Rick's Cabaret Will Hold Conference Call Tuesday May 11th To Discuss Second Quarter Results, Followed By A "Due Diligence Ball" At Its New York City Nightclub

HOUSTON - (May 5, 2010) - Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. [NASDAQ-GM:RICK] the nation's premier chain of gentlemen's clubs, will release its second quarter 2010 results on Tuesday May 11th, followed by a conference call/webcast at 4:30 pm (ET) 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 March 31, 2010. 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 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.

The popular Due Diligence Ball 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) 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