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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 | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 45,643 | $ 39,579 | $ 130,327 | $ 115,667
Cost of complimentary services | 14,816 | 13,246 | 42,729 | 38,365
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 257,000 | 259,400 | 772,900 | 730,900
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 10,257 | 8,649 | 29,477 | 25,888
Cost of complimentary services | 1,419 | 1,085 | 3,954 | 2,999
Food and beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 32,977 | 28,245 | 94,295 | 82,896
Cost of complimentary services | 12,488 | 11,280 | 36,212 | 32,761
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue recognition |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,409 | 2,685 | 6,555 | 6,883
Cost of complimentary services | $ 909 | $ 881 | $ 2,563 | $ 2,605

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