CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net loss	$ (255,921)	$ (31,805)	$ (2,539)
Post-retirement benefit obligations	381	73	(133)
Comprehensive loss	(255,540)	(31,732)	(2,672)
Comprehensive loss attributed to non-controlling interest	(51)	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.	$ (255,489)	$ (31,732)	$ (2,672)