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Basis Of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 D | Jun. 30, 2013 D | Jun. 30, 2014 D | Jun. 30, 2013 D | Dec. 31, 2013
Promotional Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Live Racing Days | 114 | 124 | 206 | 180 |
Promotional Allowances | $ 8.7 | $ 9.1 | $ 16.3 | $ 16.4 |
Estimated Cost Of Providing Promotional Allowances | 2.3 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current | 2.1 |  | 2.1 |  | 2.1
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent |  |  |  |  |
Racing Operations Segment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowances | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Online Operations |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowances | 3.5 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
Gaming Segment [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowance [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Promotional Allowances | $ 5.0 | $ 5.1 | $ 9.7 | $ 9.8 |

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- Definition Value of deferred revenue or cost to provide products or services, which is expected to be recognized in income or incurred within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, resulting from customer loyalty program. Excludes liability associated with frequent flier programs. Includes liability associated with customer loyalty programs for other businesses, for example, but is not limited to, hotels, supermarkets, credit card companies, automobile rental companies, and book sellers. + References No definition available. + Details
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