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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 37,782,000 | $ 43,714,000 | $ 112,404,000 | $ 131,469,000
Cost of complimentary services | 15,056,000 | 17,480,000 | 45,385,000 | 53,292,000
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 221,500,000 | 251,200,000 | 664,100,000 | 800,200,000
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 8,955,000 | 9,639,000 | 25,452,000 | 27,951,000
Cost of complimentary services | 2,737,000 | 2,946,000 | 7,949,000 | 8,741,000
Food and Beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 26,228,000 | 31,327,000 | 79,620,000 | 95,049,000
Cost of complimentary services | 10,999,000 | 13,138,000 | 33,561,000 | 40,066,000
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,599,000 | 2,748,000 | 7,332,000 | 8,469,000
Cost of complimentary services | $ 1,320,000 | $ 1,396,000 | $ 3,875,000 | $ 4,485,000

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