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Litigation (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Billions |  | 1 Months Ended |  |  |
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Oct. 14, 2019 USD ($) | May 31, 2013 USD ($) | May 31, 2013 COP ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 1993 USD ($)
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss contingency accrual |  |  |  | $ 11.0 | $ 3.0 |
Contractual penalty |  |  |  | 14.0 |  |
Guarantee of Business Revenue |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Contractual penalty |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5.0
Performance Guarantee |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency Deposit of Surety Bond |  |  |  |  |  | $ 4.0
Ecosalud |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party |  | $ 30.2 | $ 90 |  |  |
SciPlay IPO Matter [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Contractual penalty |  |  |  | $ 8.0 |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 146.0 |  |  |  |  |

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