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Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 jurisdiction facility item
Business and Basis of Presentation |
Number of facilities the entity owned, managed, or had ownership interests in | facility | 27
Period for opening new gaming properties | 4 years
Number of jurisdictions in which the entity operates | jurisdiction | 17
Number of new gaming properties | item | 4

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- Definition Represents the period over which new gaming properties have opened. + References No definition available. + Details
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