CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 41,717	$ 19,201	$ 32,139	$ 39,281	$ 33,450	$ (30,320)	$ 54,609	$ 13,587	$ 132,338	$ 71,326	$ (113,493)
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized (loss) gain arising during period									(6,851)	(7,999)	772
Reclassification of unrealized loss into income									8,548	12,896	13,133
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net									1,697	4,897	13,905
Unrealized loss arising during the period									(102)	(63)	(166)
Reclassification of other-than-temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities into operations									201	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities									99	(63)	(166)
Other comprehensive income									1,796	4,834	13,739
Comprehensive income (loss)									134,134	76,160	(99,754)
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests									5,594	(11,955)	(9,067)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Station Casinos LLC									$ 128,540	$ 88,115	$ (90,687)