Basis Of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Seasonality

Racing

Due to the seasonal nature of our live racing business, revenue and operating results for any interim quarter are generally not indicative of the revenues and operating results for the year and may not be comparable with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. Historically, we have had fewer live racing days during the first quarter of each year, and the majority of our live racing revenue occurs during the second quarter, with the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks. We conducted 64 live thoroughbred race days in the second quarter of 2017 and 61 live thoroughbred race days in the second quarter of 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, we conducted 119 live thoroughbred racing days, which compares to 115 live thoroughbred racing days during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Casinos

Revenue from our casino properties has a seasonal component and is typically higher during the first and second quarters.

TwinSpires

Due to the seasonal nature of the racing business, revenue and operating results for any interim quarter are generally not indicative of the revenues and operating results for the year and may not be comparable with results for the corresponding period of the previous year. Historically, our revenue is higher in the second quarter with the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.

Big Fish Games

Revenue from our Big Fish Games, Inc. ("Big Fish Games") segment also has a seasonal component and is typically lower during the summer months.