Isle of Capri Casinos Names Arnold L. Block Chief Operating Officer

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. ISLE announced today after a nationwide search that Arnold L. Block has been named the Company's chief operating officer effective immediately and subject to regulatory approval. Block replaces Virginia McDowell who previously served as Isle's president and chief operating officer. "Arnie brings nearly 20 years of regional gaming experience to his new role. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to his customers, his employees, and the communities in which he operated," said Virginia McDowell, president and chief executive officer. "His entrepreneurial spirit and focus on operational excellence are evidenced in his record in the gaming industry, as well as his background as a former restaurant owner/operator and tourism executive. Under his leadership, our casinos have and will continue to offer an experience that is consistently clean, safe, friendly and fun."