Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Account wagering deposits liability	$ 55.0	$ 47.5
Purses payable	26.1	28.6
Accrued salaries and related benefits	19.4	39.9
Accrued interest	23.8	23.9
Other	100.0	92.7
Total	$ 224.3	$ 232.6

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Accrued Liabilities And Other Current Liabilities, Current

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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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