Isle of Capri Casinos 10-K 23 Jun 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Jun. 19, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000863015	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	27-Apr-14	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--04-27	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$179,448,232
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	39,829,177	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$69,830	$68,469
Marketable securities	27,289	25,520
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,120 and $2,086, respectively	12,615	11,077
Income taxes receivable	73	4,789
Deferred income taxes	4,106	1,573
Prepaid expenses and other assets	18,526	20,872
Total current assets	132,439	132,300
Property and equipment, net	955,604	1,034,026
Other assets:	'	'
Goodwill	108,970	280,803
Other intangible assets, net	54,911	60,748
Deferred financing costs, net	23,439	27,230
Restricted cash and investments	9,807	11,417
Prepaid deposits and other	4,904	7,075
Total assets	1,290,074	1,553,599
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	230	415
Accounts payable	20,869	34,533
Accrued liabilities:	'	'
Payroll and related	34,700	35,093
Property and other taxes	20,360	21,340
Interest	16,920	18,502
Progressive jackpots and slot club awards	16,306	16,579
Other	18,478	29,337
Total current liabilities	127,863	155,799
Long-term debt, less current maturities	1,066,071	1,156,469
Deferred income taxes	35,870	43,104
Other accrued liabilities	18,495	33,303
Other long-term liabilities	22,391	22,514
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	247,819	246,214
Retained earnings (deficit)	-201,913	-74,227
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	-247
Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock	46,327	172,161
Treasury stock, 2,236,971 shares at April 27, 2014 and 2,470,128 shares at April 28, 2013	-26,943	-29,751
Total stockholders' equity	19,384	142,410
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,290,074	1,553,599
Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	421	421
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$2,120	$2,086
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	2,236,971	2,470,128
Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	42,066,148	42,066,148
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	0	0

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'
Casino	$1,004,255	$967,142	$955,897
Rooms	32,449	31,851	32,438
Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	135,305	128,319	122,983
Insurance recoveries	'	'	9,266
Gross revenues	1,172,009	1,127,312	1,120,584
Less promotional allowances	-217,409	-203,907	-187,640
Net revenues	954,600	923,405	932,944
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Casino	158,019	150,075	147,205
Gaming taxes	254,685	241,038	237,135
Rooms	7,023	6,654	6,990
Food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	44,116	41,289	40,028
Marine and facilities	57,624	54,509	55,319
Marketing and administrative	234,690	226,397	224,885
Corporate and development	28,455	33,953	40,248
Valuation charges	162,100	50,100	30,549
Litigation accrual reversals	-9,330	'	'
Preopening expense	3,898	5,765	615
Depreciation and amortization	80,885	71,164	73,848
Total operating expenses	1,022,165	880,944	856,822
Operating income (loss)	-67,565	42,461	76,122
Interest expense	-81,342	-89,446	-87,884
Interest income	349	502	819
Derivative income	398	748	439
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	-148,160	-45,735	-10,504
Income tax benefit (provision)	18,494	-6,732	-15,119
Loss from continuing operations	-129,666	-52,467	-25,623
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, including loss on sale, net of income tax (provision) benefit of ($1,226), $0 and $2,026 for the fiscal years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	1,980	4,898	-104,130
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	($127,686)	($47,569)	($129,753)
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted:	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($3.26)	($1.33)	($0.66)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations including gain on sale, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)	$0.05	$0.12	($2.69)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	($3.21)	($1.21)	($3.35)
Weighted average basic shares (in shares)	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098
Weighted average diluted shares (in shares)	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS	'	'	'
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, including loss on sale, income tax (provision) benefit	$1,226	$0	($2,026)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'	'
Net loss	($127,686)	($47,569)	($129,753)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'
Deferred hedge adjustment, net of income tax provision of $149, $357 and $789 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	247	594	1,312
Unrealized gain on interest rate cap contracts, net of income tax provision of $8 and $41 for 2013 and 2012, respectively	'	14	68
Other comprehensive income	247	608	1,380
Comprehensive loss	($127,439)	($46,961)	($128,373)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'	'
Deferred hedge adjustment, income tax provision	$357	$789
Unrealized gain on interest rate cap contracts, income tax provision	$8	$41

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accum. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Apr. 24, 2011	$309,028	$421	$254,013	$103,095	($2,235)	($46,266)
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 24, 2011	'	42,063,569	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-129,753	'	'	-129,753	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,380	'	'	'	1,380	'
Exercise of stock options	13	'	13	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	'	2,000	'	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures	'	'	-9,123	'	'	9,123
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures (in shares)	'	579	'	'	'	'
Reduction of tax benefit from vested and exercised stock based compensation	-4,758	'	-4,758	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	7,710	'	7,710	'	'	'
Balance at Apr. 29, 2012	183,620	421	247,855	-26,658	-855	-37,143
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 29, 2012	'	42,066,148	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-47,569	'	'	-47,569	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	608	'	'	'	608	'
Exercise of stock options	668	'	-536	'	'	1,204
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures	'	'	-6,188	'	'	6,188
Reduction of tax benefit from vested and exercised stock based compensation	-10	'	-10	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	5,093	'	5,093	'	'	'
Balance at Apr. 28, 2013	142,410	421	246,214	-74,227	-247	-29,751
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 28, 2013	'	42,066,148	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss	-127,686	'	'	-127,686	'	'
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	247	'	'	'	247	'
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures	'	'	-2,808	'	'	2,808
Stock compensation expense	4,413	'	4,413	'	'	'
Balance at Apr. 27, 2014	$19,384	$421	$247,819	($201,913)	'	($26,943)
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 27, 2014	'	42,066,148	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Operating activities:	'	'	'
Net loss	($127,686)	($47,569)	($129,753)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	82,245	73,419	83,526
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs	4,464	7,461	6,072
Amortization of debt discount	242	220	211
Litigation accrual reversals	-16,953	'	'
Valuation charges	162,100	51,600	143,113
Deferred income taxes	-9,913	5,728	11,176
Stock compensation expense	4,413	5,093	7,710
Gain on derivative instruments	-398	-748	-439
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets	-535	32	95
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Marketable securities	-1,769	-578	-2,769
Accounts receivable	-1,537	-3,567	2,012
Income taxes receivable	4,716	-2,628	1,705
Insurance receivable	'	7,497	-7,263
Prepaid expenses and other assets	4,120	-109	8,468
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-16,760	20,191	-5,805
Net cash provided by operating activities	86,749	116,042	118,059
Investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-38,149	-153,245	-75,333
Proceeds from asset sales, net	49,881	33,253	14,940
Payments towards gaming license	-7,500	-5,000	'
Restricted cash and investments	1,879	1,543	344
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	6,111	-123,449	-60,049
Financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings	'	700,000	'
Net (repayments) borrowings on line of credit	-90,200	154,900	-33,000
Principal repayments on long-term debt	-626	-852,667	-5,374
Payment of deferred financing costs	-673	-21,486	-366
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	668	13
Net cash used in financing activities	-91,499	-18,585	-38,727
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,361	-25,992	19,283
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	68,469	94,461	75,178
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$69,830	$68,469	$94,461

Organization

Organization	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Organization	'
Organization	'
	1. Organization
	Organization—Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in February 1990. Except where otherwise noted, the words "we," "us," "our" and similar terms, as well as "Company," refer to Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. We are a developer, owner and operator of branded gaming facilities and related lodging and entertainment facilities in markets throughout the United States. Our wholly owned subsidiaries own or operate fifteen casino gaming facilities in the United States located in Black Hawk, Colorado; Pompano Beach, Florida; Bettendorf, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Lula, Natchez and Vicksburg, Mississippi; Boonville, Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri; and Nemacolin, Pennsylvania.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. We view each property as an operating segment and all operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.
	Discontinued operations include our Davenport, Iowa property sold in February 2014 and our Biloxi, Mississippi property sold in November 2012.
	Fiscal Year-End—Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were 52-week years, which commenced on April 29, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. Fiscal year 2012 was a 53-week year, which commenced on April 25, 2011, with the fourth quarter having 14 weeks. Fiscal 2015 will be a 52-week year.
	Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications of prior year presentations have been made to conform to the fiscal 2014 presentation.
	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. Cash also includes the minimum operating cash balances required by state regulatory bodies, which totaled $23,139 and $25,256 at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively.
	Marketable Securities—Marketable securities consist primarily of trading securities held by our captive insurance subsidiary. The trading securities are primarily debt and equity securities that are purchased with the intention to resell in the near term. The trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period income in the accompanying statements of operations.
	Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market value.
	Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or if purchased through a business acquisition, the value determined under purchase accounting. We capitalize the cost of purchased property and equipment and capitalize the cost of improvements to property and equipment that increases the value or extends the useful lives of the assets. Costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
	Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
		Years
	Slot machines, software and computers	5-Mar
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10-May
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of life of lease or
		estimated useful life
	Buildings and improvements	7 - 39.5
	Certain property currently leased in Bettendorf, Iowa and at our Nemacolin, Pennsylvania casino is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 840, Leases ("ASC 840").
	We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360") which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amounts. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of such property, equipment and other long-lived assets, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and residual values. In estimating expected future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is usually the individual property. If the assets are determined to be impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair market value of the long-lived assets.
	Capitalized Interest—The interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of our borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is suspended. Capitalized interest was $185, $2,647, and $1,105 for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Restricted Cash and Investments—We classify cash and investments which are either statutorily or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage as restricted cash short-term, included in prepaid expenses and other assets, or restricted cash and investments long-term based on the duration of the underlying restriction. Restricted cash primarily includes amounts related to state tax bonds and other gaming-related bonds, and amounts held in escrow related to leases. Restricted investments relate to trading securities pledged as collateral by our captive insurance company.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets of acquired businesses and is stated at cost, net of impairments, if any. Other intangible assets include values attributable to acquired gaming licenses, customer lists, and trademarks. ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350") requires these assets be reviewed for impairment at least annually or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment exist. We perform our annual impairment test as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter. Goodwill for relevant reporting units is tested for impairment using; 1) a discounted cash flow analysis based on forecasted future results discounted at the weighted average cost of capital and, 2) by using a market approach based upon public trading and recent transaction valuation multiples for similar companies. Intangible assets with indefinite lives not subjects to amortization are reviewed by comparing the fair value of the recoded assets to their carrying amount. We review, at least annually, the continued use of an indefinite useful life. If these intangible assets are determined to have a finite useful life, they are amortized over their estimated remaining useful lives.
	Deferred Financing Costs—The costs of issuing long-term debt are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt.
	Self-Insurance—We are self-funded up to a maximum amount per claim for employee-related health care benefits, workers' compensation and general liabilities. Claims in excess of this maximum are fully insured through stop-loss insurance policies. We accrue for workers' compensation and general liabilities on a discounted basis based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. The estimates have been discounted at 1.1% and 0.8% at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively, or a discount of $796 and $593, respectively. We utilize independent consultants to assist management in its determination of estimated insurance liabilities. As of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, we have accrued $16,011 and $17,335, respectively, for employee-related health care and workers' compensation which are included in accrued liabilities—payroll in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and we have accrued $11,774 and $11,273, respectively, for general liability claims which are included in accrued liabilities—other in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. While the total cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, in management's opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover future claims payments.
	Revenue Recognition—In accordance with gaming industry practice, we recognize casino revenues as the net win from gaming activities. Casino revenues are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive slot and table game jackpots. Revenues from rooms, food, beverage, entertainment and the gift shop are recognized at the time the related service or sale is performed or realized.
	Promotional Allowances—The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge or at a discount is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We also record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as promotional allowances. The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services from continuing operations are included in casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,		April 28,		April 29,
		2014		2013		2012
	Rooms	$	8,956	$	8,979	$	8,603
	Food and beverage		65,287		60,557		57,250
	Other		519		602		970
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	74,762	$	70,138	$	66,823
	Players Club Awards—We provide patrons with rewards based on the amounts wagered on casino games. A liability has been established based on the estimated value of these outstanding rewards, considering the age of the points and prior redemption history.
	Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs from continuing operations were $35,480, $32,668, and $32,045 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Operating Leases—We recognize rent expense for each lease on the straight line basis, aggregating all future minimum rent payments including any predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals. Our liabilities include the aggregate difference between rent expense recorded on the straight-line basis and amounts paid under the leases.
	Development Costs—We pursue development opportunities for new gaming facilities in an ongoing effort to expand our business. In accordance with ASC Topic 720, Other Expenses ("ASC 720), costs related to projects in the development stage are recorded as a development expense, except for those costs capitalized in accordance with the guidance of ASC 720. Previously capitalized development costs are expensed when the development is deemed less than probable. Total development costs expensed from continuing operations were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in corporate and development expenses.
	Pre-Opening Costs—We expense pre-opening costs as incurred. Pre-opening costs include payroll, outside services, advertising, insurance, utilities, travel and various other expenses related to new operations prior to opening.
	Income Taxes—We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. We have recorded valuation allowances related to net operating loss carry forwards and certain temporary differences. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share—In accordance with the guidance of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"), basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution related to all potentially dilutive securities such as restricted stock units and stock options. Any potentially dilutive securities with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of our common stock during the periods presented are not considered when calculating diluted earnings per share calculations as they would be anti-dilutive.
	Stock Compensation—Our stock based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). Stock compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in-substance, multiple awards.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—We reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.
	Recently Announced Accounting Standards—In April 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity," which changes the definition of a discontinued operation to include only those disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The amendment is effective prospectively for disposals that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. As this accounting standard is prospective, we will apply the provisions to our future financial statements as applicable.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which converges the FASB's and the International Accounting Standards Board's current standards on revenue recognition. The standard provides companies with a single model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue guidance. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits companies to either apply the adoption to all periods presented, or apply the requirements in the year of adoption through a cumulative adjustment. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Discontinued Operations	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	3. Discontinued Operations
	The results of our discontinued operations are summarized as follows:
		Discontinued Operatons
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenues	$	29,158		$	77,901		$	111,881
	Valuation charges		—			(1,500	)		(112,564	)
	Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations		3,206			4,898			(106,156	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit from discontinued operations		(1,226	)		—			2,026
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		1,980			4,898			(104,130	)
	Interest expense of $6, $15, and $21 for the fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and interest income of $0, $2, and $6 for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, has been allocated to discontinued operations and represents interest expense related to third-party debt at the respective entity.
	Davenport, Iowa—On December 4, 2013, we entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and for the assumption of certain liabilities related to our casino located in Davenport, Iowa, ("Davenport"). We completed the sale on February 3, 2014 for net cash proceeds of $48,727. Including closing costs, we recorded a loss of $459 in discontinued operations. The results of our Davenport casino operations are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
	Biloxi, Mississippi—In connection with the sale of our Biloxi property in fiscal 2012, we recorded a non-cash pretax valuation charge of $112,564 to reduce the carrying value of Biloxi's net assets held for sale to the expected net realizable value at the time the contract was signed. The income tax benefit of $2,026 recorded in discontinued operations for fiscal 2012 is net of a valuation allowance of $41,029. During fiscal 2013, we recorded a $1,500 charge reflecting a credit against the purchase price to satisfy our obligation to repair the property after Hurricane Isaac, as required by the purchase agreement.

Property_and_Equipment_Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Property and Equipment, Net	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'
	4. Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Property and equipment:
	Land and land improvements	$	195,478		$	197,896
	Leasehold improvements		144,667			145,708
	Buildings and improvements		715,976			709,133
	Riverboats and floating pavilions		102,839			124,485
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		523,646			535,132
	Construction in progress		6,576			46,413
	Total property and equipment		1,689,182			1,758,767
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(733,578	)		(724,741	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	955,604		$	1,034,026
	We recorded depreciation expense of $79,700, $70,326, and $70,011 for our continuing operations for the fiscal years ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	A roll forward of goodwill is as follows:
	Balance, April 29, 2012	$	330,903
	Impairment charge		(50,100	)
	Balance, April 28, 2013		280,803
	Davenport sale		(38,008	)
	Impairment charge		(133,825	)
	Balance, April 27, 2014	$	108,970
	Goodwill includes accumulated impairment losses of $213,125.
	Other intangible assets consist of the following:
		April 27, 2014											April 28, 2013
		Historical			Accumulated			Impairment			Net		Historical		Accumulated			Net
		Cost			Amortization			Charge			Carrying		Cost		Amortization			Carrying
											Amount							Amount
	Indefinite-lived assets
	Gaming licenses	$	44,342		$	—		$	—		$	44,342	$	44,342	$	—		$	44,342
	Trademarks		7,149			—			—			7,149		7,149		—			7,149
	Intangible assets—subject to amortization
	Gaming licenses		12,500			(347	)		(12,153	)		—		5,000		—			5,000
	Customer relationships		6,700			(3,280	)		—			3,420		6,700		(2,443	)		4,257
	Customer lists		15,393			(15,393	)		—			—		15,393		(15,393	)		—
	Tradename		544			(544	)		—			—		544		(544	)		—
	Total	$	86,628		$	(19,564	)	$	(12,153	)	$	54,911	$	79,128	$	(18,380	)	$	60,748
	Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of gaming licenses and trademarks for which it is reasonably assured that we will continue to renew indefinitely. Our other finite-lived intangible assets consist of customer relationships amortized over 8 years, customer lists amortized over 2 to 4 years, and a trade name amortized over 1.5 years. The weighted average remaining life of our customer relationships is approximately 4.1 years.
	We recorded amortization expense of $1,185, $838, and $3,837 for our intangible assets subject to amortization related to our continuing operations for the fiscal years ended 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	Future amortization expense of our amortizable intangible assets is as follows:
	2015	$	838
	2016		838
	2017		838
	2018		838
	2019		70
	Total	$	3,422

Valuation_Charges

Valuation Charges	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Valuation Charges	'
Valuation Charges	'
	6. Valuation Charges
	We recorded valuation charges as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,		April 28,		April 29,
		2014		2013		2012
	Goodwill impairment charges:
	Bettendorf	$	60,000	$	—	$	—
	Lake Charles		24,238		—		—
	Lula		36,000		34,100		14,400
	Natchez		8,587		16,000		—
	Vicksburg		5,000		—		—
	Total goodwill impairment charges		133,825		50,100		14,400
	Property and equipment, net impairment charges		16,122		—		—
	Intangible asset impairment charge		12,153		—		16,149
	Total impairment valuation charges	$	162,100	$	50,100	$	30,549
	Goodwill—Our goodwill impairment charges are a result of expected decreases in future cash flows as a result of unfavorable economic conditions and the impact of changes by our competitors. Competitive changes include a proposed land-based casino replacing an existing riverboat casino competing with our Bettendorf property, new casinos competing with our Lake Charles and Natchez properties and expansions by casinos competing with our Lula property.
	The fair values used in our determination of the goodwill impairment charges considered discounted cash flows and market based multiple valuation methods.
	The remaining goodwill balance by property as of April 27, 2014 is as follows:
		April 27,
		2014
	Bettendorf	$	5,713
	Black Hawk		30,533
	Boonville		2,599
	Kansas City		7,182
	Lula		6,581
	Marquette		29,195
	Vicksburg		27,167
	Total	$	108,970
	Other Long-Lived Assets—During fiscal 2014, we also recorded impairment charges related to property and equipment, net of $14,200 and $1,922 at our Nemacolin and Natchez properties, respectively and $12,153 related to intangible assets at our Nemacolin property as a result of our impairment testing under ASC 360. The fair values used in our determination of the impairment charges considered the cost replacement value of the assets adjusted for an associated risk premium or economic obsolescence, and a market based valuation multiple method. The impairments were the result of our current and future expected cash flows at our properties.
	During fiscal 2012, in connection with the sale of Grand Palais Riverboat, Inc., including its gaming license, a riverboat gaming vessel and certain other equipment, we recorded a valuation charge of $16,149 to reduce the carrying value of the net assets sold to the net proceeds realized upon sale during fiscal year 2012. This gaming license and riverboat were used as a portion of our Lake Charles, Louisiana gaming operations. We continue to operate a casino riverboat operation in Lake Charles.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Long-Term Debt	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	7. Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018, interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin	$	64,700		$	154,900
	5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15		350,000			350,000
	7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net of discount		298,488			298,246
	8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15		350,000			350,000
	Other		3,113			3,738
			1,066,301			1,156,884
	Less current maturities		230			415
	Long-term debt	$	1,066,071		$	1,156,469
	Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended and restated—Our Senior Secured Credit Facility as amended and restated ("Credit Facility") consists of a $300,000 revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility is secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of our assets and guaranteed by all of our restricted subsidiaries.
	Our net revolving line of credit availability at April 27, 2014, as limited by our maximum consolidated total leverage ratio, was approximately $184,000, after consideration of $33,000 in outstanding letters of credit. We have an annual commitment fee related to the unused portion of the Credit Facility of up to 0.55% which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The weighted average effective interest rates of the Credit Facility for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were 3.95% and 5.21%, respectively.
	The Credit Facility includes a number of affirmative and negative covenants, as well as certain financial covenants including maintenance of a total leverage ratio, senior secured leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. The Credit Facility also restricts our ability to make certain investments or distributions. We were in compliance with the covenants as of April 27, 2014.
	We amended our Credit Facility to modify our maximum allowed leverage and minimum interest coverage ratio covenants in fiscal 2014. This was accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-50, Debt Modifications and Extinguishments and we capitalized new deferred financing costs of $673 during fiscal year 2014.
	In connection with a previous amendment, we incurred non-cash charges, included in the statement of operations for the year ended April 28, 2013, of $2,236 related to the write-off of certain unamortized deferred financing costs. In addition, we capitalized new deferred financing costs of $6,288 in fiscal 2013.
	5.875% Senior Notes—In March 2013, we issued $350,000 of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 ("5.875% Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the issuance were used to repay term loan borrowings under our Credit Facility. The 5.875% Senior Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 18. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 5.875% Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior secured indebtedness and senior to our senior subordinated indebtedness. The 5.875% Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after June 15, 2016, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 5.875% Senior Notes. We received net proceeds of $343,400 for this issuance after deducting underwriting fees. As a result of the issuance, we capitalized deferred financing costs of $7,060 in fiscal 2013.
	7.75% Senior Notes—In March 2011, we issued $300,000 of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2019 at a price of 99.264% ("7.75% Senior Notes"). The net proceeds from the issuance were used to repay term loan borrowings under our Credit Facility. The 7.75% Senior Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 18. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 7.75% Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior secured indebtedness and senior to our senior subordinated indebtedness. The 7.75% Senior Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after March 15, 2015, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 7.75% Senior Notes.
	8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes—On August 7, 2012, we completed the issuance and sale of $350,000 of 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 ("8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes"). We received net proceeds of $343,000 for this issuance after deducting underwriting fees. We repurchased and retired $357,275, of previously issued Senior Subordinated Notes with the proceeds from the issuance of the 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes and cash on hand. As a result of the issuance and retirement, we incurred expenses related to the write-off of deferred financing costs, issuance costs and other related fees of approximately $2,500, including $1,000 in non-cash charges, and capitalized deferred financing costs of $8,137 in fiscal 2013.
	The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by substantially all of our significant subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries as described in Note 18. All of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned by us. The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are general unsecured obligations and rank junior to all of our senior indebtedness. The 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time on or after June 15, 2016, with call premiums as defined in the indenture governing the 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes.
	The indentures governing the 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes limit, among other things, our ability and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to borrow money, make restricted payments, use assets as security in other transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates, pay dividends, or repurchase stock. The indentures also limit our ability to issue and sell capital stock of subsidiaries, sell assets in excess of specified amounts or merge with or into other companies.
	Future Principal Payments of Long-term Debt—The aggregate principal payments due on long-term debt as of April 27, 2014 over the next five years and thereafter, are as follows:
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015	$	230
	2016		169
	2017		112
	2018		64,816
	2019		300,094
	Thereafter		702,392
			1,067,813
	Unamortized debt discount		(1,512	)
		$	1,066,301

Other_LongTerm_Obligations

Other Long-Term Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Other Long-Term Obligations	'
Other Long-Term Obligations	'
	8. Other Long-Term Obligations
	Nemacolin Woodlands Resort—We entered into agreements with Nemacolin Woodland Resort ("Resort") in Pennsylvania to construct and manage a casino, which we opened in July 2013. Under terms of the agreements, the Resort has provided land, land improvements and a building for the casino property. The Company was deemed, for accounting purposes only, to be the owner of these assets provided by the Resort during the construction and casino operating periods due to our continuing involvement. Therefore, we are accounting for the transaction using the direct financing method. As of April 27, 2014, in accordance with ASC 840, we have recorded property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,011, and a liability of $6,100 in other long-term obligations related to the agreement.
	Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center—We entered into agreements with the City of Bettendorf, Iowa under which the City constructed a convention center which opened in January 2009, adjacent to our hotel. We lease, manage, and provide financial and operating support for the convention center. The Company was deemed, for accounting purposes only, to be the owner of the convention center during the construction period. Upon completion of the convention center we were precluded from accounting for the transaction as a sale and leaseback due to our continuing involvement. Therefore, we are accounting for the transaction using the direct financing method. As of April 27, 2014, we have recorded in other long-term obligations $16,291 related to our liability under ASC 840 related to the convention center. Under the terms of our agreements for the convention center, we have guaranteed certain obligations related to $13,815 of notes issued by the City of Bettendorf, Iowa for the convention center.
	The other long term obligations will be reflected in our consolidated balance sheets until completion of the applicable management or lease agreement terms, at which time the related fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation, will be removed from our consolidated financial statements and the net remaining obligation over the net carrying value of the associated fixed asset will be recognized as a gain (loss) on sale of the facility.
	Future minimum payments due under other long-term obligations, including interest, as of April 27, 2014 are as follows:
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015		1,729
	2016		1,767
	2017		1,767
	2018		1,433
	2019		1,100
	Thereafter		11,470
	Total minimum payments	$	19,266

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	9. Income Taxes
	Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations consists of the following:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	—		$	—		$	415
	State		7,352			(1,005	)		(2,333	)
			7,352			(1,005	)		(1,918	)
	Deferred:
	Federal		10,116			(3,888	)		(15,628	)
	State		1,026			(1,839	)		2,427
			11,142			(5,727	)		(13,201	)
	Income tax benefit (provision)	$	18,494		$	(6,732	)	$	(15,119	)
	A reconciliation of income taxes from continuing operations at the statutory corporate federal tax rate of 35% to the income tax benefit (provision) reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Statutory tax benefit	$	51,856		$	16,007		$	3,676
	Effects of :
	State taxes		10,396			(459	)		854
	Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits		5,010			—			270
	Other
	Lobbying		(607	)		(752	)		(594	)
	Employment tax credits		1,112			665			1,082
	Fines & Penalties		(26	)		(204	)		(55	)
	Meals & Entertainment		(62	)		(72	)		(64	)
	Various permanent differences		(16	)		(52	)		42
	Interest		(446	)		(161	)		163
	Bahamas stock loss		—			—			727
	Debt basis differential		—			—			(4,529	)
	Goodwill impairment		(45,088	)		(17,535	)		(5,040	)
	Valuation allowance		(2,668	)		(3,985	)		(11,623	)
	Other		(967	)		(184	)		(28	)
	Income tax benefit (provision)	$	18,494		$	(6,732	)	$	(15,119	)
	Significant components of our domestic net deferred income tax asset (liability) are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	$	(46,867	)	$	(50,835	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(16,810	)		(33,622	)
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt		(19,673	)		(22,131	)
	Other		64			(1,161	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(83,286	)		(107,749	)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating losses		72,878			80,370
	Employment tax credits		22,043			20,318
	Accrued expenses		8,415			6,871
	Alternative minimum tax credit		1,338			1,338
	Other		4,748			13,750
	Total deferred tax assets		109,422			122,647
	Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets		(57,900	)		(56,429	)
	Net deferred tax asset		51,522			66,218
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(31,764	)	$	(41,531	)
	Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. Such assets arise because of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
	At April 27, 2014, we have federal net operating loss carryforwards of $127,206 for income tax purposes, with expiration dates from fiscal 2025 to 2034. Approximately $41,473 of these net operating losses are attributable to our Colorado subsidiaries and can only be used to offset income earned by these entities. The remaining federal net operating losses are subject to limitations under the internal revenue code and underlying treasury regulations, which may limit the amount ultimately utilized. We also have various state income tax net operating loss carryforwards totaling $371,640 with expiration dates from fiscal 2017 to 2034. This includes both consolidated and separate company net operating loss carryforwards. We also have a federal general business and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $23,381 for income tax purposes, with expiration dates from fiscal 2022 to 2034. Deferred income taxes related to NOL carryforwards have been classified as noncurrent to reflect the expected utilization of the carryforwards.
	We evaluated the realizability of our deferred tax assets and performed an analysis of all available evidence, both positive and negative, consistent with the provisions of ASC 740. Our current three-year cumulative loss is a significant piece of negative evidence. While it is primarily the result goodwill and intangible asset impairments as well as the fiscal 2013 sale of the Isle Casino Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi assets, and not an indication of continuing operations, we are required to give objective historical evidence significantly more weight than subjective evidence, such as forecasts of future income. Based on these provisions, we concluded that a valuation allowance should be booked against our deferred tax assets as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of valuation allowance is as follows:
		Federal			State			Total
	Balance, April 29, 2012	$	46,805		$	7,410		$	54,215
	(Benefit) Provision		(4,114	)		6,328			2,214
	Balance, April 28, 2013	$	42,691		$	13,738		$	56,429
(Benefit) Provision		(10,968	)		12,439			1,471
Balance, April 27, 2014	$	31,723		$	26,177		$	57,900
We allocated the income tax provision and valuation allowance between continuing operations and discontinued operations consistent with the provisions of ASC 740.
This allowance does not preclude us from utilizing the deferred tax assets in the future, nor does it reflect a change in our long-term outlook. If or when recognized, the tax benefits relating to any reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as of April 27, 2014 will be accounted for as a reduction of income tax expense. During fiscal 2014, an increase to the valuation allowance of $1,471 was recorded as an income tax expense, which was net of a reduction of $11,993 related to the February 3, 2014 sale of Davenport and its goodwill that had previously been treated as indefinite lived.
We account for unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits as follows:
	April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
	2014			2013			2012
Beginning balance	$	4,072		$	4,072		$	11,491
Impact of favorable court ruling		(4,072	)		—			—
Lapse of statute of limitations		—			—			(7,419	)
Ending balance	$	—		$	4,072		$	4,072
On February 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled in our favor with regard to positions taken on Mississippi income tax returns for fiscal years ending April 2002 through April 2008. As a result, we recognized a benefit of $4,072 related to principle and $4,025 related to interest. As of April 27, 2014, we do not have any uncertain tax positions.
We recorded interest expense of $390, $466 and $310 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, prior to the favorable ruling. We accrued no penalties during fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012. As of April 28, 2013, we had recognized a liability of $3,635 for interest and no amount for penalties.
In fiscal 2012, the Federal statute of limitation for fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2007 lapsed. Consequently, we recognized approximately $6,704 and $475 of federal and state tax benefits, respectively, and interest income of $404 related to prior periods during the fiscal year ended April 29, 2012.
As of April 27, 2014, we were subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for tax years 2008 - 2012. We are also subject to state and local income tax examinations for various tax years in jurisdictions where we operate.

Flooding

Flooding	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Flooding	'
Flooding	'
	10. Flooding
	Flooding along the Mississippi River caused five of our properties to close for portions of fiscal 2012. A summary of the closure dates and subsequent reopening is as follows:
		Closing Date	Reopening Date	Number Days
				Closed
	Caruthersville, Missouri	1-May-11	13-May-11		12
	Lula, Mississippi	3-May-11	3-Jun-11		31
			2-Sep-11		91	(A)
	Natchez, Mississippi	7-May-11	17-Jun-11		41
	Vicksburg, Mississippi	11-May-11	27-May-11		16
	(A)
	The second casino barge reopened on September 2, 2011 after flood damage was remediated.
	During fiscal 2012 we settled all of our insurance claims with our insurance carrier and recognized $9,266 of revenue, included in insurance recoveries in the consolidated statement of operations, as reimbursement under our business interruption insurance policies. We collected the insurance receivable recorded at April 29, 2012 during fiscal 2013.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	11. Earnings Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Income (loss) applicable to common shares:
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	(129,666	)	$	(52,467	)	$	(25,623	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		1,980			4,898			(104,130	)
	Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	$	(127,686	)	$	(47,569	)	$	(129,753	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic income (loss) per share—weighted average shares		39,731,766			39,340,325			38,753,098
	Effect of dilutive securities		—			—			—
	Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share—adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		39,731,766			39,340,325			38,753,098
	Basic and Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(3.26	)	$	(1.33	)	$	(0.66	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0.05			0.12			(2.69	)
	Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(3.21	)	$	(1.21	)	$	(3.35	)
	Our basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 52,501 shares, which are potentially dilutive and 753,860 stock options, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2014. Restricted stock units representing 48,362 shares, which were potentially dilutive, and 1,254,413 restricted stock units whose minimum market performance conditions had not been achieved, were also excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2014.
	Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 25,367 shares, which are potentially dilutive and 904,660 stock options, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013. As the minimum market performance conditions related to our restricted stock units had not been achieved as of April 28, 2013, 1,714,286 units were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013.
	Due to the loss from continuing operations, stock options representing 21,845 shares, which are potentially dilutive and 1,161,710 stock options, which were anti-dilutive, were excluded from the calculation of common shares for diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2012.

Stock_Based_Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Stock Based Compensation	'
Stock Based Compensation	'
	12. Stock Based Compensation
	Under our amended and restated Long Term Incentive Plan, we have issued restricted stock units, restricted stock and stock options.
	Restricted Stock Units—During fiscal 2013 we granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") containing market performance conditions which will determine the ultimate amount of RSUs, if any, to be awarded up to 1,714,286 units. Any RSUs earned will vest 50% on April 26, 2015 and 50% on April 26, 2016. The fair value of these RSUs is determined utilizing a lattice pricing model which considers a range of assumptions including volatility and risk-free interest rates. The aggregate compensation cost related to these RSUs is $4,932 to be recognized over the vesting periods. As of April 27, 2014, our unrecognized compensation cost for these RSUs is $2,241.
	Restricted Stock—We have issued shares of restricted common stock to employees and directors under our Long Term Incentive Plan. Restricted stock awarded to employees primarily vests one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date and for directors' vests one-half on the grant date and one-half on the first anniversary of the grant date. Our aggregate estimate of forfeitures for restricted stock for employees and directors is 8% and 0%, respectively.
	Stock Options—We have issued incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options which have a maximum term of 10 years and are, generally, exercisable in yearly installments of 20% commencing one year after the date of grant. There were no stock options granted in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Stock Compensation Expense—Total stock compensation expense from continuing operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $4,399, $5,058, and $7,616 for the fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. We recognize compensation expense for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award.
	Activity Under Our Share Based Plans—A summary of restricted stock and option activity for fiscal 2014 is presented below:
		Restricted			Weighted		Options			Weighted
		Stock			Average					Average
					Grant-Date					Exercise
					Fair Value					Price
	Outstanding at April 28, 2013		804,698		$	7.32		1,014,660		$	10.71
	Granted		276,243			7.69		—			—
	Exercised		—			—		—			—
	Vested		(484,171	)		7.56		—			—
	Forfeited and expired		(43,086	)		6.88		(56,800	)		20.68
	Outstanding at April 27, 2014		553,684		$	7.33		957,860		$	10.12
	As of April 27, 2014:
	Outstanding exercisable options		n/a					937,860		$	10.09
	Weighted average remaining contractual term		0.7 years					3.8 years
	Aggregate intrinsic value:
	Outstanding exercisable		n/a					$239
	Outstanding		$3,762					$239
	Nonvested:
	Unrecognized compensation cost		$1,205					$12
	Weighted average remaining vesting period		0.7 years					0.4 years
	Additional information relating to our share based plans is as follows:
		April 27,			April 28,		April 29,
		2014			2013		2012
	Restricted Stock:
	Fair value of restricted stock vested during the year	$	3,660		$	5,272	$	7,317
	Stock Options:
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised		—			41		5
	Proceeds from stock option exercises		—			668		13
	We have 645,914, shares available for future issuance under our equity compensation plan as of April 27, 2014, assuming the maximum number of RSUs is awarded upon vesting. Upon issuance of restricted shares or exercise of stock options, shares may be issued from available treasury or common shares.
	Tax effect of Stock Based Compensation— Upon the exercise of stock options, vested restricted stock and vested RSUs, the tax benefit (provision) related to stock compensation, subject to certain limitations, is recognized as an addition to or deduction from additional paid-in capital. During fiscal year 2014, there was no impact to additional paid-in capital related to the vesting of restricted stock. At April 27, 2014, we have deferred $1,433 of tax benefits associated with stock exercises and restricted stock vesting due to our net operating loss position.
	Stock Repurchase—Our Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, as amended, allowing up to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock to be repurchased. As of April 27, 2014, we have repurchased 4,895,792 shares of common stock, and retired 553,800 shares of common stock under this stock repurchase program. No shares were repurchased in fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Deferred_Compensation_Plans

Deferred Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Deferred Compensation Plans	'
Deferred Compensation Plans	'
	13. Deferred Compensation Plans
	2005 Deferred Compensation Plan—Our 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), as amended and restated, is an unfunded deferred compensation arrangement for the benefit of key management officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The terms of the Plan include the ability of the participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, salary, and bonus payments in excess of the amount permitted under IRS Code Section 401(k). The terms also allow for a discretionary annual matching contribution by the Company. The Plan allows for the aggregation and investment of deferred amounts in notional investment alternatives, including units representing shares of our common stock. The liability related to the Plan as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 was $3,765 and $3,545, respectively, and is included in long-term other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Expense from continuing operations for our contributions related to the Plan was $79, $100, and $69 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'
	14. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
	For the fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, we made cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest, of $85,472, $76,235, and $83,004, respectively. We received income tax refunds, net of payments, of $4,354 in fiscal 2014 and made income tax payments, net of refunds, of $3,293 and $1,547 for fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	For fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, the change in accrued purchase of property and equipment in accounts payable decreased by $7,149 and $2,667 and increased by $8,315, respectively.
	For fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, we capitalized interest of $185, $2,647, and $1,105, respectively, primarily related to construction of our casinos at the Nemacolin Woodland Resort in Pennsylvania and in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Employee Benefit Plan	'
Employee Benefit Plan	'
	15. Employee Benefit Plan
	401(k) Plan—We have a 401(k) plan covering substantially all of our employees who have completed 90 days of service. Expense for our contributions for continuing operations related to the 401(k) plan was $1,450, $1,443, and $1,430 in fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Our contribution is based on a percentage of employee contributions and may include an additional discretionary amount.

Interest_Rate_Derivatives

Interest Rate Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Interest Rate Derivatives	'
Interest Rate Derivatives	'
	16. Interest Rate Derivatives
	We previously had interest rate derivative agreements in order to manage market risk on variable rate loans outstanding. We had an interest rate swap agreement with an aggregate notional value of $50,000 that matured in September 2013. The fair value of our interest rate swap contract as of April 28, 2013 was $794 and was included in accrued interest. We had entered into interest rate cap contracts, which matured in fiscal 2013.
	During fiscal 2010, our interest rate swaps no longer met the criteria for hedge effectiveness and changes in the fair value of the swaps since that date were recorded in derivative income in the consolidated statements of operations. The cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), through the date of ineffectiveness, was amortized into derivative expense over the remaining term of the individual interest rate swap agreements.
	The loss recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of our interest rate swap contracts is recorded net of deferred income tax benefits of $149 and $357, as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively.
	Derivative income related to the change in fair value of interest rate swap contracts is as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Derivative income	$	794		$	1,699		$	2,540
	Derivative income realized associated with the amortization of cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the interest rate swaps through the date of ineffectiveness is as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Accumulated OCI amortization	$	247		$	594		$	1,312
	Change in deferred taxes		149			357			789
	Derivative income (expense)		(396	)		(951	)		(2,101	)
	The interest rate cap agreements met the criteria for hedge accounting for cash flow hedges. As a result, there was no impact on our consolidated statement of operations from changes in fair value of the interest rate cap agreements. The change in unrealized gain (loss) on our derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting was $14 and $68 for fiscal year 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Fair Value	'
Fair Value	'
	17. Fair Value
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820") establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach, and cost approach). The levels of hierarchy are described below:
	Level 1: Inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.
	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices from identical or similar assets in inactive markets and observable inputs such as interest rate and yield curves.
	Level 3: Inputs that are not observable in the market and that include management's judgments about assumptions market participants would use.
	Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table sets forth the assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013:
		April 27, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Marketable securities	$	10,074		$	17,215		$	—	$	27,289
	Restricted cash and investments		4,459			5,348			—		9,807
		April 28, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Marketable securities	$	9,433		$	16,087		$	—	$	25,520
	Restricted cash and investments		3,978			7,438			—		11,416
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives		—			—			794		794
	Marketable securities—The estimated fair values of our marketable securities are determined on an individual asset basis based upon quoted prices of identical assets available in active markets (Level 1), quoted prices of identical assets in inactive markets, or quoted prices for similar assets in active and inactive markets (Level 2), and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold these marketable securities.
	Restricted cash and investments—The estimated fair values of our restricted cash and investments are based upon quoted prices available in active markets (Level 1), or quoted prices for similar assets in active and inactive markets (Level 2), and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold our restricted cash and investments.
	Interest rate derivatives—The fair value of our interest swap contract, which matured in September 2013, was previously recorded using Level 3 inputs at the present value of all expected future cash flows based on the LIBOR-based yield curve as of the date of the valuation. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013:
		Fiscal Year Ended
	Interest Rate Derivatives	April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	(794	)	$	(2,493	)
	Realized gain		794			1,699
	Ending balance	$	—		$	(794	)
	Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis—The following table sets forth the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, by input level, in the consolidated balance sheets at April 27, 2014 as well as the valuation charge recorded during fiscal 2014 associated with each category:
		April 27,
		2014			Valuation
		Level 3			Charge
	Assets:
	Property and equipment, net	$	33,796		$	16,122
	Goodwill		39,461			133,825
	Intangible assets—subject to amortization		—			12,153
	Property and equipment, net—The cost and market approaches were used to value the property and equipment, net using various Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Inputs included were future cash flow estimates, contractual transaction multiples, estimated replacement cost values, estimates for economic obsolescence and estimated risk premiums.
	Goodwill—The market and income approaches were used to value the goodwill utilizing various Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Inputs included were discounted cash flow estimates, weighted average cost of capital, and transaction and valuation multiples for similar companies.
	Other intangible assets, net—The market approach was used to value other intangible assets, net utilizing various Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. Inputs included were future cash flow estimates and contractual transaction multiples.
	See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for further discussion over the model and inputs utilized.
	Other Financial Instruments—The estimated carrying amounts and fair values of our other financial instruments are as follows:
		April 27, 2014						April 28, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value
	Financial liabilities:
	Revolving line of credit	$	64,700		$	63,083		$	154,900	$	151,802
	5.875% Senior notes		350,000			351,750			350,000		357,000
	7.75% Senior notes		298,488			318,576			298,246		327,698
	8.875% Senior subordinated notes		350,000			373,520			350,000		381,535
	Other long-term debt		3,113			3,113			3,738		3,738
	Other long-term obligations		22,391			22,391			22,514		22,514
	The fair value of our long-term debt or other long-term obligations is estimated based on the quoted market price of the underlying debt issue (Level 1) or, when a quoted market price is not available, the discounted cash flow of future payments utilizing current rates available to us for debt of similar remaining maturities (Level 3). Debt obligations with a short remaining maturity have a carrying amount that approximates fair value.

Consolidating_Condensed_Financ

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Consolidating Condensed Financial Information	'
Consolidating Condensed Financial Information	'
	18. Consolidating Condensed Financial Information
	Certain of our wholly owned subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis, the payment of all obligations under our 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes.
	The following wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are guarantors, on a joint and several basis, under the 5.875% Senior Notes, 7.75% Senior Notes and 8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes: Black Hawk Holdings, L.L.C.; CCSC/Blackhawk, Inc.; IC Holdings Colorado, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk Distribution Company, L.L.C.; IOC-Boonville, Inc.; IOC-Caruthersville, L.L.C.; IOC-Kansas City, Inc.; IOC-Lula, Inc.; IOC-Natchez, Inc.; IOC-Black Hawk County, Inc.; IOC-Davenport, Inc.; IOC Holdings, L.L.C.; IOC-Vicksburg, Inc.; IOC-Vicksburg, LLC; Rainbow Casino- Vicksburg Partnership, L.P.; IOC Cape Girardeau, LLC; Isle of Capri Bettendorf, L.C; Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C.; Isle of Capri Marquette, Inc.; PPI, Inc.; and St. Charles Gaming Company, L.L.C. Each of the subsidiaries' guarantees is joint and several with the guarantees of the other subsidiaries.
	During fiscal 2014, the IOC-PA, L.L.C. subsidiary changed designations from a Guarantor Subsidiary to a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary. All periods presented below reflect the operations of IOC-PA, L.L.C as a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary.
	Consolidating condensed balance sheets as of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013 are as follows:
		As of April 27, 2014
	Balance Sheet	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Current assets	$	16,131		$	80,918		$	35,589		$	(199	)	$	132,439
	Intercompany receivables		530,886			—			—			(530,886	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		535,662			3,358			—			(539,020	)		—
	Property and equipment, net		6,693			907,175			41,736			—			955,604
	Other assets		35,837			151,044			20,236			(5,086	)		202,031
	Total assets	$	1,125,209		$	1,142,495		$	97,561		$	(1,075,191	)	$	1,290,074
	Current liabilities	$	33,447		$	67,899		$	26,716		$	(199	)	$	127,863
	Intercompany payables		—			495,416			35,470			(530,886	)		—
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,065,913			—			158			—			1,066,071
	Other accrued liabilities		6,465			68,002			7,375			(5,086	)		76,756
	Stockholders' equity		19,384			511,178			27,842			(539,020	)		19,384
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,125,209		$	1,142,495		$	97,561		$	(1,075,191	)	$	1,290,074
		As of April 28, 2013
	Balance Sheet	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Current assets	$	19,176		$	84,251		$	28,922		$	(49	)	$	132,300
	Intercompany receivables		626,444			—			11,803			(638,247	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		643,257			—			—			(643,257	)		—
	Property and equipment, net		7,831			977,423			48,772			—			1,034,026
	Other assets		50,958			317,800			23,955			(5,440	)		387,273
	Total assets	$	1,347,666		$	1,379,474		$	113,452		$	(1,286,993	)	$	1,553,599
	Current liabilities	$	43,139		$	77,340		$	35,368		$	(48	)	$	155,799
	Intercompany payables		—			613,248			25,000			(638,248	)		—
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,155,939			210			320			—			1,156,469
	Other accrued liabilities		6,178			76,401			21,782			(5,440	)		98,921
	Stockholders' equity		142,410			612,275			30,982			(643,257	)		142,410
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,347,666		$	1,379,474		$	113,452		$	(1,286,993	)	$	1,553,599
	Consolidating condensed statements of operations for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012 are as follows:
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2014
	Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Revenues:
	Casino	$	—		$	977,551		$	26,704		$	—		$	1,004,255
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		688			164,014			12,237			(9,185	)		167,754
	Management fee revenue		33,307			—			—			(33,307	)		—
	Gross revenues		33,995			1,141,565			38,941			(42,492	)		1,172,009
	Less promotional allowances		—			(211,253	)		(6,156	)		—			(217,409	)
	Net revenues		33,995			930,312			32,785			(42,492	)		954,600
	Operating expenses:
	Casino		—			152,271			5,748			—			158,019
	Gaming taxes		—			244,017			10,668			—			254,685
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		31,737			331,991			21,263			(9,185	)		375,806
	Valuation charges		—			135,747			26,353			—			162,100
	Litigation accrual reversals		(1,979	)		—			(7,351	)					(9,330	)
	Management fee expense		—			32,499			808			(33,307	)		—
	Depreciation and amortization		1,709			73,733			5,443			—			80,885
	Total operating expenses		31,467			970,258			62,932			(42,492	)		1,022,165
	Operating income (loss)		2,528			(39,946	)		(30,147	)		—			(67,565	)
	Interest (expense) income, net		(45,829	)		(39,894	)		4,730			—			(80,993	)
Derivative income		398			—			—			—			398
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		(125,290	)		—			—			125,290			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(168,193	)		(79,840	)		(25,417	)		125,290			(148,160	)
Income tax (provision) benefit		32,327			(22,439	)		8,606			—			18,494
Income (loss) from continuining operations		(135,866	)		(102,279	)		(16,811	)		125,290			(129,666	)
Income of discontinued operations		1,980			916			—			(916	)		1,980
Net income (loss)	$	(133,886	)	$	(101,363	)	$	(16,811	)	$	124,374		$	(127,686	)
	For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013
Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
	Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
	(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
	Obligor)									Entries
Revenues:
Casino	$	—		$	967,142		$	—		$	—		$	967,142
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		735			159,412			8,978			(8,955	)		160,170
Management fee revenue		32,474			—			—			(32,474	)		—
Gross revenues		33,209			1,126,554			8,978			(41,429	)		1,127,312
Less promotional allowances		—			(203,907	)		—			—			(203,907	)
Net revenues		33,209			922,647			8,978			(41,429	)		923,405
Operating expenses:
Casino		—			150,075			—			—			150,075
Gaming taxes		—			241,038			—			—			241,038
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		37,769			332,904			6,849			(8,955	)		368,567
Valuation charges		—			50,100			—			—			50,100
Management fee expense		—			32,474			—			(32,474	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		2,020			68,825			319			—			71,164
Total operating expenses		39,789			875,416			7,168			(41,429	)		880,944
Operating income (loss)		(6,580	)		47,231			1,810			—			42,461
Interest (expense) income, net		(51,810	)		(36,146	)		(988	)		—			(88,944	)
Derivative income		748			—			—			—			748
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		(14,801	)		—			—			14,801			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(72,443	)		11,085			822			14,801			(45,735	)
Income tax (provision) benefit		19,976			(26,011	)		(697	)					(6,732	)
Income (loss) from continuining operations		(52,467	)		(14,926	)		125			14,801			(52,467	)
Income (loss) of discontinued operations		4,898			2,382			—			(2,382	)		4,898
Net income (loss)	$	(47,569	)	$	(12,544	)	$	125		$	12,419		$	(47,569	)
	For the Fiscal Year Ended April 29, 2012
Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
	Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
	(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
	Obligor)									Entries
Revenues:
Casino	$	—		$	955,897		$	—		$	—		$	955,897
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		1,088			163,244			9,645			(9,290	)		164,687
Management fee revenue		33,074			—			—			(33,074	)		—
Gross revenues		34,162			1,119,141			9,645			(42,364	)		1,120,584
Less promotional allowances		—			(187,640	)		—			—			(187,640	)
Net revenues		34,162			931,501			9,645			(42,364	)		932,944
Operating expenses:
Casino		—			147,205			—			—			147,205
Gaming taxes		—			237,135			—			—			237,135
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		41,502			327,837			8,036			(9,290	)		368,085
Valuation charges		—			30,549			—			—			30,549
Management fee expense		—			33,074			—			(33,074	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		1,960			71,336			552			—			73,848
Total operating expenses		43,462			847,136			8,588			(42,364	)		856,822
Operating income (loss)		(9,300	)		84,365			1,057			—			76,122
Interest (expense) income, net		(28,384	)		(58,025	)		(656	)		—			(87,065	)
Derivative income		439			—			—			—			439
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		47,899			—			—			(47,899	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		10,654			26,340			401			(47,899	)		(10,504	)
Income tax (provision) benefit		(36,277	)		21,279			(121	)		—			(15,119	)
Income (loss) from continuining operations		(25,623	)		47,619			280			(47,899	)		(25,623	)
Income (loss) of discontinued operations		(104,130	)		(107,562	)		—			107,562			(104,130	)
Net income (loss)	$	(129,753	)	$	(59,943	)	$	280		$	59,663		$	(129,753	)
Consolidating condensed statements of cash flows for the fiscal years ended April 27, 2014, April 28, 2013, and April 29, 2012 are as follows:
	For the Fiscal Year Ended April 27, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
	Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
	(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
	Obligor)									Entries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	5,431		$	88,579		$	(7,261	)	$	—		$	86,749
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(580	)		(19,243	)		(18,326	)		—			(38,149	)
Proceeds from sales of assets, net		—			48,759			1,122			—			49,881
Payments towards gaming license		—			—			(7,500	)		—			(7,500	)
Restricted cash and investments		—			—			1,879			—			1,879
Parent company investment in subsidiaries		85,222			—			—			(85,222	)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		84,642			29,516			(22,825	)		(85,222	)		6,111
Financing Activities:
Net repayments on line of credit		(90,200	)		—			—			—			(90,200	)
Principal payments on debt		(63	)		(410	)		(153	)		—			(626	)
Payments of deferred financing costs		(673	)		—			—			—			(673	)
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(121,166	)		35,944			85,222			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(90,936	)		(121,576	)		35,791			85,222			(91,499	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(863	)		(3,481	)		5,705			—			1,361
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		6,914			57,268			4,287			—			68,469
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	6,051		$	53,787		$	9,992			—		$	69,830
	For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
	Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
	(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
	Obligor)									Entries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(48,218	)	$	165,168		$	(908	)	$	—		$	116,042
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(598	)		(128,915	)		(23,732	)		—			(153,245	)
Proceeds from sales of assets, net		—			33,253			—			—			33,253
Payments towards gaming license		—			—			(5,000	)		—			(5,000	)
Restricted cash and investments		500			1,085			(42	)		—			1,543
Parent company investment in subsidiaries		34,072			—			—			(34,072	)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		33,974			(94,577	)		(28,774	)		(34,072	)		(123,449	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		700,000			—			—			—			700,000
Net borrowings on line of credit		154,900			—			—			—			154,900
Principal payments on debt		(852,289	)		(237	)		(141	)		—			(852,667	)
Payments of deferred financing costs		(21,486	)		—			—			—			(21,486	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		668			—			—			—			668
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(63,835	)		29,763			34,072			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(18,207	)		(64,072	)		29,622			34,072			(18,585	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(32,451	)		6,519			(60	)		—			(25,992	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		39,365			50,749			4,347			—			94,461
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	6,914		$	57,268		$	4,287		$	—		$	68,469
	For Fiscal Year Ended April 29, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
	Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
	(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
	Obligor)									Entries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	12,960		$	99,588		$	5,511		$	—		$	118,059
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(1,082	)		(73,530	)		(721	)		—			(75,333	)
Proceeds from asset sales, net		—			14,940			—			—			14,940
Restricted cash and investments		24			635			(315	)		—			344
Parent company investment in subsidiaries		61,864			—			—			(61,864	)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		60,806			(57,955	)		(1,036	)		(61,864	)		(60,049	)
Financing Activities:
Net repayments on line of credit		(33,000	)		—			—			—			(33,000	)
Principal payments on debt		(5,000	)		(244	)		(130	)		—			(5,374	)
Payments of deferred financing costs		(366	)		—			—			—			(366	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		13			—			—			—			13
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(52,745	)		(9,119	)		61,864			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(38,353	)		(52,989	)		(9,249	)		61,864			(38,727	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		35,413			(11,356	)		(4,774	)		—			19,283
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		3,952			62,105			9,121			—			75,178
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	39,365		$	50,749		$	4,347			—		$	94,461

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	'
	19. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)
	Our selected quarterly financial information includes new casino operations in Cape Girardeau and Nemacolin on October 30, 2012 and July 1, 2013, respectively, and includes reclassifications for amounts shown in our previously filed reports on Forms 10-Q to reflect the discontinued operations presentation for our Davenport, Iowa property which was classified as discontinued operations during the quarter ended January 26, 2014.
		July 28,			October 27,			January 26,			April 27,
		2013			2013			2014			2014
	Net revenues	$	238,013		$	231,621		$	224,190		$	260,776
	Operating income		18,097			22,611			17,947			(126,220	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,648	)		6,311			9,391			(139,720	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		786			1,726			1,266			(1,798	)
	Net income (loss)		(4,862	)		8,037			10,657			(141,518	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16		$	0.24		$	(3.51	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.02			0.04			0.03			(0.04	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(0.12	)	$	0.2		$	0.27		$	(3.55	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16		$	0.24		$	(3.51	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.02			0.04			0.03			(0.04	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(0.12	)	$	0.2		$	0.27		$	(3.55	)
	Weighted average basic shares		39,582,928			39,686,217			39,828,740			39,829,177
	Weighted average dilutive shares		39,582,928			39,731,193			39,911,715			39,829,177
		Fiscal Quarters Ended
		July 29,			October 28,			January 27,			April 28,
		2012			2012			2013			2013
	Net revenues	$	225,177		$	212,817		$	228,017		$	257,394
	Operating income		24,583			14,589			18,931			(15,642	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		3,147			(5,904	)		(2,450	)		(47,260	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		3,514			(749	)		264			1,869
	Net income (loss)		6,661			(6,653	)		(2,186	)		(45,391	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.08		$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.20	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.09			(0.02	)		—			0.05
	Net income (loss)	$	0.17		$	(0.17	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.15	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.08		$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.20	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.09			(0.02	)		—			0.05
	Net income (loss)	$	0.17		$	(0.17	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.15	)
	Weighted average basic shares		39,018,281			39,336,134			39,488,480			39,518,406
	Weighted average dilutive shares		39,035,280			39,336,134			39,488,480			39,518,406
	A summary of certain revenues and expenses from our continuing operations impacting our quarterly financial results is as follows:
	-1
	During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $7,351 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $7,379 related to the favorable outcome of our Greece gaming license legal proceedings.
	-2
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $1,979 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $244 related to the favorable outcome of our Silver Land legal proceedings.
	-3
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $133,825. The charges consist of $60,000 at our Bettendorf property, $24,238 at our Lake Charles property, $36,000 at our Lula property, $8,587 at our Natchez property, and $5,000 at our Vicksburg property. We also recorded impairment charges of $28,275 related to the long-lived assets at our Nemacolin and Natchez properties.
	-4
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $16,000 related to our Natchez property and $34,100 related to our Lula property.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	20. Commitments and Contingencies
	Operating Leases—The Company leases real estate and various equipment under operating lease agreements. Future minimum payments over the lease term of non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms of one year or more consisted of the following at April 27, 2014:
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015	$	11,250
	2016		11,189
	2017		10,985
	2018		10,822
	2019		10,813
	Therafter		154,809
	Total minimum lease payments	$	209,868
	Rent expense related to continuing operations was $27,721, $27,363, and $27,578 in fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Such amounts include contingent rentals of $2,926, $3,315, and $3,654 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Contingent rent is based upon casino revenues or other metrics as defined in our lease agreements. Certain of our leases are subject to renewals and may contain escalation clauses.
	Legal and Regulatory Proceedings—We and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi—Vicksburg, were defendants in a lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Adams County, Mississippi by Silver Land, Inc., alleging breach of contract in connection with our 2006 sale of casino operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The court originally ruled in favor of Silver Land and awarded damages of $1,979, which we accrued. We appealed the decision and in June 2013 the court of appeals reversed the trial court and ruled in our favor. Silver Land filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in November 2013 requesting review by the Mississippi Supreme Court. On February 20, 2014, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied Silver Land's request, which effectively disposed of this matter in its entirety. As a result, during fiscal 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $2,223, of which $1,979 was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $244 was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.
	Our wholly owned subsidiary, Lady Luck Gaming Corporation, and several joint venture partners were defendants in the Greek Civil Courts and the Greek Administrative Courts in similar lawsuits brought by the country of Greece. The actions alleged that the defendants failed to make specified payments in connection with the gaming license bid process for Patras, Greece. In the Civil Court lawsuit, the Civil Court of First Instance ruled in our favor and dismissed the lawsuit in 2001. The lawsuits continued through the appeals process and in October 2013, the Supreme Administrative Court rejected both lawsuits which disposed of this matter completely. As a result, during fiscal 2014, we reversed a litigation accrual of $14,730, of which $7,351 was recorded as a reduction to operating expenses and $7,379 was recorded as a reduction to interest expense.
	We were named as a defendant in a complaint filed in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. The complaint alleged we sent unsolicited fax advertisements in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, as amended by the Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 (the "TCPA"), and sought to certify a class action. The complaint sought statutory damages for alleged negligent and willful violations of the TCPA, attorneys' fees, costs and injunction relief. In fiscal 2014 we reached a settlement of this matter and the resulting payments were within the Company's reserves for this lawsuit.
	In October 2012, we opened our new casino in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A subcontractor filed a mechanics' lien against our property resulting from a dispute between the subcontractor and our general contractor for the construction project. We demanded that the general contractor cause the lien to be bonded against or satisfied, however the general contractor refused to do so and asserted that a portion of the subcontractor's claim results from additional work directly requested by us. In October 2013, the subcontractor filed suit against our wholly-owned subsidiary IOC-Cape Girardeau, LLC, the general contractor and two other defendants alleging various contract and equitable claims and seeking damages of approximately $4,600. The outcome of this matter is still in doubt and cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. In the event that we incur any costs in connection with this matter, we do not believe that any such costs would be material, and if incurred, the settlement of construction costs would be capitalized.
	We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental protection, health and safety laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, and are subject to cleanup requirements at certain of our facilities as a result thereof. We have not made, and do not anticipate making material expenditures, nor do we anticipate incurring delays with respect to environmental remediation or protection. However, in part because our present and future development sites have, in some cases, been used as manufacturing facilities or other facilities that generate materials that are required to be remediated under environmental laws and regulations, there can be no guarantee that additional pre-existing conditions will not be discovered and we will not experience material liabilities or delays.
	We are subject to various contingencies and litigation matters and have a number of unresolved claims. Although the ultimate liability of these contingencies, this litigation and these claims cannot be determined at this time, we believe they will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Development Projects—On February 1, 2013, we signed an agreement with Tower Investments, Inc. to manage The Provence, the resort and casino on North Broad Street, Philadelphia, proposed by Tower Entertainment, LLC (the "Tower JV"), if the project is selected by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The Tower JV is one of five applicants for the final gaming license in Philadelphia. As part of our agreement with the Tower JV, we committed to loan $25 million to the Tower JV for the purpose of securing the Pennsylvania gaming license fee relating to the project. The commitment for the loan is secured by a stand by letter of credit, which can only be drawn upon if the Tower JV is awarded the license. If the Tower JV is selected, we have the option to either 1) be repaid from the proceeds of permanent financing, or 2) convert the $25 million loan into a minority investment in the Tower JV.

SCHEDULE_IIVALUATION_AND_QUALI

SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'
SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	'
	SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(In thousands)
	Accounts Receivable Reserve
	Period	Balance at		Charged to		Deductions from			Balance at End
		Beginning of		Costs and		Reserves			of Year
		Year		Expenses
	Year Ended April 27, 2014	$	2,086	$	388	$	(354	)	$	2,120
	Year Ended April 28, 2013		2,502		522		(938	)		2,086
	Year Ended April 29, 2012		1,010		1,711		(219	)		2,502
	Other Receivables Reserve
	Period	Balance at		Charged to		Deductions from			Balance at End
		Beginning of		Costs and		Reserves			of Year
		Year		Expenses
	Year Ended April 27, 2014	$	1,882	$	—	$	—		$	1,882
	Year Ended April 28, 2013		1,882		—		—			1,882
	Year Ended April 29, 2012		1,882		—		—			1,882

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. We view each property as an operating segment and all operating segments have been aggregated into one reporting segment.
	Discontinued operations include our Davenport, Iowa property sold in February 2014 and our Biloxi, Mississippi property sold in November 2012.
Fiscal Year-End	'
	Fiscal Year-End—Our fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in April. Periodically, this system necessitates a 53-week year. Fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were 52-week years, which commenced on April 29, 2013 and April 30, 2012, respectively. Fiscal year 2012 was a 53-week year, which commenced on April 25, 2011, with the fourth quarter having 14 weeks. Fiscal 2015 will be a 52-week year.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications of prior year presentations have been made to conform to the fiscal 2014 presentation.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. Cash also includes the minimum operating cash balances required by state regulatory bodies, which totaled $23,139 and $25,256 at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively.
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities—Marketable securities consist primarily of trading securities held by our captive insurance subsidiary. The trading securities are primarily debt and equity securities that are purchased with the intention to resell in the near term. The trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period income in the accompanying statements of operations.
Inventories	'
	Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market value.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost or if purchased through a business acquisition, the value determined under purchase accounting. We capitalize the cost of purchased property and equipment and capitalize the cost of improvements to property and equipment that increases the value or extends the useful lives of the assets. Costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
	Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets:
		Years
	Slot machines, software and computers	5-Mar
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10-May
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of life of lease or
		estimated useful life
	Buildings and improvements	7 - 39.5
	Certain property currently leased in Bettendorf, Iowa and at our Nemacolin, Pennsylvania casino is accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 840, Leases ("ASC 840").
	We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360") which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amounts. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of such property, equipment and other long-lived assets, we make assumptions regarding future cash flows and residual values. In estimating expected future cash flows, assets are grouped at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is usually the individual property. If the assets are determined to be impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair market value of the long-lived assets.
Capitalized Interest	'
	Capitalized Interest—The interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of our borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is suspended. Capitalized interest was $185, $2,647, and $1,105 for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Restricted Cash and Investments	'
	Restricted Cash and Investments—We classify cash and investments which are either statutorily or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage as restricted cash short-term, included in prepaid expenses and other assets, or restricted cash and investments long-term based on the duration of the underlying restriction. Restricted cash primarily includes amounts related to state tax bonds and other gaming-related bonds, and amounts held in escrow related to leases. Restricted investments relate to trading securities pledged as collateral by our captive insurance company.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets of acquired businesses and is stated at cost, net of impairments, if any. Other intangible assets include values attributable to acquired gaming licenses, customer lists, and trademarks. ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350") requires these assets be reviewed for impairment at least annually or on an interim basis if indicators of impairment exist. We perform our annual impairment test as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter. Goodwill for relevant reporting units is tested for impairment using; 1) a discounted cash flow analysis based on forecasted future results discounted at the weighted average cost of capital and, 2) by using a market approach based upon public trading and recent transaction valuation multiples for similar companies. Intangible assets with indefinite lives not subjects to amortization are reviewed by comparing the fair value of the recoded assets to their carrying amount. We review, at least annually, the continued use of an indefinite useful life. If these intangible assets are determined to have a finite useful life, they are amortized over their estimated remaining useful lives.
Deferred Financing Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs—The costs of issuing long-term debt are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt.
Self-Insurance	'
	Self-Insurance—We are self-funded up to a maximum amount per claim for employee-related health care benefits, workers' compensation and general liabilities. Claims in excess of this maximum are fully insured through stop-loss insurance policies. We accrue for workers' compensation and general liabilities on a discounted basis based on claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported. The estimates have been discounted at 1.1% and 0.8% at April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, respectively, or a discount of $796 and $593, respectively. We utilize independent consultants to assist management in its determination of estimated insurance liabilities. As of April 27, 2014 and April 28, 2013, we have accrued $16,011 and $17,335, respectively, for employee-related health care and workers' compensation which are included in accrued liabilities—payroll in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, and we have accrued $11,774 and $11,273, respectively, for general liability claims which are included in accrued liabilities—other in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. While the total cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, in management's opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover future claims payments.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition—In accordance with gaming industry practice, we recognize casino revenues as the net win from gaming activities. Casino revenues are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive slot and table game jackpots. Revenues from rooms, food, beverage, entertainment and the gift shop are recognized at the time the related service or sale is performed or realized.
Promotional Allowances	'
	Promotional Allowances—The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge or at a discount is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We also record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as promotional allowances. The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services from continuing operations are included in casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,		April 28,		April 29,
		2014		2013		2012
	Rooms	$	8,956	$	8,979	$	8,603
	Food and beverage		65,287		60,557		57,250
	Other		519		602		970
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	74,762	$	70,138	$	66,823
Players Club Awards	'
	Players Club Awards—We provide patrons with rewards based on the amounts wagered on casino games. A liability has been established based on the estimated value of these outstanding rewards, considering the age of the points and prior redemption history.
Advertising	'
	Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed the first time the related advertisement appears. Total advertising costs from continuing operations were $35,480, $32,668, and $32,045 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Operating Leases	'
	Operating Leases—We recognize rent expense for each lease on the straight line basis, aggregating all future minimum rent payments including any predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rentals. Our liabilities include the aggregate difference between rent expense recorded on the straight-line basis and amounts paid under the leases.
Development Costs	'
	Development Costs—We pursue development opportunities for new gaming facilities in an ongoing effort to expand our business. In accordance with ASC Topic 720, Other Expenses ("ASC 720), costs related to projects in the development stage are recorded as a development expense, except for those costs capitalized in accordance with the guidance of ASC 720. Previously capitalized development costs are expensed when the development is deemed less than probable. Total development costs expensed from continuing operations were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in corporate and development expenses.
Pre-Opening Costs	'
	Pre-Opening Costs—We expense pre-opening costs as incurred. Pre-opening costs include payroll, outside services, advertising, insurance, utilities, travel and various other expenses related to new operations prior to opening.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes—We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. We have recorded valuation allowances related to net operating loss carry forwards and certain temporary differences. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more likely than not realizable. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share—In accordance with the guidance of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"), basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution related to all potentially dilutive securities such as restricted stock units and stock options. Any potentially dilutive securities with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of our common stock during the periods presented are not considered when calculating diluted earnings per share calculations as they would be anti-dilutive.
Stock Compensation	'
	Stock Compensation—Our stock based compensation is accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). Stock compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in-substance, multiple awards.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—We reserve for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves.
Recently Announced Accounting Standards	'
	Recently Announced Accounting Standards—In April 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity," which changes the definition of a discontinued operation to include only those disposals of components of an entity that represent a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The amendment is effective prospectively for disposals that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. As this accounting standard is prospective, we will apply the provisions to our future financial statements as applicable.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which converges the FASB's and the International Accounting Standards Board's current standards on revenue recognition. The standard provides companies with a single model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue guidance. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits companies to either apply the adoption to all periods presented, or apply the requirements in the year of adoption through a cumulative adjustment. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this accounting standard update on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Schedule of estimated useful lives of the assets	'
		Years
	Slot machines, software and computers	5-Mar
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10-May
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of life of lease or
		estimated useful life
	Buildings and improvements	7 - 39.5
Schedule of estimated cost of providing complimentary services from continuing operations	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,		April 28,		April 29,
		2014		2013		2012
	Rooms	$	8,956	$	8,979	$	8,603
	Food and beverage		65,287		60,557		57,250
	Other		519		602		970
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	74,762	$	70,138	$	66,823

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Discontinued Operations	'
Schedule of results of discontinued operations	'
		Discontinued Operatons
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net revenues	$	29,158		$	77,901		$	111,881
	Valuation charges		—			(1,500	)		(112,564	)
	Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations		3,206			4,898			(106,156	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit from discontinued operations		(1,226	)		—			2,026
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		1,980			4,898			(104,130	)

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Tab

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Property and Equipment, Net	'
Schedule of components of property and equipment	'
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Property and equipment:
	Land and land improvements	$	195,478		$	197,896
	Leasehold improvements		144,667			145,708
	Buildings and improvements		715,976			709,133
	Riverboats and floating pavilions		102,839			124,485
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		523,646			535,132
	Construction in progress		6,576			46,413
	Total property and equipment		1,689,182			1,758,767
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(733,578	)		(724,741	)
	Property and equipment, net	$	955,604		$	1,034,026

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Schedule of roll forward of goodwill	'
	Balance, April 29, 2012	$	330,903
	Impairment charge		(50,100	)
	Balance, April 28, 2013		280,803
	Davenport sale		(38,008	)
	Impairment charge		(133,825	)
	Balance, April 27, 2014	$	108,970
Schedule of other intangible assets	'
		April 27, 2014											April 28, 2013
		Historical			Accumulated			Impairment			Net		Historical		Accumulated			Net
		Cost			Amortization			Charge			Carrying		Cost		Amortization			Carrying
											Amount							Amount
	Indefinite-lived assets
	Gaming licenses	$	44,342		$	—		$	—		$	44,342	$	44,342	$	—		$	44,342
	Trademarks		7,149			—			—			7,149		7,149		—			7,149
	Intangible assets—subject to amortization
	Gaming licenses		12,500			(347	)		(12,153	)		—		5,000		—			5,000
	Customer relationships		6,700			(3,280	)		—			3,420		6,700		(2,443	)		4,257
	Customer lists		15,393			(15,393	)		—			—		15,393		(15,393	)		—
	Tradename		544			(544	)		—			—		544		(544	)		—
	Total	$	86,628		$	(19,564	)	$	(12,153	)	$	54,911	$	79,128	$	(18,380	)	$	60,748
Schedule of future amortization expense of the entity's amortizable intangible assets	'
	2015	$	838
	2016		838
	2017		838
	2018		838
	2019		70
	Total	$	3,422

Valuation_Charges_Tables

Valuation Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Valuation Charges	'
Schedule of valuation charges	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,		April 28,		April 29,
		2014		2013		2012
	Goodwill impairment charges:
	Bettendorf	$	60,000	$	—	$	—
	Lake Charles		24,238		—		—
	Lula		36,000		34,100		14,400
	Natchez		8,587		16,000		—
	Vicksburg		5,000		—		—
	Total goodwill impairment charges		133,825		50,100		14,400
	Property and equipment, net impairment charges		16,122		—		—
	Intangible asset impairment charge		12,153		—		16,149
	Total impairment valuation charges	$	162,100	$	50,100	$	30,549
Schedule of remaining goodwill balance by property	'
		April 27,
		2014
	Bettendorf	$	5,713
	Black Hawk		30,533
	Boonville		2,599
	Kansas City		7,182
	Lula		6,581
	Marquette		29,195
	Vicksburg		27,167
	Total	$	108,970

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Long-Term Debt	'
Schedule of long-term debt	'
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018, interest payable at least quarterly at either LIBOR and/or prime plus a margin	$	64,700		$	154,900
	5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15		350,000			350,000
	7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net of discount		298,488			298,246
	8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15		350,000			350,000
	Other		3,113			3,738
			1,066,301			1,156,884
	Less current maturities		230			415
	Long-term debt	$	1,066,071		$	1,156,469
Schedule of aggregate principal payments due on long-term debt	'
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015	$	230
	2016		169
	2017		112
	2018		64,816
	2019		300,094
	Thereafter		702,392
			1,067,813
	Unamortized debt discount		(1,512	)
		$	1,066,301

Other_LongTerm_Obligations_Tab

Other Long-Term Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Other Long-Term Obligations	'
Schedule of future minimum payments due under other long-term obligations, including interest	'
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015		1,729
	2016		1,767
	2017		1,767
	2018		1,433
	2019		1,100
	Thereafter		11,470
	Total minimum payments	$	19,266

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	—		$	—		$	415
	State		7,352			(1,005	)		(2,333	)
			7,352			(1,005	)		(1,918	)
	Deferred:
	Federal		10,116			(3,888	)		(15,628	)
	State		1,026			(1,839	)		2,427
			11,142			(5,727	)		(13,201	)
	Income tax benefit (provision)	$	18,494		$	(6,732	)	$	(15,119	)
Schedule of reconciliation of income taxes from continuing operations	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Statutory tax benefit	$	51,856		$	16,007		$	3,676
	Effects of :
	State taxes		10,396			(459	)		854
	Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits		5,010			—			270
	Other
	Lobbying		(607	)		(752	)		(594	)
	Employment tax credits		1,112			665			1,082
	Fines & Penalties		(26	)		(204	)		(55	)
	Meals & Entertainment		(62	)		(72	)		(64	)
	Various permanent differences		(16	)		(52	)		42
	Interest		(446	)		(161	)		163
	Bahamas stock loss		—			—			727
	Debt basis differential		—			—			(4,529	)
	Goodwill impairment		(45,088	)		(17,535	)		(5,040	)
	Valuation allowance		(2,668	)		(3,985	)		(11,623	)
	Other		(967	)		(184	)		(28	)
	Income tax benefit (provision)	$	18,494		$	(6,732	)	$	(15,119	)
Schedule of significant components of domestic net deferred income tax asset (liability)	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	$	(46,867	)	$	(50,835	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(16,810	)		(33,622	)
	Gain on early extinguishment of debt		(19,673	)		(22,131	)
	Other		64			(1,161	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(83,286	)		(107,749	)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Net operating losses		72,878			80,370
	Employment tax credits		22,043			20,318
	Accrued expenses		8,415			6,871
	Alternative minimum tax credit		1,338			1,338
	Other		4,748			13,750
	Total deferred tax assets		109,422			122,647
	Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets		(57,900	)		(56,429	)
	Net deferred tax asset		51,522			66,218
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(31,764	)	$	(41,531	)
Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of valuation allowance	'
		Federal			State			Total
	Balance, April 29, 2012	$	46,805		$	7,410		$	54,215
	(Benefit) Provision		(4,114	)		6,328			2,214
	Balance, April 28, 2013	$	42,691		$	13,738		$	56,429
	(Benefit) Provision		(10,968	)		12,439			1,471
	Balance, April 27, 2014	$	31,723		$	26,177		$	57,900
Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits	'
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Beginning balance	$	4,072		$	4,072		$	11,491
	Impact of favorable court ruling		(4,072	)		—			—
	Lapse of statute of limitations		—			—			(7,419	)
	Ending balance	$	—		$	4,072		$	4,072

Flooding_Tables

Flooding (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Flooding	'
Summary of the closure dates and subsequent reopening dates	'
		Closing Date	Reopening Date	Number Days
				Closed
	Caruthersville, Missouri	1-May-11	13-May-11		12
	Lula, Mississippi	3-May-11	3-Jun-11		31
			2-Sep-11		91	(A)
	Natchez, Mississippi	7-May-11	17-Jun-11		41
	Vicksburg, Mississippi	11-May-11	27-May-11		16
	(A)
	The second casino barge reopened on September 2, 2011 after flood damage was remediated.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Income (loss) applicable to common shares:
	Loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	$	(129,666	)	$	(52,467	)	$	(25,623	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		1,980			4,898			(104,130	)
	Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	$	(127,686	)	$	(47,569	)	$	(129,753	)
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic income (loss) per share—weighted average shares		39,731,766			39,340,325			38,753,098
	Effect of dilutive securities		—			—			—
	Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share—adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		39,731,766			39,340,325			38,753,098
	Basic and Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(3.26	)	$	(1.33	)	$	(0.66	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		0.05			0.12			(2.69	)
	Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(3.21	)	$	(1.21	)	$	(3.35	)

Stock_Based_Compensation_Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Stock Based Compensation	'
Summary of restricted stock and option activity	'
		Restricted			Weighted		Options			Weighted
		Stock			Average					Average
					Grant-Date					Exercise
					Fair Value					Price
	Outstanding at April 28, 2013		804,698		$	7.32		1,014,660		$	10.71
	Granted		276,243			7.69		—			—
	Exercised		—			—		—			—
	Vested		(484,171	)		7.56		—			—
	Forfeited and expired		(43,086	)		6.88		(56,800	)		20.68
	Outstanding at April 27, 2014		553,684		$	7.33		957,860		$	10.12
	As of April 27, 2014:
	Outstanding exercisable options		n/a					937,860		$	10.09
	Weighted average remaining contractual term		0.7 years					3.8 years
	Aggregate intrinsic value:
	Outstanding exercisable		n/a					$239
	Outstanding		$3,762					$239
	Nonvested:
	Unrecognized compensation cost		$1,205					$12
	Weighted average remaining vesting period		0.7 years					0.4 years
Schedule of additional information relating to share based plans	'
		April 27,			April 28,		April 29,
		2014			2013		2012
	Restricted Stock:
	Fair value of restricted stock vested during the year	$	3,660		$	5,272	$	7,317
	Stock Options:
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised		—			41		5
	Proceeds from stock option exercises		—			668		13

Interest_Rate_Derivatives_Tabl

Interest Rate Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Interest Rate Derivatives	'
Schedule of derivative income related to the change in fair value of interest rate swap contracts	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Derivative income	$	794		$	1,699		$	2,540
Derivative income realized associated with the amortization of cumulative loss recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the interest rate swaps	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		April 27,			April 28,			April 29,
		2014			2013			2012
	Accumulated OCI amortization	$	247		$	594		$	1,312
	Change in deferred taxes		149			357			789
	Derivative income (expense)		(396	)		(951	)		(2,101	)

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Fair Value	'
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
		April 27, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Marketable securities	$	10,074		$	17,215		$	—	$	27,289
	Restricted cash and investments		4,459			5,348			—		9,807
		April 28, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Marketable securities	$	9,433		$	16,087		$	—	$	25,520
	Restricted cash and investments		3,978			7,438			—		11,416
	Liabilities:
	Interest rate derivatives		—			—			794		794
Schedule of changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
	Interest Rate Derivatives	April 27,			April 28,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	(794	)	$	(2,493	)
	Realized gain		794			1,699
	Ending balance	$	—		$	(794	)
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	'
		April 27,
		2014			Valuation
		Level 3			Charge
	Assets:
	Property and equipment, net	$	33,796		$	16,122
	Goodwill		39,461			133,825
	Intangible assets—subject to amortization		—			12,153
Schedule of estimated carrying amounts and fair values of other financial instruments	'
		April 27, 2014						April 28, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value
	Financial liabilities:
	Revolving line of credit	$	64,700		$	63,083		$	154,900	$	151,802
	5.875% Senior notes		350,000			351,750			350,000		357,000
	7.75% Senior notes		298,488			318,576			298,246		327,698
	8.875% Senior subordinated notes		350,000			373,520			350,000		381,535
	Other long-term debt		3,113			3,113			3,738		3,738
	Other long-term obligations		22,391			22,391			22,514		22,514

Consolidating_Condensed_Financ1

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Consolidating Condensed Financial Information	'
Schedule of consolidating condensed balance sheets	'
		As of April 27, 2014
	Balance Sheet	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Current assets	$	16,131		$	80,918		$	35,589		$	(199	)	$	132,439
	Intercompany receivables		530,886			—			—			(530,886	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		535,662			3,358			—			(539,020	)		—
	Property and equipment, net		6,693			907,175			41,736			—			955,604
	Other assets		35,837			151,044			20,236			(5,086	)		202,031
	Total assets	$	1,125,209		$	1,142,495		$	97,561		$	(1,075,191	)	$	1,290,074
	Current liabilities	$	33,447		$	67,899		$	26,716		$	(199	)	$	127,863
	Intercompany payables		—			495,416			35,470			(530,886	)		—
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,065,913			—			158			—			1,066,071
	Other accrued liabilities		6,465			68,002			7,375			(5,086	)		76,756
	Stockholders' equity		19,384			511,178			27,842			(539,020	)		19,384
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,125,209		$	1,142,495		$	97,561		$	(1,075,191	)	$	1,290,074
		As of April 28, 2013
	Balance Sheet	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Current assets	$	19,176		$	84,251		$	28,922		$	(49	)	$	132,300
	Intercompany receivables		626,444			—			11,803			(638,247	)		—
	Investments in subsidiaries		643,257			—			—			(643,257	)		—
	Property and equipment, net		7,831			977,423			48,772			—			1,034,026
	Other assets		50,958			317,800			23,955			(5,440	)		387,273
	Total assets	$	1,347,666		$	1,379,474		$	113,452		$	(1,286,993	)	$	1,553,599
	Current liabilities	$	43,139		$	77,340		$	35,368		$	(48	)	$	155,799
	Intercompany payables		—			613,248			25,000			(638,248	)		—
	Long-term debt, less current maturities		1,155,939			210			320			—			1,156,469
	Other accrued liabilities		6,178			76,401			21,782			(5,440	)		98,921
	Stockholders' equity		142,410			612,275			30,982			(643,257	)		142,410
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,347,666		$	1,379,474		$	113,452		$	(1,286,993	)	$	1,553,599
Schedule of consolidating condensed statements of operations	'
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2014
	Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Revenues:
	Casino	$	—		$	977,551		$	26,704		$	—		$	1,004,255
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		688			164,014			12,237			(9,185	)		167,754
	Management fee revenue		33,307			—			—			(33,307	)		—
	Gross revenues		33,995			1,141,565			38,941			(42,492	)		1,172,009
	Less promotional allowances		—			(211,253	)		(6,156	)		—			(217,409	)
	Net revenues		33,995			930,312			32,785			(42,492	)		954,600
	Operating expenses:
	Casino		—			152,271			5,748			—			158,019
	Gaming taxes		—			244,017			10,668			—			254,685
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		31,737			331,991			21,263			(9,185	)		375,806
	Valuation charges		—			135,747			26,353			—			162,100
	Litigation accrual reversals		(1,979	)		—			(7,351	)					(9,330	)
	Management fee expense		—			32,499			808			(33,307	)		—
	Depreciation and amortization		1,709			73,733			5,443			—			80,885
	Total operating expenses		31,467			970,258			62,932			(42,492	)		1,022,165
	Operating income (loss)		2,528			(39,946	)		(30,147	)		—			(67,565	)
	Interest (expense) income, net		(45,829	)		(39,894	)		4,730			—			(80,993	)
	Derivative income		398			—			—			—			398
	Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		(125,290	)		—			—			125,290			—
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(168,193	)		(79,840	)		(25,417	)		125,290			(148,160	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit		32,327			(22,439	)		8,606			—			18,494
	Income (loss) from continuining operations		(135,866	)		(102,279	)		(16,811	)		125,290			(129,666	)
	Income of discontinued operations		1,980			916			—			(916	)		1,980
	Net income (loss)	$	(133,886	)	$	(101,363	)	$	(16,811	)	$	124,374		$	(127,686	)
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013
	Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Revenues:
	Casino	$	—		$	967,142		$	—		$	—		$	967,142
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		735			159,412			8,978			(8,955	)		160,170
	Management fee revenue		32,474			—			—			(32,474	)		—
	Gross revenues		33,209			1,126,554			8,978			(41,429	)		1,127,312
	Less promotional allowances		—			(203,907	)		—			—			(203,907	)
	Net revenues		33,209			922,647			8,978			(41,429	)		923,405
	Operating expenses:
	Casino		—			150,075			—			—			150,075
	Gaming taxes		—			241,038			—			—			241,038
	Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		37,769			332,904			6,849			(8,955	)		368,567
	Valuation charges		—			50,100			—			—			50,100
	Management fee expense		—			32,474			—			(32,474	)		—
	Depreciation and amortization		2,020			68,825			319			—			71,164
	Total operating expenses		39,789			875,416			7,168			(41,429	)		880,944
	Operating income (loss)		(6,580	)		47,231			1,810			—			42,461
	Interest (expense) income, net		(51,810	)		(36,146	)		(988	)		—			(88,944	)
	Derivative income		748			—			—			—			748
	Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		(14,801	)		—			—			14,801			—
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		(72,443	)		11,085			822			14,801			(45,735	)
	Income tax (provision) benefit		19,976			(26,011	)		(697	)					(6,732	)
	Income (loss) from continuining operations		(52,467	)		(14,926	)		125			14,801			(52,467	)
	Income (loss) of discontinued operations		4,898			2,382			—			(2,382	)		4,898
	Net income (loss)	$	(47,569	)	$	(12,544	)	$	125		$	12,419		$	(47,569	)
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 29, 2012
	Statement of Operations	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
Obligor)								Entries
Revenues:
Casino	$	—		$	955,897		$	—		$	—		$	955,897
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		1,088			163,244			9,645			(9,290	)		164,687
Management fee revenue		33,074			—			—			(33,074	)		—
Gross revenues		34,162			1,119,141			9,645			(42,364	)		1,120,584
Less promotional allowances		—			(187,640	)		—			—			(187,640	)
Net revenues		34,162			931,501			9,645			(42,364	)		932,944
Operating expenses:
Casino		—			147,205			—			—			147,205
Gaming taxes		—			237,135			—			—			237,135
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other		41,502			327,837			8,036			(9,290	)		368,085
Valuation charges		—			30,549			—			—			30,549
Management fee expense		—			33,074			—			(33,074	)		—
Depreciation and amortization		1,960			71,336			552			—			73,848
Total operating expenses		43,462			847,136			8,588			(42,364	)		856,822
Operating income (loss)		(9,300	)		84,365			1,057			—			76,122
Interest (expense) income, net		(28,384	)		(58,025	)		(656	)		—			(87,065	)
Derivative income		439			—			—			—			439
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries		47,899			—			—			(47,899	)		—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		10,654			26,340			401			(47,899	)		(10,504	)
Income tax (provision) benefit		(36,277	)		21,279			(121	)		—			(15,119	)
Income (loss) from continuining operations		(25,623	)		47,619			280			(47,899	)		(25,623	)
Income (loss) of discontinued operations		(104,130	)		(107,562	)		—			107,562			(104,130	)
Net income (loss)	$	(129,753	)	$	(59,943	)	$	280		$	59,663		$	(129,753	)
Schedule of consolidating condensed statements of cash flows	'
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 27, 2014
	Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	5,431		$	88,579		$	(7,261	)	$	—		$	86,749
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment		(580	)		(19,243	)		(18,326	)		—			(38,149	)
	Proceeds from sales of assets, net		—			48,759			1,122			—			49,881
	Payments towards gaming license		—			—			(7,500	)		—			(7,500	)
	Restricted cash and investments		—			—			1,879			—			1,879
	Parent company investment in subsidiaries		85,222			—			—			(85,222	)		—
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		84,642			29,516			(22,825	)		(85,222	)		6,111
	Financing Activities:
	Net repayments on line of credit		(90,200	)		—			—			—			(90,200	)
	Principal payments on debt		(63	)		(410	)		(153	)		—			(626	)
	Payments of deferred financing costs		(673	)		—			—			—			(673	)
	Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(121,166	)		35,944			85,222			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(90,936	)		(121,576	)		35,791			85,222			(91,499	)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(863	)		(3,481	)		5,705			—			1,361
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		6,914			57,268			4,287			—			68,469
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	6,051		$	53,787		$	9,992			—		$	69,830
		For the Fiscal Year Ended April 28, 2013
	Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(48,218	)	$	165,168		$	(908	)	$	—		$	116,042
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment		(598	)		(128,915	)		(23,732	)		—			(153,245	)
	Proceeds from sales of assets, net		—			33,253			—			—			33,253
	Payments towards gaming license		—			—			(5,000	)		—			(5,000	)
	Restricted cash and investments		500			1,085			(42	)		—			1,543
	Parent company investment in subsidiaries		34,072			—			—			(34,072	)		—
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		33,974			(94,577	)		(28,774	)		(34,072	)		(123,449	)
	Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		700,000			—			—			—			700,000
	Net borrowings on line of credit		154,900			—			—			—			154,900
	Principal payments on debt		(852,289	)		(237	)		(141	)		—			(852,667	)
	Payments of deferred financing costs		(21,486	)		—			—			—			(21,486	)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		668			—			—			—			668
	Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(63,835	)		29,763			34,072			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(18,207	)		(64,072	)		29,622			34,072			(18,585	)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(32,451	)		6,519			(60	)		—			(25,992	)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		39,365			50,749			4,347			—			94,461
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	6,914		$	57,268		$	4,287		$	—		$	68,469
		For Fiscal Year Ended April 29, 2012
	Statement of Cash Flows	Isle of Capri			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Isle of Capri
		Casinos, Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			and			Casinos, Inc.
		(Parent									Eliminating			Consolidated
		Obligor)									Entries
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	12,960		$	99,588		$	5,511		$	—		$	118,059
	Investing Activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment		(1,082	)		(73,530	)		(721	)		—			(75,333	)
	Proceeds from asset sales, net		—			14,940			—			—			14,940
	Restricted cash and investments		24			635			(315	)		—			344
	Parent company investment in subsidiaries		61,864			—			—			(61,864	)		—
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		60,806			(57,955	)		(1,036	)		(61,864	)		(60,049	)
	Financing Activities:
	Net repayments on line of credit		(33,000	)		—			—			—			(33,000	)
	Principal payments on debt		(5,000	)		(244	)		(130	)		—			(5,374	)
	Payments of deferred financing costs		(366	)		—			—			—			(366	)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		13			—			—			—			13
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties		—			(52,745	)		(9,119	)		61,864			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(38,353	)		(52,989	)		(9,249	)		61,864			(38,727	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		35,413			(11,356	)		(4,774	)		—			19,283
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		3,952			62,105			9,121			—			75,178
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$	39,365		$	50,749		$	4,347			—		$	94,461

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I1

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	'
Schedule of selected quarterly financial information	'
		July 28,			October 27,			January 26,			April 27,
		2013			2013			2014			2014
	Net revenues	$	238,013		$	231,621		$	224,190		$	260,776
	Operating income		18,097			22,611			17,947			(126,220	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(5,648	)		6,311			9,391			(139,720	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		786			1,726			1,266			(1,798	)
	Net income (loss)		(4,862	)		8,037			10,657			(141,518	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16		$	0.24		$	(3.51	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.02			0.04			0.03			(0.04	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(0.12	)	$	0.2		$	0.27		$	(3.55	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16		$	0.24		$	(3.51	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.02			0.04			0.03			(0.04	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(0.12	)	$	0.2		$	0.27		$	(3.55	)
	Weighted average basic shares		39,582,928			39,686,217			39,828,740			39,829,177
	Weighted average dilutive shares		39,582,928			39,731,193			39,911,715			39,829,177
		Fiscal Quarters Ended
		July 29,			October 28,			January 27,			April 28,
		2012			2012			2013			2013
	Net revenues	$	225,177		$	212,817		$	228,017		$	257,394
	Operating income		24,583			14,589			18,931			(15,642	)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		3,147			(5,904	)		(2,450	)		(47,260	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		3,514			(749	)		264			1,869
	Net income (loss)		6,661			(6,653	)		(2,186	)		(45,391	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.08		$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.20	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.09			(0.02	)		—			0.05
	Net income (loss)	$	0.17		$	(0.17	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.15	)
	Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.08		$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.20	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		0.09			(0.02	)		—			0.05
	Net income (loss)	$	0.17		$	(0.17	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(1.15	)
	Weighted average basic shares		39,018,281			39,336,134			39,488,480			39,518,406
	Weighted average dilutive shares		39,035,280			39,336,134			39,488,480			39,518,406
	A summary of certain revenues and expenses from our continuing operations impacting our quarterly financial results is as follows:
	-1
	During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $7,351 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $7,379 related to the favorable outcome of our Greece gaming license legal proceedings.
	-2
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded litigation accrual recoveries of $1,979 in operating income and a reduction to interest expense of $244 related to the favorable outcome of our Silver Land legal proceedings.
	-3
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $133,825. The charges consist of $60,000 at our Bettendorf property, $24,238 at our Lake Charles property, $36,000 at our Lula property, $8,587 at our Natchez property, and $5,000 at our Vicksburg property. We also recorded impairment charges of $28,275 related to the long-lived assets at our Nemacolin and Natchez properties.
	-4
	During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $16,000 related to our Natchez property and $34,100 related to our Lula property.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Schedule of future minimum payments over the lease term	'
	Fiscal Years Ending:
	2015	$	11,250
	2016		11,189
	2017		10,985
	2018		10,822
	2019		10,813
	Therafter		154,809
	Total minimum lease payments	$	209,868

Organization_Details

Organization (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014
	item
Organization	'
Number of casino gaming facilities	15

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 26, 2015	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
			item
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reporting segments	'	'	1	'	'
Length of fiscal period	'98 days	'364 days	'364 days	'364 days	'371 days
Minimum operating cash balances required by state regulatory bodies	'	'	$23,139	$25,256	'
Capitalized Interest	'	'	'	'	'
Capitalized interest cost associated with major development and construction projects	'	'	$185	$2,647	$1,105
Slot machines, software and computers | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Slot machines, software and computers | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'5 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Buildings and improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'7 years	'	'
Buildings and improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of the assets	'	'	'39 years 6 months	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (Insurance claims, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Insurance claims	'	'
Self-Insurance	'	'
Estimated insurance liabilities, discount rate (as a percent)	1.10%	0.80%
Estimated insurance liabilities, discount amount	$796	$593
Accrued insurance liabilities related to employee-related health care and workers' compensation	16,011	17,335
Accrued insurance liabilities related to general liability claims	$11,774	$11,273

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'	'
Rooms	$8,956	$8,979	$8,603
Food and beverage	65,287	60,557	57,250
Other	519	602	970
Total cost of complimentary services	74,762	70,138	66,823
Advertising	'	'	'
Advertising costs	$35,480	$32,668	$32,045

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Apr. 27, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jul. 28, 2013

Apr. 28, 2013

Jan. 27, 2013

Oct. 28, 2012

Jul. 29, 2012

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 29, 2012

Feb. 03, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 29, 2012

Rhythm City Casino located in Davenport, Iowa

Biloxi casino

Biloxi casino

Results of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$29,158

$77,901

$111,881

'

'

'

Valuation charges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,500

-112,564

'

'

'

Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,206

4,898

-106,156

'

'

'

Income tax (provision) benefit from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,226

0

2,026

'

'

'

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

-1,798

1,266

1,726

786

1,869

264

-749

3,514

1,980

4,898

-104,130

'

'

'

Interest expense related to third-party debt allocated to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6

15

21

'

'

'

Interest income allocated to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

2

6

'

'

'

Net cash proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,727

'

'

Loss on the sale of the assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

459

'

'

Valuation allowance

$57,900

'

'

'

$56,429

'

'

'

$57,900

$56,429

$54,215

'

$1,500

$41,029

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$1,689,182	$1,758,767	'
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-733,578	-724,741	'
Property and equipment, net	955,604	1,034,026	'
Depreciation expense	79,700	70,326	70,011
Land and land improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	195,478	197,896	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	144,667	145,708	'
Buildings and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	715,976	709,133	'
Riverboats and floating pavilions	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	102,839	124,485	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	523,646	535,132	'
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$6,576	$46,413	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Roll forward of goodwill	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	$280,803	$330,903	'
Impairment charge	-133,825	-133,825	-50,100	-14,400
Davenport sale	'	-38,008	'	'
Balance at the end of the period	108,970	108,970	280,803	330,903
Accumulated impairment losses	213,125	213,125	'	'
Intangible assets-subject to amortization	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	-19,564	-19,564	-18,380	'
Impairment Charge	'	-12,153	'	-16,149
Net Carrying Amount	3,422	3,422	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill	'	'	'	'
Historical cost	86,628	86,628	79,128	'
Net Carrying Amount	54,911	54,911	60,748	'
Amortization expense	'	1,185	838	3,837
Future amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'
2015	838	838	'	'
2016	838	838	'	'
2017	838	838	'	'
2018	838	838	'	'
2019	70	70	'	'
Net Carrying Amount	3,422	3,422	'	'
Customer lists	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets-subject to amortization	'	'	'	'
Historical cost	15,393	15,393	15,393	'
Accumulated Amortization	-15,393	-15,393	-15,393	'
Customer lists | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'	'2 years	'	'
Customer lists | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'	'4 years	'	'
Gaming licenses	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets-subject to amortization	'	'	'	'
Historical cost	12,500	12,500	5,000	'
Accumulated Amortization	-347	-347	'	'
Impairment Charge	'	-12,153	'	'
Net Carrying Amount	'	'	5,000	'
Future amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'
Net Carrying Amount	'	'	5,000	'
Tradename	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets-subject to amortization	'	'	'	'
Historical cost	544	544	544	'
Accumulated Amortization	-544	-544	-544	'
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'	'1 year 6 months	'	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets-subject to amortization	'	'	'	'
Historical cost	6,700	6,700	6,700	'
Accumulated Amortization	-3,280	-3,280	-2,443	'
Net Carrying Amount	3,420	3,420	4,257	'
Intangible Assets, Net Excluding Goodwill	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'	'8 years	'	'
Weighted average remaining life	'	'4 years 1 month 6 days	'	'
Future amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'
Net Carrying Amount	3,420	3,420	4,257	'
Gaming licenses	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets	'	'	'	'
Historical cost and net carrying amount	44,342	44,342	44,342	'
Trademarks	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived assets	'	'	'	'
Historical cost and net carrying amount	$7,149	$7,149	$7,149	'

Valuation_Charges_Details

Valuation Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	$133,825	'	$133,825	$50,100	$14,400
Property and equipment, net impairment charges	'	'	16,122	'	'
Intangible asset impairment charge	'	'	12,153	'	16,149
Total impairment valuation charges	'	'	162,100	50,100	30,549
Remaining goodwill balance by property	108,970	280,803	108,970	280,803	330,903
Valuation charges related to sale of property	'	'	'	'	16,149
Bettendorf	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	60,000	'	60,000	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	5,713	'	5,713	'	'
Lake Charles	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	24,238	'	24,238	'	'
Natchez	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	8,587	16,000	8,587	16,000	'
Property and equipment, net impairment charges	'	'	1,922	'	'
Total impairment valuation charges	28,275	'	'	'	'
Blackhawk	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	30,533	'	30,533	'	'
Boonville	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	2,599	'	2,599	'	'
Kansas City	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	7,182	'	7,182	'	'
Lula	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	36,000	34,100	36,000	34,100	14,400
Remaining goodwill balance by property	6,581	'	6,581	'	'
Marquette	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	29,195	'	29,195	'	'
Vicksburg	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill impairment charges	5,000	'	5,000	'	'
Remaining goodwill balance by property	27,167	'	27,167	'	'
Nemacolin	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net impairment charges	'	'	14,200	'	'
Intangible asset impairment charge	'	'	$12,153	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Mar. 31, 2011

Aug. 07, 2012

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Senior Secured Credit Facility:

Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018

Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018

Revolving line of credit, expires April 19, 2018

5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15

5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15

5.875% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15

7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net of discount

7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net of discount

7.75% Senior Notes, interest payable semi-annually March 15 and September 15, net of discount

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes, interest payable semi-annually June 15 and December 15

Other

Other

Maximum

Long-Term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable rate of debt

'

'

'

'LIBOR and/or prime

'LIBOR and/or prime

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.88%

5.88%

5.88%

7.75%

7.75%

7.75%

8.88%

8.88%

8.88%

'

'

Long-term debt, including current maturities

$1,066,301

$1,156,884

'

$64,700

$154,900

'

'

$350,000

$350,000

$298,488

$298,246

'

'

$350,000

$350,000

$3,113

$3,738

Less current maturities

230

415

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

1,066,071

1,156,469

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net line of credit availability limited by the maximum consolidated total leverage ratio

'

'

'

184

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding letters of credit

'

'

'

33

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment fee related to the unused portion (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

0.55%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average effective interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

3.95%

5.21%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-cash charges included in fees and write-off of certain unamortized deferred financing costs

'

'

2,236

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

Capitalized deferred financing costs

'

'

6,288

673

'

'

'

'

7,060

'

'

'

'

8,137

'

'

'

Debt issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

350,000

'

'

'

'

300,000

350,000

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument issuance as a percentage of the face amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

99.26%

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds from issuance of debt after deducting underwriting fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

343,400

'

'

'

'

'

343,000

'

'

'

'

Expenses related to fees and write-off of certain unamortized deferred financing costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,500

'

'

'

Repayment and repurchase of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$357,275

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_2

Long-Term Debt (Details 2) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future principal payments of long-term debt	'	'
2015	$230	'
2016	169	'
2017	112	'
2018	64,816	'
2019	300,094	'
Thereafter	702,392	'
Total	1,067,813	'
Unamortized debt discount	-1,512	'
Total	$1,066,301	$1,156,884

Other_LongTerm_Obligations_Det

Other Long-Term Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future minimum payments due under other long-term obligations, including interest	'
2015	$1,729
2016	1,767
2017	1,767
2018	1,433
2019	1,100
Thereafter	11,470
Total minimum payments	19,266
Nemacolin	'
Other long-term obligations	'
Asset of property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation recorded under ASC 840	6,011
Liability under ASC 840	6,100
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center	'
Other long-term obligations	'
Liability under ASC 840	16,291
Guarantee of certain obligations related to notes issued by the City of Bettendorf, Iowa for the convention center	$13,815

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	$415
State	7,352	-1,005	-2,333
Total	7,352	-1,005	-1,918
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	10,116	-3,888	-15,628
State	1,026	-1,839	2,427
Total	11,142	-5,727	-13,201
Income tax benefit (provision)	18,494	-6,732	-15,119
Statutory corporate federal tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Reconciliation of income taxes from continuing operations	'	'	'
Statutory tax benefit	51,856	16,007	3,676
Effects of :	'	'	'
State taxes	10,396	-459	854
Reduction of unrecognized tax benefits	5,010	'	270
Other	'	'	'
Lobbying	-607	-752	-594
Employment tax credits	1,112	665	1,082
Fines & Penalties	-26	-204	-55
Meals & Entertainment	-62	-72	-64
Various permanent differences	-16	-52	42
Interest	-446	-161	163
Bahamas stock loss	'	'	727
Debt basis differential	'	'	-4,529
Goodwill impairment	-45,088	-17,535	-5,040
Valuation allowance	-2,668	-3,985	-11,623
Other	-967	-184	-28
Income tax benefit (provision)	18,494	-6,732	-15,119
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'
Property and equipment	-46,867	-50,835	'
Goodwill and intangibles	-16,810	-33,622	'
Gain on early extinguishment of debt	-19,673	-22,131	'
Other	64	-1,161	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	-83,286	-107,749	'
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'
Net operating losses	72,878	80,370	'
Employment tax credits	22,043	20,318	'
Accrued expenses	8,415	6,871	'
Alternative minimum tax credit	1,338	1,338	'
Other	4,748	13,750	'
Total deferred tax assets	109,422	122,647	'
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets	-57,900	-56,429	-54,215
Net deferred tax asset	51,522	66,218	'
Net deferred tax liability	($31,764)	($41,531)	'

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014
Operating loss carryforwards	'
Period of cumulative loss	'3 years
Federal	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	127,206
Federal | IC Holdings Colorado, Inc. and its subsidiary	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	41,473
State	'
Operating loss carryforwards	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	371,640

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (Federal, USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Federal	'
Tax credit carryforwards	'
General business and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	$23,381

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Feb. 03, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
			Davenport	Federal	Federal	State	State
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of valuation allowance	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$56,429	$54,215	'	$42,691	$46,805	$13,738	$7,410
(Benefit) provision	1,471	2,214	11,993	-10,968	-4,114	12,439	6,328
Balance at the end of the period	$57,900	$56,429	'	$31,723	$42,691	$26,177	$13,738

Income_Taxes_Details_5

Income Taxes (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$4,072	$4,072	$11,491
Impact of favorable court ruling	-4,072	'	'
Lapse of statute of limitations	'	'	-7,419
Ending Balance	'	4,072	4,072
Additional information related to unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Portion of benefits recognized, that affect the effective tax rate, principal amount	4,072	'	'
Portion of benefits recognized, that affect the effective tax rate, interest amount	4,025	'	'
Interest expense related to prior periods unrecognized tax benefits	390	466	310
Accrued interest recognized related to the unrecognized tax benefits	'	3,635	'
Accrued penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits	$0	$0	$0

Income_Taxes_Details_6

Income Taxes (Details 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012
Unrecognized tax benefits	'
Tax benefits recognized during the year	$7,419
Interest expense related to prior periods	-404
Federal	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	'
Tax benefits recognized during the year	6,704
State	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	'
Tax benefits recognized during the year	$475

Flooding_Details

Flooding (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 29, 2012	12-May-11	Jun. 02, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011	Jun. 16, 2011	26-May-11
		Flooding	Flooding	Flooding	Flooding	Flooding	Flooding
		item	Caruthersville, Missouri	Lula, Mississippi - property 1	Lula, Mississippi - property 2	Natchez, Mississippi	Vicksburg, Mississippi
Flooding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties closed due to flooding	'	5	'	'	'	'	'
Number Days Closed	'	'	'12 days	'31 days	'91 days	'41 days	'16 days
Revenue recognized from insurance recoveries	$9,266	$9,266	'	'	'	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Jul. 29, 2012	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Income (loss) applicable to common shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders	($139,720)	$9,391	$6,311	($5,648)	($47,260)	($2,450)	($5,904)	$3,147	($129,666)	($52,467)	($25,623)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-1,798	1,266	1,726	786	1,869	264	-749	3,514	1,980	4,898	-104,130
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	($141,518)	$10,657	$8,037	($4,862)	($45,391)	($2,186)	($6,653)	$6,661	($127,686)	($47,569)	($129,753)
Denominator:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share - weighted average shares	39,829,177	39,828,740	39,686,217	39,582,928	39,518,406	39,488,480	39,336,134	39,018,281	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	39,829,177	39,911,715	39,731,193	39,582,928	39,518,406	39,488,480	39,336,134	39,035,280	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098
Basic and Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($3.26)	($1.33)	($0.66)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.05	$0.12	($2.69)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($3.21)	($1.21)	($3.35)
Potentially dilutive stock options excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,501	'	'
Potentially dilutive restricted stock units excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	48,362	'	'
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from calculation of EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,367	21,845
Dilutive restricted stock units (RSUs) excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (EPS) (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,714,286	'
Stock Options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from calculation of EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	753,860	904,660	1,161,710
Restricted Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from calculation of EPS	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,254,413	'	'

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai

Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Total stock compensation expense from continuing operations	$4,399	$5,058	$7,616
RSUs	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Maximum number of units for which determination of the ultimate amount to be awarded, will be done based on market performance conditions	1,714,286	'	'
Aggregate compensation cost to be recognized over the vesting periods	4,932	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	2,241	'	'
RSUs | Vesting on April 26, 2015	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting rights (as a percent)	50.00%	'	'
RSUs | Vesting on April 26, 2016	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting rights (as a percent)	50.00%	'	'
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	$1,205	'	'
Restricted Stock | Employee	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting rights on each anniversary of grant date (as a percent)	33.30%	'	'
Estimated forfeiture rate (as a percent)	8.00%	'	'
Restricted Stock | Director	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting rights on grant date (as a percent)	50.00%	'	'
Vesting rights on each anniversary of grant date (as a percent)	50.00%	'	'
Estimated forfeiture rate (as a percent)	0.00%	'	'
Stock Options	'	'	'
Stock based compensation	'	'	'
Maximum term of options	'10 years	'	'
Percentage of the shares vest commencing one year after the date of grant	20.00%	'	'
Period from grant date after which awards begin to vest	'1 year	'	'

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai1

Stock Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	804,698	'	'
Granted (in shares)	276,243	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-484,171	'	'
Forfeited and expired (in shares)	-43,086	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	553,684	'	'
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$7.32	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$7.69	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$7.56	'	'
Forfeited and expired (in dollars per share)	$6.88	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$7.33	'	'
As of the end of the period	'	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Restricted Stock	'8 months 12 days	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value:	'	'	'
Outstanding, Restricted Stock	$3,762	'	'
Nonvested:	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	1,205	'	'
Weighted average remaining vesting period	'8 months 12 days	'	'
Stock Options	'	'	'
Options	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	1,014,660	'	'
Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Forfeited and expired (in shares)	-56,800	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	957,860	1,014,660	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$10.71	'	'
Forfeited and expired (in dollars per share)	$20.68	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$10.12	$10.71	'
As of the end of the period	'	'	'
Outstanding exercisable options	937,860	'	'
Outstanding exercisable options, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$10.09	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Options	'3 years 9 months 18 days	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value:	'	'	'
Outstanding exercisable	239	'	'
Outstanding, Options	239	'	'
Nonvested:	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost	$12	'	'
Weighted average remaining vesting period	'4 months 24 days	'	'

Stock_Based_Compensation_Detai2

Stock Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Additional information on equity compensation plan	'	'	'
Shares available for future issuance	645,914	'	'
Deferred tax benefits associated with stock exercises and restricted stock vesting	$1,433	'	'
Stock Repurchase	'	'	'
Number of shares of common stock authorized for repurchase by the entity	6,000,000	'	'
Number of shares of common stock repurchased since plan inception	4,895,792	'	'
Number of shares of common stock retired since plan inception	553,800	'	'
Number of shares of common stock repurchased	0	0	0
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Restricted Stock:	'	'	'
Fair value of restricted stock vested during the year	3,660	5,272	7,317
Stock Options	'	'	'
Stock Options:	'	'	'
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	'	41	5
Proceeds from stock option exercises	'	668	13

Deferred_Compensation_Plans_De

Deferred Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Deferred Compensation Plans	'	'	'
Liability related to the Plan	$3,765	$3,545	'
Expense from continuing operations for contributions related to the Plan	$79	$100	$69

Supplemental_Disclosure_of_Cas1

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information	'	'	'
Net cash interest payments	$85,472	$76,235	$83,004
Income tax refunds, net of payments	4,354	'	'
Income tax payments (refunds), net	'	3,293	1,547
Change in accrued purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable	7,149	2,667	-8,315
Capitalized interest related to construction of casino at the Nemacolin Woodland Resort in Pennsylvania and in Cape Girardeau, Missouri	$185	$2,647	$1,105

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Employee Benefit Plan	'	'	'
Period of service for being covered under 401(k) plan	'90 days	'	'
Expense for contributions for continuing operations related to the 401(k) plan	$1,450	$1,443	$1,430

Interest_Rate_Derivatives_Deta

Interest Rate Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
Interest Rate Derivatives	'	'	'	'
Derivative income	$398	$748	$439	'
Accumulated OCI amortization	-247	-594	-1,312	'
Change in deferred taxes	-149	-357	-789	'
Interest rate swap contracts	'	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivatives	'	'	'	'
Aggregate notional value	'	'	'	50,000
Fair value of derivative liability	'	794	'	'
Amount of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to interest rate swap contracts maturing within the next twelve months, net of tax	149	357	'	'
Derivative income	794	1,699	2,540	'
Accumulated OCI amortization	247	594	1,312	'
Change in deferred taxes	149	357	789	'
Derivative income (expense)	-396	-951	-2,101	'
Interest rate cap contracts	'	'	'	'
Interest Rate Derivatives	'	'	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on our derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting	'	$14	$68	'

Fair_Value_Details

Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	$27,289	$25,520
Restricted cash and investments	9,807	11,417
Recurring | Level 1	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	10,074	9,433
Restricted cash and investments	4,459	3,978
Recurring | Level 2	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	17,215	16,087
Restricted cash and investments	5,348	7,438
Recurring | Level 3	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate derivatives	'	794
Recurring | Total	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Marketable securities	27,289	25,520
Restricted cash and investments	9,807	11,416
Liabilities:	'	'
Interest rate derivatives	'	$794

Fair_Value_Details_2

Fair Value (Details 2) (Measured at fair value on a recurring basis, Level 3, Interest Rate Derivatives, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis | Level 3 | Interest Rate Derivatives	'	'
Changes in Level 3 liabilities	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	($794)	($2,493)
Realized gain	794	1,699
Balance at the end of the period	'	($794)

Fair_Value_Details_3

Fair Value (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Assets:	'	'	'	'
Valuation charge, property and equipment, net	'	$16,122	'	'
Valuation charge, goodwill	133,825	133,825	50,100	14,400
Valuation charge, intangible assets - subject to amortization	'	12,153	'	16,149
Nonrecurring	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'
Valuation charge, property and equipment, net	'	16,122	'	'
Valuation charge, goodwill	'	133,825	'	'
Valuation charge, intangible assets - subject to amortization	'	12,153	'	'
Nonrecurring | Level 3	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment, net	33,796	33,796	'	'
Goodwill	$39,461	$39,461	'	'

Fair_Value_Details_4

Fair Value (Details 4) (USD $)

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Mar. 31, 2011

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Aug. 07, 2012

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Fair Value

Revolving line of credit

Revolving line of credit

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

Other long-term debt

Other long-term debt

Revolving line of credit

Revolving line of credit

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

Other long-term debt

Other long-term debt

Financial liabilities:

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$64,700

$154,900

$350,000

$350,000

$298,488

$298,246

$350,000

$350,000

$3,113

$3,738

'

'

$63,083

$151,802

$351,750

$357,000

$318,576

$327,698

$373,520

$381,535

$3,113

$3,738

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

5.88%

5.88%

5.88%

7.75%

7.75%

7.75%

8.88%

8.88%

8.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other long-term obligations

$22,391

$22,514

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$22,391

$22,514

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$22,391

$22,514

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidating_Condensed_Financ2

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Details) (USD $)

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 29, 2012

Apr. 24, 2011

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Mar. 31, 2011

Apr. 27, 2014

Apr. 28, 2013

Aug. 07, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Reportable Legal Entities

Consolidating and Eliminating Entries

Consolidating and Eliminating Entries

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

5.875% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

7.75% Senior Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

8.875% Senior Subordinated Notes

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Parent Obligor)

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Parent Obligor)

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Consolidating condensed financial statements

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

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Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

5.88%

5.88%

5.88%

7.75%

7.75%

7.75%

8.88%

8.88%

8.88%

Current assets

$132,439

$132,300

'

'

$16,131

$19,176

$80,918

$84,251

$35,589

$28,922

($199)

($49)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany receivables

'

'

'

'

530,886

626,444

'

'

'

11,803

-530,886

-638,247

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

535,662

643,257

3,358

'

'

'

-539,020

-643,257

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property and equipment, net

955,604

1,034,026

'

'

6,693

7,831

907,175

977,423

41,736

48,772

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other assets

202,031

387,273

'

'

35,837

50,958

151,044

317,800

20,236

23,955

-5,086

-5,440

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

1,290,074

1,553,599

'

'

1,125,209

1,347,666

1,142,495

1,379,474

97,561

113,452

-1,075,191

-1,286,993

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current liabilities

127,863

155,799

'

'

33,447

43,139

67,899

77,340

26,716

35,368

-199

-48

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany payables

'

'

'

'

'

'

495,416

613,248

35,470

25,000

-530,886

-638,248

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt, less current maturities

1,066,071

1,156,469

'

'

1,065,913

1,155,939

'

210

158

320

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other accrued liabilities

76,756

98,921

'

'

6,465

6,178

68,002

76,401

7,375

21,782

-5,086

-5,440

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stockholders' equity

19,384

142,410

183,620

309,028

19,384

142,410

511,178

612,275

27,842

30,982

-539,020

-643,257

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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$1,290,074

$1,553,599

'

'

$1,125,209

$1,347,666

$1,142,495

$1,379,474

$97,561

$113,452

($1,075,191)

($1,286,993)

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Consolidating_Condensed_Financ3

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Jul. 29, 2012	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,004,255	$967,142	$955,897
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	167,754	160,170	164,687
Gross revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,172,009	1,127,312	1,120,584
Less promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-217,409	-203,907	-187,640
Net revenues	260,776	224,190	231,621	238,013	257,394	228,017	212,817	225,177	954,600	923,405	932,944
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	158,019	150,075	147,205
Gaming taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	254,685	241,038	237,135
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	375,806	368,567	368,085
Valuation charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	162,100	50,100	30,549
Litigation accrual reversals	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,330	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	80,885	71,164	73,848
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,022,165	880,944	856,822
Operating income (loss)	-126,220	17,947	22,611	18,097	-15,642	18,931	14,589	24,583	-67,565	42,461	76,122
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-80,993	-88,944	-87,065
Derivative income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	398	748	439
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-148,160	-45,735	-10,504
Income tax (provision) benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,494	-6,732	-15,119
Loss from continuing operations	-139,720	9,391	6,311	-5,648	-47,260	-2,450	-5,904	3,147	-129,666	-52,467	-25,623
Income (loss) of discontinued operations	-1,798	1,266	1,726	786	1,869	264	-749	3,514	1,980	4,898	-104,130
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	-141,518	10,657	8,037	-4,862	-45,391	-2,186	-6,653	6,661	-127,686	-47,569	-129,753
Reportable Legal Entities | Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Parent Obligor)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	688	735	1,088
Management fee revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,307	32,474	33,074
Gross revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,995	33,209	34,162
Net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,995	33,209	34,162
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,737	37,769	41,502
Litigation accrual reversals	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,979	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,709	2,020	1,960
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,467	39,789	43,462
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,528	-6,580	-9,300
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-45,829	-51,810	-28,384
Derivative income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	398	748	439
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-125,290	-14,801	47,899
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-168,193	-72,443	10,654
Income tax (provision) benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	32,327	19,976	-36,277
Loss from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-135,866	-52,467	-25,623
Income (loss) of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,980	4,898	-104,130
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-133,886	-47,569	-129,753
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	977,551	967,142	955,897
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	164,014	159,412	163,244
Gross revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,141,565	1,126,554	1,119,141
Less promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-211,253	-203,907	-187,640
Net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	930,312	922,647	931,501
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	152,271	150,075	147,205
Gaming taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	244,017	241,038	237,135
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	331,991	332,904	327,837
Valuation charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	135,747	50,100	30,549
Management fee expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	32,499	32,474	33,074
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	73,733	68,825	71,336
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	970,258	875,416	847,136
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-39,946	47,231	84,365
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-39,894	-36,146	-58,025
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-79,840	11,085	26,340
Income tax (provision) benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-22,439	-26,011	21,279
Loss from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-102,279	-14,926	47,619
Income (loss) of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	916	2,382	-107,562
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-101,363	-12,544	-59,943
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26,704	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,237	8,978	9,645
Gross revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	38,941	8,978	9,645
Less promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-6,156	'	'
Net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	32,785	8,978	9,645
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Casino	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,748	'	'
Gaming taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,668	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,263	6,849	8,036
Valuation charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26,353	'	'
Litigation accrual reversals	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,351	'	'
Management fee expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	808	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,443	319	552
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	62,932	7,168	8,588
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,147	1,810	1,057
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,730	-988	-656
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-25,417	822	401
Income tax (provision) benefit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,606	-697	-121
Loss from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16,811	125	280
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16,811	125	280
Consolidating and Eliminating Entries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,185	-8,955	-9,290
Management fee revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33,307	-32,474	-33,074
Gross revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-42,492	-41,429	-42,364
Net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-42,492	-41,429	-42,364
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rooms, food, beverage, pari-mutuel and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,185	-8,955	-9,290
Management fee expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-33,307	-32,474	-33,074
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-42,492	-41,429	-42,364
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	125,290	14,801	-47,899
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	125,290	14,801	-47,899
Loss from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	125,290	14,801	-47,899
Income (loss) of discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-916	-2,382	107,562
Net loss attributable to the common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$124,374	$12,419	$59,663

Consolidating_Condensed_Financ4

Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Consolidating condensed financial statements	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$86,749	$116,042	$118,059
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-38,149	-153,245	-75,333
Proceeds from sales of assets, net	49,881	33,253	14,940
Payments towards gaming license	-7,500	-5,000	'
Restricted cash and investments	1,879	1,543	344
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	6,111	-123,449	-60,049
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Principal payments on debt	-626	-852,667	-5,374
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	'	700,000	'
Net (repayments) borrowings on line of credit	-90,200	154,900	-33,000
Payments of deferred financing costs	-673	-21,486	-366
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	668	13
Net cash used in financing activities	-91,499	-18,585	-38,727
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,361	-25,992	19,283
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	68,469	94,461	75,178
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	69,830	68,469	94,461
Reportable Legal Entities | Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Parent Obligor)	'	'	'
Consolidating condensed financial statements	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	5,431	-48,218	12,960
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-580	-598	-1,082
Restricted cash and investments	'	500	24
Parent company investment in subsidiaries	85,222	34,072	61,864
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	84,642	33,974	60,806
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Principal payments on debt	-63	-852,289	-5,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	'	700,000	'
Net (repayments) borrowings on line of credit	-90,200	154,900	-33,000
Payments of deferred financing costs	-673	-21,486	-366
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	'	668	13
Net cash used in financing activities	-90,936	-18,207	-38,353
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-863	-32,451	35,413
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	6,914	39,365	3,952
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	6,020	6,914	39,365
Reportable Legal Entities | Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Consolidating condensed financial statements	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	88,579	165,168	99,588
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-19,243	-128,915	-73,530
Proceeds from sales of assets, net	48,759	33,253	14,940
Restricted cash and investments	'	1,085	635
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	29,516	-94,577	-57,955
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Principal payments on debt	-410	-237	-244
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties	-121,166	-63,835	-52,745
Net cash used in financing activities	-121,576	-64,072	-52,989
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-3,481	6,519	-11,356
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	57,268	50,749	62,105
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	53,787	57,268	50,749
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Consolidating condensed financial statements	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-7,261	-908	5,511
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-18,326	-23,732	-721
Proceeds from sales of assets, net	1,122	'	'
Payments towards gaming license	-7,500	-5,000	'
Restricted cash and investments	1,879	-42	-315
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-22,825	-28,774	-1,036
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Principal payments on debt	-153	-141	-130
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties	35,944	29,763	-9,119
Net cash used in financing activities	35,791	29,622	-9,249
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,705	-60	-4,774
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	4,287	4,347	9,121
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	9,992	4,287	4,347
Consolidating and Eliminating Entries	'	'	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Parent company investment in subsidiaries	-85,222	-34,072	-61,864
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-85,222	-34,072	-61,864
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Net proceeds from (payments to) related parties	85,222	34,072	61,864
Net cash used in financing activities	$85,222	$34,072	$61,864

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I2

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jul. 28, 2013	Apr. 28, 2013	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Jul. 29, 2012	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$260,776	$224,190	$231,621	$238,013	$257,394	$228,017	$212,817	$225,177	$954,600	$923,405	$932,944
Operating income	-126,220	17,947	22,611	18,097	-15,642	18,931	14,589	24,583	-67,565	42,461	76,122
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-139,720	9,391	6,311	-5,648	-47,260	-2,450	-5,904	3,147	-129,666	-52,467	-25,623
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-1,798	1,266	1,726	786	1,869	264	-749	3,514	1,980	4,898	-104,130
Net loss	-141,518	10,657	8,037	-4,862	-45,391	-2,186	-6,653	6,661	-127,686	-47,569	-129,753
Earnings (loss) per common share basic:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($3.51)	$0.24	$0.16	($0.14)	($1.20)	($0.06)	($0.15)	$0.08	($3.26)	($1.33)	($0.66)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.04	$0.02	$0.05	'	($0.02)	$0.09	$0.05	$0.12	($2.69)
Net loss attributable common stockholders (in dollars per share)	($3.55)	$0.27	$0.20	($0.12)	($1.15)	($0.06)	($0.17)	$0.17	($3.21)	($1.21)	($3.35)
Earnings (loss) per common share diluted:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($3.51)	$0.24	$0.16	($0.14)	($1.20)	($0.06)	($0.15)	$0.08	($3.26)	($1.33)	($0.66)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)	($0.04)	$0.03	$0.04	$0.02	$0.05	'	($0.02)	$0.09	$0.05	$0.12	($2.69)
Net loss attributable common stockholders (in dollars per share)	($3.55)	$0.27	$0.20	($0.12)	($1.15)	($0.06)	($0.17)	$0.17	($3.21)	($1.21)	($3.35)
Weighted average shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average basic shares (in shares)	39,829,177	39,828,740	39,686,217	39,582,928	39,518,406	39,488,480	39,336,134	39,018,281	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098
Weighted average diluted shares (in shares)	39,829,177	39,911,715	39,731,193	39,582,928	39,518,406	39,488,480	39,336,134	39,035,280	39,731,766	39,340,325	38,753,098
Litigation accrual recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,330	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-81,342	-89,446	-87,884
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	133,825	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	133,825	50,100	14,400
Impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	162,100	50,100	30,549
Nemacolin	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges	28,275	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Greece gaming license legal proceedings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation accrual recoveries	'	'	7,351	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	7,379	'	'	'	'	'	7,379	'	'
Silver Land Legal proceedings	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation accrual recoveries	'	1,979	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	244	'	'	'	'	'	'	244	'	'
Natchez	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	8,587	'	'	'	16,000	'	'	'	8,587	16,000	'
Impairment charges	28,275	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Lula	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	36,000	'	'	'	34,100	'	'	'	36,000	34,100	14,400
Vicksburg, Mississippi	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	5,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,000	'	'
Lake Charles	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	24,238	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,238	'	'
Bettendorf	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Certain revenues and expenses from continuing operations impacting quarterly financial results	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charge related to goodwill	$60,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$60,000	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Jan. 26, 2014	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Feb. 01, 2013
				Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi - Vicksburg vs. Silver Land, Inc.	Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. and Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi - Vicksburg vs. Silver Land, Inc.	Lady Luck Gaming Corporation and several joint venture partners vs. country of Greece	Lady Luck Gaming Corporation and several joint venture partners vs. country of Greece	Sub contractor vs. IOC-Cape Girardeau, LLC and other defendants	Tower JV
								item	item
Future minimum payments over the lease term	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2015	$11,250,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2016	11,189,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2017	10,985,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2018	10,822,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2019	10,813,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Thereafter	154,809,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total minimum lease payments	209,868,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rent expense related to continuing operations	27,721,000	27,363,000	27,578,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contingent rentals	2,926,000	3,315,000	3,654,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Damages awarded	'	'	'	'	1,979,000	'	'	'	'
Litigation accrual reversal	16,953,000	'	'	'	2,223,000	'	14,730,000	'	'
Operating expense	-1,022,165,000	-880,944,000	-856,822,000	'	1,979,000	'	7,351,000	'	'
Interest expense	-81,342,000	-89,446,000	-87,884,000	244,000	244,000	7,379,000	7,379,000	'	'
Number of defendants	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'
Amount of damages sought	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,600,000	'
Number of applicants for the final gaming license in Philadelphia	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5
Amount loaned in the form of stand-by letter of credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$25,000,000

SCHEDULE_IIVALUATION_AND_QUALI1

SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 24, 2011
	Accounts Receivable Reserve	Accounts Receivable Reserve	Accounts Receivable Reserve	Other Receivables Reserve	Other Receivables Reserve	Other Receivables Reserve	Other Receivables Reserve
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Year	$2,086	$2,502	$1,010	$1,882	$1,882	$1,882	$1,882
Charged to Costs and Expenses	388	522	1,711	'	'	'	'
Deductions from Reserves	-354	-938	-219	'	'	'	'
Balance at End of Year	$2,120	$2,086	$2,502	$1,882	$1,882	$1,882	$1,882