-----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, K6Yt6go23uAkmO5QCienHpkWYnaWc6mC9d62uMhwlT8gaVzspNu0v4XurQwZT1pa QZ6jb0Qe4jAPTSd0br6CcA== 0000907242-07-000030.txt : 20070619 0000907242-07-000030.hdr.sgml : 20070619 20070619143504 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000907242-07-000030 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070619 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20070619 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070619 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000907242 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION [7990] 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: 07928455 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 8-K 1 monarchannouncesgroundbreaki.htm MONARCH CASINO REPORTS GROUND BREAKING ON ATLANTIS EXPANSION Monarch Casino Reports Ground Breaking On Atlantis Expansion
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
June 19, 2007
 
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Nevada
 
0-22088
 
88-0300760
 
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

 
3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada
 
89502
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(775) 335-4600
 
Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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 Item 8.01: Other Events

 MONARCH CASINO REPORTS GROUND BREAKING ON ATLANTIS EXPANSION


RENO, NV - June 19, 2007 - Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) (the "Company"), owner of the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (the “Atlantis”) in Reno, Nevada, today announced that it has broken ground on the previously announced expansion of the Atlantis. Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2008. New space will be added to the first floor casino level, the second and third floors and the basement level totaling approximately 116,000 square feet. The existing casino floor will be expanded by over 10,000 square feet, or approximately 20%. The first floor casino plans include a redesigned, updated and expanded race and sports book of approximately 4,000 square feet and an enlarged poker room. The expansion will also include a New York-style deli restaurant. The second floor expansion will create additional ballroom and convention space of approximately 27,000 square feet, doubling the existing facilities. The spa and fitness center will be remodeled and expanded to create an ultra-modern spa and fitness center facility. The Company expects to fund the cost of the expansion entirely out of cash on-hand and operating cash flow.
  Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, owns and operates the tropically-themed Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada. The Atlantis is the closest hotel-casino to, and is directly across the street from, the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The Atlantis features a Sky Terrace, a unique structure rising approximately 55 feet above street level and spanning 160 feet across Virginia Street with no intermediate support pillars. The Sky Terrace connects the Atlantis to a 16-acre parcel of land owned by the Company that is compliant with all casino zoning requirements and is suitable and available for future expansion and growth. Currently, the Company uses it as additional paved parking for the Atlantis. The existing Atlantis site offers almost 1,000 guest rooms in three contiguous high-rise hotel towers and a motor lodge. The Atlantis features approximately 51,000 square feet of high-energy casino space with 38 table games and approximately 1,450 slot and video poker machines, a sports book, Keno and a poker room, and offers a variety of dining choices in the form of nine high-quality food outlets.
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 and (ii) future expansion plans. The actual results 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.

Contacts:     Ron Rowan, CFO at (775) 825-4700 or rrowan@monarchcasino.com
John Farahi, CEO at (775) 825-4700 or JohnFarahi@monarchcasino.com



SIGNATURES
 
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.


 
Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc.
   
Date June 19, 2007
  
 
/s/ Ronald Rowan______________
 
Ronald Rowan
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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