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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Long-term Asset Related to Jamul Tribe (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) a ft² item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Financing provided |  |
Advances to the Jamul Tribe | $ | $ 360,938 | $ 197,722
Jamul Tribe |  |
Long-term asset related to the Jamul Tribe |  |
Land owned (in acres) | a | 6 |
Hollywood Casino Jamul - San Diego |  |
Number of stories at facility | 3 |
Size of gaming floor at and entertainment facility (in square feet) | ft² | 200,000 |
Number of slot machines at facility | 1,731 |
Number of table games at facility | 40 |
Number of parking spaces | 1,800 |
Jamul Tribe | Senior Loans |  |
Financing provided |  |
Advances to the Jamul Tribe | $ | $ 360,900 | 197,700
Accrued interest | $ | $ 33,200 | $ 13,900

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