CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,866)	$ (2,940)	$ (1,503)
Defined benefit plan adjustments	(3)	1	0
Reclassification of defined benefit plan adjustments to interest expense	0	1	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5	(24)	21
Reclassification of loss on derivative instruments from other comprehensive loss to interest expense	0	4	28
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments	(4)	(4)	(1)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), before income taxes	(2)	(22)	48
Income tax provision related to items of other comprehensive income/(loss)	0	(16)	(11)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(2)	(38)	37
Total comprehensive loss	(2,868)	(2,978)	(1,466)
Less: amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net loss	83	(8)	(5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	(1)
Total amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	83	(8)	(6)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Caesars	$ (2,785)	$ (2,986)	$ (1,472)