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Non-Recourse Obligations of Variable Interest Entity (Schedule of Non-recourse Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
For the year ending December 31,
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		$ 0	$ 11,403	$ (28,290)
Net cash from operating activities		$ 339,846	$ 322,859	$ 277,035
Echelon Development
Construction and Term Loan Facility
Sale of Dania Jai-Alai, price	$ 350,000

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