Organization - Restructuring Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and support expenses	$ 6,209	$ 905
Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current	35
Caesars Entertainment Operating Company [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and support expenses	6,209	905
Other Accrued Liabilities	222	0
Notes Payable, Related Parties, Current	35	35
Caesars Entertainment Operating Company [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Commitment	1,500	0
Caesars Entertainment Operating Company [Member] | Obligations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and support expenses	2,741	0
Fixed Costs [Member] | Caesars Entertainment Operating Company [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and support expenses	977	484
Bank Guaranty Settlement [Member] | Caesars Entertainment Operating Company [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued restructuring and support expenses	$ 734	$ 386