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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Definite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | $ 1,432 | $ 1,410
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (669) | (600)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 763 | 810
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 344 | 298
Intangible assets, net | 1,107 | 1,108
Trademarks and brand names [Member] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 306 | 260
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 | 1,060 | 1,041
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (456) | (408)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 604 | 633
Developed technology |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 144 | 144
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (101) | (90)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 43 | 54
In-place leases |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 121 | 121
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (80) | (73)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 41 | 48
Gasification technology license |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 60 | 60
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (11) | (9)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | 49 | 51
Other |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 47 | 44
Definite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization | (21) | (20)
Definite-lived intangible assets, Net Carrying Value | $ 26 | $ 24

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