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Segment Information (Certain Segment Operating Data and Other) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues $ 738,569 $ 612,390 $ 2,212,901 $ 1,858,129
Corporate expense 12,084 10,317 42,588 36,197
Preopening expense 1,675 1,618 4,829 5,488
Share-based compensation expense     9,033 7,560
Impairments of assets 1,250 0 6,282 0
Asset transaction costs (1,362) 645 2,265 6,917
Other operating charges, net 3,386 (1,095) 5,181 (9,316)
Operating income 78,322 49,387 239,121 186,464
Reportable Segment
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 738,569 612,390 2,212,901 1,858,129
Adjusted EBITDA 165,686 112,685 513,616 380,996
Las Vegas Locals
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 140,291 138,787 442,808 442,563
Adjusted EBITDA 26,350 24,271 104,278 97,292
Downtown Las Vegas
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 52,674 53,547 162,884 166,494
Adjusted EBITDA 5,534 6,356 21,942 22,897
Midwest and South
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 214,831 232,965 668,221 710,415
Adjusted EBITDA 41,936 48,708 140,243 157,841
Peninsula
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 130,722 0 400,416 0
Adjusted EBITDA 45,274 0 144,309 0
Atlantic City
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Net revenues 200,051 187,091 538,572 538,657
Adjusted EBITDA 46,592 33,350 102,844 102,966
Unallocated to Segment
        
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]        
Corporate expense 10,409 9,082 34,675 29,756
Deferred rent 956 996 2,872 2,988
Depreciation and amortization 69,002 50,424 209,358 151,059
Preopening expense 1,675 1,618 4,829 5,488
Share-based compensation expense 2,048 1,607 9,033 7,560
Impairments of assets 1,250   6,282  
Asset transaction costs (1,362) 645 2,265 6,917
Other operating charges, net 3,386 (1,074) 5,181 (9,236)
Total other operating costs and expenses $ 87,364 $ 63,298 $ 274,495 $ 194,532