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Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquired Property and Equipment (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 26, 2016 USD ($)
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Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | $ 60,618
Aliante Gaming, LLC [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 60,618
Land | Aliante Gaming, LLC [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 6,200
Buildings and improvements | Aliante Gaming, LLC [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 47,945
Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Aliante Gaming, LLC [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 5,831
Construction in progress | Aliante Gaming, LLC [Member] |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | $ 642

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