Investment in Eldorado Silver Legacy Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	$ 8,797	$ 7,214	$ 15,788	$ 13,813
Net Income (loss)	4,845	3,320	7,898	5,849
Eldorado
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	65,828	65,129	128,007	128,864
Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Eldorado
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	34,886	30,252	61,704	56,235
Operating income (loss)	5,728	(109)	5,947	(2,481)
Net Income (loss)	$ 3,406	$ (3,720)	$ 1,474	$ (9,802)