Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Stock Based Compensation Expense Under All Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	[1]	$ 118	$ 69	$ 113
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation		0	1	31
Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation		89	56	75
Restricted Stock Units | SciPlay
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	[2]	29	12	7
Liability Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation		$ 63	$ 24	$ 34

[1] (2) The years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 include $63 million, $24 million and $34 million, respectively, classified as liability awards.

[2] (1) Stock-based compensation expense related to SciPlay RSUs was for awards granted prior to the SciPlay Merger. Upon completion of the SciPlay Merger, these RSUs were converted to awards denominated in L&W shares, as discussed below within SciPlay Long-Term Incentive Plan and Modification.