Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Names Dale Black Chief Financial Officer

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISLE) officials announce the appointment of Dale Black to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Black's responsibilities include overseeing the financial operations of the Company's corporate and casino properties, financial strategy, accounting, and tax.

Mr. Black joins Isle of Capri Casinos following two years with Trump Entertainment Resorts as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining Trump Entertainment Resorts, Mr. Black spent over 12 years at Argosy gaming company in Alton, Ill., serving as corporate controller from 1993 to 1998, and then as senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1998 until November 2005. While at Argosy, Black is credited as being instrumental in the turnaround of the regional casino company by building a balance sheet recognized as one of the strongest in the gaming industry.

"Dale is well known and well respected in the financial community, and is recognized for his ability to create shareholder value through the development of a strong balance sheet, as well as the development of financial strategies designed to increase free cash flow. His knowledge and skill set will be valuable as we complete our strategic review, and continue the process of identifying targeted growth opportunities for Isle," said Virginia McDowell, president and chief operating officer.

A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Black began his financial career with Arthur Andersen.

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.

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     Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
     Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President-561.995.6660
     Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368

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