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Natural Disasters (Details) - Churchill Downs - Hail [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2012
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items] |  |
Insurance Deductible |  | $ 0.5
Insurance Settlements, Cash Settlement Received | $ 0.4 |

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