Casino
September 28, 2025
Nas-Backed Queens Casino Plan Clears Major Hurdle as Jay-Z’s Bid Collapses
A plan to grow Resorts World Casino in Queens, with rap icon Nas as a key partner, has won full backing from New York’s Community Advisory Committee, moving it closer to getting a prized state casino license. Casino Project in Queens Gets Green Light Promising 24,000 New Jobs The $5.5 billion venture set at the […]
Industry
September 24, 2024
Jay-Z Proposes $250M in Grants for Hell’s Kitchen in NY Casino Bid
The famous American rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z, reportedly plans to boost his Times Square casino bid by offering $250 million in proposed grants that would benefit Hell’s Kitchen. Jay-Z’s Rock Nation Remains in NY Casino License Race Together with Roc Nation, the famous rapper joined forces with SL Green and Ceasars Entertainment in a bid […]
Casino
May 11, 2023
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Turns to New Yorkers for its Times Square Casino Bid
Roc Nation, the service entertainment agency founded by Jay-Z, turned to the people of New York City to promote its bid to build a casino on Times Square. New Destination Will Benefit Everyone Roc Nation addressed the public in an open letter on Thursday, seeking to provide details about its bid for a new gaming […]
Industry
August 16, 2021
Rapper Jay-Z Hopes to Get In on New York’s Sports Betting Market
Jay-Z, the rapper born as Shawn Corey Carter, could be about to make history once again. In addition to being a musician and social justice pioneer, he is also an avid sports fan. Jay-Z has been linked to a number of teams over the years and once held a partial membership stake in the NBA’s […]
