The field of contenders for three downstate casino licenses has been whittled down to three options and the selection process could conclude imminently, so we're checking in on how we got there and what might happen next.

Crain's New York Business political reporter Nick Garber discusses the surprise decision by MGM to abandon their casino bid, highlights some of the peculiar moments in this journey, and considers whether less than three licenses will be awarded.

Then for Working Rules we make some election predictions with The Parkside Group's Alex Elmasri, including reading tea leave in early voting results and calling the 115th Assembly District special election.