Monarch CEO sells 5,000 shares in open trade

Monarch Casino & Resort CEO John Farahi reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of common stock at $120.84 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monarch Casino & Resort CEO John Farahi reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of common stock at $120.84 per share. After this trade, he holds 616,556 shares directly. In addition, 2,521,415 shares are held indirectly in trusts.

Farahi also has several option awards outstanding, each giving the right to buy 66,666 or 66,668 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $43.24 to $95.70 per share, with expiration dates between 2029 and 2035. These positions show a substantial remaining equity stake alongside the recent sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,000 shares

Net Sell 9 txns

Insider FARAHI JOHN

Role CEO

Sold 5,000 shs ($604K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	5,000	$120.84	$604K
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Options / Right to Buy	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 616,556 shares (Direct); Options / Right to Buy — 466,666 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 2,521,415 shares (Indirect, In trusts)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 5,000 shares Sale price: $120.84 per share Direct holdings after sale: 616,556 shares +4 more

7 metrics

Shares sold 5,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock at $120.84

Sale price $120.84 per share Price for 5,000 common shares sold

Direct holdings after sale 616,556 shares Common stock held directly following transaction

Indirect holdings in trusts 2,521,415 shares Common stock held indirectly in trusts

Option exercise price $43.24 per share Options on 66,666 underlying shares expiring 2029-11-01

Option exercise price $61.22 per share Options on 66,668 underlying shares expiring 2030-12-31

Highest option strike $95.70 per share Options on 66,666 underlying shares expiring 2035-12-31

Key Terms

open-market sale, Options / Right to Buy, indirect, exercise price, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Options / Right to Buy financial

""security_title": "Options / Right to Buy""

indirect financial

""ownership_type": "indirect""

exercise price financial

""conversion_or_exercise_price": "43.2400""

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

expiration date financial

""expiration_date": "2035-12-31T00:00:00.000Z""

The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Monarch Casino (MCRI) report for John Farahi?

John Farahi reported an open-market sale of 5,000 Monarch Casino & Resort shares at $120.84 per share. This Form 4 filing records the transaction and updates his reported ownership and option positions in the company’s common stock.

How many Monarch Casino (MCRI) shares does John Farahi hold after the sale?

After selling 5,000 shares, John Farahi holds 616,556 Monarch Casino & Resort shares directly. He also has 2,521,415 shares held indirectly in trusts, according to the filing, reflecting a large ongoing ownership position in the company.

What stock options does John Farahi have in Monarch Casino (MCRI)?

The filing lists multiple “Options / Right to Buy” grants on Monarch Casino common stock. Each covers 66,666 or 66,668 underlying shares with exercise prices between $43.24 and $95.70 and expiration dates from 2029 through 2035, all held as direct derivative positions.

Was the recent Monarch Casino (MCRI) insider trade a purchase or a sale?

The Form 4 shows a sale. John Farahi executed an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of Monarch Casino & Resort common stock at $120.84 per share, classified in the filing with transaction code “S” for sale.

How large is John Farahi’s indirect stake in Monarch Casino (MCRI)?

The filing reports 2,521,415 shares of Monarch Casino & Resort common stock held indirectly in trusts for John Farahi. These shares are separate from his 616,556 directly held shares and reflect additional beneficial ownership through trust arrangements.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 05:37 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FARAHI JOHN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC

3800 S. VIRGINIA STREET

(Street)

RENO NEVADA 89509

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC [ MCRI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/28/2026		S		5,000	D	$120.84	616,556	D
Common Stock								2,521,415	I	In trusts

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Options / Right to Buy	$95.7							12/31/2028	12/31/2035	Common Stock	66,666		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$78.9							12/31/2027	12/31/2034	Common Stock	66,666		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$69.15							12/31/2026	12/31/2033	Common Stock	66,668		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$76.89							12/31/2025	12/31/2032	Common Stock	66,666		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$73.95							12/31/2024	12/31/2031	Common Stock	66,666		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$61.22							12/31/2023	12/31/2030	Common Stock	66,668		466,666	D
Options / Right to Buy	$43.24							11/01/2022	11/01/2029	Common Stock	66,666		466,666	D

Explanation of Responses:

	John Farahi	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)