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Unfavorable Contracts Liability - Summary of Unfavorable Contracts Liability Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Unfavorable Contracts Liability [Abstract] |  |
December 31, 2017 | $ 44,085 |
Amortization into Wholesale revenues | (6,457) | $ (25,200)
Amortization into Affiliate revenue share | (18,743) |
December 31, 2018 | $ 18,885 | $ 44,085

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