Trump Entertainment Resorts Reports Third Quarter Results.

* Continued Improvement in Net Revenues

* Improved Operating Performance Despite July Closure

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. (the "Company" ) (NASDAQ NMS: TRMP) today reported its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company's income from continuing operations was $5.8 million or $0.19 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 compared to a loss from continuing operations of ($1.3) million or ($0.05) per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005. A summary of quarterly results follows:

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(1) Adjusted EBITDA presented in this table is income (loss) from operations excluding depreciation and amortization, reorganization expenses and related costs, development costs, the South Jersey Transportation Authority ("SJTA") legal settlement and stock compensation. The Company is presenting Adjusted EBITDA in 2006 to highlight differences that exist between periods due to the reorganization of the Company and new accounting pronouncements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measurements, but are commonly used in the gaming industry as measures of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Refer to the selected financial information accompanying this press release for a reconciliation of income (loss) from operations to Adjusted EBITDA.

The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $60.1 million on net revenues of $288.4 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $58.5 million on net revenues of $277.3 million in the third quarter of 2005. Before corporate and other expenses, our three operating properties reported Adjusted EBITDA of $64.9 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $63.7 million in 2005.

The Company reported corporate and other costs of $7.8 million for the third quarter of 2006 compared to $14.4 million in the third quarter of 2005. Included in corporate and other costs for the third quarter of 2005 are reorganization costs of $5.3 million and development costs of $3.9 million. Corporate and other costs of $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2006 include $1.2 million in expense related to stock based compensation and development costs of $1.8 million.

In addition to the above mentioned items, our operating results from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 were impacted by the following items:

1. On July 5th through July 7th all Atlantic City casino operations were closed as a result of the New Jersey budget stalemate.

2. In September we reached an agreement with the South Jersey Transportation Authority to settle certain issues. The $1.7 million cash settlement was recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses at Trump Marina in the current quarter.

Year-to-Date Results

The Company's loss from continuing operations was ($8.8) million or ($0.29) per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. As a result of the Company's reorganization completed on May 20, 2005 and the application of fresh-start accounting principles, the financial results for 2005 are presented separately for the Predecessor Company (through May 19, 2005) and the Reorganized Company (period from May 20, 2005 through September 30, 2005). As such, the financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, are not comparable to the results for a similar period in 2005, except for the purpose of comparing property level operating performance as discussed herein. Furthermore, the Company began recording minority interest subsequent to the Reorganization. A summary of results follows:

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(2) Adjusted EBITDA presented in this table is income (loss) from operations excluding depreciation and amortization, reorganization (income) expenses and related costs, development costs, the SJTA legal settlement, expense of the ten year warrants and stock compensation. The Company is presenting Adjusted EBITDA in 2006 to highlight differences that exist between periods due to the reorganization of the Company and new accounting pronouncements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measurements, but are commonly used in the gaming industry as measures of performance and as a basis for valuation of gaming companies. Refer to the selected financial information accompanying this press release for a reconciliation of income (loss) from operations to Adjusted EBITDA.

For purposes of comparing operating performance we have combined the 2005 results for the Predecessor Company and the Reorganized Company for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, as we believe it provides the best comparison to the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $141.7 million on net revenues of $782.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $139.1 million in 2005 on net revenues of $757.5 million in 2005. Before corporate and other expenses, our three operating properties reported Adjusted EBITDA of $158.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $152.2 million in 2005.

Mark Juliano, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, commented, "We were able to post increases in net revenues and adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, even though the period started out with the unexpected and unfortunate closure of all Atlantic City casinos for three days due to the New Jersey state budget impasse. Of course, the true effects of this closure lasted beyond three days as it took time for business to return to normal levels. In addition, we continued our efforts to streamline management costs. Our unusually heavy entertainment calendar in August led to higher than anticipated marketing and promotional costs. We expect these costs will decrease in future quarters."

James B. Perry, Chief Executive Officer and President, added, "Our renovation and development plans for Atlantic City continue to move forward. The new Taj Mahal tower is under construction and the first phase to the Taj Mahal promenade is expected to be completed by the end of the year. We expect to announce our plans for the next phase of our renovation capital by the end of this year.

"We are in the process of implementing the Company's technology programs including the hotel yield management system, which will help us properly manage and maximize revenue from our hotel rooms, and the enterprise data warehouse, which will allow us to capitalize on our presence in the Atlantic City marketplace through more effective marketing.

"The development initiatives of the Company are also progressing, and we were pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Hausler as our senior development professional last month. We are preparing for our November 14 hearing with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regarding our proposed project in Philadelphia and expect a decision from the regulatory board before the end of the year.

"We are moving forward with the planning process for a possible development in Diamondhead, Mississippi and are in the process of evaluating this possible arrangement with Diamondhead Casino Corporation."

The Company reported that as of September 30, 2006 it had cash of $161.3 million excluding $27.3 million of cash restricted in use by the agreement governing the sale of Trump Indiana. The Company indicated total debt had decreased by $24.7 million since December 31, 2005 to $1,413.3 million at September 30, 2006. Capital expenditures through September 30, 2006 were approximately $91.4 million and the Company expects capital expenditures for the remainder of 2006 to be approximately $35 million.

During the quarter, lenders approved an amendment to the Company's Credit Agreement allowing us to defer the delayed draw time on our term loan related to the Taj Mahal expansion to May 20, 2007. In addition we modified the definition of "EBITDA" for purposes of calculating our financial covenants for the next four quarters, to allow for the addition of $8.0 million of foregone EBITDA relating to the closure of our casino operations in July 2006.

Conference Call:

The Company will conduct a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, during which management will discuss the results and other matters addressed in the earnings release. Members of the financial community and interested investors are welcome to participate in the conference call by calling toll free [phone], or [phone] for callers outside the United States and Canada, not earlier than 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

A replay of the conference call will be available from 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 until midnight on Friday, November 10, 2006. The replay number is toll free [phone], or [phone] for callers outside the United States and Canada. The replay passcode is 1245162.

About Our Company :

Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is a leading gaming company that owns and operates three properties. The Company's properties include Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Trump Marina Hotel Casino, located in Atlantic City's Marina District. The Company is the sole vehicle through which Donald J. Trump, the Company's Chairman and largest stockholder, conducts gaming activities and strives to provide customers with outstanding casino resort and entertainment experiences consistent with the Donald J. Trump standard of excellence. Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. is separate and distinct from Mr. Trump's real estate and other holdings.

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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements so long as those statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements.

All statements, trend analysis and other information contained in this release relative to the Company's or its subsidiaries' performance, trends in the Company'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," "can" and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In connection with certain forward-looking statements contained in this release and those that may be made in the future by or on behalf of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., the Company notes that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the ability to fund and execute the Company's master plan for the Company's Atlantic City properties; the ability to obtain slot licenses in Philadelphia or other locations or develop such sites; the effects of the Company's recently completed bankruptcy cases; the ability to attract, retain and compensate key executives and associates; the ability of the Company to attract and retain customers; the effects of environmental and structural building conditions relating to the Company's properties; access to available and feasible financing and insurance; changes in laws, regulations or accounting standards, insurance premiums and relations with third parties; approvals and decisions of courts, regulators and governmental bodies and the results of any litigation; judicial decisions, legislative referenda and regulatory actions, including gaming and tax-related actions; the ability of the Company's customer-tracking programs and marketing to continue to increase or sustain customer loyalty; the Company's ability to recoup costs of capital investments through higher revenues; the ability to use the "Trump" name; acts of war or terrorist incidents; high energy and gasoline prices and adverse winter weather conditions; abnormal gaming hold percentages; the effects of competition, including locations of competitors and operating and market competition; and the effect of economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy in general, and on gaming and hotel companies in particular.

The forward-looking statements contained in this release were prepared by management and are qualified by, and subject to, significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this release will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower. The forward-looking statements in this release reflect the opinion of the Company's management as of the date of this release. Readers are hereby advised that developments subsequent to this release are likely to cause these statements to become outdated with the passage of time or other factors beyond the control of the Company. The Company does not intend, however, to update the guidance provided herein prior to its next release or unless otherwise required to do so. Readers of this release should consider these facts in evaluating the information contained herein. In addition, the business and operations of the Company are subject to substantial risks, including, but not limited to risks relating to liquidity and cash flows, which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward-looking statements contained in this release. The inclusion of the forward-looking statements contained in this release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the forward-looking statements contained in the release will be achieved. In light of the foregoing, readers of this release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein.

Additional information concerning the potential risk factors that could affect the Company's future performance are described from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These reports may be viewed free of charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or on the Company's website, www.trumpcasinos.com.

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