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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Definite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 1,398 | $ 1,305
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (557) | (512)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 841 | 793
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 299 | 295
Intangible assets, net | 1,140 | 1,088
Trademarks and brand names |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 261 | 257
Gaming licenses |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 38 | 38
Customer relationships |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 1,029 | 957
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (375) | (345)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 654 | 612
Developed technology |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 140 | 120
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (85) | (77)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 55 | 43
In-place leases |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 121 | 121
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (68) | (63)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 53 | 58
Gasification technology license |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 60 | 60
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (8) | (7)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 52 | 53
Other |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 48 | 47
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (21) | (20)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | $ 27 | $ 27

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