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Basis Of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | $ 38,241,000 | $ 44,559,000
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Loan origination costs | 100,000 | 200,000
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |  |
Customer Loyalty Program Liability | 2,100,000 | 2,600,000
Personal Seat License [Abstract] |  |
Contractual life, term one | 1 year |
Contractual life, term two | 3 years |
Contractual life, term three | 5 years |
Contractual life, term four | 30 years |
Racing Operations |  |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of total amount wagered held by company | 10.00% |
Online Business |  |
Revenue Recognition [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of total amount wagered held by company | 20.00% |
Minimum |  |
Pari-mutuelGamingtax [Abstract] |  |
Gaming tax rate | 1.50% |
Pari-mutuel tax rate | 0.25% |
Maximum |  |
Pari-mutuelGamingtax [Abstract] |  |
Gaming tax rate | 35.00% |
Pari-mutuel tax rate | 3.50% |
HRE Trust Fund |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Restricted cash | $ 12,900,000 | $ 23,600,000

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