Sign In. As he amassed his personal fortune, Deifik and his wife, Nancy, contributed millions to various charities. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Deifik jumped at the chance to buy the former Revel Casino for pennies on the dollar in He thought it was a steal, and had big plans for the property. His sale of Ocean Resort is not yet finalized, but is being overseen by a trustee that could complete the transaction in the next few weeks. Back To Top.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} In , Deifik joined with the American Nevada company and got a taste of the gaming industry. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}The Colorado native dabbled in the business and development world following his graduation, but started to make a name for himself in when he formed a development company to buy and sell commercial properties. On Sunday came word that Deifik was dead. He showed an early knack for hospitality properties. Life had been good to Bruce Deifik. With ownership stakes in two successful Nevada casinos, he saw a great opportunity in Atlantic City. He charmed local politicians and gaming regulators, was chatty with reporters, and his new Ocean resort was seen as the cornerstone of a rebuilding effort for Atlantic City after five casinos closed between and Earlier this year, with Ocean Resort facing bankruptcy, Deifik threw in the towel and agreed to sell his stake in the property to his prime lender. The medical examiner has not yet released a cause of death. Categories: New Jersey News.