CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (4,968)	$ 5,512	$ (139,748)	$ 21,571
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(57)	86	(173)	200
Less: Reclassification of unrealized losses on interest rate swaps into operations	3,346	3,930	9,821	10,225
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net	(1,122)	(1,775)	10,946	(8,401)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(6,147)	3,823	(128,975)	13,370
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(272)	(2,287)	(1,556)	391
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Station Casinos LLC members	(5,875)	6,110	(127,419)	12,979
Unrealized loss arising during period	$ (4,468)	$ (5,705)	$ 1,125	$ (18,626)