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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Contract and Contract - related Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Outstanding Chip Liability [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | $ 314,570 | $ 323,811
Balance at September 30 | 350,848 | 328,061
Increase / (decrease) | 36,278 | 4,250
Loyalty Program [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 126,966 | 113,293
Balance at September 30 | 138,785 | 125,518
Increase / (decrease) | 11,819 | 12,225
Customer Advances and Other [Member] |  |
Contract And Contract Related Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Balance at January 1 | 481,095 | 667,285
Balance at September 30 | 359,877 | 444,573
Increase / (decrease) | $ (121,218) | $ (222,712)

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