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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, 2019 USD ($) unit
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of reporting units | unit | 10
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 3,280
Foreign currency adjustments | (29)
Balance at the end of the period | 3,251
Gaming |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 2,449
Foreign currency adjustments | (14)
Balance at the end of the period | 2,435
Lottery |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 352
Foreign currency adjustments | (4)
Balance at the end of the period | 348
SciPlay |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 115
Foreign currency adjustments | 0
Balance at the end of the period | $ 115
Digital |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Number of reporting units | unit | 2
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 364
Foreign currency adjustments | (11)
Balance at the end of the period | 353
Digital Sports and Platform | Digital |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill transfered | 230
Digital Gaming and Other | Digital |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill transfered | $ 134

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