Write-downs and Other Charges, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Write-downs and other charges [Abstract]
Transaction-related costs	$ 9,038	$ 5,819	$ 0
Loss on disposal of assets, net	6,182	1,665	19,728
Development costs	4,350	0	0
Severance expense	3,314	1,135	1,941
Other, net	330	895	(713)
Write-downs and other charges, net	23,214	9,514	$ 20,956
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Property Plant Equipment		$ 6,700
Palms Casino Resort [Member]
Write-downs and other charges [Abstract]
Development costs	3,200
Las Vegas Valley [Member]
Write-downs and other charges [Abstract]
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate	$ 2,500