CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 40,987	$ 45,437
Total comprehensive income	40,987	45,437
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	5	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Penn National Gaming, Inc.	$ 40,992	$ 45,437