Entity Central Index Key Represents the gross amount of revenues before promotional allowance deduction. Promotional allowances. Carrying amount of land and undeveloped properties that management intend to sell in the future. 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 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 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 Marketable securities Marketable Securities Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable Net Current Due from affiliates Due From Affiliate Current Inventories Inventory Net Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Taxes Prepaid expenses and other Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Assets held for sale Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Current Total current assets Assets Current 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 Liabilities related to assets held for sale Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation 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 (Note 11) Commitments And Contingencies STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Common stock, 200,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized, 77,326,124 and 76,825,966 issued and outstanding, par value $0.00001 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, 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 Income Statement [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Product and Service Product Or Service [Axis] Product and Service Products And Services [Domain] Casino Casino [Member] Pari mutuel commissions. Pari-mutuel Commissions Pari Mutuel Commissions [Member] Food and Beverage Food And Beverage [Member] Hotel Hotel Owned [Member] Other Product And Service Other [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] REVENUES: Revenues [Abstract] Net revenues Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax EXPENSES: Costs And Expenses [Abstract] Cost of goods and services Cost Of Goods And Services Sold Other Other Cost Of Operating Revenue Marketing and promotions Marketing And Advertising Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Corporate Corporate Expense Impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization Total operating expenses Costs And Expenses Gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property and equipment Gain Loss On Sale Of Property Plant Equipment Transaction expenses Acquisition Costs Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Operating income (loss) Operating Income Loss OTHER INCOME (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 (loss) before income taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest (Provision) benefit for income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Net income (loss) Net Income Loss Net income (loss) 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 (loss) Other comprehensive income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Amortization of financing costs and discounts includes loss on early retirement of debt. Capital expenditures incurred forfeited but not yet paid (refunded). Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name Debt Instrument Name [Domain] Senior Notes 6% Due 2025. 6% Senior Notes Six Percent Senior Notes [Member] Term loan. Term Loan Term Loan [Member] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Profit Loss Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Amortization of deferred financing costs, discount and debt premium Amortization Of Financing Costs And Discounts Includes Loss On Early Retirement Of Debt Loss on early retirement of debt Stock compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes Increase Decrease In Deferred Income Taxes Other Other Noncash Income Expense Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Sale of trading securities Proceeds From Sale Of Trading Securities Heldforinvestment Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Inventory Increase Decrease In Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchase of property and equipment, net Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Net cash used in business combinations Payments For Proceeds From Businesses And Interest In Affiliates Escrow deposit Payments For Proceeds From Deposits On Real Estate Acquisitions Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of Term Loan Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes Proceeds From Issuance Of Senior Long Term Debt Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility Proceeds From Long Term Lines Of Credit Payments under Term Loan Proceeds From Repayments Of Lines Of Credit Payments under Revolving Credit Facility Repayments Of Long Term Lines Of Credit 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 Payments on other long-term payables Repayments Of Other Long Term Debt Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH TO AMOUNTS REPORTED WITHIN THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS: Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Noncurrent SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Net Income taxes (refunded) paid Income Taxes Paid Net NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Noncash Investing And Financing Items [Abstract] Net change in payables for capital expenditures Capital Expenditures Incurred Forfeited But Not Yet Paid Refunded Interest rate on Senior Notes Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage 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] Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] Revenue Recognition Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Represents the disclosures for the Isle of Capri agreement. Isle of Capri Isle Of Capri [Member] Isle Acquisition and Final Purchase Price Accounting Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract] Assets Held for Sale Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block] Share Based Compensation [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [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 and Other Long-Term Liabilities Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements 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 Affiliates Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Represents the disclosure for condensed consolidating financial information. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] Consolidating Condensed Financial Information Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Reclassifications Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment Description Basis of Presentation Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – New Developments and Adoptions of New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption Type Of Adoption [Member] Adoption of ASC Topic 606 Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] Schedule of Impact of Adoption New Standard to Previously reported Selected Financial Statement Information Schedule Of New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block] Summary of Net Revenues Disaggregated Type of Revenue and Reportable Segment Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block] Schedule of Purchase Consideration Calculation Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Text Block] Summary of the Preliminary Accounting of the Purchase Consideration to the Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule Of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Table [Text Block] Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Text Block] Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards Activity Schedule Of Sharebased Compensation Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Activity Table [Text Block]