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Commitments and Contingencies (Gain Contingency) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2008 State of Nevada Department of Taxation Minimum Reduction in State Use Taxes | Dec. 31, 2008 State of Nevada Department of Taxation Maximum Reduction in State Use Taxes | Sep. 30, 2013 Subsidiary, Borgata Real Estate Taxes [Member]
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Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated refund claimed | $ 19.1 | $ 21.6 | $ 48.0
Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount, Interest |  |  | $ 9.0

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