Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the appeal remained admissible despite the underlying merits decision rendered by the Federal Gaming Commission.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The appeal had become moot because the party-status dispute no longer had current practical significance after the merits decision.
Extrahierte Begründung
The appellants lacked a current interest in having the appealed decision annulled. Since they had already appealed the merits decision to the Federal Administrative Court, the party-status issue could still be reviewed later, if necessary.