ST. LOUIS, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ISLE) has expanded "the isle" brand overseas with the opening of
its latest casino, "the isle casino at Coventry," bringing the Company's
newest brand to the United Kingdom.
"It is thrilling to see 'the isle' brand move overseas where Isle of
Capri Casinos, Inc. was the first U.S.-based gaming operator to be
licensed. Guests at Ricoh(R) Arena can enjoy the hottest casino action with
the latest and greatest slot machines, action-packed table games and
fabulous restaurants," said Bernard Goldstein, chairman and chief executive
officer.
"the isle casino at Coventry," authorized under the Gaming Act of 1968,
features 70 electronic gaming machines, over 40 table games including
poker, as well as the Company's signature steakhouse, Farraddays'(R), a
Tradewinds Marketplace(R), a private dining club, and three bars including
Lady G's, an entertainment venue, as well as Club 87 sports bar.
Note: An electronic copy of the isle logo is available by contacting
Jill Haynes at (314) 813-9368.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing
its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at
each of its 18 casino properties. The Company owns and operates casinos in
Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf,
Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and
Kansas City, Missouri and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach,
Florida. The Company also operates and has a 57 percent ownership interest
in two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. Isle of Capri Casinos'
international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in
Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds
ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England.
There are four Isle of Capri Casinos brands including "the isle," Isle
of Capri, Colorado Central Station and Rhythm City, providing over 16,000
slot machines, 550 table games and 3000 hotel rooms for our guests'
enjoyment.
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements,
which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements may be
significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors,
including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals,
financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and
delays, weather, permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming
industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect
the Company's financial condition, results of operations and expansion
projects, is included in the filings of the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-K for the
most recently ended fiscal year.
CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President - 561.995.6660
Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer - 314.813.9319
Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication - 314.813.9368
NOTE: Other Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. press releases and a corporate
profile are available at http://www.prnewswire.com . Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc.'s home page is http://www.islecorp.com .
SOURCE Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President,
+1-561-995-6660, or Donn Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-314-813-9319, or Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate
Communication, +1-314-813-9368, all of Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc.
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