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The Company recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states in which wagering occurs. Individual states and local jurisdictions set gaming tax rates.

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The Company recognizes pari-mutuel expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states in which wagering occurs. Individual states and local jurisdictions set pari-mutuel tax rates.

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Basis Of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
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Advanced Sales of Personal Seat Licenses, Contractual Life, Term One	1 year
Advanced Sales of Personal Seat Licenses, Contractual Life, Term Two	2 years
Advanced Sales of Personal Seat Licenses, Contractual Life, Term Three	3 years
Advanced Sales of Personal Seat Licenses, Contractual Life, Term Four	5 years
Advanced Sales of Personal Seat Licenses, Contractual Life, Term Five	30 years
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Restricted cash		$ 8,800,000
Minimum
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Pari-Mutuel Tax Rate	0.50%
Gaming Tax Rate	1.50%
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Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Pari-Mutuel Tax Rate	10.00%
Gaming Tax Rate	46.00%