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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (CRDA) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 Other Assets [Member] New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Other Assets [Member] New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 State of New Jersey [Member]
Schedule of CRDA Deposits [Line Items] |  |  |
State Gaming Licenses, Annual Fee, Percentage of Licensee Gross Gaming Revenues |  |  | 1.25%
State Alternative Investment Tax, Percentage of Gross Gaming Revenues |  |  | 2.50%
Deposits Assets | $ 29.1 | $ 28.5 |

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