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Segment Information (Reconciliation of Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | $ 4,685,930 | $ 4,670,751
Reportable Segment [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 4,459,650 | 4,499,484
Las Vegas Locals |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 1,792,119 | 1,785,858
Downtown Las Vegas |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 170,574 | 157,319
Midwest and South |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | 2,496,957 | 2,556,307
Corporate |  |
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |
Total assets | $ 226,280 | $ 171,267

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