ST. LOUIS — Casino operator Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. is promoting Arnold Block to chief operating officer.
Block takes over the post from Virginia McDowell, who was promoted to CEO in April.
Block joined the company in 2008, serving as senior vice president of the Isle brand. He has almost 20 years of experience in the regional gambling business and previously held positions at Harrah's Entertainment and Argosy Gaming Co.
Isle, based in St. Louis, owns and runs casinos in Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Iowa, Colorado and Florida.