CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (142,146)	$ 8,920
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net	(960)	(1,909)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges:
Less: Reclassification of unrealized losses on interest rate swaps into operations	3,107	3,121
Unrealized loss arising during period	(4,067)	(5,030)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(62)	69
Comprehensive income (loss)	(143,168)	7,080
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,354)	2,086
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Station Casinos LLC members	$ (141,814)	$ 4,994