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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Pledges $15 Million to NYC Community in Times Square Casino Bid


Jay-Z's Roc Nation has unveiled a $15 million grant program for the NYC community surrounding the Caesars Palace Times Square casino bid.

Jay-Z and Roc Nation teamed up with SL Green and Caesar Entertainment in late 2022 to launch a bid to open New York City’s first full-scale casino in Times Square. With a finite amount of licenses expected to be granted by New York State in 2025, Roc Nation is looking to improve their bid’s attractiveness with an unprecedented commitment to the community surrounding the potential Caesars Palace Times Square casino in Manhattan. Roc Nation announced on Monday (Sept. 23) that the group will commit $15 million from the casino upon the bid’s approval to benefit the Hell’s Kitchen community.

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