Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 768,393
Acquisitions	18,521
Foreign currency translation adjustment	10,710
Balance at the end of the period	797,624
Printed Products
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	334,120
Acquisitions	5,118
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,169
Balance at the end of the period	340,407
Lottery Systems
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	186,620
Acquisitions	9,913
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(434)
Balance at the end of the period	196,099
Diversified Gaming
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	247,653
Acquisitions	3,490
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,975
Balance at the end of the period	$ 261,118