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Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill - Reconciliation of the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 3,292
Foreign currency adjustments | (5)
Balance at the end of the period | 3,287
Gaming |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 2,425
Foreign currency adjustments | (3)
Balance at the end of the period | 2,422
Lottery |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 353
Foreign currency adjustments | (1)
Balance at the end of the period | 352
SciPlay |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 124
Foreign currency adjustments | (2)
Balance at the end of the period | 122
Digital |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 390
Foreign currency adjustments | 1
Balance at the end of the period | 391
Gaming Business Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss | 989
Lottery Business Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss | $ 137

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