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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events
    
MRMI and MHHA had an agreement (the "MHHA Agreement") that governed the conduct of MRMI and MHHA relating to horseracing purse payments, the simulcasting of horse races and certain other payments. The MHHA Agreement expired pursuant to its terms on January 31, 2014. Absent an agreement, MRMI continued to run live harness races and paid MHHA members based on the requirements of statutory provisions. Because of the federal Interstate Horseracing Act, without a written agreement with the MHHA, which includes permission to simulcast into and out of New York, effective as of February 1, 2014 through July 20, 2014, MRMI suspended all simulcasting other than intra-state simulcasting. On July 21, 2014, MRMI and MHHA entered into an interim agreement (the "Interim Agreement"). The Interim Agreement has an initial term that expires on August 19, 2014, which term will automatically extend for two additional thirty (30) day periods unless either party objects in writing prior to the expiration of the term then in effect. Pursuant to the Interim Agreement, MRMI commenced interstate simulcasting immediately on July 21, 2014. In addition, during each thirty (30) day term, MRMI agreed to make administrative distributions to MHHA from a purse account. MRMI will also provide MHHA office space and equipment free of charge during the term of the Interim Agreement.

During the term of the Interim Agreement, the parties will use best efforts to negotiate and execute a new agreement. If the Interim Agreement expires with no new agreement between the parties, MRMI will continue to run live harness races and pay MHHA members based on the requirements of statutory provisions. However, because of the federal Interstate Horseracing Act, without a written agreement with the MHHA, which includes permission to simulcast into and out of New York, effective as of the earlier of (i) October 18, 2014, or (ii) the expiration of any of the thirty (30) day periods addressed above, if MRMI or MHHA objects to the extension of the Interim Agreement, MRMI will suspend all simulcasting other than intra-state simulcasting.

On July 22, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to amend the New York tax law, in relation to the authorized hours of conducting video lottery gaming and the amount of free play authorized. The law now permits VGM facilities to remain open until 6:00 am. After review, we have determined that it is unlikely that we will change our hours of operation to remain open until 6:00 am each day. The law also increases the non-subsidized free play allowance from 10% to 15%. This increase will permit us to be more competitive with casinos in Pennsylvania which have access to unlimited non-subsidized free play.