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Subsequent Event (Details) | Jul. 16, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2016
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Old Bay Gaming and Racing LLC [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  | 50.00%
Old Bay Gaming and Racing LLC [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50.00% |
Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 25.00% |
Ocean Downs LLC and Racing Services LLC [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Through Other Investments | 12.50% |

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