dei information Document and Entity Information Abstract Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Restricted cash Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Inventory, Net Inventories Prepaid Taxes Prepaid income taxes Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other Assets, Current Current assets Total current assets Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Net investment in and advances to other segment INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES Notes receivable Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) GAMING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET Goodwill Goodwill GOODWILL Carrying amount of land and undeveloped properties that management intend to sell in the future. Non Operating Real Property NON-OPERATING REAL PROPERTY Other Assets, Noncurrent OTHER ASSETS, net Total Other Assets, net Assets Total Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt Less-Current portion Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Due to Affiliate, Current Due to affiliates Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for gaming taxes and assessments. Accrued Gaming Taxes and Assessments Accrued property, gaming and other taxes Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued payroll and related Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued other liabilities Liabilities, Current Current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION Long-term debt, noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent DEFERRED INCOME TAXES Other Liabilities, Noncurrent OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 46,942,735 and 46,817,829 issued and outstanding, par value $0.00001 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Authorized Common Stock Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Par Value per share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Revenue, Net [Abstract] REVENUES: Casino Revenue Casino Revenue earned from pari-mutuel commissions, which is a predetermined percentage of the total amount wagered during the period, by the entity. Pari Mutuel Commissions Revenue Pari-mutuel commissions Food and Beverage Revenue Food and beverage Revenue from Owned Hotels Hotel Other Revenue, Net Other Represents the gross amount of revenues before promotional allowance deduction. Revenues Gross Gross revenues Promotional Allowances Less promotional allowances Revenues Net operating revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] EXPENSES: Casino Expenses Casino Costs incurred in pari-mutuel operations. Pari Mutuel Commissions Pari-mutuel commissions Food and Beverage, Cost of Sales Food and beverage Wine Purchases Occupancy Costs Hotel Other Cost of Operating Revenue Other Marketing and Advertising Expense Marketing and promotions General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Other General and Administrative Expense Corporate Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Operating Costs and Expenses Total operating expenses Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Gain on sale or disposal of property GAIN ON SALE OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Gain on sale or disposition of property Acquisition Costs, Period Cost ACQUISITION CHARGES Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliate Equity in net income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliate Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate EQUITY IN LOSSES OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income OPERATING INCOME Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] OTHER EXPENSE: Interest Expense Interest expense, net Gain on valuation of unconsolidated affiliate. Gain on valuation of unconsolidated affiliate Gain on valuation of unconsolidated affiliate Gain on valuation of unconsolidated affiliate Gain on early retirement of debt, net Loss on early retirement of debt, net Loss on early retirement of debt, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES Income tax benefit Income tax expense Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest NET INCOME (LOSS) NET INCOME (LOSS) Net income (loss) Earnings per Share Net income (loss) per share of common stock: Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Shares outstanding: Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average shares outstanding - basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted Diluted (in shares) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization of debt issuance costs and (premium) discount Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Change in fair value of acquisition related contingencies Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Provision for bad debts Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Provision for deferred income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Prepaid expenses and other Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Interest payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in accrued and other liabilities and due to members and affiliates incurred but not yet paid. Accrued and Other Liabilities and Due to Members and Affiliates Accrued and other liabilities and due to affiliates Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital expenditures, net of payables Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment represents amount reimbursed towards capital expenditure Capital Expenditure reimbursed by West Virginia Racing Commission Reimbursement of capital expenditures from West Virginia regulatory authorities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets (Increase) decrease in other assets, net Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments under New Term Loan Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt Borrowings under New Revolving Credit Facility Cash outflow relating to payment of debt under credit facility. Repayments of Debt under Credit Facility Payments under New Revolving Credit Facility Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Payments on capital leases Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Repayments of Long-term Debt Payments under Term Loan Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest Paid Interest paid Income Taxes Paid Cash paid during period for income taxes Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Payables for capital expenditures Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Organization and Basis of Presentation Acquisition and Preliminary Purchase Accounting. Acquisition and Preliminary Purchase Accounting Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates Stock-Based Compensation Abstract Stock-Based Compensation Other and Intangible Assets, net The disclosure for other and intangible assets, net. Other and Intangible Assets Net Disclosure [Text Block] Other and Intangible Assets, net Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Debt Disclosure Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per Share Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Related Parties Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Parties Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans Text Block Employee Benefit Plans Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Organization and Basis of Presentation Abstract Basis of Presentation Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Business Combination Segment Allocation [Line Items] MTR Gaming Merger and Purchase Accounting Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Schedule of calculation of the purchase consideration calculation Schedule Of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation TextBlock Schedule of preliminary purchase price allocation Schedule of preliminary purchase price allocation Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of unaudited pro forma financial results Investment, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Represents the details pertaining to Silver Legacy Joint Venture. Silver Legacy Joint Venture [Member] Silver Legacy Joint Venture Tabular disclosure of results of operations for unconsolidated affiliates. Schedule of Results of Operations of Unconsolidated Affiliates [Table Text Block] Summary of results of operations Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity Tabular disclosure of other and intangible assets. Schedule of other and Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of other and intangible assets, net Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt Debt instruments Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of long-term debt obligations Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block] Schedule of redemption prices of notes Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of operating data for reportable segments Tabular disclosure of the capital expenditures for each reportable segment. Schedule Of Capital Expenditures By Segment TextBlock Schedule of capital expenditures for reportable segments Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of total assets by reportable segment to consolidated total assets Disclosure of Reclassification Amount [Text Block] Summary of eliminating and reclassification entries Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] Condensed Balance Sheet Condensed Income Statement Condensed Cash Flow Statement Schedule of information pertaining to the basis of presentation. Basis of Presentation [Table]