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CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Company’s new strategic plan today, when the former casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo., was re-branded as the Company’s first Lady Luck casino.
The re-introduction of the Lady Luck brand is part of the Company’s overall strategic plan, focused on increasing free cash flow through organic growth opportunities and matching customer desires to casino products. The casino was acquired in 2007 from Aztar Corporation.
Virginia McDowell, the Company’s president and chief operating officer, was on hand in Caruthersville and said, “Customer research overwhelmingly showed us that our patrons were interested in the re-introduction of the Lady Luck brand, and we are delivering. While the changes we have made at the Caruthersville property today are relatively small, they are the beginning of a larger effort over the next year to create a better experience for our customers, including renovations to the entertainment lounge and restaurant.”
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, 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
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President-561.995.6660
Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today that its Century casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the 1st Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament in support of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society of Alberta on June 14, 2008.
This celebrity poker tournament will feature stars of Canada’s most popular TV show “Corner Gas”, namely Tara Spencer-Nairn and Lorne Cardinal. Other confirmed celebrities include former Edmonton Eskimo Football Great Singor Mobley, as well as Playboy model and WWE Diva Rochelle Loewen.
Local media will also be represented including CISN morning man Sean Burke along with local poker legend Sandra Sperounes from the Edmonton Journal, and Gene Principe from Sportsnet, the commentator of the world-famous hockey team, the Edmonton Oilers.
The tournament is limited to 77 entries and commences at 2:00 p.m. MDT on June 14 in Century Casino’s new 24 hour poker room. On the day of the tournament, a silent auction will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT to raise funds in support of the MS Society. In addition, a portion of the registration fees will be donated directly to the MS Society.
For further information about the tournament and registration, please visit our website under .
About Century Casinos, Inc.:
Century Casinos, Inc. is an international casino entertainment company that owns and operates the Womacks casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado, the Century casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado, the Century casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the Century casino Millennium in the Marriott Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. The Company also operates casinos aboard the Silver Cloud, The World of ResidenSea, and the vessels of Oceania Cruises. Through its subsidiary Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited, it owns and operates The Caledon Hotel, Spa & casino near Cape Town, South Africa, as well as 60% of, and provides technical casino services to, Century casino Newcastle, in Newcastle, South Africa. Furthermore, the Company’s Austrian subsidiary, Century Casinos Europe GmbH, holds a 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd, the owner and operator of seven full casinos and one slot casino in Poland. The Company continues to pursue other international projects in various stages of development.
For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at . Century Casinos’ common stock trades on The NASDAQ Capital Market(R) and the Vienna Stock Exchange under the symbol CNTY.
This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire/ — A federal judge today enjoined the California Attorney General’s office from seizing electronic bingo aids that many charities rely on to stay in existence.
Federal Judge John A. Mendez granted an emergency request for an injunction filed by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento, WIND Youth Services, Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. and two individuals with disabilities. In addition to arguing that electronic bingo aids are legal under state law, the injunction request also claimed that banning the aids conflicts with the Americans with Disabilities Act because the technology allows people with disabilities to overcome barriers they face if playing strictly on paper.
“We’re extremely pleased by Judge Mendez’s thoughtful decision. This ruling maintains the status quo and allows the charities to continue with their critically important fundraising functions to benefit their individual causes. It’s a great day for charities, but it’s an especially great day for the millions of Californians who depend on charities to lead fulfilling, independent lives,” said Ravi Mehta, executive director of the California Charity bingo Association (CCBA), which represents many of the charities that would be hurt by the state’s action. Mehta also belongs to the legal team that filed the injunction request.
By granting the injunction, Judge Mendez allows charity bingo parlors to continue operating until a court hearing is set to hear arguments and render a final, permanent decision.
Lawyers representing the state Department of Justice’s Bureau of Gambling Control had argued that the electronic aids to bingo are illegal slot machines. The state claims that the booklets of paper bingo cards used with the electronic bingo aids do not properly fit their legal requirement for the use of “cards” in bingo games. The Judge disagreed and said he did not believe they were slot machines. Agents intended to follow through on cease and desist orders issued to charity bingo parlors last month by seizing electronic bingo aids starting Friday.
The use of technology maintains the underlying game of bingo and the manner in which it is played, with the only difference being that the bingo card is an electronic card as opposed to a paper card. Each and every other component of the underlying game of bingo played on an electronic bingo aid is identical to the game played strictly on paper. Players must still compete against one another instead of against a machine to match winning bingo combinations. The charities hand out paper booklets with printed bingo combinations that players use for reference, which is functional and in keeping with state law.
In requesting the injunction, attorneys for the plaintiffs successfully argued that the state’s banning electronic bingo aids would amount to an unconstitutional seizure of private property and discrimination against persons with disabilities, and would eviscerate a major source of charity funding.
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COACHELLA, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire/ — There are classic rock concerts. And then there’s the concert where Foghat and Leon Russell appear on the same stage in one night, and the roof gets blown off. That is this concert. Foghat and Leon Russell are live on stage only at Spotlight 29 casino on July 12.
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Foghat, which currently consists of band members Roger Earl, Craig MacGregor, Bryan Bassett and Charlie Huhn, has been an extremely successful rock band, earning seven Gold records, one Platinum record “Fool For The City” (1975), and one Double-Platinum record “Foghat Live” (1977). The “Fool For The City” album contained Foghat’s trademark Top 40 hit song “Slow Ride,” and cemented the band’s place as one of the world’s top rock acts.
They continued to hit the charts in the 1970s with singles that remain on the top play lists of classic rock stations including “Fool For The City,”"Drivin’ Wheel,”"I Just Wanna Make Love To You,”"I’ll Be Standing By,”"Stone Blue,”"Third Time Lucky” and “Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed.”
Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock ‘n roll. In fact, it might be easier to list the artists who the multiple Grammy-winner has not collaborated with, as he has literally teamed with hundreds of singers across all genres, from Glen Campbell to Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra to Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys to the Rolling Stones and B.B. King to George Harrison. His pairings with Willie Nelson are legendary.
His first Grammy came with 1971’s “Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Youngblood” medley, which was named Album of the Year. 1979’s “One For The Road” went Gold and was honored by the Country Music Association with a nomination for “Album Of The Year.” The album included the single “Heartbreak Hotel” which won the Grammy Award in 1980 for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. In 2001, he played with Earl Scruggs and Friends on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” which earned a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance.
Tickets for Foghat and Leon Russell are $35, and are available now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737. Show time is 8 p.m.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 /PRNewswire/ — An emergency request for an injunction filed in federal court Monday seeks to stop the state of California from seizing electronic bingo aids that charities heavily depend on to fund services for children, people with disabilities and many other non-profit community services.
The state Department of Justice’s Bureau of Gambling Control intends to shut down charity bingo fundraisers that use the electronic aids to raise funds. The state claims that the booklets of paper bingo cards used with the electronic bingo aids do not properly fit their legal requirement for the use of “cards” in bingo games.
If carried out, the state’s action would severely limit funding available to charities and could drive many non-profit organizations out of business.
The first of several 30-day cease-and-desist orders to charitable bingo facilities threatening criminal prosecution and seizure of electronic bingo aids if the electronic aids are not removed will be enforced this Friday, June 6. The injunction asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to intervene was filed by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento, WIND Youth Services, Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. and two individuals with disabilities. The injunction request argues that banning the aids also conflicts with the Americans with Disabilities Act because the technology allows people with disabilities to overcome barriers they face if playing strictly on paper.
The electronic bingo aids use video technology to replicate strictly paper bingo games that depended on numbered balls, daubers, paper sheets and callers. The use of technology maintains the underlying game of bingo and the manner in which it is played, with the only difference being that the bingo card is an electronic card as opposed to a paper card. Each and every other component of the underlying game of bingo played on an electronic bingo aid is identical to the game played strictly on paper. Players must still compete against one another instead of against a machine to match winning bingo combinations. The charities hand out paper booklets with printed bingo combinations that players use for reference, which is functional and in keeping with state law.
In requesting the injunction, attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that the state’s banning electronic bingo aids will amount to an unconstitutional seizure of private property and discrimination against persons with disabilities, and will eviscerate a major source of charity funding.
The case number for the injunction is CV082748EDL.
“This action will devastate the ability of many charities to provide essential services to tens of thousands of Californians in need. It’s a draconian action that hurts the people least able to defend themselves against a punitive and badly misinterpreted area of state law,” said Ravi Mehta, executive director of the California Charity bingo Association (CCBA), which represents many of the charities that would be hurt by the state’s action. Mehta is also a member of the legal team representing the plaintiffs.
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AURORA, ON, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magna Entertainment Corp. (”MEC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced its response to a decision this afternoon of the Oregon Racing Commission (”ORC”) to reject a proposed order by the Office of Administrative Hearings (”OAH”) approving the offering of Instant Racing at Portland Meadows, MEC’s thoroughbred racetrack located in Portland, Oregon.
Instant Racing is a form of pari-mutuel wagering processed through a standard totalisator terminal, where the patron wagers on previously-run horse races. In 2003, the ORC, following testimony, public input and advice from the Oregon Attorney General, adopted rules authorizing Instant Racing. In 2006, the ORC approved the request of MEC to offer Instant Racing at Portland Meadows. As a result, MEC invested substantial capital at Portland Meadows to improve the facility and purchase Instant Racing terminals. On September 20, 2007, the ORC, on the advice of the Attorney General, reversed its position and denied a request by MEC to offer Instant Racing under its race meet license. On October 8, 2007 the Company requested a hearing contesting this reversal, which resulted in the OAH issuing an order on February 27, 2008 in favor of offering Instant Racing at Portland Meadows. The decision today by the ORC overturns this order.
Over the past several years, MEC has worked conscientiously and in good faith with the ORC in an attempt to improve the long-term viability of horse racing at Portland Meadows, including through the introduction of Instant Racing. MEC is very disappointed with the actions of both the Oregon Attorney General and the ORC, and is considering all of its legal options with respect to this matter.
MEC, North America’s largest owner and operator of horse racetracks, based on revenue, acquires, develops, owns and operates horse racetracks and related pari-mutuel wagering operations, including off-track betting facilities. MEC also develops, owns and operates casinos in conjunction with its racetracks where permitted by law. MEC owns and operates AmTote International, Inc., a provider of totalisator services to the pari-mutuel industry, XpressBet(R), a national Internet and telephone account wagering system, as well as MagnaBet(TM) internationally. Pursuant to joint ventures, MEC has a fifty percent interest in HorseRacing TV, a 24-hour horse racing television network and TrackNet Media Group, LLC, a content management company formed for distribution of the full breadth of MEC’s horse racing content.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and forward-looking information as defined in the Securities Act (Ontario) (collectively referred to as forward-looking statements). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act (Ontario) and include, among others, statements regarding our further consideration of our legal options as a result of the action of the Oregon Racing Commission to reject the proposed order of the Office of Administrative Hearings and other matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such performance or results will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith assumptions and analyses made in light of our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include, but may not be limited to, material adverse changes in general economic conditions, the popularity of racing and other gaming activities as recreational activities, the regulatory environment affecting the horse racing and gaming industries, and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans within expected timelines or budgets. In drawing conclusions set out in our forward-looking statements above, we have assumed, among other things, that there will not be any material adverse changes in general economic conditions, the popularity of horse racing and other gaming activities, weather and other conditions at our facilities, the regulatory environment, and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans as anticipated.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
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