The rap legend and business mogul’s plan to turn Times Square into a hotspot for gambling, luxury hotels and restaurants has just been shut down. Without the board’s approval, the bid is basically out of the running for one of the three available New York City casino licenses. Roc Nation wanted to turn 1515 Broadway into a full casino destination, complete with hotels, restaurants and shops. “I’ve always looked at opportunities that can shift culture while uplifting communities, and Caesars Palace Times Square is exactly that.”Broadway Pushes BackBut not everyone thought a casino belonged next to Broadway’s bright lights. “A casino can go anywhere, but Broadway only lives here.”