CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Statement (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (980.1)	$ (761.8)	$ (1,795.7)	$ (1,187.8)
Other comprehensive loss:
Benefit plan adjustments	0.4	0.2	0.9	0.6
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0.2	(0.8)	(1.4)	(22.1)
Reclassification of loss on derivative instruments from other comprehensive loss to interest expense	0	0	0	3.9
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments	(1.3)	(0.4)	(3.5)	(5.1)
Total other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(0.7)	(1.0)	(4.0)	(22.7)
Income tax provision related to items of other comprehensive loss	(0.3)	(0.9)	(0.4)	(2.1)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(1.0)	(1.9)	(4.4)	(24.8)
Total comprehensive loss	(981.1)	(763.7)	(1,800.1)	(1,212.6)
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income	72.0	0.4	34.7	(3.5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	0	0.1
Total comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	72.0	0.4	34.7	(3.4)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Caesars	$ (909.1)	$ (763.3)	$ (1,765.4)	$ (1,216.0)