BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014 business	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Collected proceeds relating to the face value of the tickets sold on behalf of clients and the clients share of convenience and order processing charges	$ 531.7	$ 538.4
Number of businesses acquired	3

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents of collected proceeds relating to the face value of the tickets sold on behalf of clients and client's share of convenience and order processing shares, which are payable to clients and reflected as accounts payable, client accounts.

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