In This Issue:

- MICHIGAN GOVERNOR SNYDER SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TRANSFERRING OVERSIGHT OF CHARITABLE POKER TO MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

On April 11, 2012, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed Executive Order 2012-4, transferring to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) the regulatory oversight of “millionaire parties” from the Michigan Bureau of Lottery.

- ALDERNEY GAMBLING CONTROL COMMISSION RELEASES THE DEAN REPORT DETAILING THE REGULATORY REVIEW OF FULL TILT POKER

The failure of an operator is the worst nightmare of a gaming regulator. Failure calls into question the robustness of the regulatory regime and can lead to second-guessing of licensing and regulatory oversight. The meteoric fall of Full Tilt Poker during six short months in 2011 placed