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Investment In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) ft² item | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Business ventures |  |  |
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates | $ | $ 168,149 | $ 179,551 |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | $ | $ 28,150 | 23,000 | $ 21,500
Kansas Entertainment |  |  |
Business ventures |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture under agreement of sale (as a percent) | 50.00% |  |
Area of Casino (in square foot) | ft² | 244,791 |  |
Number of slot machines | item | 2,000 |  |
Number of table games | item | 40 |  |
Number of poker tables | item | 12 |  |
Number of space parking | item | 1,253 |  |
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates | $ | $ 103,600 | 115,500 |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | $ | $ 27,200 | $ 23,000 | $ 21,500
Freehold Raceway |  |  |
Business ventures |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture under agreement of sale (as a percent) | 50.00% |  |
MAXXAM |  |  |
Business ventures |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture under agreement of sale (as a percent) | 50.00% |  |

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