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Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 20, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) Segment Property
Nature Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of reportable operating segments | Segment |  | 2
Prior period reclassification adjustments from other operating expense to gaming expense | $ |  | $ 6.1
Nevada and Maryland [Member] |  |
Nature Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of casino and resort properties | Property |  | 8
ACEP Holdings [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] |  |
Nature Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Business acquisition, date of acquisition | Oct. 20, 2017 |

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