Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Opening Date for Land-Based Casino in Bettendorf, Iowa

ST. LOUIS, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISLE) announced it will open its new $60 million, land-based casino at Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf on Friday, June 24.

"Our fully integrated land-based facility will provide our gaming, convention and leisure guests with an outstanding upgrade to their experience including a state-of-the art casino floor with approximately 1,000 machines and 20 tables, three new restaurants, a consolidated single hotel check-in and grand new entrance and valet drop-off all centrally located between our two hotel towers," said Eric Hausler, Isle of Capri Casinos' chief executive officer.

"When combined with the existing 500 hotel rooms, including the recently renovated south hotel tower, and the connected Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, we believe the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf will be uniquely positioned in the Quad Cites region and the state of Iowa for an exceptional gaming, convention and entertainment experience." 

The new 35,000 square foot facility will feature three restaurant options including the Farmer's Pick Buffet®, Keller's® American Grill Restaurant and Keller's Express. Other new amenities include the Lone Wolf® Bar, located directly on the gaming floor, as well as a new fitness center and VIP lounge. With over 500 hotel rooms and over 40,000 square feet of usable convention space, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf hosts over 500 events each year.

About Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. is a leading regional gaming and entertainment company dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional experience at each of the 14 casino properties that it owns or operates, primarily under the Isle and Lady Luck brands.  The Company currently operates gaming and entertainment facilities in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. More information is available at the Company's website, www.islecorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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.

CONTACT:

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,

Jill Alexander, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368

www.islecorp.com

SOURCE Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.