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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) segment | Jun. 30, 2016 segment | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Segment Information |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 | 3 |
Impact to income from operations | $ 140,287 |  | $ 140,531
Kansas Entertainment |  |  |
Segment Information |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |  |
Penn Interactive Ventures |  |  |
Segment Information |  |  |
Percent of net revenue | 1.50% |  |
Impact to income from operations | $ (1,400) |  |
Percent of total assets | 2.20% |  |

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