Exhibit 5.1
[Isle of Capri]
November 28, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan)
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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
As General Counsel of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), I am familiar with the corporate proceedings
and actions taken in connection with the registration under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, of the shares of common stock, $0.01 par value
(the "Common Stock"), of the Company available for issuance under the
Company's 2000 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "2000 Plan").
I have examined the 2000 Plan, the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation, as amended, and the Company's By-laws, as amended. I have
also examined such other documents, records and certificates of the Company
as I consider necessary for the purposes of rendering this opinion.
Based on the foregoing, I am of the opinion that:
1. The Company is a duly organized and validly existing corporation
under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2. The Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the 2000 Plan
has been duly authorized and will, upon due issuance
thereof, be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable
in accordance with the terms of the 2000 Plan.
I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 being filed in connection with the 2000
Plan.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Allan B. Solomon
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Allan B. Solomon
General Counsel
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
