| Cover | Aug. 06, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 6, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MN |
| Entity File Number | 000-24993 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-1913991 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6595 S Jones Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Las Vegas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89118 |
| City Area Code | 702 |
| Local Phone Number | 893-7777 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | GDEN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001071255 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
