The Commissioners of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, forming the tribunal dealing with the regulatory hearing into the affairs of Full Tilt Poker, have decided that the hearing on September 19 will be held 'in camera'.
The decision was reached following a pre-hearing application by Full Tilt to further adjourn the hearing.
André Wilsenach, AGCC executive director, stated: "I am pleased that the FTP hearing will continue as scheduled, as was argued on my behalf. However, I am disappointed with the tribunal’s decision that, notwithstanding my arguments to the contrary, the hearing will be held in private. I believe the public has a right to know the reasoning behind the decisions to suspend FTP’s licences and call a hearing, and to hear the evidence that will be put forward on my behalf. It is my understanding that the tribunal conducted a difficult balancing exercise of the interests of the various parties, taking into account the legal arguments for and against further postponing the hearing and for and against allowing the public to attend the proceedings."
As a consequence of the tribunal’s decision, members of the public will not be able to attend the hearing. A further statement is due to follow at the soonest possible opportunity.
