Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs For Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Goodwill, fair value	$ 199.2
Gaming licenses
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, fair value	$ 101.1
Level 3 \| Discount rate \| Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Other long-term obligation	0.270
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, measurement input	0.120
Level 3 \| Discount rate \| Discounted cash flow \| Gaming licenses
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, measurement input	0.130
Level 3 \| Long-term revenue growth rate \| Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, measurement input	0.020
Level 3 \| Long-term revenue growth rate \| Discounted cash flow \| Gaming licenses
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, measurement input	0.020
Plainridge Park Casino \| Level 3 \| Discount rate \| Discounted cash flow
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Contingent purchase price - Plainridge Park Casino	0.089

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Fair value portion of asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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