Robert S. (Bob) Fiore, Vice President and General Manager -- Bob comes to the Isle of Capri from the Argosy Corporation where he most recently served as General Manager of the Belle of Baton Rouge. He has also served as General Manager for casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Laughlin, Nevada. Bob has thirty-two years of experience in the gaming/hospitality industry.

John Bohannon, Senior Director of Marketing -- John comes from the Isle of Capri Casino, Crowne Plaza Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi where he has served as General Sales Manager since September 1993. 

Troy Keeping, Senior Director of Finance -- Troy has been Casino America's Director of Internal Audit since he joined the Company in September 1993. 

Rob Kelley, Senior Director of Operations -- Rob most recently served as Director of Slot Operations at Isle of Capri Casino - Lake Charles, Louisiana. Rob also served in that same position at the Isle of Capri Casino - Vicksburg, Mississippi.

"We are pleased and excited about the senior management team we have assembled for Black Hawk. Bob and his staff have extensive gaming management experience to lead us in this new venue," said John M. Gallaway, President and Chief Operating Officer.

Bernard Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board stated, "Isle of Capri customers are currently enjoying a complete tropical experience at our four casino properties and this new product and management team will enable Coloradans to enjoy our brand of fun."

Casino America, Inc. owns and operates five riverboat and dockside casinos at four locations. The  Company currently operates the Isle of Capri Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi; the Isle of Capri Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi; the Isle of Capri Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, and two riverboats operating as the Isle of Capri Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Company also operates Pompano Park Harness Racing Track in Pompano Beach, Florida and through a joint venture, the Enchanted Capri cruise ship sailing from New Orleans, Louisiana. Additionally, the Company, through its majority-owned subsidiary, Isle of Capri Black Hawk L. L. C., is currently
developing its first land-based casino in Black Hawk, Colorado which is expected to open in early 1999.

This press release contains 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, regulatory approvals, permits and business conditions in the cruise and gaming industries. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect both companies' financial results is included in, but not limited to, their Form 10-K's which have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.