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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Organization) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 entity segment
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Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties	21
Number of Controlling Interests Held	1
Number of reportable segments | segment	5
LVE
Organization Attributes [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	100.00%

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