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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)						12 Months Ended
	Apr. 15, 2016	Dec. 22, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015	Jan. 15, 2014	Jul. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Empire
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Percent of net win payable from VGM activities					8.75%
Amount of net win from VGM activities					$ 5,000,000
Concord
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
VGM Shortfall						$ 300,000
Damages in an amount				$ 308,000
Reduction in damages sought, value			$ 122,562
Litigation settlement, amount		$ 183,097
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Concord
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Proceeds from legal settlements	$ 188,000