Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 801,373
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(19,955)
Balance at the end of the period	781,418
Printed Products
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	328,035
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,837)
Balance at the end of the period	325,198
Lottery Systems
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	210,682
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(370)
Balance at the end of the period	210,312
Diversified Gaming
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	262,656
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(16,748)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 245,908