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DECEMBER 07, 2007

Trump: Florida should roll out the cards for all

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Donald Trump has some advice for Charlie Crist, who is trying to sign off on a gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe that permits Vegas-style card games.

"If Florida's going to have gambling, the best thing to do is open it up to everyone." By everyone he means non-Indians, like himself. "That's the way Florida is going to make the most money ... if they go through a referendum to get it passed, which I think it would pass, and open it up. I'm all for opening it up," said Trump is who is eyeing Massachusetts for his next casino venture.

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