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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-12-000621
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120806
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120806
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120806

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:		121008242

	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
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<DESCRIPTION>MONARCH CASINO AND RESORT, INC. 8-K
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<B>UNITED STATES</B><br>
<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B><br>
Washington, D.C. 20549<p>
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<p><b>FORM 8-K<p>
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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<b>Date of Report: August    06, 2012</b><br>
(Date of earliest event reported)<br><br>
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<b>Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc.</b><br>
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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<b>NV</b><br>
(State or other jurisdiction <br>of incorporation)
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<b>0-22088</b><br>
(Commission File Number)
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<b>88-0300760</b><br>
(IRS Employer <br>Identification Number)
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<b>3800 S. Virginia Street</b><br>
(Address of principal executive offices)
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<b>89502</b><br>
(Zip Code)
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<b>775-335-4600</b><br>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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<b>Not Applicable</b><br>(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)<br>
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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>
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 <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))

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 <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))

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<b>Item 8.01. Other Events</b></b><br>
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On August 6, 2012, Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing that its Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, earned AAA's Four Diamond Rating.  A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
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<b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></b><br />
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<b>(a) Financial statements:</b><br>
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<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="monarchcasinoandresortinc.htm">Press Release of Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. dated August    06, 2012</a></b>
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<b><center>SIGNATURE</center></b>
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&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>
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Dated: August    06, 2012<br>
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<b>MONARCH CASINO AND RESORT, INC.</b>
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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>
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<td width=50% align=center><b><u>Description</u></b></td>
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<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. dated August    06, 2012</td>
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<b>Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno Earns Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating </b>
<p>Less Than 5% of AAA/CAA Properties Receive the AAA Four Diamond Rating</p>
<p>RENO, NV -- (Marketwire - August    06, 2012) -  Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (the "Atlantis") in Reno, Nevada, the wholly owned subsidiary of Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) (the "Company"), has been awarded with the prestigious <b>AAA Four Diamond</b> rating from the American Automobile Association. The AAA Diamond rating process is North America's premier hospitality rating program. Only 4.8 percent of the nearly 31,000 AAA/CAA approved and Diamond rated lodging properties receive the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award. Over 53 million AAA members rely on the rating to assist with their travel decisions.
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"We are honored to receive the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award," said John Farahi, Chief Executive Officer of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. "It is a well-deserved tribute to each Atlantis team member's efforts to consistently exceed our guests' expectations. We take great pleasure in offering our guests a standard of excellence unmatched in northern Nevada, and are committed to continually improve our product and services."
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Atlantis features Reno's only Concierge Tower with VIP check-in, butler service, and access to the exclusive 25th floor Concierge Lounge. Repeat winner of SpaFinder's Readers' Choice Awards for Best Hotel Casino Spa, Spa Atlantis is a 30,000 sq. ft. haven of tranquility. From its unparalleled amenities to its casino-wide action, there's always something exciting at Atlantis. Reno's newest resort rooms are equipped with seamless in-room technology, complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet, custom furnishings and Sealy&#174; pillow-top mattresses. Repeat winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and voted Reno's Best of by locals, Atlantis is known for its award-winning dining. With eight exceptional restaurants, 10 captivating bars and lounges, the world-class Spa Atlantis, and state-of-the-art Cardio Theater &amp; Fitness Center, Atlantis offers something for everyone.
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Atlantis has earned top recognition as an award-winning conference and convention facility and is the only resort connected by way of a glass-enclosed Sky Bridge to the 500,000 sq ft. Reno-Sparks Convention Center. With the completion of its $100 million expansion, Atlantis is the perfect location to book the ultimate resort experience with the finest service for business, meeting and convention travel.
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<b>About Atlantis Casino Resort Spa<br>
</b>Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is nestled at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, ideally located on the strip in the heart of Reno's restaurant, shopping and entertainment district. Atlantis is located less than an hour away from beautiful Lake Tahoe and stunning golf courses of northern California and Nevada. Atlantis is a resplendent oasis created for relaxation, rejuvenation and celebration. A favorite resort destination for travelers near and far and voted Best Hotel &amp; Casino for its exceptional and friendly service, Atlantis is truly second to none. For more information, please visit us at www.atlantiscasino.com or call 800.723.6500. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/atlantiscasinoresortspa or Twitter at @atlantiscasino.
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<b>About Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc.<br>
</b>Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc., through its subsidiary Golden Road Motor Inn, Inc., owns and operates Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada which features approximately 61,000 sq. ft. of casino space; 824 guest rooms; eight food outlets; two espresso and pastry bars; a 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 sq. ft. 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 &amp; 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. In addition, Monarch Casino &amp; Resort, Inc. operates the Riviera Black Hawk Casino, a casino facility in Black Hawk, Colorado. The property features approximately 32,000 sq. ft. of casino space, 750 slot machines, 10 table games, a 250 seat buffet-style restaurant and a parking structure with approximately 500 spaces. Monarch owns a 1.5 acre land parcel contiguous to the Riviera Black Hawk Casino which can be utilized for future expansion.
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<b>About Riviera Black Hawk Casino<br>
</b>The Riviera Black Hawk Casino opened in 2000 and is located in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver. The property is the first casino encountered by visitors arriving from Denver on Highway 119 and features approximately 32,000 sq. ft. of casino space, 750 slot machines, 10 table games, a 250 seat buffet-style restaurant and a parking structure with approximately 500 spaces. For more information, please visit us at www.rivierablackhawk.com or call 303.582.1000. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/rivieracasino or Twitter at @rivieracasino.

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Ashley Brune
Publicist
775.824.4461 - Direct
pr@atlantiscasino.com</a>


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