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Hispanics want in on slots deals - 2004-02-22
A leader of Hispanic Republicans in Maryland claims it is highly unlikely that black lawmakers legally can
broker a deal to secure ownership of two planned slot-machine emporiums, but adds that Hispanics also may 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.
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Australia's Tabcorp sweetens bid for rival after getting crucial approval - 2004-02-22
Australian gaming giant Tabcorp presented a sweetened offer for smaller rival TAB Monday, increasing the stakes as the country's gambling operations consume each other in the race to find new profits.

Victoria state-based Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.'s 2.03 billion dollar (1.57 billion US) bid for TAB Ltd. would make Australia's biggest gaming group even bigger, controling venues in the country's two most populous states.

Tabcorp has made a cash and scrip offer valuing New South Wales-based TAB at about 4.50 dollars a share.

Its new bid is an increase from an earlier 1.9 billion dollar offer and comes in slightly below a bid made by Queensland casino operator UNiTAB.
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