Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net revenues:
Racing	$ 261,453	$ 274,269	$ 302,088
Casinos	329,010	297,473	223,112
TwinSpires	190,333	184,541	183,279
Big Fish Games	13,855	0	0
Other	18,283	23,042	22,817
Net revenues	812,934	779,325	731,296
Operating expenses:
Racing	216,269	233,286	255,405
Casinos	244,051	222,879	163,686
TwinSpires	133,553	123,449	123,476
Big Fish Games	15,971	0	0
Other	24,188	26,540	25,356
Selling, general and administrative expenses	85,114	83,446	73,829
Acquisition related charges	3,826	0	0
Insurance recoveries, net of losses	(431)	(375)	(7,006)
Operating income	90,393	90,100	96,550
Other income (expense):
Interest income	20	112	90
Interest expense	(20,842)	(6,231)	(4,531)
Equity in gains (losses) of unconsolidated investments	6,328	(4,142)	(1,701)
Miscellaneous, net	619	5,667	819
Total other income (expense)	(13,875)	(4,594)	(5,323)
Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes	76,518	85,506	91,227
Income tax provision	(30,161)	(30,473)	(33,075)
Earnings from continuing operations	46,357	55,033	58,152
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
(Loss) gain from operations	0	(50)	124
Loss on sale of assets	0	(83)	0
Net earnings	46,357	54,900	58,276
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 2.67	$ 3.13	$ 3.38
Discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.01)	$ 0.01
Net earnings	$ 2.67	$ 3.12	$ 3.39
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 2.64	$ 3.07	$ 3.33
Discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.01)	$ 0.01
Net earnings	$ 2.64	$ 3.06	$ 3.34
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	17,271	17,294	17,047
Diluted	17,589	17,938	17,475
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of ($70) tax effect	(125)	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(125)	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 46,232	$ 54,900	$ 58,276