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Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping) (Details) (Boyd, Level 3, Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012
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Outstanding Face Amount |
Assets |
Note receivable | $ 2,470
Liabilities |
Obligation under assessment arrangements | 38,787
Other financial instruments | 500
Carrying Value |
Assets |
Note receivable | 2,470
Liabilities |
Obligation under assessment arrangements | 29,335
Other financial instruments | 413
Estimated Fair Value |
Assets |
Note receivable | 2,470
Liabilities |
Obligation under assessment arrangements | 29,113
Other financial instruments | $ 413

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