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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Composition of Segments

Headquartered in Las Vegas, we have gaming operations in Nevada, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, Kansas, Iowa and New Jersey which we aggregate in order to present the following five reportable segments:

Las Vegas Locals
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
The Orleans Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall	Las Vegas, Nevada
Suncoast Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Eldorado Casino	Henderson, Nevada
Jokers Wild Casino	Henderson, Nevada
Downtown Las Vegas
California Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Fremont Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel	Las Vegas, Nevada
Midwest and South
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall	Tunica, Mississippi
IP Casino Resort Spa	Biloxi, Mississippi
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino	East Peoria, Illinois
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa	Michigan City, Indiana
Treasure Chest Casino	Kenner, Louisiana
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel	Vinton, Louisiana
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino	Shreveport, Louisiana
Peninsula Gaming
Diamond Jo	Dubuque, Iowa
Diamond Jo Worth	Northwood, Iowa
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino	Opelousas, Louisiana
Amelia Belle Casino	Amelia, Louisiana
Kansas Star Casino	Mulvane, Kansas
Atlantic City
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa	Atlantic City, New Jersey

The table below lists the classification of each of our properties.

Las Vegas Locals
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
The Orleans Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall	Las Vegas, Nevada
Suncoast Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Eldorado Casino	Henderson, Nevada
Jokers Wild Casino	Henderson, Nevada
Downtown Las Vegas
California Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Fremont Hotel and Casino	Las Vegas, Nevada
Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel	Las Vegas, Nevada
Midwest and South
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall	Tunica, Mississippi
IP Casino Resort Spa	Biloxi, Mississippi
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino	East Peoria, Illinois
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa	Michigan City, Indiana
Treasure Chest Casino	Kenner, Louisiana
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel	Vinton, Louisiana
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino	Shreveport, Louisiana
Peninsula Gaming
Diamond Jo	Dubuque, Iowa
Diamond Jo Worth	Northwood, Iowa
Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino	Opelousas, Louisiana
Amelia Belle Casino	Amelia, Louisiana
Kansas Star Casino	Mulvane, Kansas
Atlantic City
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa	Atlantic City, New Jersey

Reconciliation of Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data for our Reportable Segments, and reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (loss), as reported in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012				2011				2010
	(In thousands)
Net Revenues
Las Vegas Locals	$	591,306			$	604,965			$	607,366
Downtown Las Vegas	224,178				224,251				218,222
Midwest and South	924,188				771,354				728,767
Peninsula Gaming	56,925				—				—
Atlantic City	686,222				730,274				580,140
Reportable Segment Net Revenues	2,482,819				2,330,844				2,134,495
Other	4,607				5,394				6,404
Net revenues	$	2,487,426			$	2,336,238			$	2,140,899
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Las Vegas Locals	$	128,742			$	145,848			$	137,464
Downtown Las Vegas	32,832				35,214				34,227
Midwest and South	192,349				167,101				143,699
Peninsula Gaming	21,152				—				—
Atlantic City	116,976				158,126				136,278
	492,051				506,289				451,668
Operating income from Borgata, net	—				—				8,146
Adjusted EBITDA	492,051				506,289				459,814
Other operating costs and expenses
Depreciation and amortization	214,332				195,343				199,275
Corporate expense	50,719				48,962				48,861
Preopening expenses	11,541				6,634				7,459
Impairments and other operating items, net	1,053,526				14,058				4,713
Other	16,808				8,188				10,147
Total other operating costs and expenses	1,346,926				273,185				270,455
Operating income	$	(854,875	)		$	233,104			$	189,359

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated

The Company's total assets, by Reportable Segment, consisted of the following amounts at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012				2011
	(In thousands)
Assets
Las Vegas Locals	$	1,215,494			$	1,260,458
Downtown Las Vegas	133,689				131,140
Midwest and South	1,367,063				1,406,136
Peninsula Gaming	1,604,778				—
Atlantic City	1,388,562				1,435,332
Total Reportable Segment assets	5,709,586				4,233,066
Corporate	395,436				1,421,848
Other	227,171				228,140
Total assets	$	6,332,193			$	5,883,054

Capital Expenditures by Reportable Segment

The Company's capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, by Reportable Segment, consisted of the following:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2012				2011				2010
	(In thousands)
Capital Expenditures:
Las Vegas Locals	$	23,349			$	15,782			$	11,863
Downtown Las Vegas	7,248				4,420				3,356
Midwest and South	60,572				19,770				18,632
Peninsula Gaming	7,606				—				—
Atlantic City	34,742				32,626				12,637
Total Reportable Segment Capital Expenditures	133,517				72,598				46,488
Other	706				106				(1,797		)
Corporate entities	(25,580		)		11,859				4,092
Total Capital Expenditures	108,643				84,563				48,783
Change in Accrued Property Additions	17,331				2,661				27,175
Cash-Based Capital Expenditures	$	125,974			$	87,224			$	75,958

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