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Casino Promotional Allowances
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Promotional Allowance [Abstract]  
Casino Promotional Allowances
Casino Promotional Allowances
The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as casino promotional allowances. The estimated cost of providing such casino promotional allowances is included in casino expenses.
Estimated Retail Value of Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Food and Beverage
$
66

 
$
69

 
$
207

 
$
210

Rooms
57

 
59

 
174

 
173

Other
8

 
6

 
22

 
40

 
$
131

 
$
134

 
$
403

 
$
423


Estimated Cost of Providing Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Food and Beverage
$
40

 
$
42

 
$
124

 
$
125

Rooms
20

 
21

 
60

 
61

Other
5

 
4

 
13

 
12

 
$
65

 
$
67

 
$
197

 
$
198