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Segment Information - Information About Reported Segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 Segments | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of Operating Segments | 5 us-gaap_NumberOfOperatingSegments |  |
Net revenues from external customers | $ 812,934 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | $ 779,325 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet | $ 731,296 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet
Revenues | 0 us-gaap_Revenues | 0 us-gaap_Revenues | 0 us-gaap_Revenues
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 207,528 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA | 180,837 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA | 163,089 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA | (5,037)chdn_AdjustedCorporateEBITDA | (4,606)chdn_AdjustedCorporateEBITDA | (4,834)chdn_AdjustedCorporateEBITDA
Insurance Recoveries, Net of Losses | 431 chdn_InsuranceRecoveriesNetOfLosses | 375 chdn_InsuranceRecoveriesNetOfLosses | 7,006 chdn_InsuranceRecoveriesNetOfLosses
Acquisition related charges | (3,826)chdn_AcquisitionRelatedContingentConsiderationCosts | 0 chdn_AcquisitionRelatedContingentConsiderationCosts | 0 chdn_AcquisitionRelatedContingentConsiderationCosts
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs | (6,367)us-gaap_BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts | 0 us-gaap_BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts | 0 us-gaap_BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCosts
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue of Acquisition | (4,497)chdn_IncreaseDecreaseinDeferredRevenueofAcquisition | 0 chdn_IncreaseDecreaseinDeferredRevenueofAcquisition | 0 chdn_IncreaseDecreaseinDeferredRevenueofAcquisition
Illinois HRE Trust Fund Proceeds | 0 chdn_IllinoisHRETrustFundProceeds | 4,541 chdn_IllinoisHRETrustFundProceeds | 0 chdn_IllinoisHRETrustFundProceeds
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | (11,932)us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense | (21,482)us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense | (13,993)us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
Pre-opening expenses | (27)us-gaap_PreOpeningCosts | (3,620)us-gaap_PreOpeningCosts | 0 us-gaap_PreOpeningCosts
MVG interest expense, net | (2,546)us-gaap_InterestExpenseRelatedParty | (170)us-gaap_InterestExpenseRelatedParty | 0 us-gaap_InterestExpenseRelatedParty
Asset impairment loss | (4,843)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
Other Nonrecurring Expense | (3,287)us-gaap_OtherNonrecurringExpense | (2,500)us-gaap_OtherNonrecurringExpense | 0 us-gaap_OtherNonrecurringExpense
Depreciation and amortization | (68,257)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | (61,750)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization | (55,600)us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Interest Income (Expense), Net | (20,822)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet | (6,119)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet | (4,441)us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNet
Income tax provision | (30,161)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (30,473)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | (33,075)us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Earnings from continuing operations | 46,357 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | 55,033 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations | 58,152 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations
Discontinued Operation, Net Gain (Loss) | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | (133)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | 124 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
Net earnings and comprehensive income | 46,357 chdn_NetEarningsAndComprehensiveIncome | 54,900 chdn_NetEarningsAndComprehensiveIncome | 58,276 chdn_NetEarningsAndComprehensiveIncome
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00%us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of ($70) tax effect | (125)us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax | 0 us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 46,232 us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax | 54,900 us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax | 58,276 us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax
Racing Segment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 261,453 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 274,269 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 302,088 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Revenues | 14,601 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 12,495 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 13,157 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 61,160 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 50,275 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 54,357 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 329,010 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 297,473 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 223,112 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 101,106 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 80,631 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 64,231 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
TwinSpires [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 190,333 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 184,541 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 183,279 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember
Revenues | 958 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 853 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 836 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 45,282 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 49,122 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember | 44,618 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_TwinSpiresMember
Big Fish Games [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 13,855 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | 3,837 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember | 0 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember | 0 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_BigFishGamesMember
Intersegment Elimination |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Revenues | (19,689)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember | (17,757)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember | (17,459)us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_IntersegmentEliminationMember
Other Investments |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 17,125 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | 21,899 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | 21,785 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember
Revenues | 4,130 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | 4,409 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | 3,466 us-gaap_Revenues / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember
Adjusted Segment EBITDA | (3,857)chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | 809 chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember | (117)chdn_AdjustedSegmentEBITDA / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_OtherInvestmentsSegmentMember
Corporate |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 1,158 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateMember | 1,143 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateMember | 1,032 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateMember
Churchill Downs | Racing Segment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 143,191 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 132,845 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 124,255 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Revenues | 7,038 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 6,686 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 5,592 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ChurchillDownsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Arlington Park |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Off Track Betting Palors | 10 chdn_NumberOfOffTrackBettingPalors / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember |  |
Arlington Park | Racing Segment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 60,312 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 64,483 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 69,077 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Revenues | 5,767 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 3,395 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 4,712 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_ArlingtonParkMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Calder | Racing Segment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 19,325 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 36,264 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 64,566 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Revenues | 707 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 1,263 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 1,583 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Fair Grounds |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Off Track Betting Palors | 12 chdn_NumberOfOffTrackBettingPalors / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember |  |
Fair Grounds | Racing Segment [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 38,625 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 40,677 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 44,190 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Revenues | 1,089 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 1,151 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember | 1,270 us-gaap_Revenues / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_RacingSegmentMember
Calder Casinos | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 77,003 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderCasinosMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 78,951 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderCasinosMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 77,864 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_CalderCasinosMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
Fair Grounds Slots | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 40,774 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsSlotsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 42,156 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsSlotsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 42,881 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_FairGroundsSlotsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
VSI | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 34,369 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_VsiMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 35,931 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_VsiMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 35,433 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_VsiMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
Harlows Casino | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 50,199 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_HarlowsCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 52,440 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_HarlowsCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 56,604 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_HarlowsCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
Oxford Casino | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | 76,526 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_OxfordCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 34,350 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_OxfordCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_OxfordCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember
Riverwalk Casino | Casino Segment |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net revenues from external customers | $ 50,139 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_RiverwalkCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | $ 53,645 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_RiverwalkCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember | $ 10,330 us-gaap_SalesRevenueServicesNet / chdn_CasinoByLocationAxis = chdn_RiverwalkCasinoMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = chdn_CasinoSegmentMember

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