Equity Method Investments	6 Months Ended
Equity Method Investments	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments The following provides an update for events that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014 related to our equity method investments, which are disclosed in Note 11 in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Northstar Illinois Under the terms of a PMA, Northstar Illinois is entitled to receive annual incentive compensation payments to the extent it is successful in increasing the Illinois lottery's net income (as defined in the PMA) above specified target levels, subject to a cap of 5% of the applicable year's net income. Northstar Illinois is responsible for payments to the State to the extent such targets are not achieved, subject to a similar cap. We understand that the lottery has asserted that Northstar Illinois is responsible for shortfall payments of approximately $22 million with respect to its fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 and approximately $39 million with respect to its fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. We further understand that Northstar Illinois disagrees with the methodology used by the lottery in calculating the lottery's net income for each such fiscal year that formed the basis of the lottery's shortfall payment claim, believes that certain other matters that could impact any potential shortfall payment have yet to be resolved and has initiated the resolution process contemplated by the PMA in an attempt to resolve these matters. We understand that, despite the disagreement with the methodology, in light of the completion of the lottery's financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, and based on preliminary financial information for the lottery's fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Northstar Illinois recorded a liability of $42.0 million in 2013 associated with its initial estimate of the potential aggregate net shortfall payments for the first three fiscal years under the PMA. Northstar Illinois amortizes the $42.0 million liability over the life of the contract, which reduces our earnings from our equity investment in Northstar Illinois. This amount was not material to our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we understand that Northstar Illinois recorded an additional liability of approximately $40 million related to an estimated shortfall payment for the lottery's fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. We recorded a charge of $8.0 million, representing our 20% share of that liability, in earnings from equity investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss during the three months ended June 30, 2014. Sportech In January 2014, we completed the sale of our 20% equity interest in Sportech for cash proceeds of £27.8 million, or $44.9 million, resulting in a gain of approximately £9 million, or $14.5 million, which is reflected as gain on sale of equity interest in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. LNS During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received a distribution of capital of €16.3 million, or $22.4 million, and a dividend of €13.3 million, or $18.2 million, net of withholding taxes, from LNS. ITL During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we contributed €29.4 million, or $40.3 million, to ITL. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received distributions of €7.6 million, or $10.5 million, from ITL. RCN During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received a dividend of $3.0 million from RCN.

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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