Entity Central Index Key Represents the amount of expenses excluding depreciation and amortization. Represents the corporate expenses incurred during the reporting period. Document and entity information. Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Carrying amount of land and undeveloped properties that management intend to sell in the future. Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for gaming taxes and assessments. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable Net Current Inventories Inventory Net Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Total current assets Assets Current ESCROW CASH Escrow Deposit INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Equity Method Investments PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property Plant And Equipment Net GAMING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill GOODWILL Goodwill NON-OPERATING REAL PROPERTY Non Operating Real Property OTHER ASSETS, NET Other Assets Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current portion of long-term debt Long Term Debt Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Due to affiliates Due To Affiliate Current Accrued property, gaming and other taxes Accrued Gaming Taxes And Assessments Accrued payroll and related Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued interest Interest Payable Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes Current Accrued other liabilities Other Accrued Liabilities Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION Long Term Debt Noncurrent DEFERRED INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 1 and 10) Commitments And Contingencies STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 47,163,284 and 47,105,744 issued and outstanding, par value $0.00001 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively Common Stock Value Paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Revenue earned from pari-mutuel commissions, which is a predetermined percentage of the total amount wagered during the period, by the entity. Represents the gross amount of revenues before promotional allowance deduction. Costs incurred in pari-mutuel operations. Income Statement [Abstract] REVENUES: Sales Revenue Net [Abstract] Casino Casino Revenue Pari-mutuel commissions Pari Mutuel Commissions Revenue Food and beverage Food And Beverage Revenue Hotel Revenue From Owned Hotels Other Other Sales Revenue Net Gross revenues Revenues Gross Less-promotional allowances Promotional Allowances Net operating revenues Revenues EXPENSES: Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Casino Casino Expenses Pari-mutuel commissions Pari Mutuel Commissions Food and beverage Food And Beverage Cost Of Sales Hotel Occupancy Costs Other Other Cost Of Operating Revenue Marketing and promotions Marketing And Advertising Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Corporate Corporate Expense Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization Total operating expenses Operating Costs And Expenses GAIN ON SALE OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment ACQUISITION CHARGES Acquisition Costs EQUITY IN LOSS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE Income Loss From Equity Method Investments OPERATING INCOME Operating Income Loss OTHER EXPENSE: Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Interest expense, net Interest Expense Loss on early retirement of debt, net Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Total other expense Other Nonoperating Income Expense NET INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES Income Tax Expense Benefit NET INCOME Profit Loss Net Income per share of Common Stock: Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] NET INCOME Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Comprehensive Income, net of tax Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in accrued and other liabilities and due to members and affiliates incurred but not yet paid. Represents amount reimbursed towards capital expenditure. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate Loss on early retirement of debt, net Change in fair value of acquisition related contingencies Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Change In Unrealized Gain Loss Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Gain on sale or disposal of property Provision for bad debts Provision For Doubtful Accounts Provision for deferred income taxes Increase Decrease In Deferred Income Taxes Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Restricted cash Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase Decrease In Inventories Prepaid expenses and other Increase Decrease In Prepaid Expense Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Interest payable Increase Decrease In Interest Payable Net Income taxes payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Income Taxes Payable Accrued and other liabilities and due to affiliates Accrued And Other Liabilities And Due To Members And Affiliates Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Capital expenditures, net of payables Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Cash escrow related to acquisition Payments For Proceeds From Deposits On Real Estate Acquisitions Reimbursement of capital expenditures from West Virginia regulatory authorities Capital Expenditure Reimbursed By Racing Commission (Increase) decrease in other assets, net Increase Decrease In Other Noncurrent Assets Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes Proceeds From Issuance Of Senior Long Term Debt Payments under Term Loan Proceeds From Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility Proceeds From Lines Of Credit Payments under Revolving Credit Facility Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Principal payments on capital leases Repayments Of Long Term Capital Lease Obligations Debt issuance costs Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Payments Related To Tax Withholding For Share Based Compensation Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Continuing Operations DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Net Cash Provided By Used In Continuing Operations CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for interest Interest Paid Cash refund received during period for income taxes Proceeds From Income Tax Refunds Payables for capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization Consolidation Basis Of Presentation Business Description And Accounting Policies [Text Block] Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract] Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block] Share Based Compensation [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] The disclosure for other and intangible assets, net. Other and Intangible Assets, net Other And Intangible Assets Net Disclosure [Abstract] Other and Intangible Assets, Net Other And Intangible Assets Net Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Long-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Parties Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Reclassifications Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Table [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of other and intangible assets. Schedule of Other and Intangible Assets, Net Schedule Of Other And Intangible Assets Table [Text Block] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Senior Notes 7% Due 2023 Member. 7% Senior Notes Senior Notes7 Percent [Member] Senior Notes 6% Due 2025. 6% Senior Notes Senior Notes Six Percent [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Summary of Long-Term Debt Schedule Of Debt Table [Text Block] Schedule of Redemption Prices of Notes Debt Instrument Redemption Table [Text Block] Schedule of estimated fair value of financial instruments Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table [Text Block] Schedule of change in acquisition-related contingent consideration liability Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Text Block] Schedule of Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share Computations Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block] Schedule of Operating Data for Reportable Segments Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the capital expenditures for each reportable segment. Schedule of Capital Expenditures for Reportable Segments Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment [Text Block] Schedule of Total Assets for Reportable Segments Reconciliation Of Assets From Segment To Consolidated [Text Block] Number of rooms in hotel. Number of slot machines. Number of table games. Number of table poker room. Organization and Basis of Presentation Schedule of information pertaining to the basis of presentation. Basis Of Presentation [Table] Basis Of Presentation [Table] Segments Statement Business Segments [Axis] Segments Segment [Domain] Represents information pertaining to Eldorado Reno, a reportable segment of the entity. Eldorado Reno Eldorado Reno [Member] Silver Legacy Circus Reno. Silver Legacy Silver Legacy Circus Reno [Member]