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Receivable from Escrow (Notes) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
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Receivable from Escrow [Text Block] | RECEIVABLE FROM ESCROW On November 8, 2016, we established a $14.0 million qualified intermediary trust with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of excess land at Calder Race Course ("Calder") that was used to purchase previously identified real property within six months post- closing. We utilized the entire escrow amount, resulting in a zero balance at September 30, 2017, compared to our $13.6 million from the qualified intermediary trust at December 31, 2016.

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