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Does Trump own a Las Vegas casino?

Although Trump held a Nevada gaming license, he chose not to include a casino on the property. Donald Trump's son Eric Trump later said, We have no problem getting a gaming license, but we wanted to do something different here. We wanted a true luxury resort experience.



As of early 2026, Donald Trump does not own or operate a casino in Las Vegas. While the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas is a prominent 64-story gold-glass tower on the Las Vegas Strip, it is strictly a non-gaming hotel consisting of luxury condominiums and hotel suites. Trump co-owns this property with businessman Phil Ruffin, but they deliberately chose not to include a casino floor when it was built in 2008. Although Donald Trump famously owned several casinos in Atlantic City (like the Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza) in the 1980s and 90s, those properties have all been sold, closed, or rebranded. In 2026, his Las Vegas presence is focused purely on high-end hospitality and real estate rather than the gambling industry. Travelers staying at the hotel often appreciate the "smoke-free" and quieter environment that comes with not having a busy casino floor directly below their guest rooms.

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