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Commitments and contingencies (Details) (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]    
East Chicago Local Development Agreement Liability $ 674,000 $ 27,988,000
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Reported and Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims 9,400,000 10,800,000
Development District Revenue Bonds 9,000,000  
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount 4,000,000  
Operating segment - Ameristar Kansas City [Member]
   
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]    
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount 2,600,000  
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net $ 2,000,000