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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 154,987 | $ 150,319 | $ 165,459
Cost of complimentary services | 51,793 | 51,624 | 58,474
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |
Gaming expense | $ 980,900 | 886,700 | 964,600
Player Loyalty Programs [Abstract] |  |  |
Marquee Rewards points expired after inactivity (in months) | 6 months |  |
Player loyalty liability recorded within accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets | $ 13,800 | 13,100 |
Rooms |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 34,708 | 33,513 | 36,132
Cost of complimentary services | 4,199 | 3,664 | 5,971
Food and Beverage |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 111,144 | 106,908 | 118,143
Cost of complimentary services | 44,012 | 44,325 | 48,431
Other |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 9,135 | 9,898 | 11,184
Cost of complimentary services | $ 3,582 | $ 3,635 | $ 4,072

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