863015--7/11/2008--ISLE_OF_CAPRI_CASINOS

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We face significant competition from other gaming operations that could have a material adverse effect on our future operations. We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming authorities that could adversely affect us. We are subject to the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes and fees, which would increase our costs. We are subject to non-gaming regulation that could adversely affect us. Our business may be adversely affected by legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking. Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and restrict our operations. Despite our significant indebtedness, we may still be able to incur significantly more debt. This could intensify the risks described above. Restrictive covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness may prevent us from pursuing business strategies that could otherwise improve our results of operations. We may experience construction delays during our expansion or development projects which could adversely affect our operations. We may not be able to successfully expand to new locations or recover our investment in new properties which would adversely affect our operations and available resources. If our key personnel leave us, our business could be adversely affected. Members of the Goldstein family control a large percentage of our common stock and their decisions may differ from those that may be made by other shareholders. We have a history of fluctuations in our operating income (losses), and we may incur additional operating losses in the future. Our operating results could fluctuate significantly on a periodic basis. Inclement weather and other conditions could seriously disrupt our business, financial condition and results of operations. Energy and fuel price increases, such as the recent dramatic increases in gasoline prices, may adversely affect our costs of operations and our A downturn in general economic conditions may adversely affect our results of operations. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly. We have international operations that are subject to different risks than our domestic operations. Failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could result in a loss of investor confidence regarding our financial reports or may have a material adverse effect on our business.

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