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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Segment Information (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
Segment Information |  |  |  |
Impact to income from operations | $ 143,663 | $ 139,300 | $ 418,939 | $ 429,168
Kansas Entertainment |  |  |  |
Segment Information |  |  |  |
Ownership interest in joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |
Penn Interactive Ventures | Maximum |  |  |  |
Segment Information |  |  |  |
Percent of net revenue |  |  | 2.00% |
Percent of income from operations |  |  | 5.00% |
Percent of total assets | 2.00% |  | 2.00% |

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