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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 40,571 | $ 37,888
Cost of complimentary services | 13,465 | 12,601
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |
Gaming expense | 256,400 | 227,000
Rooms |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 9,122 | 8,336
Cost of complimentary services | 1,197 | 936
Food and beverage |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 29,521 | 27,448
Cost of complimentary services | 11,523 | 10,833
Other |  |
Revenue recognition |  |
Promotional allowances | 1,928 | 2,104
Cost of complimentary services | $ 745 | $ 832

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