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Isle of Capri Casinos unveils new brand

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that the Company will unveil the next generation of the Isle of Capri gaming experience when the casino opens in late winter/early spring at Pompano Beach, Florida. In addition, the Company announced that it has been awarded a gaming license by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

"The future of Isle of Capri looks like Pompano Park," said Timothy Hinkley, president and chief operating officer. "This project provides us with the opportunity to combine a tropical paradise with true Las Vegas-style gaming, culinary offerings to please any palette and the excitement of harness racing to create a powerful racino experience all under a new name to debut when we open."

The project includes 1500 slot machines, a poker room and four restaurants including the company-branded Farraddays' steakhouse, signature tropical- themed buffet, a full-service New York-style delicatessen and Italian osteria created by accomplished chef Luke Palladino. The heart of the casino will include a multi-story feature bar offering vibrant high action imagery and audio on multiple video displays. The project also includes new racing amenities including a high-tech sports bar, wagering area over-looking the track and a new Winner's Circle.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a leading developer and owner of gaming and entertainment facilities, operates 13 casinos in 11 locations. The company owns and operates riverboat and dockside casinos in Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles (2 riverboats), Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport and Marquette, Iowa; and Kansas City and Boonville, Missouri. The company also owns a 57 percent interest in and operates land-based casinos in Black Hawk (two casinos), Colorado. Isle of Capri's international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England. The company also owns and operates Pompano Park Harness Racing Track in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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