ST. LOUIS, April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that as of 3:00 p.m. central time its casino property in Davenport, Iowa has been closed temporarily until flood waters recede.
"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 in Bettendorf 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 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 Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President - 561.995.6660 Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication - 314.813.9368
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