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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies -Revenue Recognition, Player Loyalty Programs, and Gaming and Racing Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 45,983 | $ 44,113 | $ 87,841 | $ 84,684
Cost of complimentary services | 15,461 | 14,454 | 29,176 | 27,919
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 252,500 | 248,800 | 498,900 | 494,500
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 10,298 | 10,098 | 19,493 | 19,220
Cost of complimentary services | 1,480 | 1,349 | 2,736 | 2,546
Food And Beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 33,386 | 31,796 | 63,953 | 61,318
Cost of complimentary services | 13,009 | 12,194 | 24,629 | 23,718
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,299 | 2,219 | 4,395 | 4,146
Cost of complimentary services | $ 972 | $ 911 | $ 1,811 | $ 1,655

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