The state Gaming Facility Location Board made its final decision in the race for three coveted downstate casino licenses Monday, recommending Genting’s Resorts World New York City and Mets owner Steve Cohen’s Metropolitan Park, both in Queens, and Bally’s Corp.’s proposal in the Bronx.

Just a few months ago, when many more applicants were still in the running, Monday’s decision may have felt much more suspenseful. But with only three remaining projects being considered and up to three licenses available, the question was more about whether the state would award all three. And even that was not a terribly large question mark.

The board cited the economic benefits of approving all three casinos, projecting that the completed projects would bring in close to $7 billion in gambling tax reven

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