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Casino backer called respected, folksy

OXFORD COUNTY, Maine -- As reported by the Portland Press Herald: "The Nevada developer now leading the campaign to allow a four-season gambling resort in Oxford County is a Louisiana native and son of a professional poker player and has been part of the Las Vegas casino scene for more than 40 years.

"Last week Dean Harrold, the 63-year-old vice chairman of Olympia Gaming, emerged as the latest player in the ongoing political battle to expand gambling in Maine beyond Bangor's Hollywood Slots racino. A former president of Caesars Palace, Harrold took over the campaign for Question 2 on the Nov. 4 ballot.

"Harrold's company wants to build a $100 million resort with slot machines, blackjack tables, roulette and other games in an as-yet-to-be-determined location in Oxford County. He describes himself as a Republican and political neophyte who is eager to help put Mainers to work.

"...During his tenure at Caesars, he was named to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's list of best casino executives and was dubbed the 'most folksy'..."

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