Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

MCRI: Is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Halal?

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

NASDAQConsumer CyclicalUS

$124.81

+1.25%

Market Cap: 2.2B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Sep 3, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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HalalScreener rates Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 3, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MCRI

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding MCRI

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) is a company that, through its various subsidiaries, owns and manages two prominent hotel and casino destinations: the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk located in Black Hawk, Colorado. As of December 31, 2021, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa presented a wide array of facilities. Its gaming area extended across approximately 61,000 square feet, featuring roughly 1,400 slot and video poker machines, alongside around 37 table games, including popular choices such as blackjack, craps, and roulette. The property also housed a race and sports book, an always-open live keno lounge, and a dedicated poker room. Beyond the gaming, Atlantis offered 818 guest accommodations, eight distinct dining establishments, and two gourmet coffee and pastry shops. For wellness and events, there was a 30,000 square-foot health spa and salon complete with an indoor pool, two retail outlets selling apparel and gifts, an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment zone, and about 52,000 square feet designated for banquets, conventions, and meetings. MCRI's other significant establishment, the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Colorado, similarly boasts an impressive range of amenities. This property provides approximately 60,000 square feet of gaming space, equipped with around 1,100 slot machines and 40 table games. Guests have access to ten bars and lounges, four dining options, and 516 guest rooms and suites. Other features include dedicated spaces for banquets and meetings, an on-site retail shop, an exclusive concierge lounge, and a premium spa and pool complex. For convenience, the resort offers a nine-story parking structure with capacity for about 1,350 vehicles, augmented by valet services, bringing the total parking availability to approximately 1,500 spaces. Established in 1972, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Reno, Nevada.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Gambling, Resorts & Casinos

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 3, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Prohibited industry: Gambling, Resorts & Casinos

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) halal to invest in?
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.3% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Sep 3, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.