Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Property in Davenport, Iowa Closed Due to Mississippi River Flooding

"We have been closely watching the Mississippi River for several weeks. Up to this point, river stages had remained at a safe level for both our guests and team members alike. Unfortunately, continued rain to our north is resulting in the rise of the Mississippi River and access to our property has been compromised. We continue to serve guests at the Isle of Capri casino and hotel inBettendorf which has not been impacted," said Mo Hyder, vice president and general manager. "We are working with our management staff to ensure that our team members are not adversely impacted and we have adequate insurance in place to cover the closure."

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 inBiloxi, Lula andNatchez, Mississippi;Lake Charles, Louisiana;Bettendorf,Davenport, Marquette andWaterloo, Iowa;Boonville,Caruthersville andKansas City, Missouri; two casinos inBlack Hawk, Colorado; and a casino and harness track inPompano Beach, Florida. Isle of Capri Casinos' international gaming interests include a casino that it operates inFreeport, Grand Bahama, a casino inCoventry, England, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley andWolverhampton, England.

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.,
     Dale Black, Chief Financial Officer - 314.813.9327
     Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President - 561.995.6660
     Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication - 314.813.9368

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