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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Gaming Investments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2012 New Jersey | Dec. 31, 2012 Other Assets, Net CRDA | Dec. 31, 2011 Other Assets, Net CRDA
Regulatory Gaming Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
State gaming licenses, annual fee, percentage of licensee's gross gaming revenues | 1.25% |  |
State alternative investment tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 2.50% |  |
Borgata net deposits with CRDA |  | $ 28.5 | $ 25.9

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