Acquisitions and Other Recent Business Ventures - Jamul Tribe Credit Facilities (Details) - Jamul Tribe $ in Millions	Oct. 20, 2016 USD ($)
Credit Facilities
Credit facilities
Credit facilities borrowing capacity	$ 460
Revolving credit facility - Commercial banks
Credit facilities
Credit facilities borrowing capacity	5
Term Loan B Facility
Credit facilities
Principal amount	340
Term Loan C Facility
Credit facilities
Principal amount	$ 98
Maximum \| Credit Facilities
Credit facilities
Senior secured net leverage ratio requirement	5.0
Maximum \| Delayed Draw Term Loan C Facility Commitments
Credit facilities
Credit facilities borrowing capacity	$ 15

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