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Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |
Fair Value Measurements | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS We have adopted the authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements, which does not determine or affect the circumstances under which fair value measurements are used, but defines fair value, expands disclosure requirements around fair value and specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 3: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. As required by the guidance for fair value measurements, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Thus, assets and liabilities categorized as Level 3 may be measured at fair value using inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. Balances Measured at Fair Value The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments:
| December 31, 2017
(In thousands) | Balance |  | Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 203,104 |  |  | $ | 203,104 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Restricted cash | 24,175 |  |  | 24,175 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Investment available for sale | 17,752 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 17,752 |
Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Contingent payments | $ | 2,887 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 2,887 |
| December 31, 2016
(In thousands) | Balance |  | Level 1 |  | Level 2 |  | Level 3
Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 193,862 |  |  | $ | 193,862 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Restricted cash | 16,488 |  |  | 16,488 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Investment available for sale | 17,259 |  |  | — |  |  | — |  |  | 17,259 |
Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Contingent payments | $ | 3,038 |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 3,038 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, is based on statements received from our banks at December 31, 2017 and 2016. Investment Available for Sale We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $20.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 that is classified as available for sale with a maturity date of June 1, 2037. We are the only holder of this instrument and there is no quoted market price for this instrument. As such, the fair value of this investment is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The estimate of the fair value of such investment was determined using a combination of current market rates and estimates of market conditions for instruments with similar terms, maturities, and degrees of risk and a discounted cash flows analysis as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. The fair value of the investment is estimated using a discounted cash flows approach and the significant unobservable input used in the valuation as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 is a discount rate of 9.6% and 10.3%, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses on this instrument resulting from changes in the fair value of the instrument are not charged to earnings, but rather are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss) in the stockholders' equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of the carrying value of the investment available for sale is included as a current asset in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and at December 31, 2017 and 2016, $17.3 million and $16.8 million, respectively, is included in investment on the consolidated balance sheets. The discount associated with this investment of $2.9 million and $3.1 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, is netted with the investment balance and is being accreted over the life of the investment using the effective interest method. The accretion of such discount is included in interest income on the consolidated statements of operations. Contingent Payments In connection with securing the Kansas Management Contract, Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star’s EBITDA each month for a period of ten years commencing December 20, 2011. The liability is recorded at the estimated fair value of the contingent payments using a discounted cash flows approach and the significant unobservable input used in the valuation at December 31, 2017 and 2016 is a discount rate of 9.2% and 18.5%, respectively. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, there was a current liability of $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, related to this agreement, which was recorded in accrued liabilities on the respective consolidated balance sheets, and long-term obligations of $2.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, which were included in other liabilities on the respective consolidated balance sheets. The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities:
| December 31, 2017
| Assets |  | Liabilities
(In thousands) | Investment Available for Sale |  | Contingent Payments
Balance at January 1, 2017 | $ | 17,259 |  |  | $ | (3,038 | )
Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): |  |  |
Included in interest income (expense) | 138 |  |  | (335 | )
Included in other comprehensive income (loss) | 795 |  |  | — |
Included in other items, net | — |  |  | (333 | )
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: |  |  |
Settlements | (440 | ) |  | 819 |
Balance at December 31, 2017 | $ | 17,752 |  |  | $ | (2,887 | )
| December 31, 2016
| Assets |  | Liabilities
(In thousands) | Investment Available for Sale |  | Contingent Payments
Balance at January 1, 2016 | $ | 17,839 |  |  | $ | (3,632 | )
Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): |  |  |
Included in interest income (expense) | 130 |  |  | (600 | )
Included in other comprehensive income (loss) | (299 | ) |  | — |
Included in other items, net | — |  |  | 346 |
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: |  |  |
Settlements | (411 | ) |  | 848 |
Balance at December 31, 2016 | $ | 17,259 |  |  | $ | (3,038 | )
The fair value of intangible assets, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, is utilized in performing its impairment analyses (see Note 4, Intangible Assets). Balances Disclosed at Fair Value The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under minimum assessment agreements and other financial instruments:
| December 31, 2017
(In thousands) | Outstanding Face Amount |  | Carrying Value |  | Estimated Fair Value |  | Fair Value Hierarchy
Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Obligation under assessment arrangements | $ | 31,729 |  |  | $ | 25,602 |  |  | $ | 26,999 |  |  | Level 3
| December 31, 2016
(In thousands) | Outstanding Face Amount |  | Carrying Value |  | Estimated Fair Value |  | Fair Value Hierarchy
Liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Obligation under assessment arrangements | $ | 33,456 |  |  | $ | 26,660 |  |  | $ | 27,054 |  |  | Level 3
Other financial instruments | 100 |  |  | 97 |  |  | 97 |  |  | Level 3
The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt:
| December 31, 2017
(In thousands) | Outstanding Face Amount |  | Carrying Value |  | Estimated Fair Value |  | Fair Value Hierarchy
Credit Facility | $ | 1,621,054 |  |  | $ | 1,595,703 |  |  | $ | 1,625,178 |  |  | Level 2
6.875% Senior Notes due 2023 | 750,000 |  |  | 740,545 |  |  | 798,750 |  |  | Level 1
6.375% Senior Notes due 2026 | 750,000 |  |  | 739,128 |  |  | 810,000 |  |  | Level 1
Other | 504 |  |  | 504 |  |  | 504 |  |  | Level 3
Total debt | $ | 3,121,558 |  |  | $ | 3,075,880 |  |  | $ | 3,234,432 |  |  |
| December 31, 2016
(In thousands) | Outstanding Face Amount |  | Carrying Value |  | Estimated Fair Value |  | Fair Value Hierarchy
Credit Facility | $ | 1,782,538 |  |  | $ | 1,752,147 |  |  | $ | 1,791,853 |  |  | Level 2
6.875% Senior Notes due 2023 | 750,000 |  |  | 738,791 |  |  | 806,250 |  |  | Level 1
6.375% Senior Notes due 2026 | 750,000 |  |  | 737,926 |  |  | 804,375 |  |  | Level 1
Other | 591 |  |  | 591 |  |  | 591 |  |  | Level 3
Total debt | $ | 3,283,129 |  |  | $ | 3,229,455 |  |  | $ | 3,403,069 |  |  |
The estimated fair value of the Credit Facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The estimated fair values of our Senior Notes are based on quoted market prices as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The other debt is a fixed-rate debt that is payable in 32 semi-annual installments, beginning in 2008. It is not traded and does not have an observable market input; therefore, we have estimated its fair value to be equal to the carrying value. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 measurements during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 820 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/topic&trid=2155941 + Details
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