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April 24, 2015

Hollywood Casino seeks tax break

Hollywood Casino in Bangor is seeking to reduce its property valuation by $36.8 million — a request that city officials are preparing to fight.

The Bangor Daily News reported that Hollywood Casino's tax abatement request, if granted, would reduce its tax burden by $876,840. Jose Flores, the casino's general manager, said the request stems from a decrease in business, “continued competitive pressures from Oxford Casino and general softness in the economy.”

The Bangor City Council is expected to vote this Monday on whether to approve a request from City Assessor Phil Drew to hire legal counsel to defend the casino's current assessment. Drew said he feels “comfortable that the assessment is fair and equitable.”

Source: Bangor Daily News

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