Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 801,373
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,001)
Balance at the end of the period	800,372
Printed Products
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	328,035
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,557)
Balance at the end of the period	326,478
Lottery Systems
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	210,682
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,559
Balance at the end of the period	212,241
Diversified Gaming
Goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	262,656
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,003)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 261,653