Award Luncheon
Join us for a luncheon to recognize and celebrate John Farahi, our 2026 Battle Born Legacy recipient.
As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board of Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI), John Farahi has helped guide the company’s growth into a respected regional gaming and hospitality organization operating premier resort destinations in Nevada and Colorado. He has served as CEO and Co-Chairman since the company’s inception in 1993 and has played a pivotal role in the strategic development of both Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno and Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado.
Farahi’s leadership in the gaming and hospitality industry spans more than five decades. Prior to the formation of MCRI, he served as President, Director, and General Manager of Golden Road from 1973 to 1993, helping lay the foundation for what would become one of the most successful independent gaming and hospitality companies in the western United States.
Under his leadership, Atlantis has evolved into one of Northern Nevada’s leading resort destinations, known for luxury accommodations, award-winning dining, exceptional guest service, spa experiences, and extensive meeting and convention facilities. Farahi also oversaw the company’s expansion into Colorado, including the transformation of Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk into a full-scale luxury resort destination.
Beyond his business accomplishments, Farahi has maintained a longstanding commitment to civic and community leadership. His service has included appointments to the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, and the Washoe County Airport Authority. In 2013, President Barack Obama appointed him to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
