Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014	Nov. 16, 2012
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Notes receivable		$ 14,597		$ 14,009
Reclassifications
Entertainment revenues reclassified from food, beverage and entertainment revenues	$ 500		$ 1,200
Entertainment expenses reclassified from other expenses	600		1,100
Marketing and promotions costs reclassified to a separate line items from casino expenses	4,100		7,600
Marketing and promotions costs reclassified to a separate line items from general and administrative expenses	600		1,200
Valet related expenses reclassified to other expenses from general and administrative expenses	$ 200		$ 400
Acquisition-Related Contingent Considerations
Change in acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities
Balance at the beginning of the period		524
Amortization of present value discount		33
Fair value adjustment for change in consideration expected to be paid		29
Balance at the end of the period		501
Settlements		(85)
Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		88,627		87,604
Restricted cash		9,640		8,234
Financial liabilities:
Acquisition-related contingent considerations		501		524
Carrying Amount | 8.625% Senior Secured Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt		168,000		168,000
Carrying Amount | 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
Financial liabilities:
Term loan		605,354		610,827
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		88,627		87,604
Restricted cash		9,640		8,234
Advance to Silver Legacy Joint Venture		5,441		4,911
Financial liabilities:
Acquisition-related contingent considerations		501		524
Fair Value | 8.625% Senior Secured Notes
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt		175,140		174,720
Fair Value | 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
Financial liabilities:
Term loan		$ 597,107		$ 606,919
ELLC | Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Notes receivable						$ 7,500
Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Interest rate (as a percent)					11.50%
Level 2 | 8.625% Resorts Senior Secured Notes | Resorts
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Interest rate (as a percent)		8.625%
Level 2 | Senior Secured Second Lien Notes | MTR Gaming
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Interest rate (as a percent)		11.50%