The property was originally part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968. It was owned by Resorts International, a Merv Griffin company. Previously, Donald Trump owned a majority stake in Resorts International, spinning off ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal property from the company and selling Resorts International in full, including outstanding debts from the Taj Mahal construction, to Griffin.
The property initially belonged to the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which debuted in 1968. It was controlled by Resorts International, a Merv Griffin firm. In the past, Donald Trump held the majority of shares in Resorts International, separating ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal resort from the company and selling Resorts International completely, including debts incurred during Taj Mahal construction, to Griffin.