Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Customer Loyalty Programs Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block] Promotional Allowances promotional allowances [Policy Text Block] promotional allowances [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Abstract] Florida gaming recoveries. Florida Gaming Recoveries [Table] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Table] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Operating Expense Operating Expense [Member] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Line Items] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Line Items] Florida Gaming Recoveries [Line Items] Proceeds Received From The Opening Of Casino's Proceeds Received From The Opening Of Casino Proceeds Received From The Opening Of Casino Recovery of Direct Costs Recovery of Expenses Recovery of Expenses Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Indefinite and Finite Lived Assets Schedule of Indefinite and Finite Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Indefinite and Finite Lived Assets [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Threatened Litigation Threatened Litigation [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Alleged Damages Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Florida Gaming Recoveries Florida Gaming Recovery [Text Block] Florida gaming recovery [text block]. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,432 in 2012 and $2,408 in 2011 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Bank overdraft Bank Overdrafts Purses payable Accounts Payable, Other, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Dividends payable Dividends Payable, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, no par value; 250 shares authorized; no shares issued Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, no par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 17,461 shares issued at September 30, 2012 and 17,178 shares issued at December 31, 2011 Common Stock, Value, Issued Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Natural Disasters Natural Disasters [Text Block] Natural disasters [text block]. Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred stock, no par value Preferred Stock, No Par Value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, no par value Common Stock, No Par Value Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Bluff Bluff [Member] Bluff [Member] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Racing Operations Racing Operations Segment [Member] Racing Operations Segment [Member] Gaming Operations Gaming Segment [Member] Gaming Segment [Member] Online Operations Online Business Segment [Member] Online Business Segment [Member] Other Investments Other Investments Segment [Member] Other Investments Segment [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance as of December 31, 2011 Reclassifications Goodwill Reclassifications Goodwill Reclassifications Additions Goodwill, Acquired During Period Balance as of September 30, 2012 Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Incometaxpercentage [Table] Incometaxpercentage [Table] Incometaxpercentage [Table] Incometaxpercentage [Line Items] Incometaxpercentage [Line Items] [Line Items] for Incometaxpercentage [Table] Prepaid Taxes Other Assets Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Accrued interest epense related to unrecognized income tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued Gross unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits related to HRE Trust Fund Unrecognized tax benefits related to HRE Trust Fund The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits related to the HRE Trust Fund pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns as of the balance sheet date. Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Schedule of Definite and Finite Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Definite and Finite Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Definite and Finite Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Definite and Finite Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Definite-lived intangible assets, net book value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying value Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill, Gross Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill, Gross Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill, Gross Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] Acquisitions And New Ventures Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information, Investments Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and entity information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key 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 Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Riverwalk Acquisition Riverwalk Acquisition [Member] Riverwalkacuisition [Member] Ohio Joint Venture Ohio Joint Venture [Member] Ohio Joint Venture [Member] Bluff Media Acquisition Bluff Media Acquisition [Member] Bluff Media Acquisition [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Purchase price of the entity to be acquired Purchase price of the entity to be acquired Purchase price of the entity to be acquired Square footage of Casino Square footage of Casino Square footage of Casino Number of Hotel rooms Number of Hotel rooms Number of Hotel rooms Square footage of Event Center Square Footage of Event Center Square Footage of Event Center Acres Acres Acres of land Ownership In Joint Venture Ownership In Joint Venture Ownership In Joint Venture Number of entities conducting harness racing Number of entities conducting harness racing Number of entities conducting harness racing Aggregate purchase price Future Business Acquisition, Cost Of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Future Business Acquisition, Cost Of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Portion of purchase price paid in cash Future Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash That Will Be Paid Future Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash That Will Be Paid Portion of purchase price funded through promissory notes Future Business Acquisition, Future Cost Of Acquired Entity, Future Liabilities Future Business Acquisition, Future Cost Of Acquired Entity, Future Liabilities Potential cash payment to sellers Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Portion Attributable to Contingent Consideration Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Portion Attributable to Contingent Consideration Contributions by the joint venture to fund asset purchases Maximum Amount Of Contributions Needed To Fund Asset Purchase For Existing Racing Licenses And Racetrack Assets, License Fees and Acquisition Costs For Land Maximum Amount Of Contributions Needed To Fund Asset Purchase For Existing Racing Licenses And Racetrack Assets, License Fees and Acquisition Costs For Land Initial Capital Contributions To Joint Ventures Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Continuing Operations Segment, Continuing Operations [Member] Discontinued Operations Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Earnings from continuing operations allocated to participating securities Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings, Continuing Operations Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings, Continuing Operations Numerator for basic earnings from continuing operations per common share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Basic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Basic Net earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings allocated to participating securities Distributed Earnings Numuerator for basic net earnings per common share Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Discontinued operations, net of income taxes Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net earnings Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Plus dilutive effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Plus dilutive effect of participating securities (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Participating Securities Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Participating Securities Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net earnings per common share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings from continuing operations (per share, basic) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Discontinued operations (per share, basic) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Net earnings (per basic share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Earnings from continuing operations (per share, diluted) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Discontinued operations (per share, diluted) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net earnings (per share, diluted) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Number Of Shares Excluded From Computation Of Diluated Loss Per Common Share (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule of Business Insurance Recoveries [Table] Schedule of Business Insurance Recoveries [Table] Casino By Location [Axis] Casino By Location [Axis] Casino By Location [Axis] Casino By Location [Domain] Casino By Location [Domain] Casino By Location [Domain] Churchill Downs Churchill Downs [Member] Churchill Downs [Member] Harlows Casino Harlows Casino [Member] Harlows Casino [Member] Business Interruption Loss [Axis] Business Interruption Loss [Axis] Business Interruption Loss [Domain] Business Interruption Loss [Domain] Hail Hail [Member] Hail [Member] Wind Wind [Member] Wind [Member] Flood Flood [Member] Business Interruption Loss [Line Items] Business Interruption Loss [Line Items] Number Of Seats In Entertainment Center Number Of Seats In Entertainment Center Number Of Seats In Entertainment Center Insurance Deductible Insurance Deductible Insurance Deductible Reduction To Property And Equipment Due To Natural Disaster Reduction To Property And Equipment Due To Natural Disaster Reduction To Property And Equipment Due To Natural Disaster Repair expenditures Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance Insurance Settlements, Partial Settlement Received Insurance Settlements, Partial Settlement Received Insurance Settlements, Partial Settlement Received Insurance Settlements Receivable Insurance Settlements, Cash Settlement Received Insurance Settlements, Cash Settlement Received Unusual or Infrequent Item, Net of Insurance Proceeds Unusual or Infrequent Item, Net of Insurance Proceeds Number Of Hotels Rooms Damaged Number Of Hotels Rooms Damaged Number Of Hotels Rooms Damaged Preliminary Claim For Damages Incurred Preliminary Claim For Damages Incurred Preliminary Claim For Damages Incurred Insurance Settlements Received, Reduction Of Selling And Administrative Expenses Related To The Interruption Of Business Insurance Settlements Received, Reduction Of Selling And Administrative Expenses Related To The Interruption Of Business Insurance Settlements Received, Reduction Of Selling And Administrative Expenses Related To The Interruption Of Business Casualty Losses Casualty Losses Casualty Losses Insurance Recoveries Insurance Recoveries Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Test Goodwill And Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Test [Text Block] Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test [text block]. Commitments And Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings and comprehensive income Net earnings and comprehensive income The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes and inclusive of comprehensive income, which is attributable to parent Adjustments to reconcile net earnings and comprehensive income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Asset impairment loss Asset Impairment Charges Gain on asset disposition Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gain on sale of business Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Gain on derivative instruments Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Equity in loss of unconsolidated investments Share-based compensation Share-based Compensation Deferred tax provision Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisition: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Purses payable Increase (Decrease) in Other Accounts Payable Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred riverboat subsidy Deferred riverboat subsidy The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the deferred riverboat subsidy used in operating activities. Income taxes receivable and payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Other assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net 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] Additions to property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of business, net of cash Acquisition of gaming license Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries Investment in joint venture Purchases of minority investments Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests Assumption of note receivable Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable Proceeds on sale of property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from insurance recoveries Unusual or Infrequent Item, Insurance Proceeds Change in deposit wagering asset Increase Decrease In Deposit Wagering Asset The net change during the reporting period in customer funds held on deposit for future customer wagering activities, net of amounts receivable from customers. 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] Borrowings on bank line of credit Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayments on bank line of credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Change in bank overdraft Change in Book Overdraft Change In Book Overdraft Payment of dividends Payments of Dividends Repurchase of common stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Common stock issued Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Windfall tax benefit from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Change in deposit wagering liability Increase Decrease In Deposit Wagering Liability The net change during the reporting period in customer funds held on deposit for future customer wagering activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income taxes Income Taxes Paid Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Issuance of common stock in connection with Company LTIP and other stock plans Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of common stock for extinguishment of convertible note payable Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities Assets acquired and liabilities assumed from acquisition of business: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net [Abstract] Fair value of assets assumed Fair Value of Assets Acquired Liabilities assumed Liabilities Assumed Fair value of earn-out liability and accrued purchase price Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Contingent consideration liability Contingent Consideration Classified as Equity, Fair Value Disclosure Litigations [Table] Litigation [Table] Litigation [Table] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case Type [Domain] HRE Trust Fund HRE Trust Fund [Member] HRE Trust Fund [Member] Casino [Axis] Casino [Axis] Casino [Axis] Casino [Domain] Casino [Domain] Casino [Domain] Arlington Park Arlington Park [Member] Arlington Park [Member] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Axis] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Axis] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Axis] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Domain] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Domain] Designation Of Legal Proceeding Funds [Domain] Purses Purses [Member] Purses [Member] Improvements, Marketing and Maintainance Improvements, Marketing and Maintainance [Member] Improvements, Marketing and Maintainance [Member] Gain Contingencies [Line Items] Gain Contingencies [Line Items] Period Of Time Public Act 94-804 Was Extended Period Of Time Public Act 94-804 Was Extended Period Of Time Public Act 94-804 Was Extended Surcharge Of Revenues Of Illinois Riverboat Casinos Surcharge Of Revenues Of Illinois Riverboat Casinos Surcharge Of Revenues Of Illinois Riverboat Casinos Number Of Members Of The Seventh Circuit Court Number Of Members Of The Seventh Circuit Court Number Of Members Of The Seventh Circuit Court Length Of Stay Related To Dissolutation Of A Temporary Restraining Order Length Of Stay Related To Dissolutation Of A Temporary Restraining Order Length Of Stay Related To Dissolutation Of A Temporary Restraining Order Cash Received From Legal Proceedings Cash Received From Legal Proceedings Cash Received From Legal Proceedings Promotional Allowance [Table] Promotional Allowance [Table] Promotional Allowance [Table] Promotional Allowance [Line Items] Promotional Allowance [Line Items] Promotional Allowance [Line Items] Live Racing Days Live Racing Days Live Racing Days Customer Loyalty Program Liability Customer Loyalty Program Liability Customer Loyalty Program Liability Promotional Allowances Promotional Allowances Estimated Cost Of Providing Promotional Allowances Estimated Cost Of Providing Promotional Allowances Estimated Cost Of Providing Promotional Allowances Income Statement [Abstract] Net revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Abstract] Racing Racing Revenue Revenues generated by commissions on wagering at pari-mutuel facilities and other pari-mutuel revenues including admissions, sponsorships, food and beverage and other ancillary revenues. Gaming Casino Revenue Online Online Revenue Revenues generated by commissions on advance deposit wagering on pari-mutuel events and other ancillary revenues. Other Other Revenue, Net Net revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net Operating expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Racing Racing Expense The cost of generating revenues from wagering at pari-mutuel facilities and other ancillary expenses. Gaming Casino Expenses Online Online Expense The cost of generating revenues from advance deposit wagering on pari-mutuel events and other ancillary expenses. Other Other Expenses Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Insurance recoveries, net of losses Insurance Recoveries, Net of Losses The amount recovered from insurance. These recoveries are net of costs and losses that were incurred. Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest income Investment Income, Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Equity in losses of unconsolidated investments Miscellaneous, net Other Nonoperating Income Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Earnings from continuing operations Discontinued operations, net of income taxes: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] (Loss) earnings from operations Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax Gain on sale of assets Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Net earnings and comprehensive income Net earnings per common share data: Net earnings (per basic share) Net earnings (per share, diluted) Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted (in shares) New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table] Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table] Corporate Corporate [Member] Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items] Assets Capital expenditures Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions Earnings Per Common Share Computations Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Basis Of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Summary Of The Impact Of The Natural Disasters Results Of Operations Summary Of The Impact Of The Natural Disasters Results Of Operations [Table Text Block] Summary Of The Impact Of The Natural Disasters Results Of Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Intersegment Elimination Intersegment Elimination [Member] Calder Casinos Calder Casinos [Member] Calder Casinos [Member] Calder Calder [Member] Calder [Member] Fair Grounds Slots Fair Grounds Slots [Member] Fair Grounds Slots [Member] Fair Grounds Fair Grounds [Member] Fair Grounds [Member] VSI VSI [Member] VSI [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of Operating Segments Number of Operating Segments Number Of Off Track Betting Palors Number Of Off Track Betting Palors Number Of Off Track Betting Palors Net revenues from external customers Intercompany net revenues Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue Earnings before interest, taxes, deprecation and amortization Ebitda Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Interest income (expense), net Interest Revenue (Expense), Net Income tax provision Discontinued operations, net of income taxes Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest