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Debt Narrative - Gaming (Details) - USD ($) |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 27, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Amortization included in interest expense |  | $ 23,000,000 | $ 14,000,000 | $ 22,000,000
Gaming Segment | Tropicana term loan |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt face amount | $ 300,000,000 |  |  |
Amortization included in interest expense | 750,000 |  |  |
Interest rate, long-term debt |  | 4.00% |  |
Gaming Segment | Letter of Credit |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Letter of credit facility, maximum aggregate amount | $ 15,000,000 |  |  |
Borrowing availability under revolving credit facilities |  | $ 15,000,000 |  |

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