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Segment Information (Certain Segment Operating Data and Other) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues $ 736,983 $ 633,083
Corporate expense 15,356 12,871
Preopening Expenses 2,365 1,660
Share-based compensation expense 4,091 3,116
Asset transaction costs 3,013 45
Other operating charges, net 1,566 202
Operating income 80,457 76,582
Reportable Segment
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 735,584 631,669
Adjusted EBITDA 175,115 143,929
Las Vegas Locals
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 152,827 154,789
Adjusted EBITDA 39,205 38,486
Downtown Las Vegas
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 54,083 57,008
Adjusted EBITDA 7,111 8,432
Midwest and South
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 229,117 243,722
Adjusted EBITDA 49,682 58,130
Peninsula Gaming
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 133,913 0
Adjusted EBITDA 50,712 0
Atlantic City
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 165,644 176,150
Adjusted EBITDA 28,405 38,881
Other
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Net revenues 1,399 1,414
Unallocated to Segment
    
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]    
Corporate expense 11,638 10,127
Deferred Rent 957 996
Depreciation and Amortization 70,071 50,014
Preopening Expenses 2,365 1,660
Share-based compensation expense 4,091 3,116
Asset transaction costs 3,013 45
Other operating charges, net 2,523 1,389
Total other operating costs and expenses $ 94,658 $ 67,347