Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
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 Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MCRI
Business activity
Involved in prohibited business activities.
Company debt
Well clear of the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding MCRI
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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MCRI: Is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Halal?
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
$113.59
Market Cap: 2.0B
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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
Why this does not pass
- Business activity: the company earns from an activity AAOIFI treats as prohibited.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Prohibited industry: Gambling, Resorts & Casinos
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
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.
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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.