SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (SUBSEQUENT EVENT, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified		1 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Maximum	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Base rate	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Base rate Minimum	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement Base rate Maximum	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement LIBOR	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement LIBOR Minimum	Jul. 31, 2013 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement LIBOR Maximum	Jul. 16, 2013 SHFL	Jul. 31, 2013 SHFL Term loan B facility Maximum	Jul. 31, 2013 SHFL Facilities Maximum
Subsequent Events
Cash price per share (in dollars per share)								$ 23.25
Total consideration								$ 1,300.0
Incremental borrowings available									$ 1,100	$ 250
Consolidated total leverage ratio, before amendment	3.50
Consolidated total leverage ratio	4.75
Variable rate basis		base rate			LIBOR
Interest margin (as a percent)			0.25%	1.75%		1.25%	2.75%