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Casino Promotional Allowances (Notes)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Promotional Allowances [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 Direct casino expenses.
Estimated Retail Value of Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Food and beverage
$
347

 
$
277

 
$
281

Rooms
285

 
234

 
234

Other
47

 
27

 
48

 
$
679

 
$
538

 
$
563


Estimated Cost of Providing Casino Promotional Allowances
 
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)
2017
 
2016
 
2015
Food and beverage
$
223

 
$
170

 
$
169

Rooms
100

 
82

 
83

Other
28

 
17

 
17

 
$
351

 
$
269

 
$
269