India, Sept. 8 -- Most people living in and around Times Square are against a casino backed by Jay-Z, a new poll shows.

Two-thirds of registered voters in the area oppose the gaming facility proposed by SL Green, Caesars, and Jay-Z's Roc Nation, according to a survey commissioned by the No Times Square Casino coalition, which includes the Broadway League of theater owners and producers, according to New York Post report.

The Tulchin Research poll found 67% of local residents opposed, with 50% saying they are "strongly" opposed. Only 24% support the casino, while 9% are undecided.

"These findings underscore that any effort to move forward with a Times Square casino would be met with intense and widespread public backlash," Tulchin said ...