Schedule I (Notes) - Parent Company [Member]

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT PARENT COMPANY ONLY

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

	As of December 31,
(In millions)	2018		2017
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	457	$	926
Receivables, net	21		33
Prepayments and other current assets	5		5
Intercompany receivables	20		33
Total current assets	503		997
Deferred charges and other assets	128		147
Investment in subsidiary	4,199		4,434
Total assets	$	4,830	$	5,578
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	1	$	5
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7		13
Interest payable	14		13
Intercompany payables	20		64
Total current liabilities	42		95
Long-term debt	1,119		1,121
Deferred credits and other liabilities	419		1,136
Total liabilities	1,580		2,352
Total stockholders’ equity	3,250		3,226
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,830	$	5,578

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT PARENT COMPANY ONLY

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

	Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2018			2017			2016
Net revenues	$	2		$	2		$	2
Operating expenses
Corporate expense	33			88			123
Other operating costs	10			24			58
Total operating expenses	43			112			181
Loss from operations	(41		)	(110		)	(179		)
Interest expense	(55		)	(18		)	(5		)
Gain/(loss) on interests in subsidiaries	(316		)	776			2,933
Restructuring and support expenses	—			(1,842		)	(5,729		)
Other income/(loss)	726			85			(30		)
Income/(loss) from operations before income taxes	314			(1,109		)	(3,010		)
Income tax benefit/(provision)	(11		)	741			(39		)
Net income/(loss)	303			(368		)	(3,049		)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes	(30		)	6			(2		)
Comprehensive income/(loss)	$	273		$	(362	)	$	(3,051	)

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT PARENT COMPANY ONLY

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2018			2017			2016
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities	$	(138	)	$	1,504		$	(37	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments to acquire investments	—			(700		)	—
Cash flows used in investing activities	—			(700		)	—
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of long-term debt	(2		)	—			—
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(22		)	—			—
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	6			—			—
Repurchase of common stock	(311		)	—			—
Other financing	(2		)	—			(8		)
Cash flows used in financing activities	(331		)	—			(8		)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(469		)	804			(45		)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	926			122			167
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	457		$	926		$	122

Background and basis of presentation

These condensed parent company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule 1 of Regulation S-X, as the restricted net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries exceed 25% of the consolidated net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this filing.

The year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 Condensed Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss) was adjusted to reflect income of $6 million and a loss of $2 million, respectively, as Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes. There was no impact on the Condensed Balance Sheets or Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.

2. Restricted net assets of subsidiaries

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have restrictions on their ability to pay dividends or make intercompany loans and advances pursuant to financing arrangements and regulatory restrictions. The amount of restricted net assets the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries held as of both December 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $3.2 billion. Such restrictions are on net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries. The amount of restricted net assets in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries was not material to the financial statements.

3. Commitments, contingencies, and long-term obligations

For a discussion of the Company’s commitments, contingencies, and long-term obligations under its senior secured credit facilities, see Note 11 and Note 12 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]

Background and basis of presentationThese condensed parent company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule 1 of Regulation S-X, as the restricted net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries exceed 25% of the consolidated net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this filing.

Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Restricted net assets of subsidiariesCertain of the Company’s subsidiaries have restrictions on their ability to pay dividends or make intercompany loans and advances pursuant to financing arrangements and regulatory restrictions. The amount of restricted net assets the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries held as of both December 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $3.2 billion. Such restrictions are on net assets of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries. The amount of restricted net assets in the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiaries was not material to the financial statements.

Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]

Commitments, contingencies, and long-term obligationsFor a discussion of the Company’s commitments, contingencies, and long-term obligations under its senior secured credit facilities, see Note 11 and Note 12 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements