Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive Vice President Retires
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that Executive Vice President Allan Solomon
will retire effective today. He will continue to serve in a consulting
capacity as a senior advisor.
As a co-founder and original member of the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
executive team since its inception in 1992, Solomon served as executive vice
president, general counsel and secretary, playing an instrumental role in
legal affairs, legislative matters, new jurisdiction expansion and investor
relations. He also served as a member for the Board of Directors from 1992
until 2003. His knowledge and experience were integral in bringing regional
gaming to jurisdictions throughout the Midwest, as well as Florida.
"I have worked with Allan for many years, and his expertise has always
proven to be a valuable asset. We worked side-by-side as the company expanded
to build an organization focused on providing quality products for customers
and value for our shareholders. We look forward to continuing to benefit from
his guidance in his new role as a senior advisor to our company, and I know I
speak on behalf of our entire company in wishing Allan well," said Bernard
Goldstein, chairman of the board.
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; two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado, and a casino and harness track
in Pompano Beach, Florida. 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.
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
Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368
