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Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 338.0 | $ 317.6
Additions | 29.1 | 20.4
Balance, end of period | 367.1 | 338.0
Churchill Downs |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 49.7 | 49.7
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Balance, end of period | 49.7 | 49.7
Online Wagering |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 148.2 | 148.2
Additions | 0.0 | 0.0
Balance, end of period | 148.2 | 148.2
Gaming |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 139.1 | 118.7
Additions | 26.1 | 20.4
Balance, end of period | 165.2 | 139.1
All Other |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 1.0 | 1.0
Additions | 3.0 | 0.0
Balance, end of period | $ 4.0 | $ 1.0

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