Condensed Combined Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. Predecessor	Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. Predecessor Additional Paid-In Capital	Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. Predecessor Retained Earnings
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 219,911	$ 77,856	$ 142,055
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash distributions to Penn National Gaming, Inc		(6,500)	(6,500)
Net income		20,814		20,814
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012		234,225	71,356	162,869
Balance at Jun. 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income		4,530
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012		234,225
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		236,330	71,356	164,974
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash distributions to Penn National Gaming, Inc		(2,586)	(2,586)
Net income		10,594		10,594
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	0	244,338	68,770	175,568
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income		2,681
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 0	$ 244,338