New York (State). Moreland Commission Bingo Control Inquiry.

Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller established the Moreland Commission Bingo Control Inquiry by executive order on May 16, 1961. The commission was appointed after State Investigation Commission hearings held in April and May, 1961 in New York City revealed numerous instances of abuses, corruption, and violations of law in the conduct of bingo games. The commission was directed to investigate all phases of bingo in New York State as provided for by Chapters 853 and 854 of the Laws of 1957 (as amended) and to recommend statutory changes needed to eliminate abuses.

The commission conducted investigations in New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Utica, and rural communities in 19 counties. Sixty-three witnesses were examined in executive sessions of the commission. The commission also examined the books and records of organizations authorized to conduct bingo games, proprietors of premises rented by authorized organizations for the games, and manufacturers and distributors of bingo equipment. Near the end of its investigation, the commission held public hearings in New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Utica.

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