Robert A. Berman

Robert A. Berman
Born (1959-12-08) December 8, 1959 (age 64)
US
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Years active1995–present
Notable workEmpire Resorts, Monticello Raceway
Spouses
Valerie J Berman
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(m. 2011)​
Debbie N. Berman
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(m. 1983⁠–⁠2007)​
ChildrenJB Berman, Alan M. Berman

Robert A. Berman (born December 8, 1959) is an American businessman[1] known for his contributions to the casino industry in the US.[2][3][4] He has owned and directed several prominent organizations and companies including Empire Resorts and Monticello Raceway.[5][6][7] He has also formed partnerships with numerous institutional investors, which led to the acquisition of hotel properties across the US.[8][9][10][11] Berman's plans to develop a casino 90 miles from New York City led to a contentious battle with Donald Trump[12] that later led to Trump receiving the largest fine in the history of New York State's lobbying commission.[13][14][15] He was involved in several projects concerning the development of Native American gaming in the New York and Idaho area.[16][17][18] Now working as GP of Avon Road Partners, LP. Leading daughter JB Berman into the family business.

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  2. ^ "In Catskills, the Long Wait for a Casino Nears an End". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Donald Trump tried to bully his way into New York tribe's casino bid". Indianz.
  4. ^ "Comedy Hall of Fame a Brilliant Idea". Sullivan County Post.
  5. ^ "Empire Resorts Announces Departure of Robert Berman". Business Wire.
  6. ^ "James Odato: If state is to blame, we'll pay price". Times Union.
  7. ^ "The New Dealer". The Village Voice.
  8. ^ "In Catskills, the Long Wait for a Casino Nears an End". The New York Times.
  9. ^ "Catskills Poised for Casinos". The Wall Street Journal.
  10. ^ "James Odato: If state is to blame, we'll pay price". Times Union.
  11. ^ "Now Appearing in Borscht Belt, Developers Betting on a Casino". Brown University (New York Times).
  12. ^ "Trump was once so involved in trying to block an Indian casino that he secretly approved attack ads". Los Angeles Times.
  13. ^ "Trump, Atlantic City could lose big". NY Daily.
  14. ^ "Casino case raises issues of money, politics". Boston Globe.
  15. ^ "Against All Odds, a Complicated Casino Proposal Advances". The New York Times.
  16. ^ "Investors Line Up For Piece of Tribe's Action National Indian Lottery Needs Big Stake For Set-Up Costs". The Spokesman.
  17. ^ "Against All Odds, a Complicated Casino Proposal Advances". The New York Times.
  18. ^ "Spitzer Backs Plan for Indian Casino in Catskills". The New York Times.