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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Contract and Contract - related Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Outstanding Chip Liability [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 323,811 | $ 597,753
Balance at December 31 | 314,570 | 323,811
Increase / (decrease) | (9,241) | (273,942)
Loyalty Program [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 113,293 | 91,119
Balance at December 31 | 126,966 | 113,293
Increase / (decrease) | 13,673 | 22,174
Customer Advances and Other [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 667,285 | 539,626
Balance at December 31 | 481,095 | 667,285
Increase / (decrease) | $ (186,190) | $ 127,659

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