Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. to Remain in Grand Bahama

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that the Company has reached an agreement with government officials to continue the operation of its casino at Our Lucaya in Freeport. The Company had previously announced that it would be terminating its lease as of June 1, 2007.

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Mon, April 30th, 2007

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