The race to secure one of New York State’s three coveted downstate casino licenses is entering its final, most volatile phase. With a crucial deadline looming for the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) to submit its recommendations, the high-stakes competition, which promises billions in revenue and thousands of jobs, has become a tangle of political manoeuvring, billion-dollar bids, and unexpected lawsuits.

For the Bronx , where the ambitious Bally’s project stands as a leading contender, the outcome could determine the future economic trajectory of the borough. The state, facing potential fiscal shortfalls, is counting on the minimum $500 million license fee for each winner and the tax contributions the three full-service casinos are expected to generate. A decision that

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