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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) - property | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Jan. 31, 2010
Consolidated Entities [Line Items] |  |
Number of gaming entertainment properties | 24 |
Subsidiary, Borgata |  |
Consolidated Entities [Line Items] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  | 50.00%

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