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Casino Promotional Allowances (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Promotional Allowance [Abstract]  
Casino Promotional Allowances
Promotional Allowances
The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as casino promotional allowances.
The estimated retail value of such casino promotional allowances is included in operating revenues as follows:
 
Quarter Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2013
 
2012
Food and Beverage
$
159.4

 
$
167.9

Rooms
110.6

 
118.2

Other
23.8

 
23.7

 
$
293.8

 
$
309.8

The estimated cost of providing such casino promotional allowances is included in casino expenses as follows: 
 
Quarter Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2013
 
2012
Food and Beverage
$
113.2

 
$
123.1

Rooms
44.2

 
45.6

Other
12.3

 
12.5

 
$
169.7

 
$
181.2