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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 39,579 | $ 37,782 | $ 115,667 | $ 112,404
Cost of complimentary services | 13,246 | 12,775 | 38,365 | 38,512
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 259,400 | 221,500 | 730,900 | 661,500
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 8,649 | 8,644 | 25,888 | 25,140
Cost of complimentary services | 1,085 | 930 | 2,999 | 2,690
Food and beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 28,245 | 26,518 | 82,896 | 79,907
Cost of complimentary services | 11,280 | 10,945 | 32,761 | 33,161
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,685 | 2,620 | 6,883 | 7,357
Cost of complimentary services | $ 881 | $ 900 | $ 2,605 | $ 2,661
Master Lease Agreement |  |  |  |
Spin-Off of Real Estate Assets through a Real Estate Investment Trust |  |  |  |
Discount rate |  |  | 9.70% |
Lease term |  |  | 35 years |

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