MGM surprisingly dropped its bid to build a casino in Yonkers on Tuesday – a move that whittles the field of new prospective gambling dens downstate.

The move by MGM Resorts International – first reported by Crain’s and confirmed by The Post – to withdraw an application to expand its existing Empire City outpost leaves a trio of contenders for three coveted state gaming licenses.

MGM surprisingly dropped its bid to build a casino in Yonkers on Tuesday – a move that whittles the field of new prospective gambling dens downstate. AP

The state Gaming Commission is set to make the final decision on awarding up to three casino licenses by year’s end.

But only three proposals now remain, following MGM bowing out.

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