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IG Group CFO Christopher Hill to step down

Online trading company IG Group Holdings PLC on Thursday announced that Chief Financial Officer Christopher Hill will step down on Oct. 30 to take up the role of CFO of Hargreaves Lansdown PLC . Mr. Hill will remain employed by IG until the end of his notice period in early February or to the point he takes up his new role, whichever is sooner, and in either case will receive salary equivalent to his full notice period.

Bangor casino raises stakes in tax dispute with city

In an appeal filed this month with the Maine State Board of Property Tax Review , the casino argued the city overvalued its Main Street gaming properties and leases by $61.98 million, more than half the venue’s total assessed value. If the casino prevails in the dispute, the city could be forced to refund $1.35 million of the $2.14 million in property taxes the casino already paid for the properties for the 2014 tax year.

Bangor casino raises stakes in tax dispute with city

In an appeal filed this month with the Maine State Board of Property Tax Review , the casino argued the city overvalued its Main Street gaming properties and leases by $61.98 million, more than half the venue’s total assessed value. If the casino prevails in the dispute, the city could be forced to refund $1.35 million of the $2.14 million in property taxes the casino already paid for the properties for the 2014 tax year.

Contender Galarza Fighting in Sho Co-Feature

Undefeated super welterweights Frank “Notorious” Galarza and Jarrett “Swift” Hurd will meet in an important 10-round clash that serves as the co-featured event for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Nov. 14 from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The main event, live on SHOWTIME A , will feature WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. in the first defense of his world title against Oscar Escandon .

Contender Galarza Fighting in Sho Co-Feature

Undefeated super welterweights Frank “Notorious” Galarza and Jarrett “Swift” Hurd will meet in an important 10-round clash that serves as the co-featured event for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Nov. 14 from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The main event, live on SHOWTIME A , will feature WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. in the first defense of his world title against Oscar Escandon .

The Wynn Strip Esplanade

Last week, Towbin Motorcars issued an official press release announcing their purchase of the Wynn Pense Ferrari Dealership , as well as the onboarding of Wynn Penske employees. Wynn PR confirmed the Ferrari dealership closure to local reporters researching the validity of a TMZ article that was inspired by our post .

SXSW cancels two panels because of GamerGate threats

Two panels on gaming harassment at next year’s SXSW in Austin were canceled Monday amid violent threats against its female speakers over GamerGate. Organizers chose to cancel the panels after receiving “numerous threats of on-site violence” believed related to last year’s GamerGate row, SXSW interactive director Hugh Forrest said in a statement Monday .

SXSW cancels two panels because of GamerGate threats

Two panels on gaming harassment at next year’s SXSW in Austin were canceled Monday amid violent threats against its female speakers over GamerGate. Organizers chose to cancel the panels after receiving “numerous threats of on-site violence” believed related to last year’s GamerGate row, SXSW interactive director Hugh Forrest said in a statement Monday .

Speaker Of The House Front-Runner Appoints Corporate Lobbyist As Chief-Of-Staff

Current Speaker of the House front-runner Rep. Paul Ryan has reportedly decided to appoint a current federal lobbyist to be his chief of staff, likely the most powerful staff position in the U.S. House of Representatives. A ThinkProgress review of lobbying disclosure records reveals that his choice, former Senate chief of staff J. David Hoppe, has represented an array of controversial entities, as recently as last month.

Speaker Of The House Front-Runner Appoints Corporate Lobbyist As Chief-Of-Staff

Current Speaker of the House front-runner Rep. Paul Ryan has reportedly decided to appoint a current federal lobbyist to be his chief of staff, likely the most powerful staff position in the U.S. House of Representatives. A ThinkProgress review of lobbying disclosure records reveals that his choice, former Senate chief of staff J. David Hoppe, has represented an array of controversial entities, as recently as last month.

MGEMA signs partnership agreement with IAGA for Macao Tourism and Culture Summit

The Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association , which represents the interests of Asia’s top 100 gaming companies, has signed an agreement with the International Association of Gaming Advisors , awarding the group status as official organising partner for the innovative Macao Tourism and Culture Summit 2015. The summit, which will be the first ever gaming forum to see the unveiling of the People’s Republic of China Government’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative, will be held at The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel between 17-19 November 2015, and will run alongside the Macao Gaming Show.

Indiana hunter recovering after being shot by dog

At request of the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the state Supreme Court will review actions by Judge Olu Stevens At request of the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the state Supreme Court will review actions by Judge Olu Stevens Eric Crawford takes a closer look at the parties Katina Powell alleges she provided escorts for in her book “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen.” Eric Crawford takes a closer look at the parties Katina Powell alleges she provided escorts for in her book “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen.”

Indiana hunter recovering after being shot by dog

At request of the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the state Supreme Court will review actions by Judge Olu Stevens At request of the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the state Supreme Court will review actions by Judge Olu Stevens Eric Crawford takes a closer look at the parties Katina Powell alleges she provided escorts for in her book “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen.” Eric Crawford takes a closer look at the parties Katina Powell alleges she provided escorts for in her book “Breaking Cardinal Rules: Basketball and the Escort Queen.”

Hollywood comes to Macau for Asian gambling hub's latest resort as casino slowdown deepens

China’s world-beating gambling hub is getting a taste of Hollywood glamor as its newest casino resort makes its debut on Tuesday with a glitzy grand opening that masks turmoil behind the scenes. Pop diva Mariah Carey, film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro and director Martin Scorsese are among the celebrities enlisted to help launch Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd.’s $3.2 billion Studio City project in Macau.