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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 36,931,000 | $ 44,586,000
Cost of complimentary services | 22,912,000 | 26,862,000
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |
Gaming expense | 219,500,000 | 282,000,000
Rooms |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 8,071,000 | 9,319,000
Cost of complimentary services | 2,710,000 | 3,239,000
Food and beverage |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 26,598,000 | 32,490,000
Cost of complimentary services | 18,872,000 | 21,979,000
Other |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,262,000 | 2,777,000
Cost of complimentary services | $ 1,330,000 | $ 1,644,000

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