A bid to build a casino at Aqueduct Resorts World in Queens supported by Nas took a step forward Thursday — just days after a Jay-Z affiliated group was denied.
According to the New York Post, Aqueduct won a preliminary approval from a state sitting board to move onto the next stage to receive one of up to three casino licenses. A Caesars Times Square bid by Jay-Z was flatly rejected last week.
Nas is a partner in the Genting Resorts World bid for a state gaming license to offer live table games such as craps, blackjack and poker. The $5 billion proposal includes a concert hall and a sports academy involving Queens hoops legend Kenny “The Jet” Smith.