The amount of accumulated amortization of goodwill.

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Amount before accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Note 5 - Goodwill - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill, gross	$ 1,267,362
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(177,941)
Goodwill, net	1,083,287	$ 1,062,102	$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Goodwill, gross	593,567
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(165,479)
Goodwill, net	428,088
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Goodwill, gross	6,997
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	0
Goodwill, net	863
Midwest and South [Member]
Goodwill, gross	666,798
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(12,462)
Goodwill, net	$ 654,336