Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net revenues:
Racing	$ 30,579	$ 27,813
Gaming	86,555	72,089
Online	46,084	42,916
Other	4,092	5,058
Net revenues	167,310	147,876
Operating expenses:
Racing	43,220	41,120
Gaming	62,215	50,988
Online	33,577	30,362
Other	5,698	5,182
Selling, general and administrative expenses	21,465	17,558
Insurance recoveries, net of losses	(431)	(375)
Operating income	1,566	3,041
Other income (expense):
Interest income	4	10
Interest expense	(4,973)	(1,476)
Equity in gains (losses) of unconsolidated investments	2,290	(164)
Miscellaneous, net	(25)	7
Total other income (expense)	(2,704)	(1,623)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	(1,138)	1,418
Income tax benefit (provision)	438	(329)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations	(700)	1,089
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Loss from operations	0	(31)
Net (loss) earnings and comprehensive income	$ (700)	$ 1,058
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings (in dollars per share), Basic	$ (0.04)	$ 0.06
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings (in dollars per share), Diluted	$ (0.04)	$ 0.06
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	17,419	17,209
Diluted (in shares)	17,419	17,828