Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) is a diversified gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates three full-service resort properties in the United States. Its primary business activities encompass casino gaming, hotel accommodations, food and beverage operations, and live entertainment events. Through its resorts, the company offers slot machines, table games, poker rooms, luxury lodging, spa and wellness services, and a variety of dining venues ranging from casual eateries to fine‐dining restaurants.
The company’s portfolio includes Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado; Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada; and Lumière Place Casino & Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Each property serves a distinct regional market: Black Hawk is part of Colorado’s historic gaming corridor, Reno caters to visitors in northern Nevada, and St. Louis taps into the Midwest gaming and hospitality scene. Monarch’s resorts feature event spaces for concerts, conventions, and special events, alongside retail shops and loyalty programs designed to enhance guest engagement.
Incorporated in Nevada in 1997, Monarch Casino & Resort opened its first property in Black Hawk in 2000. Since then, the company has pursued strategic acquisitions to broaden its geographic footprint, including the purchase of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa and Lumière Place. These expansions reflect Monarch’s focus on growth in established gaming markets and on delivering consistent guest experiences across its resorts.
Monarch Casino & Resort is governed by a board of directors and an executive management team with extensive experience in gaming, hospitality and entertainment. The company emphasizes community involvement and regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction it serves, maintaining partnerships with local organizations and regulatory bodies. Through ongoing investment in property improvements and customer service initiatives, Monarch aims to sustain its reputation as a leading regional gaming and resort operator.