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UPDATED WITH VIDEO & PHOTOS: Monarch Casino Black Hawk breaks ground at site of planned 23-story hotel, luxury spa

UPDATED WITH VIDEO & PHOTOS: Monarch Casino Black Hawk breaks ground at site of planned 23-story hotel, luxury spa

Destination resort in historic mountain town to replace parking structure imploded in December

A ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. will mark the final phase of the Monarch Casino Black Hawk expansion which will dramatically change the entryway to the city. The 23-story hotel tower will rise in the same location as the former Monarch parking structure that was imploded in safe- and spectacular- fashion Dec. 21.

The hotel tower and casino expansion project will nearly double the approximately 30,000 existing square feet of casino space and add approximately 500 guest rooms and suites, an upscale spa and pool facility, a total of four restaurants, and several new bars.

“Today we mark the beginning of our hotel tower construction, the next phase in our approved master plan to bring a world-class resort to the Black Hawk market. Located just 45 minutes from downtown Denver, we look forward to introducing Coloradans to our premium product and exceptional service," said John Farahi, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

 

What: Ribbon Cutting to kick off construction of the Monarch Casino Black Hawk hotel tower

When: 10:30a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8th

Where: Black Hawk Casino parking garage, 488 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422

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Diane Mulligan Public Relations Contact, M&C Communications
Diane Mulligan Public Relations Contact, M&C Communications
About Monarch Casino Resort Spa

Overview

Monarch Casino Resort Spa is Colorado's premier gaming resort destination. Located only 45 minutes from downtown Denver at 488 Main Street in historic Black Hawk, Colorado, guests who choose to stay, play, and dine at Monarch's award-winning resort can expect the ultimate experience. In 2023, Newsweek readers voted Monarch Casino Resort Spa the 4th “Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas.” Gaming: More than 60,000 square feet of wide-open, red-hot, no-limit gaming space houses 1050 electronic games, 43 table games (including baccarat), a poker room featuring 14 tables including, and a well-appointed self-serve beverage lounge. Dining: Award-winning, elevated dining options include the flagship Monarch Chophouse, Bistro Mariposa, Twenty-Four 7, Buffet, and Java Etc. Lodging: 516 mountain-modern luxury hotel rooms and suites can be found within Monarch's 23-story hotel tower. Spa Monarch: Recognized as a 2023 USA Today 10 Best Hotel Spa finalist, Spa Monarch is a full-service luxury spa available by appointment only. Parking: Monarch has a free enclosed 1,350-space parking garage (including EV chargers), which features hi-tech technology alerting people how many collective and individual spaces are available on each level.

About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI), was incorporated in 1993 and, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates the four-diamond Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Black Hawk (formerly the Riviera Black Hawk Casino) in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver. For additional information, visit MonarchBlackHawk.com.

Monarch Casino Resort Spa
488 Main Street
Black Hawk, CO 80422