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Significant Accounting Policies - Segment Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 facility segment
Segment Information |
Number of facilities the entity owned, managed, or had ownership interests in | 41
Kansas Entertainment |
Segment Information |
Ownership interest | 50.00%
Jackpot, Nevada |
Segment Information |
Number of facilities the entity owned, managed, or had ownership interests in | 2
Number of operating segments | segment | 1

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