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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition, Promotional Allowances, and Gaming and Racing Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 44,113 | $ 38,200 | $ 84,684 | $ 76,088
Cost of complimentary services | 14,454 | 12,504 | 27,919 | 25,106
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 259,500 | 244,500 | 515,900 | 471,500
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 10,098 | 8,903 | 19,220 | 17,239
Cost of complimentary services | 1,349 | 974 | 2,546 | 1,909
Food and beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 31,796 | 27,215 | 61,318 | 54,651
Cost of complimentary services | 12,194 | 10,657 | 23,718 | 21,486
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,219 | 2,082 | 4,146 | 4,198
Cost of complimentary services | $ 911 | $ 873 | $ 1,655 | $ 1,711

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