592  $ 33,052
                               ================    ==================

A reconciliation of EBITDA to income from operations for each of
the periods is as follows:

EBITDA                         $ 1,575  $ 8,729     $22,592  $ 33,052
Depreciation and amortization   (1,862)  (1,857)     (7,288)   (6,250)
Debt renegotiation costs             -        -           -      (284)
Management and services
 agreement                        (928)  (2,589)     (5,568)   (6,114)
                               ----------------    ------------------
Income from operations         ($1,215) $ 4,283    $  9,736  $ 20,404
                               ================    ==================

(a) EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
    amortization, valuation allowances on casino reinvestment
    obligations, corporate expenses and debt renegotiation costs) is a
    measure of financial performance commonly used in the casino hotel
    industry. We provide EBITDA results to enhance an investor's
    understanding of our operating results. EBITDA is a non-GAAP
    financial statement measure and should not be construed as an
    alternative to operating income as determined under generally
    accepted accounting principles as an indicator of operating
    performance. All companies do not calculate EBITDA in the same
    manner; accordingly, the EBITDA results presented above may not be
    comparable to EBITDA results as reported by other companies.
 

                  TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS, INC.
                       Supplemental Information
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)

                                    3 MONTHS            12 MONTHS
                              31-Dec-03 31-Dec-02  31-Dec-03 31-Dec-02
CRDA  WRITE-DOWN
  TAJ                          $   507  $ 4,192    $  3,405  $  6,234
  PLAZA                          2,574    3,605       3,898     4,807
  MARINA                           248    2,906       1,888     3,762
                               ----------------    ------------------
    TOTAL CRDA WRITE-DOWN      $ 3,329  $10,703    $  9,191  $ 14,803
                               ================    ==================
DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
  TAJ                          $11,704  $10,092    $ 44,405  $ 38,158
  PLAZA                          5,006    4,480      20,150    17,946
  THCR HOLDINGS                      7        6          28        24
  MARINA                         5,875    5,716      22,535    21,356
  INDIANA                        1,862    1,857       7,288     6,250
                               ----------------    ------------------
    TOTAL DEPRECIATION/AMORT   $24,454  $22,151    $ 94,406  $ 83,734
                               ================    ==================

INTEREST EXPENSE
  TAJ                          $24,613  $24,496    $ 98,315  $ 96,403
  PLAZA                         17,492   13,814      59,711    52,648
  TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY                -        -           -     4,093
  THCR HOLDINGS                      -    4,602       4,533    18,451
  TRUMP CASINO HOLDINGS          4,183        -      12,523         -
  MARINA                        10,389   11,272      46,236    45,461
  INDIANA                        2,086      631       6,962     2,472
  THCR MGMT                          -      289         241     3,203
                               ----------------    ------------------
    TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE     $58,763  $55,104    $228,521  $222,731
                               ================    ==================

LOAN COST AMORT/BOND DISC
 INCL INT EXP
  TAJ                          $   597  $   670    $  2,495  $  2,673
  PLAZA                            393      441       1,642     1,627
  TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY                -        -           -       343
  THCR HOLDINGS                      -      192         192       767
  TRUMP CASINO HOLDINGS            743        -       2,129         -
  MARINA                            62    2,145       3,591     7,878
  INDIANA                           38      173         409       557
  THCR MGMT                          -      250         223     2,476
                               ----------------    ------------------
    TOTAL LOAN COST
     AMORT/BOND DISC           $ 1,833  $ 3,871    $ 10,681  $ 16,321
                               ================    ==================
 

                  TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS, INC.
                       Supplemental Information
                              (Unaudited)
                            (In thousands)
 
 

Cash & Cash Equivalents                         31-Dec-03  31-Dec-02
Trump Atlantic City Consolidated                 $59,727    $79,007
Trump Casino Holdings Consolidated                34,817     33,917
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Holdings, L.P.       1,128      3,148
                                                --------------------
    Total Cash & Cash Equivalents                $95,672   $116,072
                                                ====================
 

Capital Expenditures                Purchase     Capital
   (in thousands)                  of Property   Lease/       Total
                                       &        Financed     Capital
                                   Equipment   Additions  Expenditures
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2003
  TAJ                                  $16        $2,620     $2,636
  PLAZA                              1,336         4,248      5,584
  MARINA                             1,537         2,011      3,548
  INDIANA                              (28)          115         87
  THCR HOLDINGS                         12             -         12
                                 ----------------------------------
               TOTAL                $2,873        $8,994    $11,867
                                 ==================================

For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2002
  TAJ                               $5,163        $5,779    $10,942
  PLAZA                                357         2,000      2,357
  MARINA                             1,555         5,224      6,779
  INDIANA                            1,881            97      1,978
  THCR HOLDINGS                          2             -          2
                                 ----------------------------------
               TOTAL                $8,958       $13,100    $22,058
                                 ==================================
 

For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2003
  TAJ                              $14,470       $13,229    $27,699
  PLAZA                              4,521        11,371     15,892
  MARINA                             5,505         7,842     13,347
  INDIANA                            1,780         4,825      6,605
  THCR HOLDINGS                         47             -         47
                                 ----------------------------------
               TOTAL               $26,323       $37,267    $63,590
                                 ==================================

For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2002
  TAJ                              $15,184       $14,048    $29,232
  PLAZA                              4,741        10,341     15,082
  MARINA                             5,468         8,235     13,703
  INDIANA                            9,910           107     10,017
  THCR HOLDINGS                         63             -         63
                                 ----------------------------------
               TOTAL               $35,366       $32,731    $68,097
                                 ==================================
 

THCR is a leading gaming company that owns and operates four properties and manages one property under the Trump brand name. THCR's owned assets include Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Trump Marina Hotel Casino, located in Atlantic City's Marina District, and the Trump Casino Hotel, a riverboat casino located in Gary, Indiana. In addition, the Company manages Trump 29 Casino, a Native American owned facility located near Palms Springs, California. Together, the properties comprise approximately 452,360 square feet of gaming space and 3,180 hotel rooms and suites. The Company is the sole vehicle through which Donald J. Trump conducts gaming activities and strives to provide customers with outstanding casino resort and entertainment experiences consistent with the Donald J. Trump standard of excellence. THCR is separate and distinct from Mr. Trump's real estate and other holdings.

CSFB Private Equity, the global private equity arm of Credit Suisse First Boston, is the largest private equity manager in the world, with more than $29 billion of assets under management. CSFB Private Equity is comprised of investment funds that focus globally on leveraged buyouts, mezzanine, and real estate investments and includes the family of DLJ Merchant Banking funds. DLJ Merchant Banking is currently investing through DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P. which has capital commitments of $5.3 billion.

All statements, trend analysis and other information contained in this release relative to THCR's or its subsidiaries' performance, trends in THCR's or its subsidiaries' operations or financial results, plans, expectations, estimates and beliefs, as well as other statements including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "could" and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Contact:
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc.
     Scott C. Butera
212-891-1500
www.trump.com

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Also See: Donald Trump Says Atlantic City, N.J., Casino Layoffs Are 'Just Seasonal' / September 2003
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Reports Net Loss for the Year Ended December 31, 2001 of $1.15 per Share; Reiterates Need to Restructure Terms of $1.7 billion in Public Debt / Feb 2002


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