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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables | $ 45,186 | $ 41,618
Casino Rama |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables |  | 6,800
Accounts Receivable | Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables | 5,200 | 4,600
Accounts Receivable | Casino Rama |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables | 5,400 |
Accounts Receivable | Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables | 5,100 | 2,900
Accounts Receivable | Kansas Entertainment |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Receivables | 3,200 | 2,900
Accounts Receivable | Approved casino customers |  |
Concentration of Credit Risk |  |
Markers issued to customers | $ 4,700 | $ 4,900

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