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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Organization) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 entity
Organization Attributes [Line Items] |
Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties | 21
LVE |
Organization Attributes [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 100.00%
Borgata |
Organization Attributes [Line Items] |
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 50.00%

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