Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies.

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest	100.00%
Percentage of minority interest	39.40%
Total assets	$ 39,118,905		$ 33,876,356
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	1,596,170		$ 822,366
Commissions, complimentaries and other incentives	454,000	$ 602,000
Food and Beverage Revenue [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease revenue	10,000	12,000
Entertainment Retail and Other Revenue [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease revenue	$ 19,000	$ 22,000
Bellagio Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest	5.00%
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates	$ 61,000
MGM Growth Properties LLC [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total assets	11,900,000
Total liabilities	$ 4,800,000