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John Farahi

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer · Monarch Casino & Resort
Based: Reno, USA
In short

Co-founder and CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort, operator of the Atlantis Reno and Monarch Black Hawk properties.

About John Farahi

John Farahi co-founded Monarch Casino & Resort and serves as Chief Executive Officer. The company operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado.

Current role & focus

Farahi leads Monarch's two flagship casino resorts in Reno and Black Hawk.

Background & history

John Farahi and his family acquired the Reno property that became the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, and he co-founded Monarch Casino & Resort, which he leads as Chief Executive Officer. He oversaw the development of the Atlantis in Reno and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado, building the company into a respected regional operator.

Frequently asked

Co-founder and CEO of Monarch Casino & Resort, operator of the Atlantis Reno and Monarch Black Hawk properties.

John Farahi is Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Monarch Casino & Resort.

John Farahi works in the Operators sector, with a Americas focus.

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