Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2015	Jul. 07, 2015	Sep. 18, 2014	Dec. 16, 2013
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Par Value per share	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001		$ 0.00001
Notes receivable	$ 17,145	$ 14,009		$ 17,145
Restricted cash		2,500
Retirement of long-term debt				728,664
Summary of company's equity investment
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate	2,548		$ 1,238	3,136	$ 3,019
Other comprehensive loss (minimum pension liability adjustment of unconsolidated affiliate)			(55)		(166)
Member's distribution					(509)
Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Summary of company's equity investment
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate	$ 2,500			$ 3,100
Other comprehensive loss (minimum pension liability adjustment of unconsolidated affiliate)					(166)
ELLC
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Ownership interest (as a percent)								50.00%
Galleon | Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%			50.00%
Collateral deposits		5,000
Restricted cash		2,500
Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Collateral deposits						$ 5,000
Summary of company's equity investment
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate			1,000		2,300
Balance sheet information
Current assets	$ 43,200	30,563		$ 43,200
Property and equipment, net	184,319	190,592		184,319
Other assets, net	4,935	6,412		4,935
Total assets	232,454	227,567		232,454
Current liabilities	19,677	18,707		19,677
Long-term liabilities	86,744	89,322		86,744
Partners' equity	126,033	119,538		126,033
Total liabilities and partners' equity	232,454	227,567		232,454
Unaudited results of operations
Net revenues	38,028		34,447	97,665	97,540
Operating expenses	(29,953)		(29,645)	(82,850)	(84,667)
Operating income	8,075		4,802	14,815	12,873
Other expense	(2,801)		(2,778)	(8,319)	(8,273)
Net income (loss)	5,274		2,024	6,496	4,600
Silver Legacy Joint Venture | New Silver Legacy Credit Facility
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Principal amount									$ 90,500
Silver Legacy Joint Venture | Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Summary of company's equity investment
Beginning balance		15,214		14,009	13,081
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate				3,136	2,299
Ending balance	$ 17,145	14,009	$ 15,214	$ 17,145	$ 15,214
Resorts
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Ownership interest (as a percent)	48.10%			48.10%
Resorts | Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Ownership interest (as a percent)	48.10%			48.10%			48.10%
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Forecasted To Be Acquired				1.90%
Return of collateral deposit		$ 2,500
Retained Interest Agreement | Resorts | Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Ownership percentage allowed to be acquired							1.90%
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage Forecasted To Be Acquired				1.90%