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Casino Promotional Allowances (Notes)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Promotional Allowance [Abstract]  
Casino Promotional Allowances
Casino 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 cost of providing such casino promotional allowances is included in casino expenses.
Estimated Retail Value of Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Food and beverage
$
68

 
$
66

 
$
206

 
$
207

Rooms
60

 
57

 
178

 
174

Other
10

 
8

 
27

 
22

 
$
138

 
$
131

 
$
411

 
$
403


Estimated Cost of Providing Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Food and beverage
$
41

 
$
40

 
$
125

 
$
124

Rooms
20

 
20

 
61

 
60

Other
6

 
5

 
16

 
13

 
$
67

 
$
65

 
$
202

 
$
197