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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Names Donn Mitchell Senior Vice President of United Kingdom Operations

    ST. LOUIS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) officials announced today that Donn Mitchell has been
named senior vice president of United Kingdom operations, pending
regulatory approval. Mr. Mitchell currently serves as the Company's senior
vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, and will remain in
this position until his successor is named.
    Mr. Mitchell joined Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 1996 as Director of
Financial Analysis, and served in a variety of other financial positions
with the Company. He was promoted to his current role in 2005, at which
time he was instrumental in the relocation of the corporate office from
Biloxi, Miss. to St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Mitchell recently led Isle of Capri
Casinos through a refinancing resulting in the company entering into a new
$1.35 billion senior secured credit facility.
    Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Mitchell served as audit manager for
Arthur Anderson LLP in New Orleans, La. He holds a bachelor's degree in
business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and is
a certified public accountant. In 2002, Mr. Mitchell was recognized by the
Biloxi Sun Herald as one of coastal Mississippi's Top Ten Under Forty
business leaders.
    Virginia McDowell, president and chief operating officer of Isle of
Capri Casinos, Inc. said, "Donn will be charged with maximizing the
potential of our gaming operations in the United Kingdom, and his history
with the company and financial background will serve as a valuable skill
set as he moves into this important operational role leading our UK team.
As we continue to define our strategic opportunities, enhance our marketing
programs and streamline our cost structure, Donn's familiarity with our
properties and markets will be a significant asset."
    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.
    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.

http://www.islecorp.com/
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.