UNEARNED REVENUE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

Unearned Revenue

Changes in unearned revenue

Changes in unearned revenue were as follows:

For the period ended	June 30,			December 31			June 30,
(in thousands)	2019			2018			2018
Balance at beginning of year	$	127,075		$	117,614		$	117,614
Deferral of unearned revenue		100,188			166,053			95,948
Recognition of unearned revenue		(80,496	)		(156,592	)		(78,290	)
Balance at end of period	$	146,767		$	127,075		$	135,272