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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Definite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | $ 1,496 | $ 1,466
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (768) | (692)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 728 | 774
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Net carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 344 | 342
Intangible assets, net | 1,072 | 1,116
Trademarks and brand names |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Net carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 307 | 305
Gaming licenses |  |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Net carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 37 | 37
Customer relationships |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 1,082 | 1,059
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (521) | (471)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 561 | 588
Developed technology |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 143 | 142
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (114) | (104)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 29 | 38
In-place leases |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 121 | 121
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (90) | (83)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 31 | 38
Gasification technology license |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 60 | 60
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (13) | (11)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 47 | 49
Other |  |
Definite-lived intangible assets: [Abstract] |  |
Gross carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | 90 | 84
Accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | (30) | (23)
Net carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets | $ 60 | $ 61

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