Segment Information - Additional Information (Details) slot_machine in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 slot_machine segment sportsbook state game	Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of operating segments \| segment	3
Number of slot machines \| slot_machine	11
Number of table games \| game	200
Number of states in which Gaming segment has slot machines and video lottery terminals \| state	8
TwinSpires
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of sportsbooks \| sportsbook	8
Rivers Des Plaines
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	61.30%	61.30%
Miami Valley Gaming LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%	50.00%

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