Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Operating Expenses	$ 3,655	$ 3,518	$ 7,651	$ 6,794
Capital lease financing amount to be financed	8,500		$ 8,500
Capital lease financing agreement, payment period			36 months
Amount recorded for claims	1,500		$ 1,500
Class action lawsuits filed by former employees			February and April 2017
Number of class action lawsuits filed by former employees			2
Gaming [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Gaming Expenses	78,510	61,166	$ 156,198	120,163
Participation and Revenue Share Agreements [Member] \| Gaming [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Gaming Expenses	37,500	36,700	74,600	71,500
Participation and Revenue Share Agreements [Member] \| Related Party Transaction, Revenue Share and Participation Agreement [Member] \| Gaming [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Gaming Expenses	200	300	500	600
Revenue Share Agreements [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Operating Expenses	$ 300	$ 400	$ 700	$ 800

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