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Schedule III Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       $ 0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       2,556,077
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       5,581,881
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       163,539
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       2,552,286
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       5,749,210
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period $ 8,314,546 $ 4,519,501 $ 4,495,972 8,301,496
Accumulated Depreciation (983,086) (983,086) (756,881) (1,200,941)
Federal income tax basis       7,950,000
Real Estate:        
Balance at the beginning of the period 8,314,546 4,519,501 4,495,972  
Acquisitions 0 1,199,135 23,507  
Reclass of assets from investment in direct financing lease to real estate investments (1) 0   0  
Capital expenditures and assets placed in service 0 0 32  
Dispositions (13,050) (3,270) (10)  
Balance at the end of the period 8,301,496 8,314,546 4,519,501  
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the beginning of the period (983,086) (857,456) (756,881)  
Depreciation expense (230,716) (125,630) (100,576)  
Dispositions 12,861 0 1  
Balance at the end of the period (1,200,941) $ (983,086) $ (857,456)  
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       15,251
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       342,393
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (30)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       15,222
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       342,392
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 357,614     357,614
Accumulated Depreciation $ (150,315)     (150,315)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 357,614      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (150,315)      
Hollywood Casino Aurora        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       4,937
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       98,378
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (383)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       4,936
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       97,996
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 102,932     102,932
Accumulated Depreciation $ (68,924)     (68,924)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 102,932      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (68,924)      
Hollywood Casino Joliet        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       19,214
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       101,104
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (20)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       19,194
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       101,104
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 120,298     120,298
Accumulated Depreciation $ (61,511)     (61,511)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 120,298      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (61,511)      
Argosy Casino Alton        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       0
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       6,462
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       6,462
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 6,462     6,462
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,599)     (4,599)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 6,462      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (4,599)      
Hollywood Casino Toledo        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       12,003
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       144,093
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (201)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       11,802
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       144,093
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 155,895     155,895
Accumulated Depreciation $ (40,111)     (40,111)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 155,895      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (40,111)      
Hollywood Casino Columbus        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       38,240
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       188,543
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       105
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       38,266
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       188,622
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 226,888     226,888
Accumulated Depreciation $ (52,883)     (52,883)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 226,888      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (52,883)      
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       35,102
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       233,069
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       35,102
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       233,069
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 268,171     268,171
Accumulated Depreciation $ (138,278)     (138,278)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 268,171      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (138,278)      
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       25,500
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       161,810
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       25,500
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       161,810
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 187,310     187,310
Accumulated Depreciation $ (81,702)     (81,702)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 187,310      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (81,702)      
M Resort        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       66,104
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       126,689
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (436)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       65,668
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       126,689
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 192,357     192,357
Accumulated Depreciation $ (40,605)     (40,605)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 30 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 192,357      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (40,605)      
Hollywood Casino Bangor        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       12,883
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       84,257
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       12,883
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       84,257
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 97,140     97,140
Accumulated Depreciation $ (35,033)     (35,033)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 97,140      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (35,033)      
Zia Park Casino        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       9,313
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       38,947
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       9,313
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       38,947
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 48,260     48,260
Accumulated Depreciation $ (21,456)     (21,456)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 48,260      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (21,456)      
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       59,388
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       87,352
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (229)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       59,176
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       87,335
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 146,511     146,511
Accumulated Depreciation $ (53,256)     (53,256)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 40 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 146,511      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (53,256)      
Argosy Casino Riverside        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       23,468
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       143,301
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (77)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       23,391
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       143,301
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 166,692     166,692
Accumulated Depreciation $ (67,802)     (67,802)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 37 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 166,692      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (67,802)      
Hollywood Casino Tunica        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       4,634
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       42,031
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       4,634
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       42,031
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 46,665     46,665
Accumulated Depreciation $ (28,362)     (28,362)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 46,665      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (28,362)      
Boomtown Biloxi        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       3,423
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       63,083
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (137)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       3,286
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       63,083
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 66,369     66,369
Accumulated Depreciation $ (49,446)     (49,446)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 15 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 66,369      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (49,446)      
Hollywood Casino St. Louis        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       44,198
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       177,063
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (3,239)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       40,959
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       177,063
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 218,022     218,022
Accumulated Depreciation $ (87,157)     (87,157)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 13 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 218,022      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (87,157)      
Hollywood Casino at Dayton Raceway        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       3,211
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       0
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       86,288
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       3,211
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       86,288
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 89,499     89,499
Accumulated Depreciation $ (14,949)     (14,949)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 89,499      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (14,949)      
Hollywood Casino at Mahoning Valley Race Track        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       5,683
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       0
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       94,314
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       5,833
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       94,164
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 99,997     99,997
Accumulated Depreciation $ (16,065)     (16,065)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 99,997      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (16,065)      
Resorts Casino Tunica (2)        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       0
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       12,860
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       (12,860)
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 0     0
Accumulated Depreciation 0     0
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period 0      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period 0      
1st Jackpot Casino        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       161
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       10,100
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       161
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       10,100
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 10,261     10,261
Accumulated Depreciation $ (982)     (982)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 10,261      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (982)      
Ameristar Black Hawk        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       243,092
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       334,024
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       243,092
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       334,024
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 577,116     577,116
Accumulated Depreciation $ (13,617)     (13,617)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 577,116      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (13,617)      
Ameristar East Chicago        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       4,198
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       123,430
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       4,198
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       123,430
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 127,628     127,628
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,788)     (5,788)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 127,628      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (5,788)      
Belterra Casino Resort        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       63,420
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       172,875
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       63,420
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       172,875
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 236,295     236,295
Accumulated Depreciation $ (10,014)     (10,014)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 236,295      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (10,014)      
Ameristar Council Bluffs        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       84,009
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       109,027
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       84,009
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       109,027
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 193,036     193,036
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,332)     (5,332)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 193,036      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (5,332)      
L'Auberge Baton Rouge        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       205,274
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       178,426
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       205,274
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       178,426
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 383,700     383,700
Accumulated Depreciation $ (7,747)     (7,747)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 383,700      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (7,747)      
Boomtown Bossier City        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       79,022
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       107,067
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       79,022
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       107,067
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 186,089     186,089
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,829)     (4,829)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 186,089      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (4,829)      
L'Auberge Lake Charles        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       14,831
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       310,877
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       14,831
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       310,877
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 325,708     325,708
Accumulated Depreciation $ (15,412)     (15,412)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 325,708      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (15,412)      
Boomtown New Orleans        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       46,019
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       58,258
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       46,019
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       58,258
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 104,277     104,277
Accumulated Depreciation $ (2,866)     (2,866)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 104,277      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (2,866)      
Ameristar Vicksburg        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       128,068
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       96,106
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       128,068
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       96,106
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 224,174     224,174
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,631)     (5,631)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 224,174      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (5,631)      
River City Casino & Hotel        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       8,117
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       221,038
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       8,117
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       221,038
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 229,155     229,155
Accumulated Depreciation $ (9,924)     (9,924)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 229,155      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (9,924)      
Ameristar Kansas City        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       239,111
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       271,598
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       239,111
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       271,598
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 510,709     510,709
Accumulated Depreciation $ (13,663)     (13,663)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 510,709      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (13,663)      
Ameristar St. Charles        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       375,597
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       437,908
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       375,596
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       437,908
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 813,504     813,504
Accumulated Depreciation $ (18,220)     (18,220)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 813,504      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (18,220)      
Jackpot Properties        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       48,785
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       61,550
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       48,785
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       61,550
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 110,335     110,335
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,596)     (4,596)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 110,335      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (4,596)      
Plainridge Park Casino        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       127,068
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       123,850
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       127,068
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       123,850
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 250,918     250,918
Accumulated Depreciation $ (4,827)     (4,827)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 250,918      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (4,827)      
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       181,532
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       141,370
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       386
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       181,918
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       141,370
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 323,288     323,288
Accumulated Depreciation $ (18,630)     (18,630)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 323,288      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (18,630)      
Casino Queen        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       70,716
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       70,014
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       70,716
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       70,014
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 140,730     140,730
Accumulated Depreciation $ (16,615)     (16,615)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 140,730      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (16,615)      
Tropicana Atlantic City        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       166,974
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       392,923
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       166,974
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       392,923
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 559,897     559,897
Accumulated Depreciation $ (15,386)     (15,386)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 559,897      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (15,386)      
Tropicana Evansville        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       47,439
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       146,930
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       47,439
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       146,930
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 194,369     194,369
Accumulated Depreciation $ (5,727)     (5,727)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 194,369      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (5,727)      
Tropicana Laughlin        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       20,671
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       80,530
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       20,671
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       80,530
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 101,201     101,201
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,517)     (3,517)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 27 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 101,201      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (3,517)      
Trop Casino Greenville        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       0
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       21,680
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       21,680
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 21,680     21,680
Accumulated Depreciation $ (845)     (845)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 21,680      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (845)      
Belle of Baton Rouge        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       11,873
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       52,400
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       11,873
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       52,400
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 64,273     64,273
Accumulated Depreciation $ (3,160)     (3,160)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 64,273      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (3,160)      
GLPI Corporate Office        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       750
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       8,465
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       58
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       750
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       8,523
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 9,273     9,273
Accumulated Depreciation $ (1,159)     (1,159)
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed 31 years      
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period $ 9,273      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period (1,159)      
Other owned land        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       6,798
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       0
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       6,798
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       0
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 6,798     6,798
Accumulated Depreciation 0     0
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period 6,798      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period 0      
Rental Properties        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances       0
Initial Cost to Company, Land and Improvements       2,548,529
Initial Cost to Company, Building and Improvements       5,573,416
Net Capitalized Costs (Retirements) Subsequent to Acquisition       163,481
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Land and Improvements       2,544,738
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period, Building and Improvements       5,740,687
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period 8,285,425     8,285,425
Accumulated Depreciation (1,199,782)     $ (1,199,782)
Real Estate:        
Balance at the end of the period 8,285,425      
Accumulated Depreciation:        
Balance at the end of the period $ (1,199,782)