v2.4.0.8

Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Settlements | $ 0 | $ (330) |
Merger Earnout |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | (9,800) | (8,983)
Included in Earnings | 0 | 817 |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | 0 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | (8,983) | (8,983) | (8,983)
Contingent Payments |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | (14,363) | (4,470)
Included in Earnings | (191) | (578) |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | 0 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Settlements | 214 | 10,494 |
Ending Balance | (4,447) | (4,447) | (4,470)
Investment Available for Sale |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 17,907 | 17,742
Included in Earnings | 28 | 78 |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 167 | 282 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | 17,937 | 17,937 | 17,742
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 17,907 | 17,742
Included in Earnings | 28 | 78 |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 167 | 282 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | 17,937 | 17,937 | 17,742
CRDA Deposits |  |  |
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases | 1,738 | 5,145 |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 28,464 | 25,114
Included in Earnings | (581) | (7,338) |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | 0 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | 3,726 | 3,726 | 25,114
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Settlements | (22,545) | (22,545) |
Beginning Balance |  | 28,464 | 25,114
Included in Earnings | (581) | (7,338) |
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | 0 | 0 |
Transfers, Net | 0 | 0 |
Ending Balance | 3,726 | 3,726 | 25,114
Interest Income | Merger Earnout |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Interest Income | Contingent Payments |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 167 |
Interest Income | Investment Available for Sale |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 28 | 78 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 28 | 78 |
Interest Income | CRDA Deposits |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Interest Expense | Merger Earnout |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Interest Expense | Contingent Payments |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | (191) | (578) |
Interest Expense | Investment Available for Sale |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Interest Expense | CRDA Deposits |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Non-operating Income | Merger Earnout |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 817 |
Non-operating Income | Contingent Payments |  |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Non-operating Income | Investment Available for Sale |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Non-operating Income | CRDA Deposits |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Included in Earnings | $ 0 | $ 0 |

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