Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (4,047)	$ (5,349)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) /provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	333	340
Non-cash interest expense	350	2,600
Stock - based compensation	151	149
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash—NYSGC Lottery and Purse Accounts	88	(102)
Accounts receivable	(23)	465
Accounts receivable - Due from related party	0	(1,231)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	375	(480)
Other assets	(16)	22
Accounts payable	112	518
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(1,906)	780
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities	(4,583)	(2,288)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(138)	(100)
Restricted cash	(46,673)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(46,821)	(101)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from rights offering, net of expenses	49,528	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	55	995
Net cash provided by financing activities	49,583	995
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,821)	(1,394)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	6,435	7,526
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	4,614	6,132
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	321	327
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued in settlement of preferred stock dividends	159	218
Racing Capital Improvements [Member]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	$ (10)	$ (1)