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Hispanics Want in on Slots Deals

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland -- As reported by the Washington Times: ``A leader of Hispanic Republicans in Maryland says he doubts that black lawmakers legally can broker a deal to secure ownership of two proposed slot-machine emporiums, but adds that Hispanics also might be interested in casino ownership.

```There would be a question mark in my mind as to whether or not minority ownership of slot emporiums or other gambling venues could actually be legislated or whether that would be where the lawyers take over,' Luis Borunda, chairman of the Hispanic Republicans of Maryland, told The Washington Times.

``…His group has 45 members and recently became the state party's official Hispanic outreach arm.

`` The Times reported earlier this month that leaders of the 42-member Maryland Legislative Black Caucus would support Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s most recent plan to put 15,500 slot machines at four racetracks and two other sites along Interstate 95 if blacks are guaranteed ownership of the two off-track sites…"

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