Timelapse of MGM arena floor installation — VIDEO

By Michael Quine Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 9, 2015 - 12:23 pm

The new MGM arena is under construction and 40 trucks full of massive amounts of concrete arrived to fill 400 yards of space.

Eight inches of flooring was poured and leveled by a powered roller screed.

MGM Resorts International partnered with powerhouse arena and entertainment company AEG to bring to life the $375 million construction project.

Here’s a behind-the-scene look at the floor’s construction.

Check out the video above.

CES attendees take the escalator at The Venetian Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. ( ...

From personal aircraft to e-bikes to robots: 5 tech innovations seen at CES

By David Danzis / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 5:49 pm

Personal aircraft, rideable suitcases and humanoid robot are just a few of the eye-catching products and innovations on the trade show floors this year.

Eggs are seen for sale at an Albertson’s store Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Sam Morr ...

Why are egg prices rising? Hint: It’s not just avian flu

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 3:23 pm

Experts say there are a number of reasons egg prices are continuing to soar, both nationally and in Las Vegas.

The townhomes will come with the option of a private elevator. Photo: Toll Brothers

150 townhomes with private elevators planned for Summerlin West

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 3:04 pm

The Toll Brothers project will feature three- and four-story townhomes.

An aerial view of Durango hotel-casino with the vacant land to its west, on Tuesday, Jan 7, 202 ...

Developer buys land next to Las Vegas casino with plans for upscale apartments

By Eli Segall / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 1:40 pm

The Calida Group purchased a project site next to Station Casinos’ newest resort.

A rendering for the BLVD retail center that is under construction on the Las Vegas Strip and co ...

Lululemon, Abercrombie announced as new tenants at large Strip retail complex

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 1:40 pm

New tenants have been announced at what is planned to be the largest, standalone Strip retail complex.

Event Sales and Marketing Manager Taylor Ashlynn Urgenson and Merchandise Manager Malik Tigner ...

Arcade prepares to open in historic Fremont Street theater

By McKenna Ross / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 9:57 am

In The Game includes classic arcade games, claw games and larger attractions that hope to pull in tourists walking around the Fremont Street Experience, operators said.

Real-money 5-card draw poker app launches in Nevada, more gaming news

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 6:00 am

Additionally, members of Culinary Union Local 226 recently voted to ratify a labor contract at a Strip casino-hotel.

2024 was better than 2023 for homes sales in the Las Vegas Valley. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Southern Nevada home sales up in 2024 but down from record highs

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 5:00 am

Las Vegas Realtors say home prices were down in December after steadily rising for multiple months.

Carson Williams, center, celebrates with the rest of team Meatball Brothers after winning a pie ...

From meatballs to millions: Circa Survivor winners share $14.3M story

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 5:16 pm

The Meatball Brothers could barely sleep the final weeks of Circa Survivor, the richest NFL handicapping contest ever with a guaranteed prize of $14.3 million.

Longest-running Las Vegas indoor skydiving attraction to close its doors

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 7, 2025 - 9:37 am

The attraction made waves after opening in 1982 under the name Flyaway Indoor Skydiving as the first commercial wind tunnel to open in the U.S.