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Segment Information (Reconciliation of Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | $ 6,154,985 | $ 6,332,193
Reportable Segment |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 5,708,369 | 5,709,586
Las Vegas Locals |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 1,221,301 | 1,215,494
Downtown Las Vegas |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 131,776 | 133,689
Midwest and South |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 1,355,925 | 1,367,063
Peninsula Gaming |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 1,586,807 | 1,604,778
Atlantic City |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 1,412,560 | 1,388,562
Corporate |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 408,346 | 395,436
Other |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | $ 38,270 | $ 227,171

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