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Acquisitions - Presque Isle and Lady Luck Nemacolin (Details) - USD ($) |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 06, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Presque Isle Downs & Casino And Lady Luck Casino |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to acquire business |  | $ 229,500,000 |
Termination fee |  |  | $ 5,000,000
Lady Luck Nemacolin |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to acquire business | $ 100,000 |  |
Presque Isle Downs & Casino |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments to acquire business | $ 178,900,000 |  |

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