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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Gaming Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Taxes, Other | $ 102.3 | $ 71.3

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- Definition Taxes, excluding payroll, income and excise taxes, if not included elsewhere, that could include production, real and personal property, and other selling and distribution-related taxes. + References No definition available. + Details
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