-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----
Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
Originator-Key-Asymmetric:
 MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen
 TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB
MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA,
 BRl+cw538Pwud+E9JFYy/Q70IpO8dVNTUL522xkbHtrMWc9P6azHib/Ad5B4Tr/9
 vPlluX6IfORc2YoiMDVbJw==

<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001102624-11-000108.txt : 20110225
<SEC-HEADER>0001102624-11-000108.hdr.sgml : 20110225
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20110224185842
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-11-000108
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20110224
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20110225
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20110224

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000907242
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOTELS & MOTELS [7011]
		IRS NUMBER:				880300760
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-22088
		FILM NUMBER:		11638076

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3800 S VIRGINIA STREET
		STREET 2:		EXECUTIVE OFFICES
		CITY:			RENO
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			89502
		BUSINESS PHONE:		775-335-4600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3800 S VIRGINIA STREET
		STREET 2:		EXECUTIVE OFFICES
		CITY:			RENO
		STATE:			NV
		ZIP:			89502
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>8-K
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>monarchcasino8k.htm
<DESCRIPTION>MONARCH CASINO AND RESORT, INC. 8-K
<TEXT>
<table cellpadding="3" border="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<tr><td>
</td></tr>
</table>
<center>
<table border=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0>
<tr><td align="center"><br><br>
<B>UNITED STATES</B><br>
<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B><br>
Washington, D.C. 20549<p>
<hr size=1>
<p><b>FORM 8-K<p>
CURRENT REPORT
<p>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<p>
<b>
<table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0>
<tr><td colspan=5 align=center>
<b>Date of Report: February  24, 2011</b><br>
(Date of earliest event reported)<br><br>
</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan=5 align=center>
<b>Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc.</b><br>
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan=5><br></td></tr>
<tr>
<td align=center colspan=2 width="40%" valign="top">
<b>NV</b><br>
(State or other jurisdiction <br>of incorporation)
</td>
<td align=center width="20%" valign="top">
<b>0-22088</b><br>
(Commission File Number)
</td>
<td align=center colspan=2 width="40%" valign="top">
<b>88-0300760</b><br>
(IRS Employer <br>Identification Number)
</td>
</tr>
<tr><td colspan=5><br></td></tr>
<tr>
<td align="center" colspan=2>
<b>3800 S. Virginia Street</b><br>
(Address of principal executive offices)
</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td align="center" colspan=2>
<b>89502</b><br>
(Zip Code)
</td>
</tr>
<tr><td colspan=5 align=center><br>
<b>775-335-4600</b><br>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan=5><br></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan=5 align=center>
<b>Not Applicable</b><br>(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)<br>
</td></tr>
</table>
</center>
<br><br>
</b>
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:<br>
<dl>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<br>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<br>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

  <br>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

  <br>
</dl>
<hr size=1>
<table width=100%>
<tr><td width="100%">
<b>Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition</b></b><br>
<br>
On February 24, 2011, Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2010.  A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
<p>
<b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></b><br />
<br>

<p>
<b>(a) Financial statements:</b><br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  None<br>
<b>(b) Pro forma financial information:</b><br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  None<br>
<b>(c) Shell company transactions:</b><br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  None<br>
<b>(d) Exhibits</b><br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  99.1 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="monarchcasinoandres.htm">Press Release of Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. dated February  24, 2011</a></b>
<br>
<p>
<hr size=1>
<b><center>SIGNATURE</center></b>
<p>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
              signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.<p>
</td></tr>
</table>
<br>
<table border="0" width="100%">
<tr>
<td width="50%" valign=top>
Dated: February  24, 2011<br>
</td>
<td>
<b>MONARCH CASINO AND RESORT, INC.</b>
<p>
By: <u>&nbsp;/s/ Ronald M. Rowan &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </u> <br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ronald M. Rowan<br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<i>Chief Financial Officer</i><br>
</td></tr>
</table>
<hr>
<center>
<table border=0 width="100%">
<tr><td colspan=2>
<center><b>Exhibit Index</b></center>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width=50% align=center><b><u>Exhibit No.</u></b></td>
<td width=50% align=center><b><u>Description</u></b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. dated February  24, 2011</td>
</tr>
</table>
</center>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>monarchcasinoandres.htm
<DESCRIPTION>MONARCH CASINO AND RESORT, INC. PRESS RELEASE
<TEXT>

<p></p>
<b>Monarch Casino Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results </b>
<p>RENO, NV -- (Marketwire - February  24, 2011) -  Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) (the
"Company"), owner of the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (the "Atlantis") in
Reno, Nevada, today announced fourth-quarter and full-year results for the
quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
</p>
<p>
RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
</p>
<p>
The Company reported net revenue of $33.8 million which is $1.9 million, or
6.0%, higher than the $31.9 million reported for the comparative quarter in
2009.  The Company announced quarterly income from operations of $948
thousand which represents an increase of 193.6% when compared to the prior
year's fourth quarter.  EBITDA(1) of $4.7 million was $200 thousand or 4%
lower than the $4.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of the prior
year.  Revenue generated in the casino, food and beverage, hotel and other
operating departments increased by 6.1%, 9.0%, 1.5% and 19.0%,
respectively.
</p>
<p>
Casino operating expense increased approximately $1.0 million, or 11.0%,
over the prior year's fourth quarter primarily due to the cost of a greater
amount of complimentary food, beverages and other services provided to
casino patrons ("Complimentaries").  As a percentage of casino revenue,
casino operating expense increased to 41.1% as compared to 39.3% in the
prior year's fourth quarter, primarily due to the higher Complimentaries.
</p>
<p>
Food and beverage operating expense as a percentage of food and beverage
revenue increased to 48.8% for the fourth quarter as compared to 44.7% in
the fourth quarter of the prior year primarily due to higher repairs and
maintenance expense related to various improvement projects undertaken
during the quarter.  Hotel operating expense as a percentage of hotel
revenue decreased to 30.8% from 35.5% in prior year's fourth quarter due to
the increase in hotel revenue combined with lower overall hotel operating
expense.  Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $391
thousand, or 3.3%, due primarily to higher marketing expense.
</p>
<p>
The Company reported that during the fourth quarter it demolished its 149
room motor lodge which resulted in a one-time charge in the fourth quarter
of $414 thousand.  The motor lodge was a free standing, low-rise building
located next to the Atlantis.  The former footprint of the motor lodge was
converted into paved surface parking.
</p>
<p>
During the quarter, the Company paid down the balance outstanding under its
credit facility by $3.4 million, which decreased the outstanding balance of
the credit facility from $32.0 million at September 30, 2010 to $28.6
million at December 31, 2010.  Decreased borrowing levels, combined with
lower interest rates, drove interest expense down from $496 thousand in the
prior year's fourth quarter to $316 thousand in the quarter ended December
31, 2010.
</p>
<p>
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
</p>
<p>
For the year, the Company reported net revenue of $142.0 million, income
from operations of $14.0 million and EBITDA(1) of $27.7 million, which
represent increases of a 6.2%, 53.5% and 20.5%, respectively, when compared
to the prior year. Revenue generated in the casino, food and beverage,
hotel and other operating departments increased by 5.6%, 7.4%, 9.2% and
15.8%, respectively.
</p>
<p>
Casino operating expense increased approximately $2.9 million, or 8.1%,
over the prior year primarily due to the cost of increased Complimentaries.
As a percentage of casino revenue, casino operating expense increased
slightly to 38.9% as compared to 38.0% in the prior year, primarily due to
the higher Complimentaries.
</p>
<p>
Food and beverage operating expense for the year as a percentage of food
and beverage revenue decreased slightly to 46.1% as compared to 46.9% in
the prior year.  Hotel operating expense as a percentage of hotel revenue
decreased to 27.3% from 33.2% in the prior year due primarily to the
increase in hotel revenue combined with lower payroll, benefits and overall
maintenance expense.  Selling, general and administrative expense of $47.9
million was flat with the prior year.
</p>
<p>
During the year, the Company paid down the balance outstanding under its
credit facility by $19.9 million, which decreased the outstanding balance
of the credit facility from $48.5 million at December 31, 2009 to $28.6
million at December 31, 2010.  Decreased borrowing levels, combined with
lower interest rates, drove interest expense down from $2.1 million in the
prior year to $1.5 million in 2010.
</p>
<p>
Monarch's CEO and Co-Chairman John Farahi commented on the Company's
performance:  "We are pleased to report revenue increases for the fourth
consecutive quarter despite the ongoing macroeconomic weakness of our
national and local economies.  We are also pleased with our full-year
results.  We grew annual net revenue by 6.2% and annual EBITDA by 20.5%.
We continued to upgrade our facility while strengthening our balance sheet
by paying down our outstanding debt by almost $20 million."
</p>
<p>
Mr. Farahi added: "The fourth quarter demolition of the motor lodge
buildings was another important step forward.  The motor lodge facility was
past its prime and did not provide our guests with the level of quality
that we offer in our newly expanded and upgraded facilities.  Moreover, the
demolition allowed us to add premium surface parking right next to the
Atlantis, which has been very well received by our guests."
</p>
<p>
Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc., through its subsidiary, Golden Road Motor
Inn, Inc., owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino
facility in Reno, Nevada which features approximately 61,000 square feet of
casino space; approximately 825 guest rooms; eight food outlets; two
espresso and pastry bars; an approximate 30,000 square foot health spa and
salon with an enclosed year-round pool; two retail outlets offering
clothing and traditional gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family
entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet,
convention and meeting room space. The casino features approximately 1,450
slot and video poker machines; approximately 38 table games, including
blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour
live keno lounge and a poker room. The Company and its predecessors have
operated a facility on the Atlantis site since 1972.
</p>
<p>
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which are subject to
change, including, but not limited to, comments relating to (i) future
operating performance, (ii) economic and market conditions, and (iii) the
liquidity requirements of the Company.  Actual results and future events
and conditions may differ materially from those described in any
forward-looking statements.  Additional information concerning potential
factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included in
the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are
available on the Company's web site at www.monarchcasino.com.
</p>
<p>
<pre>
                       MONARCH CASINO &amp; RESORT, INC.
                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                               (Unaudited)


                        Three Months Ended              Year Ended
                           December 31,                December 31,
                    --------------------------  --------------------------
                        2010          2009          2010          2009
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Revenues
  Casino            $ 24,598,175  $ 23,174,218  $ 99,813,126  $ 94,510,933
  Food and beverage   10,030,398     9,206,419    40,979,514    38,172,149
  Hotel                4,295,822     4,232,749    21,767,117    19,937,568
  Other                1,997,574     1,678,532     7,908,525     6,830,800
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Gross revenues    40,921,969    38,291,918   170,468,282   159,451,450
Less promotional
 allowances           (7,079,488)   (6,440,404)  (28,438,255)  (25,719,594)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Net revenues      33,842,481    31,851,514   142,030,027   133,731,856
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Operating expenses
  Casino              10,101,265     9,100,855    38,777,935    35,887,871
  Food and beverage    4,898,165     4,116,412    18,874,351    17,890,429
  Hotel                1,321,291     1,501,432     5,942,399     6,628,190
  Other                  674,507       520,774     2,825,692     2,449,977
  Selling, general
   and
   administrative     12,123,464    11,731,999    47,881,105    47,865,432
  Depreciation and
   amortization        3,361,412     3,190,468    13,281,396    12,501,048
  Player club
   implementation
   expense                     -     1,366,614             -     1,366,614
  Motor lodge
   demolition            414,099             -       414,099             -
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Total operating
     expenses         32,894,203    31,528,554   127,996,977   124,589,561
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Income from
     operations          948,278       322,960    14,033,050     9,142,295
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
Other expenses
  Interest income              -        16,697             -       124,661
  Interest expense      (315,562)     (495,660)   (1,457,865)   (2,103,798)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Total other
     expense            (315,562)     (478,963)   (1,457,865)   (1,979,137)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Income before
     income taxes        632,716      (156,003)   12,575,185     7,163,158
Provision for
 income taxes           (164,869)      239,546    (4,338,924)   (2,321,679)
                    ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------
    Net income      $    467,847  $     83,543  $  8,236,261  $  4,841,479
                    ============  ============  ============  ============

Earnings per share
 of common stock
  Net income
    Basic           $       0.03  $       0.01  $       0.51  $       0.30
    Diluted         $       0.03  $       0.01  $       0.51  $       0.30

Weighted average
 number of common
 shares and
 potential common
 shares outstanding
    Basic             16,138,158    16,125,388    16,131,321    16,123,027
    Diluted           16,270,912    16,157,105    16,205,606    16,159,415




                      MONARCH CASINO &amp; RESORT, INC.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                      December 31,
                                              ----------------------------
                                                  2010           2009
                                              -------------  -------------
                   ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $  13,800,604  $  14,420,323
  Receivables, net                                3,269,250      2,294,703
  Federal income tax receivable                      99,202              -
  Inventories                                     1,883,816      1,706,867
  Prepaid expenses                                2,553,341      2,623,650
  Deferred income taxes                           1,384,443      1,090,063
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total current assets                         22,990,656     22,135,606
                                              -------------  -------------
Property and equipment
  Land                                           13,172,522     13,172,522
  Land improvements                               3,891,990      3,511,484
  Buildings                                     139,843,299    140,522,106
  Building improvements                          10,766,414     10,410,770
  Furniture and equipment                       112,847,107    107,655,784
  Leasehold improvements                          1,346,965      1,346,965
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                281,868,297    276,619,631
  Less accumulated depreciation and
   amortization                                (125,437,458)  (113,538,145)
                                              -------------  -------------
    Net property and equipment                  156,430,839    163,081,486
Other assets, net                                   312,043        569,622
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total assets                              $ 179,733,538  $ 185,786,714
                                              =============  =============

      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Borrowings under credit facility            $           -  $   1,000,000
  Accounts payable                               10,216,495      8,984,010
  Accrued expenses                               14,077,344     11,056,079
  Federal income taxes payable                            -         46,546
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total current liabilities                    24,293,839     21,086,635
                                              -------------  -------------
Long-term debt, less current maturities          28,600,000     47,500,000
Deferred income taxes                             3,384,218      4,695,657
Other long-term liabilities                         873,872              -
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total Liabilities                            57,151,929     73,282,292
                                              -------------  -------------

Stockholders' equity
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000
   shares authorized; none issued                         -              -
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000
   shares authorized; 19,096,300 shares issued;
   16,138,158 outstanding at 12/31/10
   16,125,388 outstanding at 12/31/09               190,963        190,963
  Additional paid-in capital                     31,558,693     30,041,083
  Treasury stock, 2,958,142 shares at
   12/31/10 2,970,912 shares at 12/31/09,
   at cost                                      (48,541,663)   (48,864,979)
  Retained earnings                             139,373,616    131,137,355
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total stockholders' equity                  122,581,609    112,504,422
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total liability and stockholder's
     equity                                   $ 179,733,538  $ 185,786,714
                                              =============  =============




                      MONARCH CASINO &amp; RESORT, INC.
                 Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA(1)
                               (Unaudited)

                        Three Months Ended              Year Ended
                           December 31,                December 31,
                    --------------------------- ---------------------------
                        2010          2009          2010          2009
                    ------------- ------------  ------------- ------------
Net Income          $     467,847 $     83,543  $   8,236,261 $  4,841,479
Adjustments
  (Benefit)/provision
   for income taxes       164,869     (239,546)     4,338,924    2,321,679
  Interest expense        315,562      495,660      1,457,865    2,103,798
  Depreciation and
   amortization         3,361,412    3,190,468     13,281,396   12,501,048
  Interest income               -      (16,697)             -     (124,661)
  Motor lodge
   demolition             414,099            -        414,099            -
  Player club
   implementation
   expense                      -    1,366,614              -    1,366,614
                    ------------- ------------  ------------- ------------
EBITDA (1)          $   4,723,789 $  4,880,042  $  27,728,545 $ 23,009,957
                    ============= ============  ============= ============
</pre>
</p>
<p>
(1)  "EBITDA" consists of net income plus provision for income taxes and
other one-time non-cash charges, interest expense, depreciation and
amortization less interest income and any benefit for income taxes.  EBITDA
should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (as
determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) as
an indicator of the Company's operating performance, as an alternative to
cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles) or as a measure of liquidity.
This item enables comparison of the Company's performance with the
performance of other companies that report EBITDA, although some companies
do not calculate this measure in the same manner and therefore, the measure
as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented
by other companies.

</p>
<pre>
Contacts:
Ron Rowan
CFO
(775) 825-4700
RRowan@MonarchCasino.com</a>

John Farahi
CEO
(775) 825-4700
JohnFarahi@MonarchCasino.com</a>

For additional information visit Monarch's web site at MonarchCasino.com.


</pre>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>
-----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----
