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

Rick's Cabaret currently operates 18 nightclubs in seven states while VCG Holding operates 20 clubs in ten states. The two companies had combined revenues of $131.3 million for the 12 month period ending September 30, 2009.

Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret International, said: "The combination of these two companies will result in a powerful operator that we believe would have generated earnings before income tax and depreciation (EBITDA) for the 12 months ended September 30, 2009 of approximately $25.3 million without any of the add-backs we anticipate we will achieve through synergistic cost savings. I am confident that the combined entities can achieve meaningful savings through streamlined management and elimination of duplicate costs associated with being two separate public companies, including lower legal and accounting expenses."

Troy Lowrie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCG Holding Corp., said: "We at VCG are very pleased that this merger will create the leading adult entertainment nightclub operator in the United States. There are significant similarities in the companies' cultures and capabilities, and this should ultimately be a great combination for our shareholders, customers, and employees. We believe that the combined company will be better positioned to generate strong financial results and capitalize on future growth opportunities."

Rick's Cabaret International currently operates clubs under the Rick's Cabaret brand in New York City, Las Vegas, Houston, Ft. Worth, Austin, Minneapolis and San Antonio; under the Tootsie's Cabaret brand in Miami; under the XTC Cabaret brand in Austin, Dallas, Houston (two clubs) and San Antonio; under the Club Onyx brand in Houston, Charlotte, Dallas and Philadelphia; and under Cabaret North in Ft. Worth. A Rick's Cabaret in Austin that had been closed temporarily is scheduled to re-open under a new concept next month.

VCG Holding operates Imperial Showgirls in Anaheim; Diamond Cabaret, La Boheme, The Penthouse Club, PT's Showclub, PT's All Nude, all in Denver; PT's Showclub in Colorado Springs, Portland Maine, Louisville and Miami; The Men's Club in Raleigh; PT's Brooklyn, PT's Centreville, PT's Sports, The Penthouse Club and Roxy's, all in East Saint Louis, Illinois; Jaguars in Dallas; Jaguars in Ft. Worth; PT's Showclub in Indianapolis; and Schieks Palace Royale in Minneapolis.

"The addition of the PT's Showclub brand and the opportunity to re-brand certain VCG Holding properties as Rick's Cabaret will be a great enhancement to our portfolio," Mr. Langan said. "Troy Lowrie has built a terrific organization that we expect will fit nicely with ours, giving us new strength in the Midwest and Western states in particular and added market strength in key areas where we both now operate competitively. We are pleased that Troy has agreed to stay on as a consultant."

Under the non-binding (except as to certain provisions, including exclusivity and confidentiality) letter of intent, the companies anticipate a potential merger (structured to qualify as a tax-free reorganization), in which VCG Holding's shareholders will receive shares of Rick's common stock based on certain exchange ratios valuing each share of VCG Holding's common stock between $2.20 and $3.80 per share, determined based on the weighted average closing price of Rick's common stock as traded on the Nasdaq Global Market for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the second trading day prior to the closing of the Merger. As of February 16, 2010 (and assuming the potential merger were to close on such date and that the weighted average closing price per share of Rick's common stock for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on February 11, 2010 was equal to the closing price of Rick's common stock on February 11, 2010 of $11.76 per share), the value of each share of VCG Holding's common stock under this formula would be $2.66 per share. In the event the price per share of Rick's common stock as determined by this formula is below $8.00, Rick's may terminate the merger agreement, subject to the payment to VCG Holding of a termination fee to be negotiated by the parties in connection with the preparation of the merger agreement.

Contemporaneously with the merger, Rick's will acquire 5,770,197 shares of VCG Holding common stock held by Troy Lowrie and his affiliates, for cash in an amount equal to the lesser of $2.44 per share or the per share price of common stock received by VCG Holding's shareholders in the proposed merger. Mr. Lowrie may elect to receive shares of Rick's common stock at the same exchange rate received by VCG Holding's shareholders, for up to 30% of his VCG Holding common stock. In addition, in exchange for additional payments to be made to Mr. Lowrie as detailed in the letter of intent, Mr. Lowrie will refinance (at a lower interest rate) and continue to carry a $5.7 million note from VCG Holding (as acquired by Rick's), continue to personally guarantee certain VCG Holding's obligations in exchange for a fair market value cash payment for such guarantees, sell to Rick's the outstanding capital stock of Club Licensing, Inc., a subsidiary of Lowrie Management, LLLP, sell to Rick's the trademarks "Diamond Cabaret" and "PT's," and enter into a three-year consulting agreement with Rick's.

The Letter of Intent also provides for an exclusivity period through March 12, 2010, during which time VCG Holding and its representatives agree to negotiate exclusively with Rick's, subject to termination and a termination fee payable to Rick's upon VCG Holding's receipt of a "superior proposal" to acquire 20% or more of VCG Holding, by way of a sale of assets, tender offer, merger, consolidation or other business combination, that in the opinion of VCG Holding's financial advisor, is, or is reasonably likely to lead to, a proposal that is more favorable to the shareholders of VCG Holding than the proposed merger. If definitive merger documents are not entered into as of such date, the letter of intent will terminate, unless otherwise extended by the parties. Under the letter of intent, the merger agreement is expected to contain customary representations and warranties including the absence of a material adverse change of Rick's and VCG Holding and other customary closing conditions, including but not limited to, the receipt of material consents, the approval of the merger by the shareholders of Rick's and of VCG Holding, and the effectiveness of a registration statement containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form S-4 to be filed by Rick's, which, among other things, registers the shares of Rick's common stock to be issued to VCG Holding's shareholders in the merger. There can be no assurance that Rick's and VCG Holding will enter into any definitive transaction agreement, that the entry into a transaction agreement, if any, will result in the closing of any specific transactions, or that the terms of any definitive transaction documents will reflect the terms of the proposed merger as outlined in the letter of intent. A copy of the Letter of Intent has been filed on Form 8-K filed by both companies today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The definitive merger agreement, if consummated, will include final terms and conditions of the proposed transaction negotiated by the parties, and will be disclosed upon execution.

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.]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/236/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (February 16, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK], today reported consolidated total revenues of $20 million for its first quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009, a 16.8 percent increase over the same period a year ago. The increase was primarily attributed to a 14.5 percent increase in same store sales plus revenues from new nightclubs in Austin and Ft. Worth.

Net income attributable to Rick's shareholders for the period was $782,688, compared with $790,832 in the same quarter in the previous year or eight cents per fully diluted share, the same as in 2009. Income from continuing operations before income tax was $1.4 million for the quarter, compared with $1.6 million for the same quarter in the previous year.

Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret International, said net income was impacted by expenses associated with acquisition activities and aggressive marketing costs, which totaled $2.9 million compared with $1.2 million in the same quarter one year ago.

"These expenses are largely behind us now and we are on track with our earnings guidance," Mr. Langan said.

"Our income was impacted by a very aggressive and successful campaign in Las Vegas to capture market share and prepare for upcoming national conventions," Mr. Langan said. "This program is already paying off because we had a profit of about $100,000 in Las Vegas in January, and we have now been able to significantly lower our Vegas marketing costs. We also spent considerable sums on marketing in advance of the Super Bowl, Pro-Bowl and NBA All-Star Game, and for the launch of newly acquired clubs. These costs have now been largely eliminated."

Mr. Langan will discuss the results in a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET today. 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 toll free Live Participant Dial In number is 877-407-8033, while international callers should use 201-689-8033. The toll free replay number 877-660-6853, while international callers should use 201-612-7415. Replay passcodes required for playback are: Account #: 286 and Conference ID #: 344435.

RICK'S CABARET INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/235/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (February 9, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK], the leading chain of gentlemen's clubs, said sales at its nightclubs in January rose 20.75 percent over January 2009, while same club sales climbed 14.65 percent over the previous January.

The company said sales at its clubs totaled $6.8 million for the month of January, compared with $5.6 million in the previous January.

Sales at clubs operated for more than a year were $6.3 million, compared with $5.5 million in the previous January.

Said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret: "We are very pleased with our sales growth in January and are happy that our growth is continuing. We have now been able to cut back on the very expensive programs we used in the last quarter that helped us gain significant market share. We believe this will help us improve our margins in the current quarter, which has benefited from the Super Bowl in Miami and the upcoming NBA All-Star week in Dallas. We will discuss this in more detail in our conference call on February 16th."

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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/234/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (February 8, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK], the nation's premier chain of gentlemen's clubs, will release its first quarter 2010 results on Tuesday February 16th, followed by a conference call/webcast at 4:30 pm (EDT) hosted by CEO Eric Langan. Immediately after the call the company will hold its traditional "Due Diligence Ball" (DDB) for financial industry professionals and investors at the company's New York City nightclub (50 West 33rd St.).

The conference call will allow securities analysts and shareholders the opportunity to hear management discuss results for the company's first quarter ended December 31, 2009. 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 toll free Live Participant Dial In number is 877-407-8033, while international callers should use 201-689-8033. The toll free replay number 877-660-6853, while international callers should use 201-612-7415. Replay passcodes required for playback are: Account #: 286 and Conference ID #: 344435.

The Due Diligence Ball is a popular event that gives investors an opportunity to see the company's operations first hand and talk personally with Mr. Langan. Held at the company's New York City nightclub at 50 West 33rd Street near Madison Square Garden and across from the Empire State Building, the DDB features free admission, passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks at discount prices from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To RSVP email 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.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/233/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (February 2, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the premier operator of upscale gentlemen's clubs, has signed a mobile applications agreement with On The Go Girls, LLC a leading smart phone entertainment company.

On The Go Girls will work with Rick's Cabaret to create content for the applications, which will be available on the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and its new iPad. On The Go Girls is among the top providers of smart phone applications in the world.

"By working with On The Go Girls we extend our marketing activities to a vast range of potential customers of our clubs around the country," said Travis Reese, Vice President and Director of Technology of Rick's Cabaret. "On The Go Girls is easily the best provider of sexy smart phone applications in the world and we are honored to be a part of its great lineup of apps."

The Rick's Cabaret program will be the newest app in a growing portfolio of innovative iPhone applications from On The Go Girls, which was the first to put a sexy video app on the App Store, launched the first sexy screen cleaner, and recently launched its patent pending 360 degree wallpaper app, iSpinIt.

About On The Go Girls:
On The Go Girls, LLC, is a privately held mobile app publisher dedicated to combining sex appeal together with nerd appeal. Founded by mobile industry veterans, On The Go Girls has quickly become a leading publisher of sexy apps for smartphones worldwide at a rate of 2 million app downloads per month. Licensing content from major brands and producting original content, the On The Go Girls portfolio includes both interactive video and interactive photo applications. For more information, contact: press@onthegogirls.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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/232/pr.aspxThe Dream Party for Football and Vivid Girl Fans Gets Spicier

MIAMI - (February 1, 2010) - Former Playboy Playmate and international TV actress/model Shauna Sand-Lamas will join the Vivid Girls on Friday, February 5th at the peak of Super Bowl week for a party at Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami, believed to be the largest gentlemen's club in the United States

The party is being hosted jointly by Vivid Entertainment, the leading adult movie studio, and Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the nation's premier operator of upscale gentlemen's clubs. Tootsie's is part of the Rick's Cabaret group of 19 clubs.

Tickets to the Vivid/Tootsie's Cabaret party cost $300 and are available on the Rick's website http://ricks.com/tootsies/default.aspx) and at the Tootsie's Cabaret reception desk. Guests will receive "SWAG" bags filled with Vivid DVDs and other gifts. Ticket holders will have access to both the party in the plush Tootsie's Cabaret VIP, as well as the rest of the 74,000 square foot, two-level club that features all nude dancing on multiple stages, in private dance areas, plus sky boxes for viewing dancers on the main stage with its 30-foot tall stripper poles.

The party starts at 10 p.m. at the club located at 150 NW 183rd St on the southeast corner of 441 and Miami Gardens Drive.

Shauna, who stars in a controversial sex tape she made with her boyfriend called "Shauna Sand Exposed," will party with four of the world-famous Vivid Girls, the elite of adult film stars: Savanna Samson, AJ Bailey, Sunny Leone and Monique Alexander. They will greet guests, pose for snapshots and sign autographs as they join up to 300 entertainers from Tootsie's Cabaret the weekend of the big game at nearby Land Shark Stadium.

A gorgeous blue-eyed blonde, Shauna is the former wife of Lorenzo Lamas of E! Entertainment's "Leave it to Lamas" reality TV show. She is now helping Vivid market the tape she made for her personal use. "At first I was outraged when I heard that a third party had given Vivid my personal and intimate video, but I finally decided to take control and work with Vivid on the distribution and I'm glad I did."

"We're delighted that Shauna will be with us in Miami. She has a loyal following of fans who keep up with all of her exploits and she looks forward to meeting many of them at Tootsie's," said Steven Hirsch, founder/co-CEO of Vivid.

"This is definitely shaping up as the ultimate Super Bowl party," said Ed Anakar, director of operations for Rick's Cabaret International. "Tootsie's Cabaret has been called the best strip club in Miami and it's famous for the beautiful entertainers who perform completely nude, as well as our warm hospitality, great bars and fabulous food service. Everyone will have a great time. We have valet parking for 1,500 cars so we make it very easy for people to get in and out."

About Vivid:
Founded in 1984, Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment and has created wide brand-name awareness through its films, innovative marketing and a licensing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing and a range of other products. TV audiences have gotten to know the company's management and talent through two recent seven part series on Showtime, "Debbie Does Dallas…Again" and "Deeper Throat." The Vivid-Celeb imprint has become internationally famous for releasing sex tapes of famous mainstream celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Ray J, Shauna Sand-Lamas, former Miss USA Kelli McCarty and many others. The studio's website www.vivid.com has a large and loyal following of fans of the Vivid Girls.

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 couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact:
for Vivid: Jackie Martin/800-762-4761 or jackie@vivid.com
for Rick's Cabaret International, Inc./Tootsies Cabaret, Anna T, 305-653-5313, anna@ricks.com]]>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/231/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (January 14, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] plans a gala reopening party January 21st for its XTC Cabaret South Houston club (at 802 Houston Boulevard, Highway 3), which had been closed for renovation for the past several months.

In addition the company will reopen its Rick's Cabaret Austin (8110 Springdale Road), which was closed pending its sale. The buyer's financing for the transaction fell through late last year and the company has decided to keep the club and relaunch it with a new concept in March 2010. The company has also worked out new parking arrangements and a system to provide guest transportation services from nearby venues.

"Relaunching these two locations will have the effect of making two additional acquisitions at little cost to the company apart from modest capital expenditures," said Eric Langan, President and CEO of Rick's Cabaret. "We believe the new concept in Austin will perform much better than its previous format and we are pleased to have solved a parking problem in a way that our customers will appreciate."

XTC Cabaret South Houston has been completely renovated and modernized inside and out, with new furnishings and a friendlier, more open interior layout. Acquired in 2006, the club features all-nude dancing and a BYOB format. For further information call (713) 946-9718.

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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/230/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (January 13, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the leading chain of upscale gentlemen's clubs, today issued guidance to investors on its anticipated performance in fiscal 2010.

The company believes it will earn in the range of $ .95 to $1.05 per share during the fiscal year on revenues that will range between $84 million and $86 million.

"While things could change we believe we have a good feel for how our clubs will perform through the end of September," said Eric Langan, President and CEO. He added that the guidance assumes continued organic growth, revenues generated during the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl being held in Miami and the NBA All Star Game to be held in Dallas,and no unforeseen events, but does not assume any additional acquisitions.

The company resumed its acquisition program in the last quarter of 2009 with the purchase of two additional nightclubs and of property for another club near the Dallas Fort Worth Airport that is expected to be open in the second half of 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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/229/pr.aspx HOUSTON - (January 12, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the leading chain of gentlemen’s clubs, said today sales at its nightclubs in December rose 23.7 percent over December 2008 while same club sales climbed 19.2 percent over the previous December.

The company said sales at its clubs totaled $6.6 million for the month of December, compared with $5.3 million in the previous December.

Sales at clubs operated for more than a year were $6.2 million, compared with $5.2 million in the previous December.

The December results brought total sales for the company’s first fiscal quarter ending December 31st to $19.6 million, a 15.7 percent increase over the $16.9 million recorded in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year.

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) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact: Allan Priaulx, 212-338-0050, ir@ricks.com]]>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.ricks.com/pressreleases/228/pr.aspx The Dream Party for Football and Vivid Girl Fans

MIAMI - (January 6, 2010) - Vivid Entertainment, the leading adult movie studio, has teamed up with Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami, believed to be the largest gentlemen's club in the United States, to throw an all-night party on Friday, February 5th at the peak of Super Bowl week. Tootsie's is part of the Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] family of upscale gentlemen's clubs.

Hosting the party will be four of the world-famous Vivid Girls, the elite of adult film stars: Savanna Samson, AJ Bailey, Sunny Leone and Monique Alexander will greet guests, pose for snapshots, sign autographs as they join up to 300 entertainers from Tootsie’s Cabaret the weekend of the big game at nearby Land Shark Stadium.

The party starts at 10 p.m. at the club located at 150 NW 183rd St on the southeast corner of 441 and Miami Gardens Drive

"We wanted to do something special for fans who will be in Miami for Super Bowl week and our party should get everyone primed and in a great mood," said Steven Hirsch, founder/co-CEO of Vivid. "We’ve worked before with Rick's Cabaret on successful parties, but this is by far our most ambitious event and it will be spectacular."

"This is definitely shaping up as the ultimate Super Bowl party," said Ed Anakar, director of operations for Rick's Cabaret International. "Tootsie's Cabaret has been called the best strip club in Miami and it's famous for the beautiful entertainers who perform completely nude, as well as our warm hospitality, great bars and fabulous food service. Everyone will have a great time. We have valet parking for 1,500 cars so we make it very easy for people to get in and out."

Tickets to the Vivid/Tootsie’s Cabaret party cost $300 and are available for pre-sale at the Rick's website (www.ricks.com) and at the Tootsie's Cabaret reception desk. Guests will receive "SWAG" bags filled with Vivid DVDs and other gifts. Ticket holders will have access to both the party in the plush Tootsie's Cabaret VIP, as well as the rest of the 74,000 square foot, two-level club that features all nude dancing on multiple stages, in private dance areas, plus sky boxes for viewing dancers on the main stage with its 30-foot tall stripper poles.

About Vivid:
Founded in 1984, Vivid has always placed heavy emphasis on high quality erotic film entertainment and has created wide brand-name awareness through its films, innovative marketing and a licensing program that extends to advertising, apparel, book publishing and a range of other products. TV audiences have gotten to know the company's management and talent through two recent seven part series on Showtime, "Debbie Does Dallas…Again" and "Deeper Throat." The Vivid-Celeb imprint has become internationally famous for releasing sex tapes of famous mainstream celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Ray J, Shauna Sand-Lamas, former Miss USA Kelli McCarty and many others. The studio's website www.vivid.com has a large and loyal following of fans of the Vivid Girls.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

Media Contact:
for Vivid: Jackie Martin/800-762-4761 or jackie@vivid.com
for Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc./Tootsies Cabaret, Anna T, 305-653-5313, anna@ricks.com

Cover of Tootsie's Cabaret 2010 Calendar,
available at www.tootsiescabaret.com

The calendar – and its 12 stunning models -- will be introduced at a release party December 23rd starting at 8 p.m. in the spacious two-level club located at 150 NW 183rd Street near the southeast corner of 441 and Miami Gardens Drive.

Guests will be treated to discounted drinks and bottle prices all night.

"This has got to be one of the most beautiful and sensual calendars ever produced and we're delighted to have it," says Anna Talje, Tootsie's Cabaret Marketing/Promotions Manager, who was stylist and art director/concept for the calendar. "The girls are wearing what they wear when they dance at Tootsie's Cabaret, which is to say nothing at all. But their poses and the unusual backgrounds make the calendar a real collector's item."

Among the entertainers featured in the Tootsie's Cabaret calendar is Alex, who celebrates January and will also reign next month as "Miss Howard TV." She appeared live last week on The Howard Stern Sirius/XM Radio Show and was interviewed at length by Stern. Alex was also one of the Tootsie's Cabaret entertainers who taped a "virtual lap dance" recently for the new Howard TV "Private Dance" segments that will debut soon on the Stern pay per view TV channel.

Other credits for the calendar include art production, Jeremy Lang; graphic design/print; 3rd I Print; make up, Melissa Valenzuela; hair, Elizabeth Gonzalez. The calendar is available at Tootsie's Cabaret on the day of the party for $10 and for $15 thereafter, or online at www.tootsiescabaret.com. For a virtual tour of Tootsie's Cabaret check out YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mcx86k5j5c.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

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

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About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market 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.

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

"The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted," according to the program website.

Rick's Cabaret New York City, which opened in 2005, was chosen this year as the "best strip club in New York" by Playboy.com and its general manager, Ken Sistrunk, was named "General Manager of the Year" among all of the heads of nation's 3,800 strip clubs at the Gentlemen's Club Expo in Las Vegas.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market 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.

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

Chris Lahiji, President of LD MICRO, stated, "We are thrilled to have Rick's come back for a second consecutive year. I speak from experience when I say that Rick's always attracts a big crowd, and this year should be no exception."

About LD MICRO: LD MICRO is a by-invitation only newsletter firm that focuses on finding undervalued companies in the micro-cap space. Since 2002, the firm has published an annual list of recommended stocks as well as comprehensive reports on select companies throughout the year. LD MICRO concentrates on finding, researching, and investing in companies that are overlooked by institutional investors. It is a non-registered investment advisor.

For more information on the list of presenting companies or to register for the event, please visit http://www.ldmicro.com or call (408) 457-1042.

About Rick's Cabaret:
Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick's Cabaret common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol RICK. For further information contact ir@ricks.com.

NEW YORK CITY – (May 27, 2009) – Rick’s Cabaret, recently selected as “New York City’s best strip club” by Playboy.com, is now offering soon-to-be-married guys and their pals the Ultimate Bachelor Party. The three-story nightclub and steakhouse is a unit of Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), the premier publicly traded group of upscale gentlemen’s clubs.

“We’ve always been a great spot for bachelor’s parties but we’ve now formalized our program with a variety of packages that will fit just about any budget,” says David Rios, manager of Rick’s Cabaret. “We think it’s the best bachelor party deal in Manhattan, giving guys the full taste of our state of the art light and sound system, private roof deck and entertainment from over 100 beautiful girls daily from all over the world.”

Ultimate Bachelor Party packages range in price from $100 to $850 and include a variety of choices for VIP seating, ultra premium bottles of champagne and liquor, use of private suites and a wide range of options from the much-heralded Rick’s Steakhouse gourmet kitchen.

For more information please contact David Rios at david@ricks.com or call him at 212-372-0850.

About Rick’s Cabaret: Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant and bar operations. The company owns, operates or licenses adult nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities 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 Web site, couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL 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, ir@ricks.com