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RENO, Nev., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has been recognized with eight Gold awards in the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada, reinforcing its position as Northern Nevada's premier gaming, dining and hospitality destination. Voted on by community members throughout the region, Atlantis and its signature offerings earned Gold honors in the following categories: Hotel/Casino Restaurant - Atlantis Steakhouse Buffet - Toucan Charlie's Gourmet Buffet & Grille Reno Casino Reno Slots Paying Slots Video Poker Player's/Loyalty Club Valet In addition to Gold awards, Atlantis also received Silver and Bronze recognitions across gaming, hotel, dining and spa categories, reflecting the resort's broad appeal among both visitors and local guests.

Monarch Casino & Resort earns a reiterated Buy rating, supported by strong EBITDA and FCF generation from Atlantis and Black Hawk properties. Texas Capital's recent Buy initiation and 20% upside target of $147/share align with my long-term valuation of $140–$150, independent of a potential third casino. Reno's tourism momentum and infrastructure upgrades drive bullishness for Atlantis, while Black Hawk maintains strong AGP growth and high visitation.

RENO, Nev., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready for a night of laughs when comedian and actor Billy Gardell takes the stage at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa on Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m.

RENO, Nev., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is proud to announce that five of its restaurants have earned the 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award, recognizing them among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.

Monarch claims its first No.1 ranking while the Monarch Chophouse and Monarch Rewards also compete for 2026 Readers' Choice Awards Monarch claims its first No.1 ranking while the Monarch Chophouse and Monarch Rewards also compete for 2026 Readers' Choice Awards

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