Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012

(amounts in thousands)

	As of		2010					As of		2011					As of		2012					As of
Description	1/1/2010		Additions		Deductions			12/31/2010		Additions		Deductions			12/31/2011		Additions		Deductions			12/31/2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	4,353	$	1,144	$	(2,720	)	$	2,777	$	2,908	$	(967	)	$	4,718	$	3,876	$	(1,068	)	$	7,526