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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results

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BILOXI, MS USA
    BILOXI, Miss., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ISLE) today reported financial results for its second quarter of
fiscal 2006 ended October 23, 2005.  For the second quarter, the Company
reported a net loss of $4.2 million or $0.14 per basic common share compared
to net income of $0.45 million or $0.01 per diluted common share for the same
quarter last year.  As a result of settlement discussions taking place in
recent days related to an outstanding litigation matter, the Company recorded
an additional legal reserve charge in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 of
approximately $0.08 per basic common share in anticipation of a probable
settlement. The Company expects to settle this litigation during the third
quarter fiscal 2006 and does not expect that this will have any effects on its
on-going operating results.  During the quarter ended October 23, 2005, the
Company had net revenues of $247.9 million, compared to $267.8 million for the
same period in fiscal 2005, and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $41.6 million compared
to $48.6 million for the same period in fiscal 2005.
    For the first six months of fiscal 2006, the Company reported a net loss
of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per basic common share.  This compares to net income
for the same period in fiscal 2005 of $11.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted
share.  Net revenues for the six months ended October 23, 2005, were
$529.5 million, down from $546.5 million for the comparable period in the
previous year.  Adjusted EBITDA(1) in the six-month period was $95.1 million,
compared to $108.6 million for the comparable six-month period in fiscal 2005.
    "Over the quarter, the Company faced significant challenges in our
southern markets, however, these challenges did not deter us from continuing
to work toward enhancing our existing property amenities.  These new amenities
continue to be at the forefront of our development work as we redevelop
existing properties and begin construction on new ones," according to Bernard
Goldstein, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s chairman and chief executive officer.

    Highlights and Updates

    * Hurricane Katrina in late August caused interruption in service at three
Isle properties - Isle-Biloxi, Isle-Vicksburg and Isle-Natchez. Isle-Vicksburg
and Isle-Natchez reopened shortly after the storm, however, Isle-Biloxi
remains closed.
    * Subject to the receipt of necessary permits and licenses, the Company
plans to reopen Isle-Biloxi within the next 60 days. The proposed interim
casino, to be located in the hotel, is expected to offer approximately 1,100
gaming positions, to be accompanied by two restaurants, parking for 1,000
vehicles and 550 hotel rooms. Preliminary plans are in process for rebuilding
a new permanent casino on the property.
    * Hurricane Rita in late September caused the closure of Isle-Lake Charles
for 16 days.  Both casino vessels weathered the storm with minimal damage.
The hotels and pavilion area suffered moderate damage.
    * Subsequent to the end of the second fiscal quarter, Hurricane Wilma
caused considerable damage to the barns and clubhouse/grandstand structures at
Pompano Park Harness Track. The facility reopened for simulcast racing today
with live racing expected to resume in early December.
    * The Company does not expect that the effect of these hurricanes or the
litigation matter discussed above will give rise to any debt covenant or
liquidity issues.
    * The Company has business interruption and property insurance covering
the company's operations and assets affected by these storms. At the Isle-
Biloxi, the Company expects the related insurance proceeds to exceed the cost
incurred and thus there is no net impact on the income statement for the
second fiscal quarter 2006. At the Isle-Lake Charles, the Company does not
expect the insurance proceeds to exceed the cost incurred and thus has
recorded a $1.2 million expense. A more in-depth discussion of the specific
accounting treatment is explained in the Operational Review below.
    * Isle team member relief funds were established, in conjunction with the
Gulf Coast Community Foundation, to provide team members living in the areas
affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita with emergency relief as they recover
from the devastation that hit the region. To date, over $1 million has been
raised and assistance has been provided to over 500 team members.
    * Construction is underway at the Isle-Waterloo in Iowa. The Company plans
to spend approximately $134.0 million constructing a single-level casino with
1,300 gaming positions, three of its signature restaurants, a 200-room hotel
and 1,000 parking spaces. The Company expects construction to be complete in
the spring of 2007.
    * The Company began construction in Bettendorf of a new 250-room Isle
hotel, additional parking, a Kitt's Kitchen restaurant, and expansion of the
existing buffet. In conjunction with the project the City of Bettendorf has
agreed to construct a 50,000 square foot convention center adjacent to the
Company's facility that will be managed by the Isle-Bettendorf.  The cost of
the Company's portion of this project is expected to be approximately
$45.0 million. The new hotel is scheduled to open in the summer of 2007.
    * The new 162-room Colorado Central Station hotel is currently ahead of
schedule and expected to be completed by the end of the 2005 calendar year.
US 6, the primary access route to the Black Hawk market, re-opened on
September 12, 2005 following repairs related to the rockslide in June 2005.
Construction continues on the extension of Main Street, in front of the Isle-
Black Hawk connecting to Colorado Route 119 with completion expected in Spring
2006.
    * The Company continues to deploy the IGT Advantage(TM) Casino System to
replace the existing slot systems in six of its casinos.  The Company
completed the roll out of this system at the Isle-Lula and Isle-Natchez this
quarter. After implementation, these properties will feature the NexGen(TM)
Interactive Display, supporting loyalty-building Bonusing(TM) tools, which
will allow the Company to enhance its uniquely branded marketing programs.
    * On October 24, Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., a joint venture company
owned 57% by the Company, entered into a new $240.0 million Credit Agreement.
This agreement provides a larger term loan and revolving credit agreement, an
extension of the maturity dates and more favorable terms.
    * On November 4, 2005, the Governor of Florida called a special session of
the legislature for December 5-9 to address slot regulations for pari-mutuel
facilities in Broward County where the Company owns Pompano Park Harness
Track.

    "Storms affected our properties in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida and
road closures had an impact on Kansas City and Black Hawk.  While the
aftermath of the storms has been a challenge for our team members, they
continue to be outstanding examples of the power of the human spirit.  The
outpouring of compassion from our guests, vendors and communities has been
greatly appreciated," according to Tim Hinkley, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.'s
president and chief operating officer.

    Operational Review of the Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Compared to the
Second Quarter Fiscal 2005

    In Mississippi, the Company's four operations accounted for 21.9% of its
net revenues.  Isle-Biloxi's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the
second quarter fiscal 2006, decreased primarily to the closure of the property
from extensive Hurricane Katrina damage.  The Isle-Biloxi recorded an
insurance receivable in the second quarter up to the amount of operating and
incremental expenses incurred since the storm.  The net effect of this is that
Isle-Biloxi reflected no Adjusted EBITDA(1) contribution for the period
impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  Isle-Biloxi will record any related income
from business interruption proceeds when the insurance carriers agree to the
amount.  The Company has also recorded an impairment charge for the estimated
amount of the property damage and an offsetting insurance receivable.
Accordingly these expenses do not impact our operating results.  When the
insurance carriers agree to the amounts of property damage payments, the
Company will record any related gains.  Isle-Natchez experienced increases in
both net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) resulting from significant population
shifts into its market area.  Isle-Vicksburg showed an increase in Adjusted
EBITDA(1) over prior year on flat net revenues driven primarily by improved
efficiencies in marketing spend and overall cost controls.  Isle-Lula's net
revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) both saw a decline due to a very competitive
market.

    In Louisiana, the Company's two properties contributed 21.0% of its net
revenues.  Isle-Lake Charles experienced a decrease in net revenues and
Adjusted EBITDA(1) due to the entry into the market of a new competitor and
from the closure of the casino from the effects of Hurricane Rita. Isle-Lake
Charles recorded an insurance receivable for operating and incremental
expenses related to the 16-day closure caused by Hurricane Rita. The net
effect of this is that Isle-Lake Charles reflected no Adjusted EBITDA(1)
contribution for the 16-day period. Isle-Lake Charles will record any related
income from expected business interruption proceeds when the insurance carrier
has agreed to the amount. The Isle-Lake Charles has recorded a $1.2 million
expense for estimated property damage, which is included in the line item
Hurricane related charges, net on the income statement, because the Company
does not expect the property damage insurance proceeds to exceed the cost.
Isle-Bossier City showed a decrease in net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) due
to increased competition from, and expansion of, Native American gaming in
Oklahoma.

    In Missouri, the Company's two properties contributed 15.9% of its net
revenues.  Isle-Kansas City's net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) were down
due primarily to the closure of the I-35 Paseo Bridge immediately adjacent to
the Isle property.  The I-35 Paseo Bridge was closed for 68 days during the
second quarter and 106 days during the six months ended October 23, 2005.  The
bridge re-opened on September 1, 2005.  Isle-Boonville's net revenues and
Adjusted EBITDA remained constant despite construction disruption from the
property's new hotel.  Construction of the 140-room hotel continues on
schedule and is expected to open in the spring of 2006.

    In Iowa, the Company's three casinos contributed 20.8% of its net
revenues.  Both Isle-Bettendorf and Rhythm City-Davenport showed a decline in
both net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1) due to increased competition. Isle-
Marquette remained constant in both net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA(1).

    In Colorado, the Company's two Black Hawk casino operations contributed
16.0% of its net revenues.  The properties saw an increase in net revenues and
Adjusted EBITDA(1) due to substantial completion of our expansion projects and
the reduction of construction disruption compared to prior year. US 6, the
main route into the Black-Hawk market, was closed for 49 days during the
second quarter and 82 days during the six months ended October 23, 2005.

    Our international operations account for approximately 2.6% of our overall
revenues.  Isle-Our Lucaya experienced an increase in net revenues and a
decrease in the negative Adjusted EBITDA(1) compared to the prior year,
primarily due to being closed in the prior year related to Hurricane Frances
and Jeanne.

    New development costs have decreased compared to second quarter fiscal
2005 due to a reduction in Florida related development costs.

    The increase in corporate and other expenses are primarily related to an
increase in costs and reserves related to litigation matters, increased
insurance costs and the Company's contributions to the Isle team members'
relief funds.



                         Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                      Consolidated Statements of Income
                                 (Unaudited)
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                                       Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                       October   October   October   October
                                          23,       24,       23,       24,
                                         2005      2004      2005      2004
    Revenues:
        Casino                         $252,579  $273,564  $536,430  $555,644
        Hotel, pari-mutuel, food,
         beverage & other                49,007    51,919   107,049   105,453
        Gross revenues                  301,586   325,483   643,479   661,097
        Less promotional allowances      53,644    57,712   114,003   114,606
    Net revenues                        247,942   267,771   529,476   546,491

    Operating and other expenses:
        Properties                      191,896   209,932   407,693   421,683
        New development (2)               1,345     3,839     8,259     5,247
        Corporate                        13,127     5,402    18,418    10,925
        Preopening                          151       192       184       247
        Hurricane related charges,
         net (3)                          1,200        --     1,200        --
        Depreciation and amortization    25,383    25,725    50,652    49,247
    Total operating and other expenses  233,102   245,090   486,406   487,349
    Operating income                     14,840    22,681    43,070    59,142

    Net interest expense (4)            (20,302)  (18,958)  (39,438)  (36,353)
    Minority interest (5)                (1,892)   (1,549)   (3,948)   (3,682)
    Income (loss) before income taxes    (7,354)    2,174      (316)   19,107

    Income tax expense (benefit) (6)     (3,135)    1,989      (139)    8,675

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations                          (4,219)      185      (177)   10,432
    Income (loss) from discontinued
     operations (including minority
     interest and goodwill impairment),
     net of income taxes (7)                 --       263       (58)      625

    Net income (loss)                   $(4,219)     $448     $(235)  $11,057

    Net income per basic common share    $(0.14)    $0.02    $(0.01)    $0.37

    Net income per diluted common
     share                               $(0.14)    $0.01    $(0.01)    $0.36

    Weighted average basic common
     shares                              30,097    29,532    30,105    29,610
    Weighted average diluted common
     shares                              30,097    30,542    30,105    30,646



                 Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Accounts
                                (In Thousands)

                                   October 23, 2005      April 24, 2005
                                      (Unaudited)
    Cash and cash equivalents              $125,495            $146,743
    Property and equipment, net           1,030,246           1,026,906
    Debt                                  1,212,063           1,156,118
    Stockholders' equity                    250,596             261,396



                           Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
               Comparative Financial Highlights by Casino Property
                                   (Unaudited)
                                  (In thousands)

                                          Three Months Ended
                                October 23,                October 24,
                                   2005                       2004

                           Net    Adjusted Adjusted   Net    Adjusted Adjusted
                         Revenues  EBITDA   EBITDA  Revenues  EBITDA   EBITDA
                           (8)       (1)   Margin %   (8)       (1)   Margin %

    MISSISSIPPI
        BILOXI            $10,453   $2,234   21.4%   $18,469   $2,856   15.5%
        NATCHEZ            11,077    3,575   32.3%     8,231    1,742   21.2%
        VICKSBURG          13,753    3,844   28.0%    13,583    3,039   22.4%
        LULA               19,083    3,533   18.5%    20,372    4,373   21.5%
        MISSISSIPPI
         TOTAL             54,366   13,186   24.3%    60,655   12,010   19.8%

    LOUISIANA
        BOSSIER CITY       24,150    5,240   21.7%    26,665    5,643   21.2%
        LAKE CHARLES       27,844    4,629   16.6%    42,069    9,128   21.7%
        LOUISIANA TOTAL    51,994    9,869   19.0%    68,734   14,771   21.5%

    MISSOURI
        KANSAS CITY        21,361    3,602   16.9%    23,490    4,316   18.4%
        BOONVILLE          17,993    5,255   29.2%    18,097    5,303   29.3%
        MISSOURI TOTAL     39,354    8,857   22.5%    41,587    9,619   23.1%

    IOWA
        BETTENDORF         23,601    6,647   28.2%    25,553    7,732   30.3%
        DAVENPORT          16,842    3,866   23.0%    17,916    4,500   25.1%
        MARQUETTE          11,197    2,823   25.2%    11,067    2,827   25.5%
        IOWA TOTAL         51,640   13,336   25.8%    54,536   15,059   27.6%

    COLORADO
        BLACK HAWK (9)     29,523    9,896   33.5%    25,548    8,852   34.6%
        COLORADO CENTRAL
         STATION (9)       10,110    2,718   26.9%     8,073      409    5.1%
        COLORADO TOTAL     39,633   12,614   31.8%    33,621    9,261   27.5%

    INTERNATIONAL
        BLUE CHIP           1,799     (564) (31.4%)    1,833     (281) (15.3%)
        OUR LUCAYA          4,572     (309)  (6.8%)    2,538   (2,130) (83.9%)
        INTERNATIONAL
         TOTAL              6,371     (873) (13.7%)    4,371   (2,411) (55.2%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10)             4,584  (15,415)     N/M    4,267   (9,711)     N/M

          TOTAL          $247,942  $41,574   16.8%  $267,771  $48,598   18.1%



                           Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
               Comparative Financial Highlights by Casino Property
                                   (Unaudited)
                                 (In thousands)

                                           Six Months Ended
                               October 23,               October 24,
                                   2005                      2004

                           Net    Adjusted Adjusted   Net    Adjusted Adjusted
                         Revenues  EBITDA   EBITDA  Revenues  EBITDA   EBITDA
                           (8)       (1)   Margin %   (8)       (1)   Margin %
    MISSISSIPPI
        BILOXI           $33,807    6,081   18.0%   $38,766   $7,034   18.1%
        NATCHEZ           20,115    5,792   28.8%    16,762    4,014   23.9%
        VICKSBURG         27,265    7,418   27.2%    26,633    6,205   23.3%
        LULA              40,370    8,440   20.9%    41,170    9,616   23.4%
        MISSISSIPPI
         TOTAL           121,557   27,731   22.8%   123,331   26,869   21.8%

    LOUISIANA
        BOSSIER CITY      49,678    9,446   19.0%    56,367   12,229   21.7%
        LAKE CHARLES      67,428   12,590   18.7%    83,804   18,647   22.3%
        LOUISIANA
         TOTAL           117,106   22,036   18.8%   140,171   30,876   22.0%

    MISSOURI
        KANSAS CITY       43,350   7,479    17.3%    47,834    9,396   19.6%
        BOONVILLE         36,363  10,559    29.1%    35,667   10,130   28.4%
        MISSOURI TOTAL    79,713  18,078    22.7%    83,501   19,526   23.4%

    IOWA
        BETTENDORF        48,563  14,733    30.3%    51,291   16,485   32.1%
        DAVENPORT         34,545   8,718    25.2%    35,600    9,356   26.3%
        MARQUETTE         22,677   6,383    28.1%    22,087    6,161   27.9%
        IOWA TOTAL       105,785  29,834    28.2%   108,978   32,002   29.4%

    COLORADO
        BLACK HAWK (9)    58,467  19,720    33.7%    51,845   19,038   36.7%
        COLORADO
         CENTRAL
         STATION (9)      20,522   5,245    25.6%    16,416      930    5.7%
        COLORADO TOTAL    78,989  24,965    31.6%    68,261   19,968   29.3%

    INTERNATIONAL
        BLUE CHIP          3,913    (800)  (20.4%)    3,448     (499) (14.5%)
        OUR LUCAYA        11,527   1,003     8.7%     9,270   (3,123) (33.7%)
        INTERNATIONAL
         TOTAL            15,440     203     1.3%    12,718   (3,622) (28.5%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10)           10,886 (27,741)     N/M     9,531  (16,983)   N/M

             TOTAL      $529,476 $95,106    18.0%  $546,491 $108,636   19.9%



                         Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                 Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to
                      Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property
                          (Unaudited) (In thousands)
                     Three Months Ended October 23, 2005

                                                                     Operating
               Operating  Depreciation  Writedowns,          Adjusted Income
                 Income        &         Reserves, &  Pre-    EBITDA  Margin%
                 (Loss)   Amortization   Recoveries  opening    (1)     (1)

    MISSISSIPPI
     BILOXI       $(792)    $3,026          $--        $--    $2,234   (7.6%)
     NATCHEZ      2,509      1,066           --         --     3,575   22.7%
     VICKSBURG    2,675      1,169           --         --     3,844   19.5%
     LULA         1,239      2,294           --         --     3,533    6.5%
     MISSISSIPPI
      TOTAL       5,631      7,555           --         --    13,186   10.4%

    LOUISIANA
     BOSSIER
      CITY        2,674      2,566           --         --     5,240   11.1%
     LAKE
      CHARLES      (427)     3,856        1,200         --     4,629   (1.5%)
     LOUISIANA
      TOTAL       2,247      6,422        1,200         --     9,869    4.3%

    MISSOURI
     KANSAS CITY  1,849      1,753           --         --     3,602    8.7%
     BOONVILLE    4,191      1,064           --         --     5,255   23.3%
     MISSOURI
      TOTAL       6,040      2,817           --         --     8,857   15.3%

    IOWA
     BETTENDORF   4,834      1,813           --         --     6,647   20.5%
     DAVENPORT    2,092      1,774           --         --     3,866   12.4%
     MARQUETTE    2,089        734           --         --     2,823   18.7%
     IOWA TOTAL   9,015      4,321           --         --    13,336   17.5%

    COLORADO
     BLACK HAWK
      (9)         7,665      2,231           --         --     9,896   26.0%
     COLORADO
      CENTRAL
      STATION
      (9)         1,687      1,031           --         --     2,718   16.7%
     COLORADO
      TOTAL       9,352      3,262           --         --    12,614   23.6%

    INTERNATIONAL
     BLUE CHIP     (669)       105           --         --      (564) (37.2%)
     OUR LUCAYA    (717)       408           --         --      (309) (15.7%)
     INTER-
      NATIONAL
      TOTAL      (1,386)       513           --         --      (873) (21.8%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10) (16,060)       494           --        151   (15,415)   N/M
     TOTAL      $14,839    $25,384       $1,200       $151   $41,574    6.0%



                         Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                 Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to
                      Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property
                          (Unaudited) (In thousands)
                     Three Months Ended October 24, 2004

                  Operating  Depreciation              Adjusted  Operating
                    Income        &                     EBITDA     Income
                    (Loss)   Amortization   Preopening    (1)    Margin% (1)

    MISSISSIPPI
     BILOXI          $730      $2,126          $--      $2,856      4.0%
     NATCHEZ          922         820           --       1,742     11.2%
     VICKSBURG      1,872       1,167           --       3,039     13.8%
     LULA              24       4,349           --       4,373      0.1%
     MISSISSIPPI
      TOTAL         3,548       8,462           --      12,010      5.8%

    LOUISIANA
     BOSSIER
      CITY          3,069       2,574           --       5,643     11.5%
     LAKE
      CHARLES       5,881       3,247           --       9,128     14.0%
     LOUISIANA
      TOTAL         8,950       5,821           --      14,771     13.0%

    MISSOURI
     KANSAS CITY    2,447       1,869           --       4,316     10.4%
     BOONVILLE      3,010       2,293           --       5,303     16.6%
     MISSOURI
      TOTAL         5,457       4,162           --       9,619     13.1%

    IOWA
     BETTENDORF     5,917       1,815           --       7,732     23.2%
     DAVENPORT      3,243       1,257           --       4,500     18.1%
     MARQUETTE      2,022         805           --       2,827     18.3%
     IOWA TOTAL    11,182       3,877           --      15,059     20.5%

    COLORADO
     BLACK HAWK
      (9)           7,094       1,758           --       8,852     27.8%
     COLORADO
      CENTRAL
      STATION
      (9)            (252)        661           --         409     (3.1%)
     COLORADO
      TOTAL         6,842       2,419           --       9,261     20.4%

    INTERNATIONAL
     BLUE CHIP       (528)         55          192        (281)   (28.8%)
     OUR LUCAYA    (2,496)        366           --      (2,130)   (98.3%)
     INTER-
      NATIONAL
      TOTAL        (3,024)        421          192      (2,411)   (69.2%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10)   (10,274)        563           --      (9,711)     N/M
                  $22,681     $25,725         $192     $48,598      8.5%



                         Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                 Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to
                      Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property
                          (Unaudited) (In thousands)
                      Six Months Ended October 23, 2005

                                                                     Operating
               Operating  Depreciation  Writedowns,          Adjusted Income
                 Income        &         Reserves, &  Pre-    EBITDA  Margin%
                 (Loss)   Amortization   Recoveries  opening    (1)     (1)

    MISSISSIPPI
     BILOXI        $(97)    $6,178          $--        $--    $6,081   (0.3%)
     NATCHEZ      3,617      2,175           --         --     5,792   18.0%
     VICKSBURG    5,045      2,373           --         --     7,418   18.5%
     LULA         3,939      4,501           --         --     8,440    9.8%
     MISSISSIPPI
      TOTAL      12,504     15,227           --         --    27,731   10.3%

    LOUISIANA
     BOSSIER
      CITY        4,415      5,031           --         --     9,446    8.9%
     LAKE
      CHARLES     3,818      7,572        1,200         --    12,590    5.7%
     LOUISIANA
      TOTAL       8,233     12,603        1,200         --    22,036    7.0%

    MISSOURI
     KANSAS CITY  3,908      3,571           --         --     7,479    9.0%
     BOONVILLE    8,387      2,212           --         --    10,599   23.1%
     MISSOURI
      TOTAL      12,295      5,783           --         --    18,078   15.4%

    IOWA
     BETTENDORF  11,177      3,556           --         --    14,733   23.0%
     DAVENPORT    5,112      3,606           --         --     8,718   14.8%
     MARQUETTE    4,921      1,462           --         --     6,383   21.7%
     IOWA TOTAL  21,210      8,624           --         --    29,834   20.1%

    COLORADO
     BLACK HAWK
      (9)        15,427      4,293           --         --    19,720   26.4%
     COLORADO
      CENTRAL
      STATION
      (9)         3,219      2,026           --         --     5,245   15.7%
     COLORADO
      TOTAL      18,646      6,319           --         --    24,965   23.6%

    INTERNATIONAL
     BLUE CHIP   (1,011)       211           --         --      (800) (25.8%)
     OUR LUCAYA     146        857           --         --     1,003    1.3%
     INTER-
      NATIONAL
      TOTAL        (865)     1,068           --         --       203   (5.6%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10) (28,953)     1,028           --        184   (27,741)   N/M
     TOTAL      $43,070    $50,652       $1,200       $184   $95,106    8.1%



                         Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
                  Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss)
                    to Adjusted EBITDA by Casino Property
                          (Unaudited) (In thousands)
                      Six Months Ended October 24, 2004

                  Operating  Depreciation              Adjusted  Operating
                    Income        &                     EBITDA     Income
                    (Loss)   Amortization   Preopening    (1)    Margin% (1)

    MISSISSIPPI
     BILOXI        $2,959      $4,075          $--      $7,034      7.6%
     NATCHEZ        2,417       1,597           --       4,014     14.4%
     VICKSBURG      3,885       2,320           --       6,205     14.6%
     LULA           3,174       6,442           --       9,616      7.7%
     MISSISSIPPI
      TOTAL        12,435      14,434           --      26,869     10.1%

    LOUISIANA
     BOSSIER
      CITY          6,978       5,251           --      12,229     12.4%
     LAKE
      CHARLES      12,211       6,436           --      18,647     14.6%
     LOUISIANA
      TOTAL        19,189      11,687           --      30,876     13.7%

    MISSOURI
     KANSAS CITY    5,530       3,866           --       9,396     11.6%
     BOONVILLE      6,180       3,950           --      10,130     17.3%
     MISSOURI
      TOTAL        11,710       7,816           --      19,526     14.0%

    IOWA
     BETTENDORF    12,926       3,559           --      16,485     25.2%
     DAVENPORT      5,902       3,454           --       9,356     16.6%
     MARQUETTE      4,521       1,640           --       6,161     20.5%
     IOWA TOTAL    23,349       8,653           --      32,002     21.4%

    COLORADO
     BLACK HAWK
      (9)          15,564       3,474           --      19,038     30.0%
     COLORADO
      CENTRAL
      STATION
      (9)            (298)      1,228           --         930     (1.8%)
     COLORADO
      TOTAL        15,266       4,702           --      19,968     22.4%

    INTERNATIONAL
     BLUE CHIP       (855)        109          247        (499)   (24.8%)
     OUR LUCAYA    (3,824)        701           --      (3,123)   (41.3%)
     INTER-
      NATIONAL
      TOTAL        (4,679)        810          247      (3,622)   (36.8%)

    CORPORATE &
     OTHER (10)   (18,128)      1,145           --     (16,983)     N/M
                  $59,142     $49,247         $247    $108,636     10.8%



    1.  EBITDA is "earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and
        amortization."  Isle of Capri calculates Adjusted EBITDA at its
        properties by adding preopening expense, management fees, other
        charges and non-cash items to EBITDA.  Adjusted EBITDA is presented
        solely as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that
        it is 1) a widely used measure of operating performance in the gaming
        industry and 2) a principal basis of valuing gaming companies.
        Management uses property level Adjusted EBITDA (Adjusted EBITDA before
        corporate expense) as the primary measure of the Company's operating
        properties' performance, including the evaluation of operating
        personnel.  Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative
        to operating income as an indicator of the Company's operating
        performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities
        as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to any other measure
        determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
        principles (GAAP).  The Company has significant uses of cash flows,
        including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes and debt
        principal repayments, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA.
        Also, other gaming companies that report Adjusted EBITDA information
        may calculate Adjusted EBITDA in a different manner than the Company.
        Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by
        net revenues.  Fiscal 2006 and 2005 results have been reclassified to
        reflect the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek as discontinued operations.
        Reconciliations of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA and operating
        income as a percentage of net revenues are included in the financial
        schedules accompanying this release.  A reconciliation of Adjusted
        EBITDA with the Company's net income is shown below.



                           Three Months Ended             Six Months Ended
                        October 23,  October 24,   October 23,   October 24,
                            2005         2004          2005         2004
                                          (In thousands)

    Adjusted EBITDA        $41,574      $48,598      $95,106     $108,636
     (Add)/deduct:
     Depreciation and
      amortization          25,383       25,725       50,652       49,247
     Hurricane related
      charges, net (3)       1,200           --        1,200           --

     Preopening                151          192          184          247
     Interest expense, net  20,302       18,958       39,438       36,353
     Minority interest       1,892        1,549        3,948        3,682
     Loss on early
      extinguishment of debt    --           --           --
    Income tax expense
     (benefit)             (3,135)        1,989        (139)        8,675
    Loss (income) from
     discontinued operations,
      net of income taxes       --        (263)           58        (625)
    Net income            $(4,219)         $448       $(235)      $11,057



    2.  New development expenses include incremental costs incurred pursuing
        new opportunities within the industry.  Such costs include, but are
        not limited to, legal and other professional fees, application fees,
        as well as personnel and travel costs.  New development expenses for
        the three and six months ended October 23, 2005, also include UK
        related expenditures of $1.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively,
        compared to $1.9 million for the three and six months ended October
        24, 2004.
    3.  Hurricane related charges, net, include impairment charges for assets
        damaged or destroyed by hurricanes, incremental costs incurred related
        to hurricanes and operating costs related to periods effected by
        hurricanes.  This account also includes anticipated recoveries
        expected from our insurance carriers related to property damage,
        incremental costs and operating expenses.  When the Company and its
        insurance carriers agree on the final amount of the insurance
        proceeds, the Company will also record any related gain in this
        account.  Any lost profit recoveries will be recognized when agreed to
        with the insurance carrier and will be reflected in the related
        properties revenue and Adjusted EBITDA(1).
    4.  Consolidated net interest expense is comprised of the following
        components:



                                 Restricted           Blue Chip
                                   Group    Colorado  & Other  Consolidated
                                             (In thousands)

                                  Three Months Ended October 23, 2005

    Interest expense              $18,427    $3,838     $219     $22,484
    Interest income                  (631)      (53)    (409)     (1,092)
    Capitalized interest             (329)     (511)    (250)     (1,090)
       Net interest expense       $17,467    $3,274    $(440)    $20,302


                                     Six Months Ended October 23, 2005

    Interest expense              $36,378    $7,323     $428     $44,129
    Interest income                (1,188)      (70)    (908)     (2,166)
    Capitalized interest             (980)   (1,139)    (407)     (2,526)
       Net interest expense       $34,209    $6,115    $(886)    $39,438


                                 Restricted           Blue Chip
                                   Group    Colorado  & Other  Consolidated
                                             (In thousands)

                                  Three Months Ended October 24, 2004

    Interest expense              $16,961    $2,710     $115     $19,786
    Interest income                  (267)      (19)     (11)       (297)
    Capitalized interest             (270)     (261)      --        (531)
       Net interest expense       $16,424    $2,423     $104     $18,958


                                  Six Months Ended October 24, 2004

    Interest expense              $32,589    $5,116     $188     $37,893
    Interest income                  (611)      (50)     (12)       (675)
    Capitalized interest             (468)     (399)      --        (867)
       Net interest expense       $31,510    $4,667     $176     $36,353


        Colorado includes the Isle-Black Hawk's and Colorado Central Station-
        Black Hawk's components of net interest expense.  Blue Chip and Other
        includes Blue Chip-Dudley's, Blue Chip-Wolverhampton's and Blue Chip-
        Walsall's components of net interest expense.
    5.  Minority interest represents unrelated third parties' portions of the
        Isle-Black Hawk's income before income taxes and Colorado Central
        Station-Black Hawk's net income.
    6.  The company's effective tax rate from continuing operations for the
        year to date ending October 23, 2005 was 60.0% compared to 44.1% for
        the six months ended October 24, 2004, which, in each case, excludes
        an unrelated party's portion of the Colorado Central Station-Black
        Hawk's income taxes.  This increase in effective rate over the
        comparable prior fiscal period is attributable to the effect of
        permanent items on lower forecasted earnings for the entire fiscal
        year.
    7.  On April 25, 2005, the Company sold Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek.  As
        a result, its operations are reflected as discontinued operations.
    8.  Net revenues are presented net of complimentaries; slot points expense
        and cash coupon redemptions. Fiscal 2006 and 2005 results have been
        reclassified to reflect the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek as
        discontinued operations.
    9.  As management fees are eliminated in consolidation, Adjusted EBITDA
        for the Isle-Black Hawk and the Colorado Central Station-Black Hawk
        does not include management fees. Fiscal 2006 and 2005 results have
        been reclassified to reflect the Colorado Grande-Cripple Creek as
        discontinued operations.  The following table shows management fees
        and Adjusted EBITDA inclusive of management fees for the three and six
        months ended October 23, 2005 and October 24, 2004:



                                    Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                      October   October   October  October
                                     23, 2005  24, 2004  23, 2005 24, 2004
                                               (In thousands)
    Management Fees
    Isle - Black Hawk                $1,349    $1,204     $2,684   $2,472
    Colorado Central Station            493       255        997      519
    Colorado Grande                      --        89         --      190

    Adjusted EBITDA with
     Management Fees
    Isle - Black Hawk                 8,547     7,648     17,036   16,566
    Colorado Central Station          2,225       154      4,248      411
    Colorado Grande                      --       276        (58)     688



    10. For the three months ended October 23, 2005, corporate and other
        includes net revenues of $4.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of
        $(1.1) million for Pompano Park.  For the six months ended October 23,
        2005, corporate and other includes net revenues of $10.7 million and
        Adjusted EBITDA of $(1.4) million for Pompano Park.  For the three
        months ended October 24, 2004, corporate and other includes net
        revenues of $4.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $(0.6) million for
        Pompano Park.  For the six months ended October 24, 2004, corporate
        and other includes net revenues of $9.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of
        $(1.0) million for Pompano Park.

    Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a leading developer and owner of gaming and
entertainment facilities, operates 15 casinos in 13 locations. The Company
owns and operates riverboat and dockside casinos in Biloxi, Vicksburg, Lula
and Natchez, Mississippi; Bossier City and 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 two land-based casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. Isle of Capri's
international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport,
Grand Bahamas, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley,
Wolverhampton and Walsall, England. The Company also owns and operates Pompano
Park Harness Racing Track in Pompano Beach, Florida.
    As a publicly held company, the Company regularly files reports with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  These reports are required by
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and include:

    * Annual Reports on Form 10-K;
    * Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q;
    * Current Reports on Form 8-K; and
    * All amendments to those reports.

    The Company's Internet website is http://www.islecorp.com .  The Company
makes its filings available free of charge on its Internet website as soon as
reasonably practical after the Company electronically files or furnishes such
reports to the SEC.
    You may read and copy the reports, statements and other information the
Company files with the SEC at the SEC's public reference room at 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20546.  You can request copies of these
documents by writing to the SEC but must pay photocopying fees.  Please call
the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the
public reference rooms.  Its SEC filings are also available to the public on
the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

     Contact:
     Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President, 561-995-6660
     Donn Mitchell, Chief Accounting Officer, 228-396-7030
     Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communications, 228-396-7031


    This press release contains forward-looking statements which are subject
to change. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use
of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend,"
"estimate," "anticipate," "believe" or "continue" or the negative thereof or
variations thereon or similar terminology.  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, permits, weather, 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 10-K for the fiscal year ended
April 24, 2005 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended since that date.


SOURCE Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.




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