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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-16-114749
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160427
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160427
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20160427

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:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-22088
		FILM NUMBER:		161596418

	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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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;">UNITED STATES<br>  </font></b><b><font size="4" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;">SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of<br> the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Check the appropriate box:</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Preliminary Proxy Statement</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Confidential, for   Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</font></b></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Soliciting Material under &#167;240.14a-12</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><b><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Monarch Casino &amp;   Resort, Inc.</font></b></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(Name   of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">No fee required.</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Fee computed on table below per   Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)</font></p>    </td>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Aggregate number of securities to   which transaction applies:</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Per unit price or other underlying   value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth   the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was   determined):</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Check box if any part of the fee is   offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing   for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous   filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date   of its filing.</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-autospace:none;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)</font></p>    </td>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Proxy   Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:9.0pt;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Notice &amp; Proxy Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Form   10-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 10-K/A</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;text-align:justify;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">Have the information that is printed   in the box marked by the arrow </font><font size="1" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:8.0pt;">&#224;</font><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;padding:0in;">XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;"> (located on the following page) and   visit: <i>www.proxyvote.com.</i></font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;">How to   Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;text-align:justify;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">If you want to receive a paper or   e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for   requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your   request:</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p style="margin:0in .05in .0001pt;text-align:justify;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If requesting   materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is   printed in the box marked by the arrow<br>    </font><font size="1" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:8.0pt;">&#224;</font><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;padding:0in;">XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">&nbsp;(located on the following page)   in the subject line.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in .05in .0001pt;text-align:justify;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">Requests, instructions and other   inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your   investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May   25, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;text-align:justify;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Vote In   Person:</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;"> If   you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a   &quot;<i>legal proxy</i>.&quot; To do so, please   follow the instructions at <i>www.proxyvote.com</i>   or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate   instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements   including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued   by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any   special requirements for meeting attendance.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;text-align:justify;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Vote By   Internet:</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;">   To vote now by Internet, go to <i>www.proxyvote.com</i>.   Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow<br>    </font><font size="1" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:8.0pt;">&#224;</font><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;padding:0in;">XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;"> available and follow the   instructions.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;text-align:justify;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Vote By Mail:</font></b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.0pt;"> You can vote by mail by requesting a   paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .05in;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:6.0pt;font-weight:bold;">The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-indent:-.2in;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:6.0pt;font-weight:bold;">1.</font></b><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:6.0pt;">Election of Directors</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;"><b><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:6.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Nominees</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-indent:-.2in;"><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:6.0pt;">01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John Farahi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Craig F. Sullivan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Paul Andrews</font></p>
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