Trump Plaza Hotel And Casino Closes Its Doors

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Published September 16, 2014 at 1:55 PM EDT

Ruth Hardrick, a dealer who worked at Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino for 26 years, stands with friend, Anthony Powell, on The Boardwalk, as she answers a question after the casino closed early Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, in Atlantic City, N.J. Trump Plaza is the fourth Atlantic City casino to go belly-up so far this year. (Mel Evans/AP)

After 30 years in business Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey is closing its doors.

This is the fourth hotel in the coastal gambling destination to close this year. Has Atlantic City lost its luster?

Vince Mazzeo, state assemblyman representing New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District speaks with Herw & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson about the casino closures.

Here & Now: Another Casino Closure Has Atlantic City About Its Future

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Vince Mazzeo, state assemblyman representing New Jersey’s 2nd Legislative District. He tweets @VinceMazzeo

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