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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 | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | $ 48,843 | $ 45,643 | $ 136,684 | $ 130,327
Cost of complimentary services | 16,024 | 14,816 | 45,181 | 42,729
Gaming and Racing Taxes |  |  |  |
Gaming expense | 252,900 | 245,000 | 751,800 | 739,500
Rooms |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 11,076 | 10,257 | 30,570 | 29,477
Cost of complimentary services | 1,528 | 1,419 | 4,264 | 3,954
Food And Beverage |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 35,293 | 32,977 | 99,245 | 94,295
Cost of complimentary services | 13,691 | 12,488 | 38,312 | 36,212
Other |  |  |  |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances |  |  |  |
Promotional allowances | 2,474 | 2,409 | 6,869 | 6,555
Cost of complimentary services | $ 805 | $ 909 | $ 2,605 | $ 2,563

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