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Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 840,947 | $ 300,616
Additions |  | 540,331
Adjustments | 777 |
Balance, end of period | 841,724 | 840,947
Racing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 51,659 | 51,659
Additions |  | 0
Adjustments | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 51,659 | 51,659
Casinos |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 117,659 | 117,659
Additions |  | 0
Adjustments | 0 |
Balance, end of period | 117,659 | 117,659
TwinSpires |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 127,364 | 127,364
Additions |  | 0
Adjustments | 802 |
Balance, end of period | 128,166 | 127,364
Big Fish Games |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 540,331 | 0
Additions |  | 540,331
Adjustments | (25) |
Balance, end of period | 540,306 | 540,331
Other Investments |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 3,934 | 3,934
Additions |  | 0
Adjustments | 0 |
Balance, end of period | $ 3,934 | $ 3,934

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