Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (21,542)	$ (713)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) /provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	1,354	1,380
(Recovery) / provision for doubtful accounts	(36)	25
Development costs write off	16,003	0
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	91	94
Stock-based compensation	385	647
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash -NY Lottery and Purse Accounts	128	(43)
Accounts receivable	(136)	447
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(184)	(71)
Other assets	122	964
Accounts payable	(251)	727
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(276)	(408)
Net cash (used) / provided by operating activities	(4,342)	3,049
Net cash (used) / provided by operating activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,036)	(548)
Restricted cash - Racing capital improvement	43	157
Project development costs	(5,574)	(8,197)
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,567)	(8,588)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from rights offering, net of expenses	11,178	0
Series E preferred shares and dividend redemption	(2,819)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,013	1
Net cash used in financing activities	9,372	1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,537)	(5,538)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,063
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	7,526	9,063
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	1,325	1,044
Income taxes paid	17	15
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued in settlement of preferred stock dividends	167	233
Deferred lease costs included in accrued expenses	$ 0	$ 2,362