Investment in Eldorado Silver Legacy Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	$ 5,214	$ 6,816	$ 21,002	$ 20,629
Net Income (loss)	1,306	1,973	9,204	7,822
Eldorado
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	63,631	65,907	191,638	194,771
Silver Legacy Resort Casino | Eldorado
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net operating revenues	34,979	33,667	96,683	89,902
Operating income (loss)	5,903	4,576	11,850	(2,891)
Net Income (loss)	$ 3,756	$ (3,744)	$ 5,230	$ (13,546)