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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Gaming Expenses | $ 77,688 | $ 58,996
Other Operating Expenses | 3,996 | 3,277
Amount recorded for claims | $ 1,500 |
Class action lawsuits filed by former employees | February and April 2017 |
Number of class action lawsuits filed by former employees | 2 |
Participation and Revenue Share Agreements [Member] |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Gaming Expenses | $ 37,100 | 34,800
Participation and Revenue Share Agreements [Member] | Related Party Transaction, Revenue Share and Participation Agreement [Member] |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Gaming Expenses | 200 | 300
Revenue Share Agreements [Member] |  |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Other Operating Expenses | $ 400 | $ 400

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