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Intangible Assets (Summary of Amortizing and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Intangible assets, gross $ 1,370,878 $ 793,329    
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization (66,240) (51,811)    
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment (185,000) (167,500)    
Intangible assets, net 1,119,638 574,018 539,714 461,757
Amortizing intangibles:        
Gross carrying value 223,943 84,443    
Cumulative amortization (32,280) (17,851)    
Cumulative impairment losses 0 0    
Intangible assets, net 191,663 66,592    
Indefinite lived intangible assets:        
Gross carrying value 1,146,935 708,886    
Cumulative amortization (33,960) (33,960)    
Cumulative impairment losses (185,000) (167,500)    
Intangible assets, net 927,975 507,426    
Customer Relationships
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Weighted average life 4 years 6 months 2 years 2 months 12 days    
Gross carrying value 154,000 17,700    
Cumulative amortization (23,059) (10,026)    
Cumulative impairment losses 0 0    
Intangible assets, net 130,941 7,674 14,000 0
Noncompete Agreements
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Weighted average life 10 months 24 days      
Gross carrying value 3,200      
Cumulative amortization (354)      
Cumulative impairment losses 0      
Intangible assets, net 2,846 0 0 0
Favorable Lease Rates
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Weighted average life 35 years 4 months 24 days 36 years 4 months 24 days    
Gross carrying value 45,370 45,370    
Cumulative amortization (8,867) (7,825)    
Cumulative impairment losses 0 0    
Intangible assets, net 36,503 37,545 38,588 39,631
Development Agreement
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Gross carrying value 21,373 21,373    
Cumulative amortization 0 0    
Cumulative impairment losses 0 0    
Intangible assets, net 21,373 21,373 0 0
Trademarks
        
Indefinite lived intangible assets:        
Gross carrying value 191,800 141,000    
Cumulative amortization 0 0    
Cumulative impairment losses (5,000) (5,000)    
Intangible assets, net 186,800 136,000 115,700 50,700
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]        
Valuation assumptions, term 15 years      
Gaming License Rights
        
Indefinite lived intangible assets:        
Gross carrying value 955,135 567,886    
Cumulative amortization (33,960) (33,960)    
Cumulative impairment losses (180,000) (162,500)    
Intangible assets, net $ 741,175 $ 371,426 $ 371,426 $ 371,426
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]        
Valuation assumptions, term 5 years      
Minimum | Favorable Lease Rates
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Weighted average life 41 years      
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]        
Valuation assumptions, term 41 years      
Maximum | Favorable Lease Rates
        
Amortizing intangibles:        
Weighted average life 52 years      
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Valuation Assumptions [Abstract]        
Valuation assumptions, term 52 years