LAS VEGAS - (September 3rd, 2010) – Rick's Cabaret Las Vegas, the ultimate upscale gentlemen's club in the nation’s recreation capital, is gearing up to greet a customer surge as the city reclaims its crown as "most popular Labor Day destination." The club is a part of the Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] group of adult nightclubs.

"Orbitz.com has announced that Las Vegas is the most frequently booked destination for this Labor Day weekend, based its air and hotel traffic count, and we'll be ready for the extra visitors," according to Andy Studebaker, general manager of the cabaret at 3355 Procyon Street, just off the Las Vegas Strip. "We're also expecting big crowds on September 7th, 8th and 9th as we throw parties to celebrate our second anniversary."

Rick's Cabaret Las Vegas has added to its roster of beautiful entertainers in anticipation of larger crowds. "We'll have hundreds of the most beautiful women in the world in the club during Labor Day weekend September 3rd through the 6th, continuing right through Thursday for our anniversary parties," Studebaker said.

"We are rolling out our fleet of party buses, limos and Rick's Mobiles to provide free pickups from your hotel to bring you right to the club with free admission," he added. "As a reward for making us the #1 club in Las Vegas, on Tuesday and Wednesday we'll serve $2 drinks and $150 bottle from 4pm-11pm with complimentary buffet, and door prizes; on Thursday it’s open bar 8pm-11pm, $150 bottles all night, complimentary buffet, and door prizes."

Studebaker also said guests at the anniversary parties will be eligible to win door prizes, including an expense paid trip in October to New York City to help the Rick's Cabaret in mid-town Manhattan celebrate its fifth anniversary.

Rick's Cabaret Las Vegas has achieved fame for its seemingly unlimited number of exotic entertainers award-winning aerialist performers, beautiful decor and party atmosphere. The main club room features hundreds of comfortable, rolling leather captain's chairs, a state of the art light and sound system. More than two dozen big screen television screens throughout the club let guests keep an eye on the night's sports action no matter what might distract them.

Call 702-367-4000 to arrange for Rick's Cabaret complimentary transportation, or go online at www.rickslasvegas.com to book a reservation.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Club general manager Ken Sistrunk accepted the award at the 2010 ED Awards Show on Tuesday, August 24th in the Grand Ballroom at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The ED's Awards nominees are determined by a ballot of previous ED Awards winners and nominees, as well as by select industry professionals.

In addition to the award for Best Club in the Northeast, Stefan Ghica, a popular bartender at Rick’s Cabaret New York City, was chosen as Employee of the Year. Stefan works the main bar on the cabaret floor of the club and is a favorite of both customers and waitresses for his warm personality and unflappable attention to service even at the busiest times.

With three floors of non-stop entertainment and a roof top cigar lounge that has spectacular views of the Empire State Building, the club features 75 entertainers seven nights a week and is a trendy lunch spot for business executives who enjoy its $10 three-course gourmet weekday lunch special prepared at the highly rated Rick's Cabaret Steak House. Conveniently located near MadisonSquare Garden and Penn Station the club is preparing to celebrate its fifth anniversary with a gala party on October 14th.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

NEW YORK CITY - (July 26, 2010) – Connoisseurs of fine cognac can now enjoy a snifter of one of the finest in the world – Louis XIII Rare Cask de Rémy Martin – when they visit Rick's Cabaret in New York City or the Next Level of Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami. Both of the adult nightclubs are part of the Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] publicly traded nationwide group of upscale gentlemen's clubs.

A special decanter of the rare cognac will be delivered Wednesday night at 8:30 pm to Rick's Cabaret at 50 West 33rd Street in Manhattan, by an armored truck with three guards. Two cabaret entertainers will then escort the cask through the club, before placing it in a special Louis XIII Tower in the third floor VIP suite, just in time for an elegant welcoming party from 7-10 pm.

"Spirit experts say the Louis XIII Rare Cask is one of the finest cognacs ever produced and also one of the rarest. We are thrilled that we have been chosen by Remy Cointreau as one of the few venues in the country that have the privilege to serve it," said Ed Anakar, Director of Operations for Rick's Cabaret. "We have purchased three decanters so that snifters will be available to those who want to enjoy one of the finest liquors ever, and to do so while mingling with some of the most beautiful women in the world."

This cognac with a deep amber color was discovered by the Remy Martin cellar master Pierrette Trichet, who describes it as "a miracle, an accident of nature." The rare cask cognac is aged up to 100 years and has been bottled in 786 exclusive, hand-crafted, true Baccarat black crystal decanters, each of which required the work of 20 people to make.

Noted wine writer Brian Freedman has called it "unquestionably the single greatest spirit I've ever tasted. Swirling it and putting my nose in the glass brought to mind images of Alice falling through the looking glass: Aromas of white and milk chocolate, mushrooms, prunes, vanilla, spice, beeswax, sandalwood, and tobacco fluttered by and led to flavors that ran the gamut from prunes and figs to vanilla pod, more mushroom, and even a hint of mint."

Rick's Cabaret New York City, just across from the Empire State Building, has been called the "best strip club in New York City" by Playboy. Snifters of cognac from the rare cask decanter will be served in the exclusive third-floor VIP suite in New York, while the spirit will be poured in the upscale Next Level at Tootsie's, the company's award-winning 74,000-square foot club in Miami Gardens.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Jaguar's Gold Club is located south of DFW International Airport at 12325 Calloway Cemetery Road.

"The Jaguar's Gold Club acquisition is another key addition to the cluster of clubs we have assembled in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth market," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret. "It will add to our purchasing power, marketing advantages, deployment of regional management and other synergies in this market and it is another signal that we are continuing to acquire clubs that will be accretive to our earnings."

RCI (Fort Worth) paid $1 million in cash and also transferred to VCG Holding 467,497 shares of VCGH common stock that Rick's Cabaret had purchased on the open market over the past year. Along with a long-term lease, RCI also acquired an option to buy the property on which the club is located at a price to be determined.

The purchase will bring to seven the number of clubs owned by subsidiaries of Rick's Cabaret in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, including a turnkey acquisition of a club near the DFW International Airport that is scheduled to be completed later this year. Subsidiaries of Rick's Cabaret now own 21 adult clubs nationwide, including the flagship Rick's Cabaret in New York City and Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Mr. Langan said the Jaguar's Gold Club transaction has no connection to negotiations Rick's Cabaret held earlier this year to acquire all of the outstanding stock of VCG Holding Corp.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Tootsie's Cabaret, which is believed to be the largest gentlemen's club in the U.S. at 74,000 square feet, is offering free admission to James and Heat fans from 12 noon to midnight and is pouring all drinks at half price during that time.

"We've become the late night home for a lot of pro athletes and Heat fans, and we want LeBron to know that he'll be welcome at Tootsie's anytime he wants to stop by," says Ed Anakar, Director of Operations for Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK], the publicly traded company that includes Tootsie's among its 20 clubs nationwide.

Tootsie's features a 5,000 square foot sports bar with a dozen large screens for watching major sporting events, as well as the more than 200 entertainers who dance completely nude until 5 a.m. Monday to Wednesday and until 6 a.m. Thursday to Sunday. Celebrity visitors to Tootsie's enjoy visiting the Next Level, which features discreet sky boxes that offer a panoramic view of the main stage and its two 30-foot tall stripper poles, along with such amenities as super-plush couches and a private bartender.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Eric Langan, President and CEO of the company, said: "Generally our revenues are holding up, although we are working on improving sales at several clubs that have been impacted by market-specific economic weakness."

Companywide revenues were up 4.2 percent compared with the $6.1 million reported in 2009. Same club-same month revenues compared with 2009 were off 5.4 percent, primarily because of lower revenues at the Las Vegas Rick's Cabaret and at the Club Onyx locations in Philadelphia and Charlotte.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricksinvestor.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

The funds will be used to augment cash the company has accumulated that can be used to make acquisitions of additional gentlemen's clubs or chains of clubs or for other purposes. Rick's Cabaret currently owns 20 clubs nationwide with a 21st club scheduled to open later this summer.

"The new funds mean we have more than $18 million in our war chest to acquire clubs that will be accretive to our earnings," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret. "We are currently having ongoing negotiations over several properties and we are constantly looking for clubs that fit our model and have the potential to become strong contributors to our growth story."

"Mr. Langan said he expected private owners of several major clubs may offer their properties for sale before the end of 2010 in an effort to leverage the current applicable long-term capital gains rates, which are set to expire at the end of this year. Absent some modification to applicable law, the current long-term capital gain rate of 15 percent will increase to 20 percent for all higher income taxpayers beginning in 2011.

The new three-year debentures bear interest at 10 percent per annum and can be convertible into shares of Rick's common stock at $10.25 per share. The debentures are redeemable by the company on or after six months from issuance if the closing price of Rick's stock is at least $13.47 for 20 consecutive trading days. In addition, the company issued three year warrants exercisable at $10.25 that can be called by Rick's Cabaret if the shares underlying the warrants are registered and the closing price for 20 consecutive trading days is $14.35. Other terms of the debentures and the warrants will be available in the company's 8-K filing with the SEC.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

HOUSTON - (May 11, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the nation's leading chain of upscale gentlemen's clubs, today reported net income for its second quarter ending March 31, 2010 of $2.94 million or 30 cents per share, compared with $839,471 or nine cents per share in the same quarter in 2009.

The company incurred one-time costs of $246,300 related to now-terminated negotiations for the acquisition of VCG Holdings. Without these costs, net income attributable to Rick's Cabaret would have been two cents higher per share for the second quarter.

"Our improved performance in the second quarter is the result of higher sales as well the increased focus on our bottom line that we announced during our last conference call," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret. "Decreased marketing costs in Las Vegas and in Dallas/Fort Worth also contributed to improved results," he said.

Mr. Langan will discuss the results in detail during a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. EDT. The call is being webcast by Vcall and can be accessed at the Rick's Cabaret website, www.ricks.com or www.InvestorCalendar.com. The live toll free participant dial In number is (877) 407-8033, while international callers should use (201) 689-8033. The domestic toll free replay number is (877) 660-6853 while international callers should use (201) 612-7415. Replay passcodes required for playback are: Account #: 286 and Conference ID #: 350402. Details are also available in the company’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and available on the company's investor webpage at www.ricksinvestor.com.

The company attributed the revenue increase of 21.9 percent primarily to increases in same club sales. Revenues for same-location-same-period of club continuing operations increased 14.9% to $20 million in the second quarter compared with 2009, partly as a result of increased business during the Super Bowl in Miami and the NBA All Star Game in Dallas in February 2010. The company's two new locations also contributed to the overall revenue increase.

Legal and professional expenses were lower, following the settlement in the first quarter of a labor lawsuit in Minnesota, which had been accrued in the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

The company also reduced before tax losses at certain clubs losing money during the second quarter to approximately $391,000, compared to $1.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 and $900,000 for the March 31, 2009 quarter. The significant losing club in the prior quarter was Rick's Cabaret Las Vegas, which lost $500,000 in the first quarter ended December 31, 2009 and $633,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The Las Vegas club made a profit of approximately $150,000 before income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

The company sent a notice of redemption to all holders of the debentures exercising its right to redeem the principal amount of the debentures plus all accrued but unpaid interest. Upon receipt of the redemption notice all holders exercised their right to convert the entire outstanding principal amount plus accrued but unpaid interest of $176,000.

Accordingly Rick's Cabaret today issued an aggregate of 842,972 shares of its common stock to the debenture holders. No cash payments were made to the debenture holders in connection with the conversion.

"This conversion significantly reduces our long term debt, strengthens our balance sheet and will save us over $700,000 a year in interest expense," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret, said he believes the company's earnings for the second quarter ending March 31st will exceed current analysts' consensus.

Mr. Langan said the company is presently in negotiations for the acquisition of an existing club and anticipates announcing the closing of this transaction by June 30th. In addition the expected opening of a new club near the Dallas Fort Worth Airport is on track for the fourth quarter. The company will continue to seek accretive acquisitions during the remainder of the year. During the upcoming conference call Mr. Langan will discuss the company's current cash position and availability of funds for additional acquisitions.

"Regarding our club in Las Vegas," Mr. Langan said, "we will discuss the dramatic reduction in marketing costs per customer from the previous year. While gross revenues are down, our net gross after marketing payments has increased, with the result that Vegas was profitable in the March 31st quarter and we are optimistic we will remain profitable during the June 30th quarter."

Mr. Langan said the company plans to report its earnings and holding a conference call between May 11th and May 17th and will confirm the date and time next week along with call in and webcast access details. Following the conference call, the company will hold its traditional Due Diligence Ball at Rick's Cabaret in New York City, which Mr. Langan will attend.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

The March nightclub revenues brought sales for the company's second quarter to $21.97 million, an increase of about 21.6percent over the $18.07million reported for the same quarter in 2009.

"We are quite satisfied with the performance of most of our clubs and are particularly pleased that Rick's Cabaret New York City continued its sequential growth pattern; Club Onyx Dallas was outstanding; and we had growth at all of the XTC Cabaret clubs in Texas, particularly the Dallas location," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret. "Also, our two newest clubs, Joy of Austin and Cabaret North Ft. Worth, have begun to make significant revenue contributions."

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

The Austin location is the fifth Club Onyx operated by Rick's Cabaret that have become popular among athletes, musicians and African-American professionals and businessmen. Club Onyx are also operated in Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas and Charlotte.

"We took a long and careful look at the Austin market and determined that an upscale urban club would be ideal here," said Ed Anakar, Director of Operations of Rick's Cabaret and originator of the Club Onyx concept five years ago in Houston. "This format has proven to be a winner in each of the markets where we've launched. We do particularly well in big sports towns, and this is one reason we chose to open during the very popular Texas Relays weekend in Austin, which draws thousands of fans into the city who are always up for a good time."

The Grand Opening Party on Thursday, April 1st will feature a special appearance by the famed adult actress Pinky, who has starred in films such as "It'z a Black Thang" and "Miss Phat Booty."

Club Onyx Austin will be open Thursday through Sunday evenings starting at 7 p.m. It will stay open until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and until 2 a.m. on Sundays.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this document, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company's businesses, risks and uncertainties related to the operational and financial results of our Web sites, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. Rick's has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances. For further information visit www.ricks.com.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com

In a joint announcement, Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret and Troy Lowrie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCG Holding said they are committed to work toward execution of definitive documents as expeditiously as possible.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. ("Ricks") and VCG Holding Corp. ("VCG Holding") intend to file documents relating to the transaction with the SEC, including a registration statement containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 to be filed by Rick's. Investors are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger, if and when it becomes available, because it will contain important information. When it becomes available, shareholders and other investors will be able to obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, and are able to obtain free copies of other filings and furnished materials containing information about Rick's and VCG Holding at the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, when it becomes available, and any SEC filings incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Rick's Cabaret International, Inc., 10959 Cutten Road, Houston, Texas, 77066, telephone (281) 397-6730, Attention: Phil Marshall, or to VCG Holding Corp., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 540, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone (303) 934-2424, Attention: Courtney Cowgill.

Interests of Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies
Each of the Rick's and VCG Holding and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under SEC rules. Information regarding Rick's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 7, 2009 and in its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 17, 2009 and information regarding VCG Holding's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2009. Copies of these documents can be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to the Rick's or VCG Holding, as applicable, at the addresses above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release regarding Rick's and VCG Holding's future operating results or performance or business plans or prospects and any other statements not constituting historical fact are "forward-looking statements" subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Where possible, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intent," "would," "will," "planned," "estimated," "potential," "goal," "outlook," and similar expressions, as they relate to either company or their management have been used to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect only current beliefs and assumptions with respect to future business plans, prospects, decisions and results, and are based on information currently available to the companies. Accordingly, the statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause the companies' actual operating results, performance or business plans or prospects to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, the companies' plans, objectives and expectations and other intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: (1) the risk of the failure of the companies' shareholders to approve the merger; (2) the risk that the businesses would not be integrated successfully; (3) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (4) the risk that Rick's applicable average trailing twenty day average stock price per share may not equal or exceed $8.00 pursuant to the formula in the merger agreement; (5) the applicable disruption from the merger may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees ore suppliers; and general economic conditions and uncertainties or consumer sentiment in the companies' markets. Additional factors that could cause the companies' results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are described in Rick's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC December, 17, 2009 and VCG Holding's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC June 10, 2009, and Rick's and VCG Holding's other periodic and current reports filed with the SEC from time to time and available on the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. Unless required by law, neither Rick's nor VCG Holding undertakes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publication, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

About VCG Holding Corp.:
VCG Holding Corp. is an owner, operator, and consolidator of adult nightclubs throughout the United States. The Company currently owns 20 adult nightclubs located in Anaheim, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Denver, Colorado Springs, Ft. Worth, Dallas, Raleigh, Minneapolis, Louisville, Miami, and Portland, ME. For further information visit www.vcgh.com.

Contact: Rick's Cabaret International, Inc.: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com, or VCG Holding Corp.: Courtney Cowgill, 303-934-2424, ccowgill@vcgh.com.

Revenues at clubs open more than 12 months were $7.15 million, a 28.2 percent increase over sales of $5.58 million recorded at those clubs in February 2009.

"We had the anticipated positive results during the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl weekends in Miami and the NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, which together contributed an estimated $1 million in additional revenues," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret International. "We are also pleased that we achieved strong results despite severe snowstorms in several markets that often made it difficult for customers to get to our clubs. Aggressive marketing programs in the first quarter have paid off and we are continuing to benefit from them even though marketing spending has been cut dramatically."

Mr. Langan said that while the company continues to battle the effects of weak economic conditions in certain markets, particularly Philadelphia and Charlotte, the overall trend of the company's nightclubs reflects higher numbers of entertainers generally and more customers coming to the clubs, who are spending more on drinks and entertainment than they were a year ago.

On February 16, 2010 Rick's Cabaret International, Inc announced it had signed a letter of intent to acquire the outstanding shares of VCG Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: VCGH) to form the largest publicly traded operator of upscale gentlemen's clubs in North America. The two companies are working on definitive documents for this transaction.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. ("Ricks") and VCG Holding Corp. ("VCG Holding") intend to file documents relating to the transaction with the SEC, including a registration statement containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 to be filed by Rick's. Investors are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed merger, if and when it becomes available, because it will contain important information. When it becomes available, shareholders and other investors will be able to obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, and are able to obtain free copies of other filings and furnished materials containing information about Rick's and VCG Holding at the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, when it becomes available, and any SEC filings incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Rick's Cabaret International, Inc., 10959 Cutten Road, Houston, Texas, 77066, telephone (281) 397-6730, Attention: Phil Marshall, or to VCG Holding Corp., 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 540, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, telephone (303) 934-2424, Attention: Courtney Cowgill.

Interests of Participants in the Solicitation of Proxies
Each of the Rick's and VCG Holding and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under SEC rules. Information regarding Rick's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 7, 2009 and in its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on December 17, 2009 and information regarding VCG Holding's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2009. Copies of these documents can be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to the Rick's or VCG Holding, as applicable, at the addresses above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release regarding Rick's and VCG Holding's future operating results or performance or business plans or prospects and any other statements not constituting historical fact are "forward-looking statements" subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. Where possible, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intent," "would," "will," "planned," "estimated," "potential," "goal," "outlook," and similar expressions, as they relate to either company or their management have been used to identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect only current beliefs and assumptions with respect to future business plans, prospects, decisions and results, and are based on information currently available to the companies. Accordingly, the statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause the companies' actual operating results, performance or business plans or prospects to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Such risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, including future financial and operating results, the companies' plans, objectives and expectations and other intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: (1) the risk of the failure of the companies' shareholders to approve the merger; (2) the risk that the businesses would not be integrated successfully; (3) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (4) the risk that Rick's applicable average trailing twenty day average stock price per share may not equal or exceed $8.00 pursuant to the formula in the merger agreement; (5) the applicable disruption from the merger may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees ore suppliers; and general economic conditions and uncertainties or consumer sentiment in the companies' markets. Additional factors that could cause the companies' results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are described in Rick's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC December, 17, 2009 and VCG Holding's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC June 10, 2009, and Rick's and VCG Holding's other periodic and current reports filed with the SEC from time to time and available on the SEC's internet website at www.sec.gov. Unless required by law, neither Rick's nor VCG Holding undertakes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx" and "Tootsie's Cabaret". Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick's Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publication, and owns the adult internet membership website www.couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL www.naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Contact: Rick's Cabaret International, Inc.: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, allan@ricks.com