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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 323
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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-Subparagraph (a)(1)
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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 item	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 30, 2014	Jul. 28, 1995	Jul. 27, 1995
Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Ownership interest (as a percent)		50.00%			100.00%	48.10%
Galleon \| Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Ownership percentage allowed to be acquired					50.00%
Resorts \| Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Ownership interest (as a percent)		48.10%
Resorts \| Tamarack
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Ownership interest (as a percent)			21.30%	21.30%
Gain (loss) on distribution of interest in equity method investment	$ 0.0
Equity Method Investment Distributed Carrying Amount	$ 5.5
Eldorado Casino Shreveport Joint Venture
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Number of rooms in suite art deco-style hotel \| item		403
ELLC \| Silver Legacy Joint Venture
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Ownership interest (as a percent)						50.00%