Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 801,328
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(18,566)
Balance at the end of the period	782,762
Printed Products
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	327,990
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(862)
Balance at the end of the period	327,128
Lottery Systems
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	210,682
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(809)
Balance at the end of the period	209,873
Diversified Gaming
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	262,656
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16,895)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 245,761