Isle of Capri Casinos
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- Isle of Capri has other uses; see Isle of Capri
Most of its U.S. casinos operate under the name 'Isle of Capri' and have a tropical [sic] island theme.
History
Isle of Capri was the first gaming establishment to trade on the NASDAQ.Its Biloxi casino (but not its hotel) was destroyed and its Lake Charles facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina.[link] [link]
Announced plans to move the company headquarters to Saint Louis, Missouri.
On February 14, 2006 Isle of Capri announced plans to sell the Isle of Capri Bossier City and Isle of Capri Vicksburg to Legends Gaming for $240 million.
The company is currently competing for a gambling license in the city of Pittsburgh. Its plan for the city states that if awarded the license, the company would contribute nearly $290 million towards building a new arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins, whose hopes of remaining in the city are dwindling. Local support for the Isle of Capri's plan has been enormous.
Casinos
- Isle of Capri Lake Charles
- Isle of Capri Bossier City, Louisiana
- Isle of Capri Lula
- Isle of Capri Casino Resort Biloxi
- Isle of Capri Vicksburg
- Isle of Capri Natchez, Mississippi
- Isle of Capri Kansas City
- Isle of Capri Boonville, Missouri
- Isle of Capri Bettendorf, Iowa
- Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
- Isle of Capri Marquette, Iowa
- Isle of Capri Black Hawk (57% owner)
- Colorado Central Station Casino
- Isle of Capri Freeport, Freeport, Grand Bahama
- Pompano Park Racing and Poker parimutuel horse racing track in Pompano Beach, Florida
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