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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Minimum Guarantees (Details) - Payment guarantee - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization related to licenses | $ 73 | $ 81 | $ 61
Accrued liabilities | 45 | 39 |
Other long-term liabilities | 133 | 172 |
Total minimum guarantee obligations | $ 178 | $ 211 |
Weighted average remaining term (in years) | 4 years 4 months 24 days | 4 years 8 months 12 days |
Expected future payments, 2021 | $ 45 | $ 39 |
Expected future payments, 2022 | 44 |  |
Expected future payments, 2023 | 30 |  |
Expected future payments, 2024 | 30 |  |
Expected future payments, 2025 | 29 |  |
Expected future payments, After 2025 | $ 0 |  |

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