ST. LOUIS, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ISLE) announced today that Roger Deaton has been named senior vice
president of the company's Lady Luck brand and Arnold Block has been named
senior vice president of the company's Isle brand. The appointments have been
made to align the corporate structure of the Company with the strategic plan
that creates an overall two brand strategy by introducing Isle and Lady Luck,
two distinct gaming experiences. Both Deaton and Block will report to
president and chief operating officer Virginia McDowell.
Deaton is a veteran to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. joining the Company at
its inception in 1992, serving in a variety of roles including regional vice
president, as well as vice president and general manager of the Company's
properties in Vicksburg, Mississippi and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Deaton
began his gaming career in Lake Tahoe before moving to Atlantic City as part
of the original Resort's International team.
Block joins the Company from Harrah's Entertainment, where he most
recently served as general manager of their St. Louis operation. Under his
leadership, the property rose to become the market leader prior to his
retirement from Harrah's earlier in 2008. Prior to joining Harrah's, Block
worked in a variety of leadership capacities for Argosy Gaming Company,
including serving as regional vice president and as general manager of the
company's flagship property in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Additionally, Block has
previously served as the executive director of the Alton Visitors and
Convention Bureau.
Commenting on the appointments, McDowell said, "Both Roger and Arnie bring
extensive gaming backgrounds to their new roles. Roger's commitment to
building experiences that drive customer satisfaction has been consistently
demonstrated during his career at Isle, and I'm confident that he is exactly
the right person to lead the Lady Luck brand. Arnie's entrepreneurial spirit
and focus on operational excellence are a perfect match for our revamped Isle
brand, and are evidenced in both his record of excellence in the gaming
industry as well as his background as a former owner and operator
restauranteur and tourism executive. Under their leadership, our re-branded
Isle and Lady Luck casinos will offer completely focused, clearly defined
entertainment experiences while sharing a common goal -- an experience that is
consistently clean, safe, friendly and fun."
Lady Luck has been reintroduced as the brand for the Company's facilities
serving local markets, with construction on the first Lady Luck branded
properties approaching completion in Caruthersville, Missouri and Marquette,
Iowa. The Isle brand has been designed to feature regional facilities with
hotel rooms and convention facilities designed for both business and leisure
travelers, with upgraded amenities, all of which complement the Company's
casino product.
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, Colo. 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.
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.
CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Dale Black, Chief Financial Officer, 314.813.9327
Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication, 314.813.9368
http://www.islecorp.com
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