If a license from New York state is granted, the casino by developer Resorts World is expected to be one of the world's largest at 350,000 square feet.
After a $750 million upgrade, the Highland, Calif. property is drawing talent like Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott and Dave Matthews Band -- and with them hoping to draw new gamblers, too.
Jay-Z is currently competing against four other billionaires to open a casino.