v2.4.0.8
Segment Information (Reconciliation of Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 5,773,081 $ 6,332,193
Reportable Segment
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 5,540,604 5,709,586
Las Vegas Locals
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 1,190,711 1,215,494
Downtown Las Vegas
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 132,462 133,689
Midwest and South
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 1,336,878 1,367,063
Peninsula
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 1,550,006 1,604,778
Atlantic City
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 1,330,547 1,388,562
Corporate
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets 232,477 395,436
Other
    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Total assets $ 0 $ 227,171