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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Definite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 1,267 | $ 1,270
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (376) | (355)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 891 | 915
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 289 | 291
Intangible assets, net | 1,180 | 1,206
Trademarks and brand names |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 260 | 262
Gaming licenses |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 29 | 29
Customer relationships |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 919 | 921
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (254) | (238)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 665 | 683
Developed technology |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 120 | 121
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (59) | (57)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 61 | 64
In-place leases |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 121 | 121
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (46) | (43)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 75 | 78
Gasification technology license |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 60 | 60
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (2) | (2)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 58 | 58
Other |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 47 | 47
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (15) | (15)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | $ 32 | $ 32

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