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Asset Acquisitions and Divestitures Real Estate Dispositions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended |  | 0 Months Ended |
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Feb. 22, 2013 Dania Jai-Alai [Member] | May 31, 2011 Dania Jai-Alai [Member] | Mar. 01, 2013 Echelon Development [Member] | Mar. 04, 2013 Echelon Development [Member] acre
Disposition of Real Estate Development, Consideration Received, Gross |  |  | $ 350 |
Area of Land Sold |  |  |  | 87
Disposition of Real Estate Development, Consideration Received, Net of Consideration Transferred to Variable Interest Entity and Transaction Costs |  |  | 157.0 |
Divestiture of Business Unit, Consideration Received | 65.5 |  |  |
Security Deposit |  | $ 7 |  |

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