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Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill - Reconciliation of the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 3,013.7
Foreign currency adjustments | (22.7)
Balance at the end of the period | 2,991.0
Interactive |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 2,486.0
Foreign currency adjustments | (27.1)
Balance at the end of the period | 2,458.9
Lottery |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 417.9
Foreign currency adjustments | 4.4
Balance at the end of the period | 422.3
Interactive |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 109.8
Foreign currency adjustments | 0.0
Balance at the end of the period | $ 109.8

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