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Denver, CO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino Resort Spa's focus on creating a complete luxury resort experience is earning national recognition across dining, gaming, and wellness. Monarch Chophouse has received its first nomination for Best Casino Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, while Monarch Rewards has once again been nominated for Best Players Club.

Monarch Casino delivered a 6% EPS beat, with hotel segment growth and robust cash generation, despite a 5% stock pullback post-earnings. MCRI's hotel revenue rose 13% YoY, now over 15% of total revenue, driven by regional visitation trends and recent property renovations. Adjusted EBITDA margin dipped 30 bps to ~37%, mainly due to higher F&B costs and wage inflation, but SG&A remains well-controlled.

Monarch Casino (MCRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.44 per share a year ago.

Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share Payable on September 15, 2026 Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share Payable on September 15, 2026

Fourth consecutive Best Hotel Spa nomination spotlights a 23rd-floor mountain wellness destination less than an hour from Denver Fourth consecutive Best Hotel Spa nomination spotlights a 23rd-floor mountain wellness destination less than an hour from Denver

RENO, Nev., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) announced today that it will release its 2026 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Monarch Casino & Resorts, Inc. remains a high-quality 'Hold' with significant optionality, but current valuation tempers enthusiasm for new entries. MCRI's robust balance sheet and cash position enable flexibility for M&A, special dividends, or buybacks, though capital allocation timing is critical. Recent traffic and GGR trends in Reno and Black Hawk suggest a strong upcoming quarter, with potential for revenue and moderate EPS beats.

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