Las Vegas Sands (LVS) 10-K 26 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 22, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	LVS
Entity Registrant Name	Las Vegas Sands Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1,300,514
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		794,694,494
Entity Public Float			$ 19,152,622,288

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,179,490	$ 3,506,319
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,901	6,566
Accounts receivable, net	1,267,848	1,510,772
Inventories	42,573	41,674
Prepaid expenses and other	111,438	125,168
Total current assets	3,609,250	5,190,499
Property and equipment, net	15,731,638	15,372,474
Deferred financing costs, net	169,693	205,596
Deferred income taxes, net	23,681	24,076
Leasehold interests in land, net	1,262,132	1,353,090
Intangible assets, net	71,586	86,260
Other assets, net	119,441	122,052
Total assets	20,987,421	22,354,047
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	110,408	112,721
Construction payables	364,136	270,929
Accrued interest payable	1,863	7,943
Other accrued liabilities	1,694,305	1,984,444
Income taxes payable	198,056	224,201
Current maturities of long-term debt	95,367	99,734
Total current liabilities	2,464,135	2,699,972
Other long-term liabilities	113,368	124,614
Deferred income taxes	201,734	193,813
Deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo	268,427	268,710
Deferred gain on sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes	35,130	37,968
Deferred rent from mall sale transactions	113,995	115,475
Long-term debt	9,372,645	9,892,913
Total liabilities	$ 12,569,434	$ 13,333,465
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 830,051,259 and 829,280,328 shares issued, and 794,645,310 and 798,258,172 shares outstanding	$ 830	$ 829
Treasury stock, at cost, 35,405,949 and 31,022,156 shares	(2,443,036)	(2,237,952)
Capital in excess of par value	6,484,843	6,428,762
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(66,283)	76,101
Retained earnings	2,840,387	2,945,846
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity	6,816,741	7,213,586
Noncontrolling interests	1,601,246	1,806,996
Total equity	8,417,987	9,020,582
Total liabilities and equity	$ 20,987,421	$ 22,354,047

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	830,051,259	829,280,328
Common stock, shares outstanding	794,645,310	798,258,172
Treasury stock, shares	35,405,949	31,022,156

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues:
Casino	$ 9,083,004	$ 12,004,361	$ 11,386,917
Rooms	1,469,874	1,540,420	1,380,681
Food and beverage	757,512	778,769	730,259
Mall	564,309	553,534	481,400
Convention, retail and other	539,651	548,704	515,179
Gross revenue	12,414,350	15,425,788	14,494,436
Less — promotional allowances	(725,889)	(841,939)	(724,551)
Net revenues	11,688,461	14,583,849	13,769,885
Operating expenses:
Casino	5,113,870	6,705,534	6,483,718
Rooms	262,440	256,835	271,942
Food and beverage	402,660	392,560	369,570
Mall	61,299	69,732	73,358
Convention, retail and other	276,821	320,759	317,869
Provision for doubtful accounts	155,635	186,722	237,786
General and administrative	1,267,415	1,258,133	1,329,740
Corporate	176,169	174,750	189,535
Pre-opening	47,509	26,230	13,339
Development	10,372	14,325	15,809
Depreciation and amortization	998,919	1,031,589	1,007,468
Amortization of leasehold interests in land	38,645	40,598	40,352
Loss on disposal of assets	35,232	6,856	11,156
Total operating expenses	8,846,986	10,484,623	10,361,642
Operating income	2,841,475	4,099,226	3,408,243
Other income (expense):
Interest income	15,085	25,643	16,337
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(265,220)	(274,181)	(271,211)
Other income	30,542	1,965	4,321
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt	0	(19,942)	(14,178)
Income before income taxes	2,621,882	3,832,711	3,143,512
Income tax expense	(236,185)	(244,640)	(188,836)
Net income	2,385,697	3,588,071	2,954,676
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(419,461)	(747,442)	(648,679)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 1,966,236	$ 2,840,629	$ 2,305,997
Earnings per share:
Basic (in usd per share)	$ 2.47	$ 3.52	$ 2.80
Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 2.47	$ 3.52	$ 2.79
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	796,785,900	806,130,838	822,282,515
Diluted (in shares)	797,596,082	808,019,219	826,316,108
Dividends declared per common share	$ 2.6	$ 2	$ 1.40

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 574,975	$ 618,193	$ 581,491	$ 611,038	$ 878,000		$ 860,499	$ 852,844	$ 996,728	$ 2,385,697	$ 3,588,071	$ 2,954,676
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Total comprehensive income										2,244,685	3,489,657	2,864,700
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(420,833)	(746,710)	(647,998)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										$ 1,823,852	$ 2,742,947	$ 2,216,702
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 8,658,412	$ 824	$ 0	$ 6,237,488	$ 263,078	$ 560,452	$ 1,596,570
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	2,954,676					2,305,997	648,679
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment	(89,976)				(89,295)		(681)
Exercise of stock options	69,596	3		60,065			9,528
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards	0
Stock-based compensation	54,318			50,162			4,156
Repurchase of common stock	(570,520)		(570,520)
Exercise of warrants	350			350
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary	0
Dividends declared	(1,564,469)					(1,153,110)	(411,359)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(11,858)						(11,858)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	9,500,529	827	(570,520)	6,348,065	173,783	1,713,339	1,835,035
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	3,588,071					2,840,629	747,442
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment	(98,414)				(97,682)		(732)
Exercise of stock options	55,650	2		49,663			5,985
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	(12,365)			(12,365)
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards	0
Stock-based compensation	49,495			43,399			6,096
Repurchase of common stock	(1,667,432)		(1,667,432)
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary	(487)						(487)
Dividends declared	(2,384,692)					(1,608,122)	(776,570)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(9,773)						(9,773)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	9,020,582	829	(2,237,952)	6,428,762	76,101	2,945,846	1,806,996
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	2,385,697					1,966,236	419,461
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment	(141,012)				(142,384)		1,372
Exercise of stock options	16,876	1		14,772			2,103
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	4,742			4,742
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards	(6,571)			(4,608)			(1,963)
Stock-based compensation	47,480			41,175			6,305
Repurchase of common stock	(205,084)		(205,084)
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary	0
Dividends declared	(2,690,815)					(2,071,695)	(619,120)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,908)						(13,908)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 8,417,987	$ 830	$ (2,443,036)	$ 6,484,843	$ (66,283)	$ 2,840,387	$ 1,601,246

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 2,385,697	$ 3,588,071	$ 2,954,676
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	998,919	1,031,589	1,007,468
Amortization of leasehold interests in land	38,645	40,598	40,352
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount	44,223	50,978	56,792
Amortization of deferred gain on and rent from mall sale transactions	(4,318)	(3,928)	(4,944)
Non-cash change in deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo	556	985	1,376
Non-cash loss on modification or early retirement of debt	0	15,345	3,255
Loss on disposal of assets	35,232	6,856	11,156
Stock-based compensation expense	45,804	48,058	53,377
Provision for doubtful accounts	155,635	186,722	237,786
Foreign exchange gain	(21,113)	(11,842)	(13,029)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(8,785)	(3,585)	0
Deferred income taxes	18,663	(3,235)	(4,245)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	49,293	37,411	(209,055)
Inventories	(1,334)	(30)	1,113
Prepaid expenses and other	12,116	(26,667)	(1,134)
Leasehold interests in land	(4,398)	(3,428)	(47,906)
Accounts payable	(512)	(5,215)	13,777
Accrued interest payable	(5,886)	1,683	(8,608)
Income taxes payable	(4,001)	60,706	18,911
Other accrued liabilities	(284,465)	(178,228)	328,294
Net cash generated from operating activities	3,449,971	4,832,844	4,439,412
Cash flows from investing activities:
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(1,328)	270	(382)
Capital expenditures	(1,528,642)	(1,178,656)	(898,111)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	1,504	1,818	32,155
Acquisition of intangible assets	0	0	(45,871)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,528,466)	(1,176,568)	(912,209)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,876	55,650	69,596
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	8,785	3,585	0
Repurchase of common stock	(205,084)	(1,676,802)	(561,150)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	0	0	350
Dividends paid	(2,692,882)	(2,386,657)	(1,564,049)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,908)	(9,773)	(11,858)
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 8)	2,089,277	2,497,725	3,183,107
Repayments of long-term debt (Note 8)	(2,397,717)	(2,117,466)	(3,513,032)
Payments of deferred financing costs	(11,745)	(88,048)	(35,414)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,206,398)	(3,721,786)	(2,432,450)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	(41,936)	(28,585)	(7,105)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,326,829)	(94,095)	1,087,648
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	3,506,319	3,600,414	2,512,766
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$ 2,179,490	$ 3,506,319	$ 3,600,414

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAS8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 211,889	$ 206,621	$ 208,242
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds	225,504	187,897	173,276
Changes in construction payables	93,207	29,369	(101,812)
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capitalized stock-based compensation costs	335	1,437	941
Change in dividends payable on unvested restricted stock and stock units included in other accrued liabilities	(2,067)	(1,965)	420
Change in common stock repurchase payable included in other accrued liabilities	0	(9,370)	9,370
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary	0	487	0
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease	871	0	2,761
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards	$ 6,571	$ 0	$ 0

Organization and Business of Co

Organization and Business of Company	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Business of Company	Organization and Business of Company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (“LVSC” or together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is incorporated in Nevada and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LVS.” The ordinary shares of the Company’s subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. (“SCL,” the indirect owner and operator of the majority of the Company’s operations in the Macao Special Administrative Region (“Macao”) of the People’s Republic of China) are listed on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). The shares were not, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent a registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an applicable exception from such registration requirements. Operations Macao The Company currently owns 70.1% of SCL, which includes the operations of The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, Four Seasons Macao, Sands Macao and other ancillary operations that support these properties, as further discussed below. The Company operates the gaming areas within these properties pursuant to a 20 -year gaming subconcession agreement, which expires in June 2022. The Company owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (“The Venetian Macao”), which anchors the Cotai Strip, the Company’s master-planned development of integrated resort properties on an area of approximately 140 acres in Macao. The Venetian Macao includes a 39 -floor luxury hotel with over 2,900 suites; approximately 376,000 square feet of gaming space; a 15,000 -seat arena; an 1,800 -seat theater; a mall with retail and dining space of approximately 921,000 square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet. The Company owns the Sands Cotai Central, an integrated resort situated across the street from The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao (which is further described below). The Sands Cotai Central opened in phases, beginning in April 2012. The property features four hotel towers: the first hotel tower, consisting of approximately 650 five-star rooms and suites under the Conrad brand and approximately 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under the Holiday Inn brand; the second hotel tower, consisting of approximately 1,800 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; the third hotel tower, consisting of approximately 2,100 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; and the fourth hotel tower, consisting of approximately 400 rooms and suites under the St. Regis brand. Within Sands Cotai Central, the Company also owns and currently operates approximately 370,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 369,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 332,000 square feet of retail space, as well as entertainment and dining facilities. The Company is constructing the remainder of the fourth tower, an apart-hotel wing that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of St. Regis-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas, subject to Macao government approval. The total cost to complete the remainder of the tower is expected to be approximately $220 million . Upon completion of the project, the integrated resort will feature approximately 370,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 800,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space, over 550,000 square feet of meeting facilities and a multipurpose theater. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company has capitalized costs of $4.87 billion for the entire project, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $84.1 million in outstanding construction payables. The Company owns the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Hotel Macao”), which features 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc. and is located adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. Connected to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the Company owns and operates the Plaza Casino (together with the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the “Four Seasons Macao”), which features approximately 105,000 square feet of gaming space; 19 Paiza mansions; retail space of approximately 259,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities. This integrated resort will also feature the Four Seasons Apartment Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Apartments”), an apart-hotel tower that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of Four Seasons-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas. The Company has completed the structural work of the tower and is advancing its plans to monetize units within the Four Seasons Apartments. The Company owns and operates the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macao. The Sands Macao offers approximately 216,000 square feet of gaming space and a 289 -suite hotel tower, as well as several restaurants, VIP facilities, a theater and other high-end services and amenities. Singapore The Company owns and operates the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, which features three 55 -story hotel towers (totaling approximately 2,600 rooms and suites), the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000 square feet of gaming space, an enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complex of approximately 800,000 net leasable square feet, a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet, theaters and a landmark iconic structure at the bay-front promenade that contains an art/science museum. United States Las Vegas The Company owns and operates The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (“The Venetian Las Vegas”), a Renaissance Venice-themed resort; The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino (“The Palazzo”), a resort featuring modern European ambience and design; and an expo and convention center of approximately 1.2 million square feet (the “Sands Expo Center”). These Las Vegas properties, situated on or near the Las Vegas Strip, form an integrated resort with approximately 7,100 suites; approximately 225,000 square feet of gaming space; a meeting and conference facility of approximately 1.1 million square feet; and the Grand Canal Shoppes, which consist of two enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complexes that were sold to GGP Limited Partnership (“GGP,” see “— Note 12 — Mall Sales”). Pennsylvania The Company owns and operates the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem (the “Sands Bethlehem”), a gaming, hotel, retail and dining complex located on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel Works in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Sands Bethlehem features approximately 145,000 square feet of gaming space; a 300 -room hotel tower; a 150,000 -square-foot retail facility; an arts and cultural center; and a 50,000 -square-foot multipurpose event center. The Company owns 86% of the economic interest in the gaming, hotel and entertainment portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC and approximately 35% of the economic interest in the retail portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Retail LLC. Development Projects Macao The Company is constructing The Parisian Macao, an integrated resort that will be connected to The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao. The Parisian Macao is intended to include a gaming area (to be operated under the Company’s gaming subconcession), a hotel with approximately 3,000 rooms and suites and retail, entertainment, dining and meeting facilities. The Company expects the cost to design, develop and construct The Parisian Macao will be approximately $2.7 billion , inclusive of payments made for the land premium. As with projects of this nature, the Company will continue to analyze options for both a full and phased opening of the facility, which is anticipated to open in the second half of 2016, subject to Macao government approval. The Company has capitalized costs of $1.65 billion , including the land premium (net of amortization) and $166.3 million in outstanding construction payables, as of December 31, 2015 . In addition, the Company will be completing the development of some open areas surrounding its Cotai Strip properties. Under the Company’s land concession for The Parisian Macao, the Company is required to complete the development by November 2016. The land concession for Sands Cotai Central contains a similar requirement that the development be completed by December 2016. Should the Company determine that it is unable to complete The Parisian Macao or Sands Cotai Central by their respective deadlines, the Company would then expect to apply for another extension from the Macao government. If the Company is unable to meet the current deadlines and the deadlines for either development are not extended, the Company could lose its land concessions for The Parisian Macao or Sands Cotai Central, which would prohibit the Company from operating any facilities developed under the respective land concessions. As a result, the Company could record a charge for all or some portion of its $1.65 billion or $4.87 billion in capitalized construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization), as of December 31, 2015 , related to The Parisian Macao and Sands Cotai Central, respectively. United States The Company was constructing a high-rise residential condominium tower (the “Las Vegas Condo Tower”), located on the Las Vegas Strip between The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. The Company suspended construction activities for the project due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiums and the overall decline in general economic conditions. The Company is evaluating the highest return opportunity for the project and intends to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty. Should demand and conditions fail to improve or management decides to abandon the project, the Company could record a charge for some portion of the $178.6 million in capitalized construction costs as of December 31, 2015 . Other The Company continues to aggressively pursue new development opportunities globally. Capital Financing Overview Through December 31, 2015 , the Company has funded its development projects primarily through borrowings under its credit facilities, operating cash flows, proceeds from its equity offerings and proceeds from the disposition of non-core assets. The Company held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.18 billion and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $7.9 million as of December 31, 2015 . The Company believes the cash on hand and cash flow generated from operations will be sufficient to maintain compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facilities. The Company may elect to arrange additional financing to fund the balance of its Cotai Strip developments. In the normal course of its activities, the Company will continue to evaluate its capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof. In April 2015, the Company entered into a joinder agreement to the 2011 VML Credit Facility, under which certain lenders agreed to provide term loan commitments of $1.0 billion (see “— Note 8 — Long-term Debt — Macao Related Debt — 2011 VML Credit Facility”).

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Management’s determination of the appropriate accounting method with respect to the Company’s variable interests is based on accounting standards for VIEs issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The Company consolidates any VIEs in which it is the primary beneficiary and discloses significant variable interests in VIEs of which it is not the primary beneficiary, if any. The Company has entered into various joint venture agreements with independent third parties. The operations of these joint ventures have been consolidated by the Company due to the Company’s significant investment in these joint ventures, its power to direct the activities of the joint ventures that would significantly impact their economic performance and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or the rights to receive potentially significant benefits from these joint ventures. The Company evaluates its primary beneficiary designation on an ongoing basis and will assess the appropriateness of the VIE’s status when events have occurred that would trigger such an analysis. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company’s joint ventures had total assets of $79.4 million and $85.0 million , respectively, and total liabilities of $148.4 million and $130.6 million , respectively. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and judgments are based on historical information, information that is currently available to the Company and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days . Such investments are carried at cost, which is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. Cash equivalents are placed with high credit quality financial institutions and are primarily in money market funds. Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk Accounts receivable are comprised of casino, hotel and other receivables, which do not bear interest and are recorded at cost. The Company extends credit to approved casino customers following background checks and investigations of creditworthiness. The Company also extends credit to its junkets in Macao, which receivables can be offset against commissions payable to the respective junkets. Business or economic conditions, the legal enforceability of gaming debts, or other significant events in foreign countries could affect the collectability of receivables from customers and junkets residing in these countries. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on an analysis of the collectability of each account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age of the account, the customer’s financial condition, collection history and any other known information, and the Company applies standard reserve percentages to aged account balances under the specified dollar amount. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. Management believes that there are no concentrations of credit risk for which an allowance has not been established. Although management believes that the allowance is adequate, it is possible that the estimated amount of cash collections with respect to accounts receivable could change. Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food, beverage, retail products, and operating supplies, which are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the weighted average and specific identification methods. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at the lower of cost or fair value. Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which do not exceed the lease term for leasehold improvements, as follows: Land improvements, building and building improvements 15 to 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 20 years Leasehold improvements 3 to 10 years Transportation 5 to 20 years The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as current operating strategy and legal considerations such as contractual life. Future events, such as property expansions, property developments, new competition or new regulations, could result in a change in the manner in which the Company uses certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment are included in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with related accounting standards. For assets to be disposed of, the Company recognizes the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs of disposal. Fair value for assets to be disposed of is estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used (including projects under development), fixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company first groups its assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (the “asset group”). Secondly, the Company estimates the undiscounted future cash flows that are directly associated with and expected to arise from the completion, use and eventual disposition of such asset group. The Company estimates the undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the primary asset within the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment is measured based on fair value compared to carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include remaining construction costs. To estimate the undiscounted cash flows of the Company’s asset groups, the Company considers all potential cash flow scenarios, which are probability weighted based on management’s estimates given current conditions. Determining the recoverability of the Company’s asset groups is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including estimated cash flows, probability weighting of potential scenarios, costs to complete construction for assets under development, growth rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to the Company’s estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, regulatory environments, operating results or management’s intentions may result in future changes to the recoverability of these asset groups. For assets to be held for sale, the fixed assets (the “disposal group”) are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Losses are recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down to fair value less cost to sell, while gains are recognized for any subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. Any gains or losses not previously recognized that result from the sale of the disposal group shall be recognized at the date of sale. Fixed assets are not depreciated while classified as held for sale. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , no assets were impaired. Capitalized Interest and Internal Costs Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized and included in the cost of the projects. When no debt is incurred specifically for construction projects, interest is capitalized on amounts expended using the weighted average cost of the Company’s outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company capitalized interest expense of $27.5 million , $9.3 million and $4.7 million , respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company capitalized approximately $31.1 million , $32.6 million and $24.2 million , respectively, of internal costs, consisting primarily of compensation expense for individuals directly involved with the development and construction of property. Deferred Financing Costs and Original Issue Discounts Deferred financing costs and original issue discounts are amortized to interest expense based on the terms of the related debt instruments using the effective interest method. Leasehold Interests in Land Leasehold interests in land represent payments made for the use of land over an extended period of time. The leasehold interests in land are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the related lease agreements. Indefinite Useful Life Assets Assets with indefinite useful lives are regularly assessed to ensure they continue to meet the indefinite useful life criteria. These assets are not subject to amortization and are tested for impairment and recoverability annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. When performing the impairment analysis, the Company may first conduct a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that the asset is impaired. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and it is determined that it is “more-likely-than-not” that the asset is impaired after assessing the qualitative factors, the Company then performs an impairment test that consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying amount. If the fair value of the asset exceeds the carrying amount, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value of the asset does not exceed the carrying amount, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had assets of $50.0 million and $16.5 million related to its Sands Bethlehem gaming license and table games certificate, respectively, both of which were determined to have an indefinite useful life and have been recorded within intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2013, the annual impairment analysis included an assessment of certain qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent fair value calculation, current year and projected operating results, and macro-economic and industry conditions. The Company considered the qualitative factors and determined that it was not “more-likely-than-not” that the indefinite lived intangible assets were impaired. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company elected to perform a quantitative analysis given that the last quantitative analysis performed was during the year ended December 31, 2011. The fair value of the Company’s gaming license and table games certificate was estimated using the Company’s expected adjusted property EBITDA (as defined in “— Note 17 — Segment Information”), combined with estimated future tax-affected cash flows and a terminal value using the Gordon Growth Model, which were discounted to present value at rates commensurate with the Company’s capital structure and the prevailing borrowing rates within the casino industry in general. Adjusted property EBITDA and discounted cash flows are common measures used to value cash-intensive businesses such as casinos. Determining the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including adjusted property EBITDA, growth rates, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to the Company’s estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, operating results or management’s intentions may result in future changes to the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate. No impairment charge related to these assets was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances Casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated directly or indirectly through junkets to customers, cash discounts and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Hotel revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of service. Deposits for future hotel occupancy or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until revenue recognition criteria are met. Cancellation fees for hotel and food and beverage services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in convention, retail and other revenues. Mall revenue is primarily generated from base rents and overage rents received through long-term leases with retail tenants. Base rent, adjusted for contractual escalations, is recognized on a straight-lined basis over the term of the related lease. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount and is not recognized by the Company until the thresholds are met. Convention revenues are recognized when the related service is rendered or the event is held. In accordance with industry practice, the retail value of rooms, food and beverage, and other services furnished to the Company’s guests without charge is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated retail value of such promotional allowances is included in operating revenues as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Rooms $ 407,886 $ 463,920 $ 366,353 Food and beverage 215,051 243,605 222,195 Convention, retail and other 102,952 134,414 136,003 $ 725,889 $ 841,939 $ 724,551 The estimated departmental cost of providing such promotional allowances, which is included primarily in casino operating expenses, is as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Rooms $ 90,021 $ 100,353 $ 88,379 Food and beverage 157,813 176,883 167,223 Convention, retail and other 80,760 100,618 88,214 $ 328,594 $ 377,854 $ 343,816 Gaming Taxes The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenue in the jurisdictions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes, including the goods and services tax in Singapore, are an assessment on the Company’s gaming revenue and are recorded as a casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. These taxes were $3.31 billion , $4.65 billion and $4.54 billion for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Frequent Players Program The Company has established promotional clubs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and table games patrons. Members earn points primarily based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for cash, free play and other free goods and services. The Company accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for cash and free play as a reduction to gaming revenue and accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for free goods and services primarily as casino expense. The accruals are based on estimates and assumptions regarding the mix of cash, free play and other free goods and services that will be redeemed and the costs of providing those benefits. Historical data is used to assist in the determination of the estimated accruals. Pre-Opening and Development Expenses The Company accounts for costs incurred in the development and pre-opening phases of new ventures in accordance with accounting standards regarding start-up activities. Pre-opening expenses represent personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures and are expensed as incurred. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company’s evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred. Advertising Costs Costs for advertising are expensed the first time the advertising takes place or as incurred. Advertising costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $124.5 million , $140.4 million and $117.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. Corporate Expenses Corporate expense represents payroll, travel, legal fees, professional fees and various other expenses not allocated or directly related to the Company’s integrated resort operations and related ancillary operations. Foreign Currency The Company accounts for currency translation in accordance with accounting standards regarding foreign currency translation. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurements are included in other income (expense). Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each balance sheet date and income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are charged or credited to other comprehensive income. Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-stockholder changes in equity, or other comprehensive income. The balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted solely of foreign currency translation adjustments. During the year ended December 31, 2015, a $5.3 million gain related to the dissolution of a wholly owned foreign subsidiary was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and comprehensive income to net income. This amount is included in other income in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Earnings Per Share The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share) 796,785,900 806,130,838 822,282,515 Potential dilution from stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units 810,182 1,888,381 4,033,593 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share) 797,596,082 808,019,219 826,316,108 Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share 6,120,516 6,024,025 4,455,109 Stock-Based Employee Compensation The Company accounts for its stock-based employee compensation in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment, which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans are more fully discussed in “— Note 14 — Stock-Based Employee Compensation.” Income Taxes The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. (including federal and state) and numerous foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company records income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Accounting standards regarding income taxes require a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is “more-likely-than-not” that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed at each reporting period based on a “more-likely-than-not” realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, the Company’s experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring, and tax planning strategies. The Company recorded valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions of $195.8 million and $215.2 million , as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets of its U.S. operations of $3.11 billion and $2.27 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which increased during the current year primarily due to an increase in U.S. foreign tax credits. Management will reassess the realization of deferred tax assets based on the accounting standards for income taxes each reporting period and consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, sources of taxable income and tax planning strategies. To the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes “more-likely-than-not” that the deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company will be able to reduce the valuation allowance in the period such determination is made. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Accounting standards regarding uncertainty in income taxes provide a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is “more-likely-than-not” that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examinations. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and for which actual outcomes may be different. Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Accounting standards require that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. If specific conditions are met, a derivative may be designated as a hedge of specific financial exposures. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and, if used in hedging activities, on its effectiveness as a hedge. In order to qualify for hedge accounting, the underlying hedged item must expose the Company to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Company’s exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with operations of its foreign subsidiaries. This policy enables the Company to use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps, forward contracts and similar instruments. The Company employs such financial instruments pursuant to this policy, none of which are currently designated as hedges. As such, all gains and losses are recognized in other income (expense). Depending on its classification and position at the end of the reporting period, each derivative is reported as prepaid expenses and other; other assets, net; other accrued liabilities; or other long-term liabilities, as applicable, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See "— Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements" for additional disclosures regarding derivatives. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on revenue recognition that will be applied to all contracts with customers. The update requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. It also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis, using one of two methodologies, and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. The update requires that debt issuance costs be reported as a deduction of the face amount of the related debt (rather than as an asset) and that the amortization of debt issuance costs continue to be reported as interest expense. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to clarify that this guidance is not required to be applied to line-of-credit arrangements. The amendments do not affect the guidance on the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. The guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In July 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that requires inventory measured using any method other than last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method, to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. If the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss during the period in which it occurs. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and should be applied prospectively, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. The update requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in this update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively as of December 31, 2015 (see "— Reclassification" and “— Note 10 — Income Taxes”). The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on leases, which requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged under the new guidance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective approach must be applied for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. Reclassification To be consistent with the current year presentation, the Company retrospectively adopted the new guidance to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. As a result, the current deferred income tax liability of $12.5 million was reclassified to non-current and a non-current deferred income tax asset of $7.6 million was offset against the non-current deferred income tax liability in the consolidated balance sheets for the year ended December 31, 2014. The reclassification did not have an effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net	Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Casino $ 1,721,185 $ 1,957,799 Rooms 78,738 74,983 Mall 67,263 103,093 Other 37,265 48,182 1,904,451 2,184,057 Less — allowance for doubtful accounts (636,603 ) (673,285 ) $ 1,267,848 $ 1,510,772

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Land and improvements $ 556,947 $ 551,625 Building and improvements 15,308,791 15,187,427 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements 3,281,161 3,065,859 Transportation 456,942 454,278 Construction in progress 2,633,340 1,796,554 22,237,181 21,055,743 Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization (6,505,543 ) (5,683,269 ) $ 15,731,638 $ 15,372,474 Construction in progress consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 The Parisian Macao $ 1,588,474 $ 749,176 Four Seasons Macao (principally the Four Seasons Apartments) 424,273 417,920 Sands Cotai Central 270,472 289,518 Other 350,121 339,940 $ 2,633,340 $ 1,796,554 The $350.1 million in other construction in progress consists primarily of construction of the Las Vegas Condo Tower and various projects at The Venetian Macao. In accordance with the April 2004 purchase and sale agreement, as amended, between Venetian Casino Resort, LLC (“VCR”) and GGP (the “Amended Agreement”), the Company sold the portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes located within The Palazzo (formerly referred to as "The Shoppes at the Palazzo," see “— Note 12 — Mall Sales — The Shoppes at The Palazzo”). Under terms of the settlement with GGP on June 24, 2011, the Company retained the $295.4 million of proceeds previously received and participates in certain potential future revenues earned by GGP. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the transaction has not been accounted for as a sale because the Company’s participation in certain potential future revenues constitutes continuing involvement in The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Therefore, $266.2 million of the proceeds allocated to the mall sale transaction has been recorded as deferred proceeds (a long-term financing obligation), which will accrue interest at an imputed rate and will be offset by (i) imputed rental income and (ii) rent payments made to GGP related to spaces leased back from GGP by the Company. The property and equipment legally sold to GGP totaling $219.7 million (net of $91.7 million of accumulated depreciation) as of December 31, 2015 , will continue to be recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and will continue to be depreciated in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing to third parties, primarily as part of its mall operations, was $1.20 billion and $299.9 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2015 . The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing to these third parties was $1.13 billion and $251.0 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2014 . The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing under capital lease arrangements was $39.2 million and $18.6 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2015 . The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing under capital lease arrangements was $38.4 million and $14.6 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2014 . During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , no assets were impaired.

Leasehold Interests in Land, Ne

Leasehold Interests in Land, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leasehold Interests In Land, Net [Abstract]
Leasehold Interests in Land, Net	Leasehold Interests in Land, Net Leasehold interests in land consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Marina Bay Sands $ 971,654 $ 1,038,636 Sands Cotai Central 237,842 237,050 The Venetian Macao 180,118 178,203 Four Seasons Macao 88,869 88,232 The Parisian Macao 74,601 74,298 Sands Macao 29,352 28,022 1,582,436 1,644,441 Less — accumulated amortization (320,304 ) (291,351 ) $ 1,262,132 $ 1,353,090 The Company amortizes the leasehold interests in land on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the lease. Amortization expense of $38.6 million , $40.6 million and $40.4 million was included in amortization of leasehold interests in land expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The estimated future amortization expense is approximately $38.3 million for each of the next five years and $1.31 billion thereafter at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 . Land concessions in Macao generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macao law. The Company has received land concessions from the Macao government to build on the sites on which The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao are located. The Company does not own these land sites in Macao; however, the land concessions grant the Company exclusive use of the land. As specified in the land concessions, the Company is required to pay premiums for each parcel, as well as annual rent for the term of the land concessions. In addition to the land premium payments for the Macao leasehold interests in land, the Company is required to make annual rent payments in the amounts and at the times specified in the land concessions. The rent amounts may be revised every five years by the Macao government. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated under its land concessions to make future rental payments as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 5,003 2017 5,281 2018 5,281 2019 5,281 2020 5,281 Thereafter 65,323 $ 91,450

Intangible Assets, Net

Intangible Assets, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net	Intangible Assets, Net Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Sands Bethlehem gaming license and certificate $ 66,500 $ 66,500 Marina Bay Sands gaming license 40,312 43,091 Less — accumulated amortization (36,020 ) (24,139 ) 4,292 18,952 Trademarks and other 1,099 1,116 Less — accumulated amortization (305 ) (308 ) 794 808 Total intangible assets, net $ 71,586 $ 86,260 In August 2007 and July 2010, the Company was issued a gaming license and certificate from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for its slots and table games operations at Sands Bethlehem, respectively, which were acquired for $50.0 million and $16.5 million , respectively. The license and certificate were determined to have indefinite lives and therefore, are not subject to amortization. In April 2013, the Company paid 57.0 million Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $40.3 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) to the Singapore Casino Regulatory Authority (the “CRA”) as part of the process to renew its gaming license at Marina Bay Sands. This license is being amortized over its three -year term, which expires in April 2016 , and is renewable upon submitting an application, paying the applicable license fee and meeting the requirements as determined by the CRA. The Company has filed a renewal application and believes that it meets the renewal requirements as determined by the CRA; however, no assurance can be given that the license renewal will be granted or for what period of time it will be granted. Amortization expense was $14.0 million , $15.1 million and $13.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The estimated future amortization expense is approximately $4.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2016.

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities	Other Accrued Liabilities Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Customer deposits $ 431,019 $ 464,588 Outstanding gaming chips and tokens 366,740 581,187 Taxes and licenses 319,315 349,455 Payroll and related 290,966 296,791 Other accruals 286,265 292,423 $ 1,694,305 $ 1,984,444

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Corporate and U.S. Related: 2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Term B (net of original issue discount of $8,036 and $9,643, respectively) $ 2,196,964 $ 2,217,857 2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Revolving 630,000 1,020,000 Airplane Financings 59,983 63,671 HVAC Equipment Lease 15,155 16,619 Other 140 401 Macao Related: 2011 VML Credit Facility — Extended Term 2,389,551 2,388,244 2011 VML Credit Facility — Accordion Term 999,939 — 2011 VML Credit Facility — Extended Revolving — 820,024 Other 4,353 5,694 Singapore Related: 2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term 3,171,927 3,460,137 9,468,012 9,992,647 Less — current maturities (95,367 ) (99,734 ) Total long-term debt $ 9,372,645 $ 9,892,913 Corporate and U.S. Related Debt 2013 U.S. Credit Facility In December 2013, the Company entered into a $3.5 billion senior secured credit facility (the “2013 U.S. Credit Facility”), which consists of a $2.25 billion funded term B loan (the “2013 U.S. Term B Facility”) with an original issue discount of $11.3 million and a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “2013 U.S. Revolving Facility”). The borrowings under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility were used to repay the outstanding balance on the Senior Secured Credit Facility (further described below). The Company recorded a $14.2 million loss on modification or early retirement of debt during the year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $617.9 million of available borrowing capacity under the 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit. The 2013 U.S. Term B Facility matures on December 19, 2020 , and is subject to quarterly amortization payments of $5.6 million , which began on March 31, 2014 , followed by a balloon payment of $2.10 billion due on December 19, 2020 . The 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility has no interim amortization payments and matures on December 19, 2018 . The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). The obligations under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility and the guarantees of the Guarantors are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of Las Vegas Sands, LLC (“LVSLLC”) and the Guarantors’ assets, other than capital stock and similar ownership interests, certain furniture, fixtures and equipment, and certain other excluded assets. Borrowings under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate or at an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread. For base rate borrowings, the initial credit spread is 0.5% per annum and 1.5% per annum for the 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility and the 2013 U.S. Term B Facility, respectively. For Eurodollar rate borrowings, the initial credit spread is 1.5% per annum and 2.5% per annum for the 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility and the 2013 U.S. Term B Facility (subject to a Eurodollar rate floor of 0.75% ), respectively (the interest rates were set at 1.9% and 3.3% , respectively, as of December 31, 2015 ). The weighted average interest rate for the 2013 U.S Credit Facility was 3.0% , 2.8% and 2.9% during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.35% per annum on the undrawn amounts under the 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility, which will be reduced if certain corporate ratings are achieved, subject to certain additional conditions. The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on incurring additional liens, incurring additional indebtedness, making certain investments and acquiring and selling assets. The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility also requires the Guarantors to comply with financial covenants, including, but not limited to, a maximum ratio of net debt outstanding to adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, as defined (“Adjusted EBITDA”) to the extent there is an outstanding balance on the 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility or certain letters of credit are outstanding. The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5 x for all applicable quarterly periods through maturity. The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility also contains conditions and events of default customary for such financings. As of December 31, 2015 , approximately $3.35 billion of net assets of LVSLLC were restricted from being distributed under the terms of the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility. Senior Secured Credit Facility In May 2007, the Company entered into a $5.0 billion senior secured credit facility (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”), which originally consisted of $4.0 billion in funded and delayed draw term loans and a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”). As part of an amendment to the facility in August 2010, certain lenders elected to extend the maturity of $1.91 billion in aggregate principal amount of the term loans (the “Extended Term Loans”) and to extend the availability of $532.5 million of the Revolving Facility (the "Extended Revolving Facility"). As part of the extension, the Company was required to pay down $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Extended Term Loans and the commitments under the Revolving Facility were reduced from $1.0 billion to $750.0 million . Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, bore interest, at the Company’s option, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate or at an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread. For base rate borrowings, the initial credit spread was 0.75% per annum for the term loans and 1.25% per annum and 1.75% per annum for the Extended Revolving Facility and the Extended Term Loans, respectively. For Eurodollar rate borrowings, the initial credit spread was 1.75% per annum for the term loans and 2.25% per annum and 2.75% per annum for the Extended Revolving Facility and Extended Term Loans, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 2.3% for the year ended December 31, 2013 . Airplane Financings In February 2007, the Company entered into promissory notes totaling $72.0 million to finance the purchase of one airplane and to finance two others that the Company already owned. The notes consist of balloon payment promissory notes and amortizing promissory notes, all of which have ten-year maturities and are collateralized by the related aircraft. The notes bear interest at three-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.5% per annum (set at 1.9% as of December 31, 2015 ). The amortizing notes, totaling $28.8 million , are subject to quarterly amortization payments of $0.7 million , which began June 1, 2007 . The balloon notes, totaling $43.2 million , mature on March 1, 2017 , and have no interim amortization payments. The weighted average interest rate on the notes was 1.8% during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . In April 2007, the Company entered into promissory notes totaling $20.3 million to finance the purchase of an additional airplane. The notes have ten-year maturities and consist of a balloon payment promissory note and an amortizing promissory note. The notes bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.25% per annum (set at 1.9% as of December 31, 2015 ). The $8.1 million amortizing note is subject to quarterly amortization payments of $0.2 million , which began June 30, 2007 . The $12.2 million balloon note matures on March 31, 2017 , and has no interim amortization payments. The weighted average interest rate on the notes was 1.6% , 1.5% and 1.6% during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. HVAC Equipment Lease In July 2009, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement with its current heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) provider (the “HVAC Equipment Lease”) to provide the operation and maintenance services for the HVAC equipment in Las Vegas. The lease has a 10 -year term with a purchase option at the third, fifth, seventh and tenth anniversary dates. The Company is obligated under the agreement to make monthly payments of approximately $300,000 for the first year with automatic decreases of approximately $14,000 per month on every anniversary date. The HVAC Equipment Lease was capitalized at the present value of the future minimum lease payments at lease inception. Macao Related Debt 2011 VML Credit Facility On September 22, 2011, two subsidiaries of the Company, VML US Finance LLC, the Borrower, and Venetian Macau Limited ("VML"), as guarantor, entered into a credit agreement (the “2011 VML Credit Facility”), which provided for up to $3.7 billion (or equivalent in Hong Kong dollars or Macao patacas) and consisted of a $3.2 billion term loan (the “2011 VML Term Facility”) that was fully drawn on November 15, 2011, and a $500.0 million revolving facility (the “2011 VML Revolving Facility”), that was available until October 15, 2016 . Borrowings under the facility were used to repay outstanding indebtedness under previous credit facilities and would be used for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, including for the development, construction and completion of certain components of Sands Cotai Central. During March 2014, the Company amended its 2011 VML Credit Facility to, among other things, modify certain financial covenants, as discussed further below. In addition to the amendment, certain lenders extended the maturity of $2.39 billion in aggregate principal amount of the 2011 VML Term Facility to March 31, 2020 (the "Extended 2011 VML Term Facility"), and, together with new lenders, provided $2.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of revolving loan commitments (the "Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility"). A portion of the revolving proceeds were used to pay down the $819.7 million in aggregate principal balance of the 2011 VML Term Facility loans that were not extended. The Company recorded an $18.0 million loss on modification or early retirement of debt during the year ended December 31, 2014, in connection with the pay down and extension. Borrowings under the Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility are being used to fund the development, construction and completion of Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao, and for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had $2.0 billion of available borrowing capacity under the Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility. Subsequent to year end, the Company borrowed $350.4 million under the Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility. In April 2015, the Company entered into a joinder agreement (the "Joinder Agreement") to the 2011 VML Credit Facility. Under the Joinder Agreement, certain lenders agreed to provide term loan commitments of $1.0 billion (the "2011 VML Accordion Term"), which was funded on April 30, 2015 (the “Joinder Funding Date”). The indebtedness under the 2011 VML Credit Facility is guaranteed by VML, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and certain of the Company’s other foreign subsidiaries (collectively, the “2011 VML Guarantors”). The obligations under the 2011 VML Credit Facility are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the Borrower’s and the 2011 VML Guarantors’ assets, other than (1) capital stock and similar ownership interests, (2) certain furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment and (3) certain other excluded assets. Commencing with the quarterly period ending June 30, 2017 , and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2018, the 2011 VML Credit Facility, as amended, requires the borrower to repay the outstanding Extended 2011 VML Term Facility on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 2.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of March 31, 2014 (the “Macao Restatement Date”). Commencing with the quarterly period ending on June 30, 2018, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2019, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding Extended 2011 VML Term Facility on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Macao Restatement Date. For the quarterly periods ending on June 30 through December 31, 2019, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding Extended 2011 VML Term Facility on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 12.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Macao Restatement Date. The remaining balance on the Extended 2011 VML Term Facility is due on the maturity date. The Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility has no interim amortization payments and matures on March 31, 2020 . Commencing with the quarterly period ending June 30, 2018 , and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2019, the Joinder Agreement requires the borrower to repay the outstanding 2011 VML Accordion Term on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 2.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Joinder Funding Date. Commencing with the quarterly period ending on June 30, 2019, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2020, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2011 VML Accordion Term on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Joinder Funding Date. For the quarterly periods ending on June 30 through December 31, 2020, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2011 VML Accordion Term on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 12.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Joinder Funding Date. The remaining balance on the 2011 VML Accordion Term is due on the maturity date, which is March 30, 2021 . Borrowings for all loans bear interest, as amended, at the Company's option, at either the adjusted Eurodollar rate or Hong Kong Inter-bank Offered Rate (“HIBOR”), plus a credit spread, or an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread, which credit spread in each case is determined based on the maximum leverage ratio as set forth in the respective agreements. The credit spread for all borrowings ranges from 0.25% to 1.125% per annum for loans accruing interest at the base rate and from 1.25% to 2.125% per annum for loans accruing interest at an adjusted Eurodollar or HIBOR rate (interest rates set at 1.9% and 1.7% for loans accruing interest at an adjusted Eurodollar and HIBOR rate, respectively, as of December 31, 2015 ). The Borrower will also pay standby fees of 0.5% per annum on the undrawn amounts under the Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility. The weighted average interest rate on the 2011 VML Credit Facility was 1.6% , 1.5% and 1.8% for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no interest rate cap agreements in place related to the 2011 VML Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had interest rate cap agreements in place with a combined notional amount of $1.60 billion , an expiration date of November 2014 , and strike rates of 2.0% and 2.25% . The provisions of the interest rate cap agreements entitled the Company to receive from the counterparty the amounts, if any, by which the selected market interest rates exceeded the strike rates as stated in such agreements. There was no net effect on interest expense as a result of these interest rate cap agreements for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The 2011 VML Credit Facility, as amended, contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on liens, loans and guarantees, investments, acquisitions and asset sales, restricted payments and other distributions, affiliate transactions, and use of proceeds from the facility. The 2011 VML Credit Facility also requires the Borrower and VML to comply with financial covenants, including maximum ratios of total indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA and minimum ratios of Adjusted EBITDA to net interest expense. The maximum leverage ratio, as amended, is 4.0 x for the quarterly periods ending December 31, 2015 through March 31, 2017, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.5 x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. The 2011 VML Credit Facility also contains events of default customary for such financings. Singapore Related Debt 2012 Singapore Credit Facility In June 2012, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. (“MBS”), entered into a SGD 5.1 billion (approximately $3.61 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) credit agreement (the "2012 Singapore Credit Facility"), providing for a fully funded SGD 4.6 billion (approximately $3.25 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) term loan (the “2012 Singapore Term Facility”) and a SGD 500.0 million (approximately $353.6 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) revolving facility (the “2012 Singapore Revolving Facility”) that was available until November 25, 2017 , which includes a SGD 100.0 million (approximately $70.7 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) ancillary facility (the “2012 Singapore Ancillary Facility”). Borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility were used to repay the outstanding balance under the previous Singapore credit facility. In August 2014, the Company amended its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, pursuant to which consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Term Facility extended the maturity to August 28, 2020 , and consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility extended the maturity to February 28, 2020 . The Company recorded a $2.0 million loss on modification or early retirement of debt during the year ended December 31, 2014, in connection with the extension. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had SGD 494.4 million (approximately $349.6 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) of available borrowing capacity under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit. The indebtedness under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility is collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of MBS’s assets, other than capital stock and similar ownership interests, certain furniture, fixtures and equipment and certain other excluded assets. Commencing with the quarterly period ending December 31, 2014 , and at the end of each subsequent quarter through September 30, 2018, the Company is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 0.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of August 29, 2014 (the "Singapore Restatement Date"). Commencing with the quarterly period ending December 31, 2018, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through September 30, 2019, the Company is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Singapore Restatement Date. Commencing with the quarterly period ending December 31, 2019, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through June 30, 2020, and on the maturity date, the Company is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 18.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Singapore Restatement Date. The 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility has no interim amortization payments and matures on February 28, 2020 . Borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility bear interest at the Singapore Swap Offered Rate ("SOR") plus a spread of 1.85% per annum. Beginning December 23, 2012, the spread for all outstanding loans is subject to reduction based on a ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA (interest rate set at approximately 3.1% as of December 31, 2015 ). MBS pays a standby commitment fee of 35% to 40% of the spread per annum on all undrawn amounts under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility. The weighted average interest rate for the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility was 2.5% , 1.8% and 1.9% for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had an interest rate cap agreement in place with a notional amount of SGD 100 million (approximately $70.7 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015), an expiration date of May 2016 and a strike rate of 3.5% . As of December 31, 2014, the Company had interest rate cap agreements in place with a combined notional amount of SGD 300 million (approximately $212.2 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015), expiration dates ranging from April 2015 to May 2016 and strike rates of 3.0% and 3.5% . As of December 31, 2013, the Company had interest rate cap agreements in place with a combined notional amount of SGD 1.45 billion (approximately $1.03 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015), expiration dates ranging from May 2014 to May 2016 and strike rates of 3.0% and 3.5% . The provisions of the interest rate cap agreements entitle the Company to receive from the counterparties the amounts, if any, by which the selected market interest rates exceed the strike rates as stated in such agreements. There was no net effect on interest expense as a result of these interest rate cap agreements for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, as amended, contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on liens, indebtedness, loans and guarantees, investments, acquisitions and asset sales, restricted payments, affiliate transactions and use of proceeds from the facilities. The 2012 Singapore Credit Facility also requires MBS to comply with financial covenants, including maximum ratios of total indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA, minimum ratios of Adjusted EBITDA to interest expense and a positive net worth requirement. The maximum leverage ratio, as amended, is 3.5 x for the quarterly periods ending December 31, 2015 through September 30, 2019, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0 x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. The 2012 Singapore Credit Facility also contains events of default customary for such financings. Cash Flows from Financing Activities Cash flows from financing activities related to long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Proceeds from 2013 U.S. Credit Facility $ 1,090,000 $ 1,678,000 $ 2,828,750 Proceeds from 2011 VML Credit Facility 999,277 819,725 — Proceeds from Senior Secured Credit Facility — — 250,000 Proceeds from 2012 Singapore Credit Facility — — 104,357 $ 2,089,277 $ 2,497,725 $ 3,183,107 Repayments on 2013 U.S. Credit Facility $ (1,502,500 ) $ (1,270,500 ) $ — Repayments on 2011 VML Credit Facility (820,188 ) (819,680 ) — Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility (67,403 ) (17,930 ) (430,504 ) Repayments on Senior Secured Credit Facility — — (3,073,038 ) Repayments on Airplane Financings (3,688 ) (3,688 ) (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt (3,938 ) (5,668 ) (5,802 ) $ (2,397,717 ) $ (2,117,466 ) $ (3,513,032 ) Scheduled Maturities of Capital Lease Obligations and Long-Term Debt Maturities of capital lease obligations and long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2015 , are summarized as follows (in thousands): Capital Lease Obligations Long-term Debt 2016 $ 5,314 $ 91,253 2017 3,754 323,078 2018 2,531 1,357,128 2019 11,561 2,250,780 2020 — 5,094,182 Thereafter — 339,979 23,160 9,456,400 Less — amount representing interest (3,512 ) — Total $ 19,648 $ 9,456,400 Fair Value of Long-Term Debt The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , was approximately $9.22 billion and $9.78 billion , respectively, compared to its carrying value of $9.46 billion and $9.98 billion , respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on level 2 inputs (quoted prices in markets that are not active).

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity Preferred Stock and Warrants In November 2008, the Company issued 10,446,300 shares of its 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 174,105,348 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 per share and an expiration date of November 16, 2013 (the “Warrants”). Units consisting of one share of Preferred Stock and one Warrant to purchase 16.6667 shares of common stock were sold for $100 per unit. Of the 10,446,300 shares of Preferred Stock issued, the Company issued 5,196,300 shares to the public together with Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 86,605,173 shares of its common stock. Of the 10,446,300 shares of Preferred Stock issued, the Company issued 5,250,000 shares to the Principal Stockholder and his family together with Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 87,500,175 shares of its common stock. In November 2011, the Company redeemed all of the Preferred Stock outstanding. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the remaining 3,500 Warrants issued to the public were exercised to purchase an aggregate of 64,562 shares of the Company’s common stock at $6.00 per share and $0.3 million in cash was received as settlement of the Warrant exercise price. Common Stock Dividends On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2015, the Company paid a dividend of $0.65 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company recorded $2.07 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.12 billion related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $949.2 million related to all other shareholders). On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 29, 2014, the Company paid a dividend of $0.50 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , the Company recorded $1.61 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $863.3 million related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $744.8 million related to all other shareholders). On March 29, June 28, September 27 and December 31, 2013, the Company paid a dividend of $0.35 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2013 , the Company recorded $1.15 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $604.2 million related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $548.9 million related to all other shareholders). In January 2016, as part of a regular cash dividend program, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $572 million ) to be paid on March 31, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 22, 2016. Repurchase Program In June 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program with an initial authorization of $2.0 billion , which expired in June 2015 , but was substantially completed during the year ended December 31, 2014. In October 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $2.0 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expires in October 2016 . Repurchases of the Company’s common stock are made at the Company’s discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company’s financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company repurchased 4,383,793 , 22,406,655 and 8,570,281 shares, respectively, of its common stock for $205.1 million , $1.66 billion and $570.5 million , respectively, (including commissions) under this program. All share repurchases of the Company’s common stock have been recorded as treasury stock. Rollforward of Shares of Common Stock A summary of the outstanding shares of common stock is as follows: Balance as of January 1, 2013 824,297,756 Exercise of stock options 2,777,127 Issuance of restricted stock 146,848 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (13,076 ) Repurchase of common stock (8,570,281 ) Exercise of warrants 64,562 Balance as of December 31, 2013 818,702,936 Exercise of stock options 1,955,108 Issuance of restricted stock 31,137 Vesting of restricted stock units 29,541 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (8,675 ) Repurchase of common stock (22,451,875 ) Balance as of December 31, 2014 798,258,172 Exercise of stock options 688,743 Issuance of restricted stock 49,438 Vesting of restricted stock units 34,750 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (2,000 ) Repurchase of common stock (4,383,793 ) Balance as of December 31, 2015 794,645,310 Other Equity Transactions In addition to the shares repurchased under the share repurchase program, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 45,220 shares in satisfaction of tax withholding and exercise price obligations on vested restricted stock and a stock option exercise. Noncontrolling Interests SCL On February 27 and July 15, 2015, SCL paid a dividend of 0.99 Hong Kong dollars ("HKD") and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07 billion , of which the Company retained $1.45 billion ). On February 26, 2014, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.87 per share and a special dividend of HKD 0.77 per share, and, on June 30, 2014, paid a dividend of HKD 0.86 per share to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.60 billion , of which the Company retained $1.82 billion ). On February 28 and June 21, 2013, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.67 and HKD 0.66 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $1.38 billion , of which the Company retained $970.2 million ). In January 2016, the Board of Directors of SCL declared a dividend of HKD 0.99 per share (a total of $1.03 billion , of which the Company retained $723 million ) to SCL shareholders of record on February 9, 2016, which was paid on February 26, 2016 . Other During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company distributed $13.9 million , $9.8 million and $11.9 million , respectively, to certain of its noncontrolling interests. In April 2014, the Company disposed of its interest in one of its majority owned subsidiaries, resulting in a loss of $0.5 million , which was included in loss on disposal of assets during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Consolidated income before taxes and noncontrolling interests for domestic and foreign operations is as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Foreign $ 2,546,920 $ 3,799,941 $ 3,109,982 Domestic 74,962 32,770 33,530 Total income before income taxes $ 2,621,882 $ 3,832,711 $ 3,143,512 The components of the income tax expense are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Foreign: Current $ 212,743 $ 252,476 $ 195,154 Deferred 3,162 (1,369 ) (6,318 ) Federal: Current 4,779 (4,601 ) (2,073 ) Deferred 15,501 (1,866 ) 2,073 State: Current — — — Deferred — — — Total income tax expense $ 236,185 $ 244,640 $ 188,836 The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from: U.S. foreign tax credits (100.7 )% (80.3 )% (19.0 )% Repatriation of foreign earnings 68.0 % 53.6 % 14.6 % Change in valuation allowance 34.5 % 26.7 % 6.0 % Foreign and U.S. tax rate differential (20.0 )% (20.9 )% (21.1 )% Tax exempt income of foreign subsidiary (Macao) (7.8 )% (8.5 )% (9.6 )% Other, net — % 0.8 % 0.1 % Effective tax rate 9.0 % 6.4 % 6.0 % The Company’s foreign and U.S. tax rate differential reflects the fact that income earned and reinvested in Singapore and Macao is taxed at local rates, which are lower than U.S. tax rates. The Company received a 5 -year income tax exemption in Macao that exempts the Company from paying corporate income tax on profits generated by gaming operations. The Company will continue to benefit from this tax exemption through the end of 2018 . Had the Company not received the income tax exemption in Macao, consolidated net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. would have been reduced by $132.0 million , $219.8 million and $207.7 million , and diluted earnings per share would have been reduced by $0.17 , $0.27 and $0.25 per share for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. In May 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with the Macao government, effective through the end of 2018 that provides for an annual payment of 42.4 million patacas (approximately $5.3 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ) that is a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits. In September 2013, the Company and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") entered into a Pre-Filing Agreement providing that the Macao special gaming tax ( 35% of gross gaming revenue) qualifies as a tax paid in lieu of an income tax and could be claimed as a U.S. foreign tax credit. The primary tax affected components of the Company’s net deferred tax liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards $ 3,094,835 $ 2,257,048 Net operating loss carryforwards 243,737 255,623 Stock-based compensation 31,732 31,565 Accrued expenses 30,935 31,563 Deferred gain on the sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo 29,801 31,412 Allowance for doubtful accounts 29,669 30,861 Pre-opening expenses 25,215 32,773 State deferred items 11,543 12,361 Other tax credit carryforwards 3,055 2,059 Other 4,305 5,443 3,504,827 2,690,708 Less — valuation allowances (3,302,137 ) (2,484,653 ) Total deferred tax assets 202,690 206,055 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (310,339 ) (319,354 ) Prepaid expenses (5,402 ) (5,836 ) Other (65,002 ) (50,602 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (380,743 ) (375,792 ) Deferred tax liabilities, net $ (178,053 ) $ (169,737 ) The Company recognizes tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation directly to stockholders’ equity only when realized. Accordingly, deferred tax assets are not recognized for net operating loss carryforwards or credit carryforwards resulting from windfall tax benefits. A windfall tax benefit occurs when the actual tax benefit realized upon an employee’s disposition of a share-based award exceeds the cumulative book compensation charge associated with the award. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company has windfall tax benefits of $356.7 million and $354.6 million , respectively, which are not reflected in deferred tax assets. The Company uses a with-and-without approach to determine if the excess tax deductions associated with compensation costs have reduced income taxes payable. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , certain wholly owned foreign subsidiaries paid dividends resulting in incremental U.S. taxable income. The receipt of the dividends did not result in a cash tax liability for the Company as the incremental U.S. taxable income was fully offset by the utilization of the U.S. foreign tax credits generated as a result of the dividends. In addition, the dividends generated excess U.S. foreign tax credits that will be available to be carried forward to tax years beyond 2015 . The Company’s U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards were $3.27 billion and $2.43 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which will begin to expire in 2021 . The Company’s state net operating loss carryforwards were $258.6 million and $251.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which will begin to expire in 2024 . The Company’s U.S. general business credits were $3.1 million and $2.1 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which will begin to expire in 2032 . There was a valuation allowance of $3.11 billion and $2.27 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, provided on certain net U.S. deferred tax assets, as the Company believes these assets do not meet the “more-likely-than-not” criteria for recognition. Net operating loss carryforwards for the Company’s foreign subsidiaries were $1.97 billion and $2.07 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which begin to expire in 2016 . There are valuation allowances of $195.8 million and $215.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, provided on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions, as the Company believes these assets do not meet the “more-likely-than-not” criteria for recognition. Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries are accounted for as a temporary difference, except that deferred tax liabilities are not recorded for undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. The Company does not consider current year's tax earnings and profits of its foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. Beginning with the year ended December 31, 2015, certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries distributed, and may continue to distribute, earnings in excess of their current year’s tax earnings and profits in order to meet the Company’s liquidity needs. The Company has a plan for its other foreign subsidiaries that demonstrates that earnings attributable to periods before January 1, 2015, will be indefinitely reinvested in the applicable jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the amount of earnings and profits of foreign subsidiaries that the Company does not intend to repatriate was $5.24 billion and $6.07 billion , respectively. The Company has not provided deferred taxes for the remaining undistributed foreign earnings, as the Company expects there will be sufficient creditable foreign taxes to offset the U.S. and other foreign income taxes that would result, should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise. The Company's cumulative temporary difference is less than its earnings and profits. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, which have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, is as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 62,765 $ 56,659 $ 59,338 Additions to tax positions related to prior years 1,618 1,101 4,431 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years (87 ) — (11,625 ) Additions to tax positions related to current year 4,524 6,196 5,709 Settlements (1,013 ) — (753 ) Lapse in statutes of limitations (1,742 ) (729 ) — Exchange rate fluctuations (698 ) (462 ) (441 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 65,367 $ 62,765 $ 56,659 As of December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , unrecognized tax benefits of $56.7 million , $50.6 million and $43.4 million , respectively, were recorded as reductions to the U.S. foreign tax credit deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , unrecognized tax benefits of $3.0 million , $12.2 million and $13.3 million , respectively, were recorded in other long-term liabilities. As of December 31, 2015 , unrecognized tax benefits of $5.6 million were recorded in income taxes payable. Included in the unrecognized tax benefit balance as of December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , are $53.2 million , $52.4 million and $47.3 million , respectively, of uncertain tax benefits that would affect the effective income tax rate if recognized. The Company’s major tax jurisdictions are the U.S., Macao, and Singapore. The Company is subject to examination for tax years beginning 2010 in the U.S. and Singapore and tax years beginning in 2011 in Macao. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore is performing a compliance review of the Marina Bay Sands tax returns for tax years 2010 through 2012 . The Company believes it has adequately reserved for its uncertain tax positions; however, there is no assurance that the taxing authorities will not propose adjustments that are different from the Company’s expected outcome and that will impact the provision for income taxes. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that a decrease of up to $7.2 million in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits will occur within the next 12 months, as a result of lapses of the statute of limitations and expected settlements with taxing authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax positions in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. No interest or penalties were accrued as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Under applicable accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Applicable accounting guidance also establishes a valuation hierarchy for inputs in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs (inputs market participants would use based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company) and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs (inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions based upon the best information available in the circumstances) by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. See "— Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for additional disclosures regarding derivatives. The Company currently uses certain derivatives as effective economic hedges to offset interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings (see "— Note 8 — Long-Term Debt") and foreign currency forward contracts to manage its foreign currency exposure. Foreign currency forward contracts involve the purchase and sale of a designated currency at an agreed upon rate for settlement on a specified date. The aggregate notional value of these foreign currency contracts was $672.7 million as of December 31, 2015 . As these derivatives have not been designated and/or do not qualify for hedge accounting, the changes in fair value are recognized as other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The following table provides the assets carried at fair value (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements Using: Total Carrying Value Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents (1) $ 905,276 $ 905,276 $ — $ — Forward contracts (2) $ 4,197 $ — $ 4,197 $ — Interest rate caps (3) $ — $ — $ — $ — As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents (1) $ 2,072,177 $ 2,072,177 $ — $ — Interest rate caps (3) $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ — _________________________ (1) The Company has short-term investments classified as cash equivalents as the original maturities are less than 90 days . (2) As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had 19 foreign currency forward contracts with fair values based on quoted market transactions from the institutions holding the agreements. (3) As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company had one and four interest rate cap agreements, respectively, with a nominal aggregate fair value based on quoted market values from the institutions holding the agreements.

Mall Sales

Mall Sales	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Mall Sales [Abstract]
Mall Sales	Mall Sales The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas In April 2004, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes located within The Venetian Las Vegas (formerly referred to as "The Grand Canal Shoppes') and lease certain restaurant and other retail space at the casino level of The Venetian Las Vegas (the “Master Lease”) to GGP for approximately $766.0 million (the “Mall Sale”). The Mall Sale closed in May 2004, and the Company realized a gain of $417.6 million in connection with the Mall Sale. Under the Master Lease agreement, The Venetian Las Vegas leased nineteen retail and restaurant spaces on its casino level to GGP for 89 years with annual rent of one dollar and GGP assumed the various leases. In accordance with related accounting standards, the Master Lease agreement does not qualify as a sale of the real property assets, which real property was not separately legally demised. Accordingly, $109.2 million of the transaction has been deferred as prepaid operating lease payments to The Venetian Las Vegas, which will amortize into income on a straight-line basis over the 89 -year lease term. During each of the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , $1.2 million of this deferred item was amortized and included in convention, retail and other revenue. In addition, the Company agreed with GGP to: (i) continue to be obligated to fulfill certain lease termination and asset purchase agreements as further described in “— Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Other Ventures and Commitments”; (ii) lease theater space located within The Grand Canal Shoppes from GGP for a period of 25 years with fixed minimum rent of $3.3 million per year with cost of living adjustments; (iii) operate the Gondola ride under an operating agreement for a period of 25 years for an annual fee of $3.5 million ; and (iv) lease certain office space from GGP for a period of 10 years, subject to extension options for a period of up to 65 years, with annual rent of approximately $0.9 million . The lease payments under clauses (ii) through (iv) above are subject to automatic increases beginning on the sixth lease year. The net present value of the lease payments under clauses (ii) through (iv) on the closing date of the sale was $77.2 million . In accordance with related accounting standards, a portion of the transaction must be deferred in an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments set forth in the lease back agreements. This deferred gain will be amortized to reduce lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lives of the leases. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , $2.8 million , $3.1 million and $3.5 million of this deferred item was amortized as an offset to convention, retail and other expense. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated under (ii), (iii), and (iv) above to make future payments as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 7,718 2017 7,718 2018 7,718 2019 7,942 2020 8,103 Thereafter 70,229 $ 109,428 The Shoppes at The Palazzo The Company contracted to sell a portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes (formerly referred to as The Shoppes at The Palazzo) to GGP and under the terms of the settlement with GGP on June 24, 2011, the Company retained $295.4 million of proceeds received and participates in certain potential future revenues earned by GGP. Pursuant to the Amended Agreement, the Company agreed with GGP to lease certain spaces located within The Shoppes at The Palazzo for a period of 10 years with total fixed minimum rents of $0.7 million per year, subject to extension options for a period of up to 10 years and automatic increases beginning on the second lease year. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated to make future payments of approximately $0.9 million for each of the two years in the period ending December 31, 2017, and approximately $0.5 million for the year ending December 31, 2018. In accordance with related accounting standards, the transaction has not been accounted for as a sale because the Company’s participation in certain potential future revenues constitutes continuing involvement in The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Therefore, $268.4 million of the mall sale transaction has been recorded as deferred proceeds from the sale as of December 31, 2015 , which accrues interest at an imputed interest rate offset by (i) imputed rental income and (ii) rent payments made to GGP related to those spaces leased back from GGP. In the Amended Agreement, the Company agreed to lease certain restaurant and retail space on the casino level of The Palazzo to GGP pursuant to a master lease agreement (“The Palazzo Master Lease”). Under The Palazzo Master Lease, which was executed concurrently with, and as a part of, the closing on the sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo to GGP on February 29, 2008, The Palazzo leased nine restaurant and retail spaces on its casino level to GGP for 89 years with annual rent of one dollar and GGP assumed the various tenant operating leases for those spaces. In accordance with related accounting standards, The Palazzo Master Lease does not qualify as a sale of the real property, which real property was not separately legally demised. Accordingly, $22.5 million of the mall sale transaction has been deferred as prepaid operating lease payments to The Palazzo, which is amortized into income on a straight-line basis over the 89 -year lease term.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Litigation The Company is involved in other litigation in addition to those noted below, arising in the normal course of business. Management has made certain estimates for potential litigation costs based upon consultation with legal counsel. Actual results could differ from these estimates; however, in the opinion of management, such litigation and claims will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. On October 15, 2004, Richard Suen and Round Square Company Limited ("Roundsquare") filed an action against LVSC, Las Vegas Sands, Inc. (“LVSI”), Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada (the “District Court”), asserting a breach of an alleged agreement to pay a success fee of $5.0 million and 2.0% of the net profit from the Company’s Macao resort operations to the plaintiffs as well as other related claims. In March 2005, LVSC was dismissed as a party without prejudice based on a stipulation to do so between the parties. Pursuant to an order filed March 16, 2006, plaintiffs’ fraud claims set forth in the first amended complaint were dismissed with prejudice against all defendants. The order also dismissed with prejudice the first amended complaint against defendants Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner. On May 24, 2008, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in the amount of $43.8 million . On June 30, 2008, a judgment was entered in this matter in the amount of $58.6 million (including pre-judgment interest). The Company appealed the verdict to the Nevada Supreme Court. On November 17, 2010, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the District Court for a new trial. In its decision reversing the monetary judgment against the Company, the Nevada Supreme Court also made several other rulings, including overturning the pre-trial dismissal of the plaintiffs’ breach of contract claim and deciding several evidentiary matters, some of which confirmed and some of which overturned rulings made by the District Court. On February 27, 2012, the District Court set a date of March 25, 2013, for the new trial. On June 22, 2012, the defendants filed a request to add experts and plaintiffs filed a motion seeking additional financial data as part of their discovery. The District Court granted both requests. The retrial began on March 27 and on May 14, 2013, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Roundsquare in the amount of $70.0 million . On May 28, 2013, a judgment was entered in the matter in the amount of $101.6 million (including pre-judgment interest). On June 7, 2013, the Company filed a motion with the District Court requesting that the judgment be set aside as a matter of law or in the alternative that a new trial be granted. On July 30, 2013, the District Court denied the Company’s motion. On October 17, 2013, the District Court entered an order granting plaintiff’s request for certain costs and fees associated with the litigation in the amount of approximately $1.0 million . On December 6, 2013, the Company filed a notice of appeal of the jury verdict with the Nevada Supreme Court. The Company filed its opening appellate brief with the Nevada Supreme Court on June 16, 2014. On August 19, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting plaintiffs additional time until September 15, 2014, to file their answering brief. On September 15, 2014, Roundsquare filed a request to the Nevada Supreme Court to file a brief exceeding the maximum number of words, which was granted. On October 10, 2014, Roundsquare filed their answering brief. On January 12, 2015, the defendants filed their reply brief. On January 27, 2015, Roundsquare filed their reply brief. The Nevada Supreme Court set oral argument for December 17, 2015, before a panel of justices only to reset it for January 26, 2016, en banc. Oral arguments were presented to the Nevada Supreme Court as scheduled but no ruling date has been set nor is one estimable. The Company believes that it has valid bases in law and fact to appeal these verdicts. As a result, the Company believes that the likelihood that the amount of the judgments will be affirmed is not probable, and, accordingly, that the amount of any loss cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Because the Company believes that this potential loss is not probable or estimable, it has not recorded any reserves or contingencies related to this legal matter. In the event that the Company’s assumptions used to evaluate this matter as neither probable nor estimable change in future periods, it may be required to record a liability for an adverse outcome. On October 20, 2010, Steven C. Jacobs, the former Chief Executive Officer of SCL, filed an action against LVSC and SCL in the District Court alleging breach of contract against LVSC and SCL and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and tortious discharge in violation of public policy against LVSC. On March 16, 2011, an amended complaint was filed, which added Sheldon G. Adelson as a defendant and alleged a claim of defamation per se against him, LVSC and SCL. On June 9, 2011, the District Court dismissed the defamation claim and certified the decision as to Sheldon G. Adelson as a final judgment. On July 1, 2011, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal regarding the final judgment as to Sheldon G. Adelson. On August 26, 2011, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus instructing the District Court to hold an evidentiary hearing on whether personal jurisdiction exists over SCL and stayed the case until after the District Court's decision. On January 17, 2012, plaintiff filed his opening brief with the Nevada Supreme Court regarding his appeal of the defamation claim against Mr. Adelson. On January 30, 2012, Mr. Adelson filed his reply to plaintiff’s opening brief. On March 8, 2012, the District Court set a hearing date for the week of June 25-29, 2012, for the evidentiary hearing on personal jurisdiction over SCL. On May 24, 2012, the District Court vacated the hearing date previously set for June 25-29 and set a status conference for June 28, 2012. At the June 28 status hearing, the District Court set out a hearing schedule to resolve a discovery dispute and did not reset a date for the jurisdictional hearing. From September 10 to September 12, 2012, the District Court held a hearing to determine the outcome of certain discovery disputes and issued an order on September 14, 2012. In its order, the District Court fined LVSC $25,000 and, for the purposes of the jurisdictional discovery and evidentiary hearing, precluded the defendants from relying on the Macao Data Privacy Act as an objection or defense under its discovery obligations. On December 21, 2012, the District Court ordered the defendants to produce documents from a former counsel to LVSC containing attorney client privileged information. On January 23, 2013, the defendants filed a writ with the Nevada Supreme Court challenging this order (the “January Writ”). On January 29, 2013, the District Court granted defendants' motion for a stay of the order. On February 15, 2013, the Nevada Supreme Court ordered the plaintiff to answer the January Writ. On February 28, 2013, the District Court ordered a hearing on plaintiff’s request for sanctions and additional discovery (the “February 28 th Order”). On April 8, 2013, the defendants filed a writ with the Nevada Supreme Court challenging the February 28 th Order (the “April Writ”); and the Nevada Supreme Court ordered the plaintiff to answer the April Writ by May 20, 2013. The defendants also filed and were granted a stay of the February 28 th Order by the District Court until such time as the Nevada Supreme Court decided the April Writ. On June 18, 2013, the District Court scheduled the jurisdictional hearing for July 16-22, 2013 and issued an order allowing the plaintiff access to privileged communications of counsel to the Company (the “June 18 th Order”). On June 21, 2013, the Company filed another writ with the Nevada Supreme Court challenging the June 18 th Order (the “June Writ”). The Nevada Supreme Court accepted the June Writ on June 28, 2013, and issued a stay of the June 18 th Order. On June 28, 2013, the District Court vacated the jurisdictional hearing. On July 3, 2013, the Company filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court to consolidate the pending writs, each of which had been fully briefed to the Nevada Supreme Court on or before August 30, 2013. On October 9, 2013, the Nevada Supreme Court heard arguments on the January Writ and plaintiff’s appeal of the District Court's dismissal of plaintiff’s defamation claim against Mr. Adelson. On January 29, 2014, the defendants filed Supplemental Authority and a Motion to Recall Mandate with the Nevada Supreme Court to (i) inform the Nevada Supreme Court of a recently decided U.S. Supreme Court case involving similar jurisdictional issues to this matter and (ii) given this new precedent, to review anew its August 26, 2011, writ of mandamus to the District Court, respectively. On February 27, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Company on the January Writ, which became effective on March 24, 2014. On March 3, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the April and June Writs. On May 30, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court overturned the District Court’s dismissal of Mr. Jacob’s defamation claim against Mr. Adelson and remanded the claim for further determination. On June 17, 2014, Mr. Adelson filed a petition for rehearing with the Nevada Supreme Court and, on June 20, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court ordered Mr. Jacobs to answer the petition for rehearing, which he did on July 7, 2014. On June 26, 2014, SCL filed a Motion for Summary Judgment with respect to jurisdiction with the District Court, which was denied on July 29, 2014. On June 30, 2014, Mr. Jacobs filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint. The defendants filed a notice of intent to oppose the motion for leave to file the second amended complaint. On July 1, 2014, Mr. Jacobs filed a motion to reconsider the dismissal of the defamation claim. On July 3, 2014, Mr. Adelson filed a notice of intent to oppose the motion to reconsider and requested oral argument. Also on July 3, 2014, the defendants filed a motion to continue the stay of the District Court’s March 26, 2013, order compelling the production of documents from Macao and a notice of intent to oppose plaintiff’s motion to reconsider the dismissal of his defamation claim against LVSC and SCL. On July 22, 2014, the defendants filed a motion for leave to file a reply in support of their petition for rehearing on the defamation claim with the Nevada Supreme Court. On July 22, 2014, SCL filed its reply in support of its Motion for Summary Judgment on jurisdiction and opposition to plaintiff’s counter Motion for Summary Judgment. On July 25, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court granted defendants’ motion for leave to file a reply. On July 29, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court heard the Motions for Summary Judgment and denied them both. On August 7, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court denied the writ challenging the District Court’s order on plaintiff’s March 26, 2013, Renewed Motion for Sanctions. On August 7, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court granted in part defendants’ writ with respect to the District Court’s June 19, 2013, order requiring the production of privileged material. On August 7, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court also denied rehearing on its reversal of the dismissal of the defamation claim by a vote of 4-3. On August 13, 2014, the District Court ruled that plaintiff could amend his complaint except for the defamation claim against Mr. Adelson until the remittitur from the Nevada Supreme Court was received. The District Court also allowed the sanctions hearing to move forward and reviewed documents in camera to determine whether they were properly withheld on privilege grounds. On September 4, 2014, SCL filed its pre-hearing memorandum regarding the sanctions hearing regarding plaintiff’s March 26, 2013, Renewed Motion for Sanctions. On September 12, 2014, the plaintiff filed a motion for release of the privileged documents from the District Court appointed document custodian on the grounds of waiver. On September 16, 2014, the plaintiff filed a motion seeking to stop defendants from modifying their privilege log and seeking a waiver of all privilege claims as a result of alleged deficiencies in the original privilege. On September 26, 2014, after the Nevada Supreme Court issued its remittitur, plaintiff filed his motion for leave to file a third amended complaint against LVSC, SCL and Mr. Adelson. On September 26, 2014, the defendants filed their opposition to plaintiff’s motion for release of documents on the grounds of waiver. On October 3, 2014, the plaintiff filed his reply in support of his two waiver motions relating to the documents held by the District Court appointed custodian. On October 9, 2014, the District Court granted plaintiff's motion in part and denied the remainder. On October 10, 2014, Mr. Adelson filed his opposition to plaintiff's motion to file a third amended complaint, which SCL and LVSC joined on October 14, 2014. On October 17, 2014, SCL filed a motion to reconsider the District Court’s March 27, 2013, order concerning a discovery dispute. On October 30, 2014, the plaintiff filed his reply in support of his motion to file a third amended complaint. On November 5, 2014, the District Court ordered that SCL waived privilege on three confidential reports. On November 7, 2014, the District Court granted plaintiff's motion to file a third amended complaint. On November 7, 2014, defendants filed a motion for partial re-consideration of the November 5, 2014, order waiving privilege. On January 6, 2015, the District Court scheduled a sanctions hearing for February 9, 2015, and the evidentiary hearing on jurisdiction for April 20, 2015. On January 12, 2015, defendants each filed their motions to dismiss the third amended complaint. Defendants’ motions to dismiss the third amended complaint were fully briefed on February 19, 2015, and the District Court heard oral argument on February 27, 2015. In an order entered on March 30, 2015, the District Court denied Mr. Adelson’s motion to dismiss the defamation claim, but granted his motion to dismiss with respect to plaintiff’s wrongful discharge claim on the ground that Mr. Adelson was not the plaintiff’s employer. The District Court denied LVSC’s motion to dismiss and strike certain allegations in the complaint. The District Court reserved judgment on SCL’s motion to dismiss until after it ruled on jurisdiction. On April 7, 2015, LVSC filed a motion for reconsideration of the order on the limited ground that the District Court had erroneously stated that LVSC was in fact plaintiff’s employer rather than stating that plaintiff had alleged that he was LVSC’s employee. Plaintiff conceded that point in his response filed on April 20, 2015. A hearing was held on the motion for reconsideration on April 21, 2015. The sanctions hearing was held over six days, beginning on February 9 and ending on March 3, 2015. On March 6, 2015, the District Court issued a decision and order imposing sanctions on SCL for violating its September 14, 2012 Order, which the District Court construed as prohibiting SCL from redacting any documents produced in response to jurisdictional discovery requests to comply with the Macao Data Privacy Act. On March 6, 2015, the District Court ordered additional discovery to be provided by SCL. The District Court also ordered SCL to pay a total of $250,000 to five different law-related entities. Finally, the District Court imposed evidentiary sanctions on SCL, prohibiting it from offering any affirmative evidence at the hearing on jurisdiction scheduled to begin on April 20, 2015, and stating that it would adversely infer, subject to SCL’s ability to rebut the inference within the evidentiary constraints imposed on it, that any document redacted to comply with the Macao Data Privacy Act would support plaintiff’s assertion of personal jurisdiction over SCL and would contradict SCL’s denial. SCL sought a stay of the order from the District Court on March 13, 2015, and when that was denied, sought a stay from the Nevada Supreme Court on March 16, 2015. The Nevada Supreme Court granted a partial stay on March 17, 2015, staying SCL’s obligation to pay $250,000 and to run additional searches, but declining to stay the April 20, 2015 hearing on jurisdiction. SCL filed a petition for mandamus in the Nevada Supreme Court on March 20, 2015. Plaintiff filed his response on March 27, 2015, and SCL filed its reply on March 31, 2015. On April 2, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court denied the mandamus petition with respect to everything but the $250,000 sanction and lifted the stay except with respect to that sanction. The jurisdictional hearing began on April 20, 2015, and concluded on May 7, 2015. On May 28, 2015, the District Court issued an order finding specific and general jurisdiction over SCL. On June 19, 2015, SCL filed a petition for writ of mandamus seeking review of the decision. On June 23, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court entered an Order Directing Answer to the jurisdictional writ petition and staying the May 28, 2015 order. Also on June 23, 2015, SCL filed a writ petition challenging the District Court's order requiring the deposition of an SCL independent board member on U.S. soil. In conjunction with the June 23 writ petition, SCL also moved to stay the scheduled deposition and plaintiff filed his opposition to the motion. The Nevada Supreme Court filed its June 23, 2015 order granting the emergency stay, accepting the writ and accepting plaintiff's opposition to the motion to stay as the answer to the June 23 petition. On June 26, 2015, defendants filed a writ petition challenging the expedited trial date and discovery schedule set by the District Court, followed by a June 29, 2015 motion to stay all proceedings pending a decision on the writ petition. Plaintiff opposed the motion to stay on June 30, 2015. On July 1, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court entered an order consolidating the three pending writ petitions, granting in part the stay sought in conjunction with the June 26 petition, ordering briefing on that petition. The Nevada Supreme Court's July 1, 2015 order vacated the expedited trial date and the pretrial motions set by the District Court. On July 22, 2015, the plaintiff filed his answer to the writ petition challenging the expedited trial date and related pretrial deadlines, and on July 23, plaintiff answered the writ petition challenging the May 28 jurisdiction order. On September 1, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court held a consolidated oral argument on all three pending writ petitions. On September 18, 2015, plaintiff filed, with leave of court, a Fifth Amended Complaint, adding VML as a defendant on the two breach of contract claims alleged in the complaint. The Fifth Amended Complaint alleges that LVSC entered into a term sheet with plaintiff in which it promised certain benefits in the event that plaintiff was terminated without cause. Plaintiff claims that, in connection with SCL’s initial public offering, LVSC assigned the term sheet to both SCL and VML, which (together with LVSC) allegedly assumed liability for breaches of the term sheet. In Count I of the Fifth Amended Complaint, plaintiff alleges that he was terminated without cause and that LVSC, SCL and VML breached the term sheet by not paying the severance required under those circumstances. In Count II, plaintiff claims that certain stock options in SCL purportedly awarded to him should have vested when he was terminated and seeks damages from LVSC, SCL and VML for SCL’s refusal to recognize the options. Count III is a claim for breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing against LVSC, SCL and VML. Count IV repeats plaintiff’s earlier claim for tortious discharge in violation of public policy and is alleged against LVSC alone. Count V repeats plaintiff’s claims for defamation per se and is alleged against Mr. Adelson, LVSC and SCL. Count VI repeats a tortious discharge in violation of public policy claim against Mr. Adelson, which the District Court previously dismissed with prejudice. On November 13, 2015, the District Court granted Mr. Adelson's motion to strike Count VI in light of its prior dismissal of that count. Count VII alleges aiding and abetting tortious discharge in violation of public policy against SCL. Count VIII alleges a conspiracy between LVSC and SCL to tortiously discharge plaintiff in violation of public policy. LVSC, SCL and Mr. Adelson have answered the Fifth Amended Complaint and LVSC has re-filed its previously filed counterclaim against plaintiff. On October 19, 2015, VML moved to quash service of the summons and on October 21, 2015, further moved to dismiss all claims against VML. VML also filed a peremptory challenge to the judge presiding over the case, causing it to be reassigned to another judge. On October 27, 2015, the new judge struck the peremptory challenge and the case was reassigned to the original judge. On November 3, 2015, VML filed a petition for a writ of prohibition or mandamus in the Nevada Supreme Court challenging the decision to strike its peremptory challenge; at the same time, VML filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court to stay all proceedings before the original judge pending the outcome of its writ petition. On November 4, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court granted a stay with respect to proceedings against VML only and directed plaintiff to answer the writ petition within 30 days. Instead of answering, on December 18, 2015, plaintiff voluntarily dismissed VML from the action, without prejudice and then filed a notice with the Nevada Supreme Court claiming that VML’s petition was moot. On December 30, 2015, VML filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court asking it to grant its writ petition or, in the alternative, to permit the dismissal of VML only if it is with prejudice. The Nevada Supreme Court has not yet ruled on that motion. On November 4, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting in part and denying in part the three pending writ petitions filed by SCL that were argued on September 1, 2015. The Nevada Supreme Court held that the District Court had erred in concluding that it had general and transient jurisdiction over SCL, but held that plaintiff had met his burden of making a preliminary showing of specific jurisdiction over SCL in Nevada with respect to the particular claims plaintiff had made. The Nevada Supreme Court held that defendants’ writ petition addressing the expedited trial date was moot in light of the District Court’s order vacating that date; the Nevada Supreme Court noted, however, that defendants were correct that the previous stay of proceedings tolled the five-year time period for bringing the case to trial. The Nevada Supreme Court granted SCL’s writ petition to overturn the District Court’s order compelling one of SCL’s independent directors to appear for a deposition on U.S. soil. The Nevada Supreme Court also ruled on the previously stayed $250,000 sanction, upholding the amount but requiring the payment to be reallocated on remand. Finally, the Nevada Supreme Court denied defendants’ request that the case be reassigned to a different judge. On November 17, 2015, plaintiff filed a petition for rehearing en banc in the Nevada Supreme Court, asking the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on the location of the deposition of SCL’s independent director. On November 24, 2015, SCL filed a petition for rehearing en banc in the Nevada Supreme Court, asking the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider its conclusion that plaintiff had met his burden of making a preliminary showing of specific jurisdiction over SCL. On December 23, 2015, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order requiring answers to both petitions for rehearing. Plaintiff filed his answer on January 8, 2016, and SCL filed its answer on January 22, 2016. On February 24, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court granted plaintiff’s petition for rehearing concluding SCL is responsible for producing its director for a noticed deposition, the location of which may be determined by the District Court. On the same day, the Nevada Supreme Court denied SCL’s petition for rehearing regarding the finding of specific jurisdiction over SCL. On November 19, 2015, SCL filed its answer to plaintiffs’ Fifth Amended Complaint, denying each of plaintiff’s claims and raising a number of affirmative and other defenses. Discovery is ongoing with respect to the Company and SCL. The District Court has entered a scheduling order under which discovery will close on May 5, 2016, and the case is to be tried to a jury beginning on or after June 27, 2016. On December 18, 2015, plaintiff served a notice of the deposition of a Company executive. On December 31, 2015, counsel for the executive and defendants filed a motion for protective order. The District Court denied the motion in part and ordered the executive to appear for a deposition prior to January 12, 2016. The executive appeared for a deposition on January 11, 2016. When questions were posed during the deposition regarding the executive’s alleged communications with third parties, including the media, about media coverage of the court and the Jacobs case and about the purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal by members of the Adelson family, counsel for the executive instructed him not to answer. At a hearing the next day, the District Court “overruled” counsel’s instruction to the executive, but devised a procedure under which the executive’s counsel could refer objections to questions about his alleged communications with third parties, including the media, concerning the Jacobs litigation to a discovery master and/or a different judge, rather than to the presiding judge. On January 13, 2016, the executive filed a motion to expand the scope of the issues that would be referred to a discovery master to include all of the questions his counsel had instructed him not to answer, on the ground that comments the court had made to the media called into question the executive’s ability to obtain a fair and impartial hearing of his objections. On the same day, the Company filed a motion to disqualify the judge based on comments the court made to the media and during hearings related to the deposition of the executive, which raised reasonable doubts about the court’s impartiality. On January 15, 2016, the judge filed an affidavit regarding her contacts with the media involving this case and denying any bias. The motion to disqualify was set for hearing on February 18, 2016, before the Chief Judge of the District Court, but on January 29, 2016, the Chief Judge denied the motion to disqualify without providing the Company the opportunity to respond to the presiding judge’s affidavit. On February 9, 2016, the Company filed a motion requesting the Chief Judge withdraw and reconsider the order denying the Company’s motion to disqualify the presiding judge. On February 12, 2016, the presiding judge filed an additional affidavit further denying any bias toward or against defendants. On the same day, the Company filed a request for the motion for reconsideration to be heard in open court. On February 16, 2016, in support of the motion for reconsideration, the Company filed a declaration of a legal scholar confirming the presiding judge’s contacts with the media created the appearance of partiality. On February 17, 2016, from chambers, the Chief Judge denied the Company’s request for reconsideration finding the record showed no evidence of judicial bias. On February 19, 2016, plaintiff filed a reply to the Company’s counterclaim. On February 23, 2016, defendants filed a writ petition in the Nevada Supreme Court challenging the Chief Judge’s denial of the disqualification of the presiding judge. In conjunction with the writ, the defendants also filed an emergency motion to stay the proceedings in the District Court. On January 29, 2016, Jacobs filed a complaint against VML in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "U.S. District Court") alleging a breach of contract claim similar to the one he had brought against VML in the District Court and then dismissed. The Company intends to defend the matter vigorously. Mr. Jacobs is seeking unspecified damages. This action is in a preliminary stage and management has determined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously. On February 9, 2011, LVSC received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requesting that the Company produce documents relating to its compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”). The Company has also been advised by the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) that it is conducting a similar investigation. It is the Company’s belief that the subpoena may have emanated from the lawsuit filed by Steven C. Jacobs described above. After the Company’s receipt of the subpoena from the SEC on February 9, 2011, the Board of Directors delegated to the Audit Committee, comprised of three independent members of the Board of Directors, the authority to investigate the matters raised in the SEC subpoena and related inquiry of the DOJ. As part of the 2012 annual audit of the Company’s financial statements, the Audit Committee advised the Company and its independent accountants that it had reached certain preliminary findings, including that there were likely violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA and that in recent years, the Company has improved its practices with respect to books and records and internal controls. Based on the information provided to management by the Audit Committee and its counsel, the Company believes, and the Audit Committee concurs, that the preliminary findings: • do not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company; • do not warrant any restatement of the Company’s past financial statements; and • do not represent a material weakness in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 . The investigation by the Audit Committee is complete. The Company is cooperating with all investigations. Based on proceedings to date, management is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter, the extent of materiality, or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. On May 24, 2010, Frank J. Fosbre, Jr. filed a purported class action complaint in the U.S. District Court, against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson, and William P. Weidner. The complaint alleged that LVSC, through the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false information, or failed to disclose material facts, through press releases, investor conference calls and other means from August 1, 2007 through November 6, 2008. The complaint sought, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. On July 21, 2010, Wendell and Shirley Combs filed a purported class action complaint in the U.S. District Court, against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson, and William P. Weidner. The complaint alleged that LVSC, through the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false information, or failed to disclose material facts, through press releases, investor conference calls and other means from June 13, 2007 through November 11, 2008. The complaint, which was substantially similar to the Fosbre complaint, discussed above, sought, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. On August 31, 2010, the U.S. District Court entered an order consolidating the Fosbre and Combs cases, and appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. As such, the Fosbre and Combs cases are reported as one consolidated matter. On November 1, 2010, a purported class action amended complaint was filed in the consolidated action against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner. The amended complaint alleges that LVSC, through the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false and misleading information, or failed to disclose material facts, through press releases, investor conferen

Stock-Based Employee Compensati

Stock-Based Employee Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation	Stock-Based Employee Compensation The Company has two nonqualified stock option plans, the 2004 Plan and the SCL Equity Plan, which are described below. The plans provide for the granting of stock options pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations. Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2004 Equity Award Plan The Company adopted the 2004 Plan for grants of options to purchase its common stock. The purpose of the 2004 Plan is to give the Company a competitive edge in attracting, retaining and motivating employees, directors and consultants and to provide the Company with a stock plan providing incentives directly related to increases in its stockholder value. Any of the Company’s subsidiaries’ or affiliates’ employees, directors or officers and many of its consultants are eligible for awards under the 2004 Plan. The 2004 Plan provides for an aggregate of 26,344,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available for awards. The 2004 Plan originally had a term of ten years , but in June 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2004 Plan, extending the term to December 2019 . The compensation committee may grant awards of nonqualified stock options, incentive (qualified) stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock bonus awards, performance compensation awards or any combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2015 , there were 4,379,164 shares available for grant under the 2004 Plan. Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value (as defined in the 2004 Plan) of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. The outstanding stock options generally vest over four years and have ten -year contractual terms. Compensation cost for all stock option grants, which all have graded vesting, is net of estimated forfeitures and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on the Company’s historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the stock options. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate for periods equal to the expected term of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is based on the estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant. Sands China Ltd. Equity Award Plan The Company’s subsidiary, SCL, adopted an equity award plan (the “SCL Equity Plan”) for grants of options to purchase ordinary shares of SCL. The purpose of the SCL Equity Plan is to give SCL a competitive edge in attracting, retaining and motivating employees, directors and consultants and to provide SCL with a stock plan providing incentives directly related to increases in its stockholder value. Subject to certain criteria as defined in the SCL Equity Plan, SCL’s subsidiaries’ or affiliates’ employees, directors or officers and many of its consultants are eligible for awards under the SCL Equity Plan. The SCL Equity Plan provides for an aggregate of 804,786,508 shares of SCL’s common stock to be available for awards. The SCL Equity Plan has a term of ten years and no further awards may be granted after the expiration of the term. SCL’s remuneration committee may grant awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock bonus awards, performance compensation awards or any combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2015 , there were 756,474,620 shares available for grant under the SCL Equity Plan. Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price not less than (i) the closing price of SCL’s stock on the date of grant or (ii) the average closing price of SCL’s stock for the five business days immediately preceding the date of grant. The outstanding stock options generally vest over four years and have ten -year contractual terms. Compensation cost for all stock option grants, which all have graded vesting, is net of estimated forfeitures and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards’ respective requisite service periods. SCL estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 2014, expected volatilities are based on SCL's historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the stock options. For stock options granted on or before December 31, 2014, expected volatilities are based on a combination of SCL’s historical volatilities and the historical volatilities from a selection of companies from SCL’s peer group due to SCL’s lack of historical information. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate for periods equal to the expected term of the stock option is based on the Hong Kong Government Bond rate in effect at the time of the grant for stock options granted subsequent to March 31, 2015 and based on the Hong Kong Exchange Fund Note rate in effect at the time of the grant for stock options granted on or before March 31, 2015. The expected dividend yield is based on the estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant. Stock-Based Employee Compensation Activity The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 LVSC 2004 Plan: Weighted average volatility 37.3 % 56.5 % 94.8 % Expected term (in years) 5.8 6.0 5.5 Risk-free rate 1.3 % 1.7 % 1.3 % Expected dividends 4.7 % 4.6 % 2.5 % SCL Equity Plan: Weighted average volatility 40.4 % 65.1 % 67.7 % Expected term (in years) 4.0 6.3 6.3 Risk-free rate 0.7 % 1.3 % 0.7 % Expected dividends 5.6 % 3.0 % 3.1 % A summary of the stock option activity for the Company’s equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2015 , is presented below: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value LVSC 2004 Plan: Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 6,964,169 $ 58.25 Granted 441,809 55.35 Exercised (688,743 ) 19.33 Forfeited (267,600 ) 66.84 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 6,449,635 $ 61.86 5.34 $ 11,074,005 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 3,725,000 $ 65.92 2.80 $ 10,995,965 SCL Equity Plan: Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 23,249,696 $ 5.50 Granted 6,744,000 3.92 Exercised (1,599,300 ) 2.21 Forfeited (2,920,600 ) 6.49 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 25,473,796 $ 5.17 7.97 $ 3,473,098 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 9,062,496 $ 4.47 6.71 $ 3,459,473 A summary of the unvested restricted stock and stock units under the Company’s equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2015 , is presented below: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value LVSC 2004 Plan: Unvested Restricted Stock Balance as of January 1, 2015 508,805 $ 51.15 Granted 49,438 59.57 Vested (364,657 ) 52.18 Forfeited (2,000 ) 47.14 Balance as of December 31, 2015 191,586 $ 51.42 Unvested Restricted Stock Units Balance as of January 1, 2015 159,150 $ 55.98 Granted — — Vested (34,750 ) 46.83 Forfeited (22,500 ) 51.70 Balance as of December 31, 2015 101,900 $ 60.05 SCL Equity Plan: Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Equity-Settled Balance as of January 1, 2015 2,971,200 $ 6.66 Granted 118,800 4.90 Vested — — Modified to cash-settled (1,603,849 ) 5.94 Forfeited (83,820 ) 7.37 Balance as of December 31, 2015 1,402,331 $ 7.29 Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Cash-Settled Balance as of January 1, 2015 — $ — Granted — — Modified from equity-settled 1,603,849 5.94 Vested (805,475 ) 5.99 Forfeited — — Balance as of December 31, 2015 798,374 $ 5.89 As a result of SCL cash-settling and planning to cash-settle certain future unvested restricted share units on their vesting dates, 1,603,849 outstanding restricted stock units under the SCL Equity Plan were modified from equity awards to cash-settled liability awards during the year ended December 31, 2015 . The modification affected four employees and resulted in no additional compensation expense. The fair value of these awards is remeasured each reporting period until the vesting dates. Upon settlement, SCL will pay the grantees an amount in cash calculated based on the higher of (i) the closing price of SCL's shares on the vesting date, and (ii) the average closing price of SCL's shares for the five trading days immediately preceding the vesting date. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , SCL paid $3.3 million to settle vested restricted share units that were previously classified as equity awards. The accrued liability associated with these cash-settled restricted stock units was $1.9 million as of December 31, 2015 . As of December 31, 2015 , under the 2004 Plan there was $33.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures of 8.0% per year, related to unvested stock options and there was $4.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures of 8.0% per year, related to unvested restricted stock and stock units. The stock option and restricted stock and stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.8 years and 1.1 years, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 , under the SCL Equity Plan there was $19.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures of 9.5% per year, related to unvested stock options and there was $6.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units. The stock option and restricted stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years and 1.8 years, respectively. The stock-based compensation activity for the 2004 Plan and SCL Equity Plan is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair values): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Compensation expense: Stock options $ 25,507 $ 24,964 $ 32,549 Restricted stock and stock units 20,297 23,094 20,828 $ 45,804 $ 48,058 $ 53,377 Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations $ 7,163 $ 6,743 $ — Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment $ 335 $ 1,437 $ 941 LVSC 2004 Plan: Stock options granted 442 2,359 288 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 11.97 $ 20.25 $ 35.76 Restricted stock granted 49 31 47 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 59.57 $ 75.46 $ 54.72 Restricted stock units granted — 10 123 Weighted average grant date fair value $ — $ 68.30 $ 58.82 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 24,538 $ 105,386 $ 129,149 Cash received $ 13,313 $ 44,973 $ 50,223 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ 648 $ — $ — SCL Equity Plan: Stock options granted 6,744 11,661 4,537 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 0.76 $ 3.40 $ 2.63 Equity-settled restricted stock units granted 119 363 2,608 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 4.90 $ 6.81 $ 6.64 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 3,253 $ 19,282 $ 25,786 Cash received $ 3,563 $ 10,677 $ 19,373 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ — $ — $ —

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit Plans The Company is self-insured for health care and workers compensation benefits for its U.S. employees. The liability for claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not filed is included in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Participation in the VCR 401(k) employee savings plan is available for all eligible employees after a three -month probation period. The savings plan allows participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their salary and accumulate tax-deferred earnings as a retirement fund. The Company matches 150% of the first $390 of employee contributions and 50% of employee contributions in excess of $390 up to a maximum of 5% of participating employee’s eligible gross wages. For the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company’s matching contributions under the savings plan were $9.5 million , $8.7 million and $8.2 million , respectively. Participation in VML’s provident retirement fund is available for all permanent employees after a three -month probation period. VML contributes 5% of each employee’s basic salary to the fund and the employee is eligible to receive, upon resignation, 30% of these contributions after working for three consecutive years, gradually increasing to 100% after working for ten years. For the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , VML’s contributions into the provident fund were $33.5 million , $31.4 million and $28.6 million , respectively. Participation in MBS’s provident retirement fund is available for all permanent employees that are Singapore residents upon joining the Company. As of December 31, 2015 , MBS contributes 17% of each employee’s basic salary to the fund, subject to certain caps as mandated by local regulations. The employee is eligible to receive funds upon reaching the retirement age or upon meeting requirements set up by local regulations. For the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , MBS’s contributions into the provident fund were $47.3 million , $44.9 million and $40.4 million , respectively.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Principal Stockholder and his family purchased certain services from the Company including lodging, banquet services and the use of Company personnel for approximately $2.1 million , $1.2 million and $1.7 million , respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company incurred and made payments of $2.3 million , $1.8 million and $1.1 million , respectively, for food and beverage services provided by restaurants that the Principal Stockholder has an ownership interest in. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company incurred and paid certain expenses totaling $3.5 million , $5.7 million and $11.4 million , respectively, to its Principal Stockholder related to the Company’s use of his personal aircraft for business purposes. In addition, during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company charged and received from the Principal Stockholder $19.9 million , $18.3 million and $17.6 million , respectively, related to aviation costs incurred by the Company for the Principal Stockholder’s use of Company aviation personnel and assets for personal purposes. During the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , the Company charged and received from one of its executive officers approximately $7,000 , $0.3 million and $0.1 million , respectively, related to aviation costs incurred by the Company for the executive’s use of Company aviation personnel and assets for personal purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company purchased the lease interest and assets of Carnevale Coffee Bar, LLC, in which the Principal Stockholder is a partner, for $3.1 million , payable in installments of $0.6 million during 2003, and approximately $0.3 million annually over 10 years, beginning in 2004 through September 1, 2013.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company’s principal operating and developmental activities occur in three geographic areas: Macao, Singapore and the U.S. The Company reviews the results of operations for each of its operating segments: The Venetian Macao; Sands Cotai Central; Four Seasons Macao; Sands Macao; Other Asia (comprised primarily of the Company’s ferry operations and various other operations that are ancillary to the Company’s properties in Macao); Marina Bay Sands; The Venetian Las Vegas, which includes the Sands Expo Center; The Palazzo; and Sands Bethlehem. The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo operating segments are managed as a single integrated resort and have been aggregated as one reportable segment (the “Las Vegas Operating Properties”), considering their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products, the regulatory business environment of the operations within each segment and the Company’s organizational and management reporting structure. The Company also reviews construction and development activities for each of its primary projects under development, in addition to its reportable segments noted above. The Company’s primary projects under development are The Parisian Macao, the remainder of Sands Cotai Central and the Four Seasons Apartments in Macao, and the Las Vegas Condo Tower (which construction currently is suspended and is included in Corporate and Other) in the U.S. The corporate activities of the Company are also included in Corporate and Other. The Company’s segment information is as follows as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net Revenues Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 2,986,851 $ 4,040,681 $ 3,851,230 Sands Cotai Central 2,181,877 3,133,864 2,698,430 Four Seasons Macao 691,037 1,107,779 1,065,405 Sands Macao 879,563 1,174,795 1,237,016 Other Asia 159,798 151,778 139,572 6,899,126 9,608,897 8,991,653 Marina Bay Sands 2,952,400 3,214,210 2,968,366 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 1,508,006 1,478,769 1,518,024 Sands Bethlehem 549,109 504,237 496,738 2,057,115 1,983,006 2,014,762 Intersegment eliminations (220,180 ) (222,264 ) (204,896 ) Total net revenues $ 11,688,461 $ 14,583,849 $ 13,769,885 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Intersegment Revenues Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 6,352 $ 5,591 $ 5,296 Sands Cotai Central 402 301 356 Other Asia 39,436 42,330 34,120 46,190 48,222 39,772 Marina Bay Sands 9,739 12,209 9,548 Las Vegas Operating Properties 164,251 161,833 155,576 Total intersegment revenues $ 220,180 $ 222,264 $ 204,896 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Adjusted Property EBITDA (1) Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 1,078,590 $ 1,546,323 $ 1,499,937 Sands Cotai Central 651,524 1,001,487 739,723 Four Seasons Macao 243,390 374,899 305,040 Sands Macao 226,094 338,590 362,858 Other Asia 22,833 3,493 (3,855 ) 2,222,431 3,264,792 2,903,703 Marina Bay Sands 1,506,486 1,723,147 1,384,576 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 305,469 313,913 351,739 Sands Bethlehem 135,844 120,491 123,337 441,313 434,404 475,076 Total adjusted property EBITDA 4,170,230 5,422,343 4,763,355 Other Operating Costs and Expenses Stock-based compensation (21,909 ) (28,769 ) (30,053 ) Legal settlement — — (47,400 ) Corporate (176,169 ) (174,750 ) (189,535 ) Pre-opening (47,509 ) (26,230 ) (13,339 ) Development (10,372 ) (14,325 ) (15,809 ) Depreciation and amortization (998,919 ) (1,031,589 ) (1,007,468 ) Amortization of leasehold interests in land (38,645 ) (40,598 ) (40,352 ) Loss on disposal of assets (35,232 ) (6,856 ) (11,156 ) Operating income 2,841,475 4,099,226 3,408,243 Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses Interest income 15,085 25,643 16,337 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (265,220 ) (274,181 ) (271,211 ) Other income 30,542 1,965 4,321 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — (19,942 ) (14,178 ) Income tax expense (236,185 ) (244,640 ) (188,836 ) Net income $ 2,385,697 $ 3,588,071 $ 2,954,676 _________________________ (1) Adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income before intersegment royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, legal settlement expense (see "— Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation"), corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income, loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of operating performance of the Company’s properties and to compare the operating performance of the Company’s properties with that of its competitors. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Capital Expenditures Corporate and Other $ 10,518 $ 32,030 $ 41,152 Macao: The Venetian Macao 82,402 125,293 96,172 Sands Cotai Central 403,149 345,748 262,540 Four Seasons Macao 14,937 41,440 15,003 Sands Macao 21,622 40,402 26,491 Other Asia 3,922 2,617 1,319 The Parisian Macao 766,674 390,582 212,842 1,292,706 946,082 614,367 Marina Bay Sands 129,738 79,612 142,706 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 77,556 108,666 93,191 Sands Bethlehem 18,124 12,266 6,695 95,680 120,932 99,886 Total capital expenditures $ 1,528,642 $ 1,178,656 $ 898,111 December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total Assets Corporate and Other $ 463,339 $ 558,753 $ 630,673 Macao: The Venetian Macao 2,999,873 3,900,921 4,367,533 Sands Cotai Central 4,400,465 4,761,907 4,669,358 Four Seasons Macao 1,038,573 1,157,502 1,273,654 Sands Macao 373,113 414,689 383,444 Other Asia 288,178 304,826 328,332 The Parisian Macao 1,648,562 805,220 376,014 Other Development Projects 82 91 169 10,748,846 11,345,156 11,398,504 Marina Bay Sands 5,556,299 6,106,397 6,354,231 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 3,525,881 3,630,505 3,653,127 Sands Bethlehem 693,056 713,236 687,729 4,218,937 4,343,741 4,340,856 Total assets $ 20,987,421 $ 22,354,047 $ 22,724,264 December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total Long-Lived Assets Corporate and Other $ 334,540 $ 357,071 $ 388,448 Macao: The Venetian Macao 1,795,042 1,893,032 1,925,040 Sands Cotai Central 3,943,966 3,814,699 3,772,095 Four Seasons Macao 903,649 932,034 928,396 Sands Macao 266,399 286,640 279,395 Other Asia 167,540 177,335 189,136 The Parisian Macao 1,645,881 804,328 376,014 8,722,477 7,908,068 7,470,076 Marina Bay Sands 4,476,064 4,874,263 5,277,126 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 2,909,294 3,024,380 3,073,793 Sands Bethlehem 551,395 561,782 578,329 3,460,689 3,586,162 3,652,122 Total long-lived assets $ 16,993,770 $ 16,725,564 $ 16,787,772

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information LVSLLC, as the issuer and primary obligor of the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility, VCR, Venetian Marketing, Inc., Sands Expo & Convention Center, Inc. and Sands Pennsylvania, Inc. (collectively, the “Restricted Subsidiaries”) are all guarantors under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility. The noncontrolling interest amounts included in the Restricted Subsidiaries’ condensed consolidating financial information are related to non-voting preferred stock of one of the subsidiaries held by third parties. In February 2008, all of the capital stock of Phase II Mall Subsidiary, LLC (a subsidiary of VCR) was sold to GGP; however, the sale is not complete from an accounting perspective due to the Company’s continuing involvement in the transaction related to the participation in certain potential future revenues earned by GGP. Certain of the assets, liabilities and operating results related to the ownership and operation of the mall by Phase II Mall Subsidiary, LLC subsequent to the sale will continue to be accounted for by the Restricted Subsidiaries, and therefore are included in the “Restricted Subsidiaries” columns in the following condensed consolidating financial information. As a result, net liabilities of $48.7 million (consisting of $268.4 million of liabilities, comprised of deferred proceeds from the sale, partially offset by $219.7 million of property and equipment) and $40.3 million (consisting of $268.8 million of liabilities, comprised primarily of deferred proceeds from the sale, partially offset by $228.5 million of property and equipment) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and a net loss (consisting primarily of depreciation expense) of $9.4 million , $11.8 million and $12.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively, related to the mall and are being accounted for by the Restricted Subsidiaries. These balances and amounts are not collateral for the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility. Additionally, LVSC is a holding company and, as a result, its ability to pay dividends is dependent on its subsidiaries’ ability to provide funds to it. Restrictions imposed by the Company’s U.S., Macao and Singapore credit facilities may restrict the Company’s key subsidiaries holding a majority of the consolidated group’s total assets from making dividends or distributions, subject to certain exceptions as defined in the agreements, unless certain financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. LVSC received cash dividends of $2.36 billion , $3.41 billion and $1.84 billion from its subsidiaries during the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 , respectively. The following condensed consolidating financial information of LVSC, a non-guarantor parent; the Restricted Subsidiaries, including LVSLLC as the issuer; and the non-restricted subsidiaries on a combined basis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 , is being presented in order to meet the reporting requirements under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility, and is not intended to comply with SEC Regulation S-X 3-10 (in thousands): CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2015 LVSC (Non-Guarantor Parent) Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 64,817 $ 359,467 $ 1,755,206 $ — $ 2,179,490 Restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 7,901 — 7,901 Intercompany receivables 665,285 264,959 — (930,244 ) — Intercompany notes receivables — — 378,612 (378,612 ) — Accounts receivable, net 6,640 263,705 997,503 — 1,267,848 Inventories 8,024 11,600 22,949 — 42,573 Prepaid expenses and other 23,659 13,151 74,661 (33 ) 111,438 Total current assets 768,425 912,882 3,236,832 (1,308,889 ) 3,609,250 Property and equipment, net 113,817 2,867,664 12,750,157 — 15,731,638 Investments in subsidiaries 6,464,794 4,804,582 — (11,269,376 ) — Deferred financing costs, net 65 19,569 150,059 — 169,693 Intercompany receivables 215 17,476 — (17,691 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — 1,446,464 — (1,446,464 ) — Deferred income taxes, net — — 80,779 (57,098 ) 23,681 Leasehold interests in land, net — — 1,262,132 — 1,262,132 Intangible assets, net 690 — 70,896 — 71,586 Other assets, net 380 21,903 97,158 — 119,441 Total assets $ 7,348,386 $ 10,090,540 $ 17,648,013 $ (14,099,518 ) $ 20,987,421 Accounts payable $ 5,807 $ 28,268 $ 76,333 $ — $ 110,408 Construction payables 124 1,179 362,833 — 364,136 Intercompany payables — 572,128 358,116 (930,244 ) — Intercompany notes payable 378,612 — — (378,612 ) — Accrued interest payable 79 1,290 494 — 1,863 Other accrued liabilities 34,458 220,978 1,438,869 — 1,694,305 Income taxes payable 38 — 198,051 (33 ) 198,056 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,688 24,020 67,659 — 95,367 Total current liabilities 422,806 847,863 2,502,355 (1,308,889 ) 2,464,135 Other long-term liabilities 1,610 9,780 101,978 — 113,368 Intercompany payables — — 17,691 (17,691 ) — Intercompany notes payable — — 1,446,464 (1,446,464 ) — Deferred income taxes 50,934 26,992 180,906 (57,098 ) 201,734 Deferred amounts related to mall transactions — 417,552 — — 417,552 Long-term debt 56,295 2,818,239 6,498,111 — 9,372,645 Total liabilities 531,645 4,120,426 10,747,505 (2,830,142 ) 12,569,434 Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity 6,816,741 5,969,709 5,299,667 (11,269,376 ) 6,816,741 Noncontrolling interests — 405 1,600,841 — 1,601,246 Total equity 6,816,741 5,970,114 6,900,508 (11,269,376 ) 8,417,987 Total liabilities and equity $ 7,348,386 $ 10,090,540 $ 17,648,013 $ (14,099,518 ) $ 20,987,421 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2014 LVSC (Non-Guarantor parent) Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,125 $ 345,399 $ 3,046,795 $ — $ 3,506,319 Restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 6,566 — 6,566 Intercompany receivables 431,754 255,371 — (687,125 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — — 370,836 (370,836 ) — Accounts receivable, net 15,144 270,838 1,224,790 — 1,510,772 Inventories 5,238 10,745 25,691 — 41,674 Prepaid expenses and other 26,210 11,889 87,530 (461 ) 125,168 Total current assets 592,471 894,242 4,762,208 (1,058,422 ) 5,190,499 Property and equipment, net 130,155 2,979,485 12,262,834 — 15,372,474 Investments in subsidiaries 7,010,357 5,864,848 — (12,875,205 ) — Deferred financing costs, net 123 25,153 180,320 — 205,596 Intercompany receivables 226 38,763 — (38,989 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — 1,250,544 — (1,250,544 ) — Deferred income taxes, net — — 76,950 (52,874 ) 24,076 Leasehold interests in land, net — — 1,353,090 — 1,353,090 Intangible assets, net 690 — 85,570 — 86,260 Other assets, net 714 19,736 101,602 — 122,052 Total assets $ 7,734,736 $ 11,072,771 $ 18,822,574 $ (15,276,034 ) $ 22,354,047 Accounts payable $ 8,065 $ 25,489 $ 79,167 $ — $ 112,721 Construction payables 156 4,001 266,772 — 270,929 Intercompany payables — 430,596 256,529 (687,125 ) — Intercompany notes payable 370,836 — — (370,836 ) — Accrued interest payable 76 1,030 6,837 — 7,943 Other accrued liabilities 31,050 233,781 1,719,613 — 1,984,444 Income taxes payable — — 224,662 (461 ) 224,201 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,688 24,224 71,822 — 99,734 Total current liabilities 413,871 719,121 2,625,402 (1,058,422 ) 2,699,972 Other long-term liabilities 3,014 9,255 112,345 — 124,614 Intercompany payables — — 38,989 (38,989 ) — Intercompany notes payable — — 1,250,544 (1,250,544 ) — Deferred income taxes 44,283 13,918 188,486 (52,874 ) 193,813 Deferred amounts related to mall transactions — 422,153 — — 422,153 Long-term debt 59,983 3,230,653 6,602,277 — 9,892,913 Total liabilities 521,151 4,395,100 10,818,043 (2,400,829 ) 13,333,465 Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity 7,213,586 6,677,266 6,197,939 (12,875,205 ) 7,213,586 Noncontrolling interests — 405 1,806,591 — 1,806,996 Total equity 7,213,586 6,677,671 8,004,530 (12,875,205 ) 9,020,582 Total liabilities and equity $ 7,734,737 $ 11,072,771 $ 18,822,573 $ (15,276,034 ) $ 22,354,047 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 455,539 $ 8,627,465 $ — $ 9,083,004 Rooms — 543,994 925,880 — 1,469,874 Food and beverage — 218,824 538,688 — 757,512 Mall — — 564,309 — 564,309 Convention, retail and other — 324,554 399,220 (184,123 ) 539,651 — 1,542,911 11,055,562 (184,123 ) 12,414,350 Less — promotional allowances (763 ) (92,293 ) (630,185 ) (2,648 ) (725,889 ) Net revenues (763 ) 1,450,618 10,425,377 (186,771 ) 11,688,461 Operating expenses: Casino — 300,954 4,816,106 (3,190 ) 5,113,870 Rooms — 151,297 111,143 — 262,440 Food and beverage — 110,131 296,595 (4,066 ) 402,660 Mall — — 61,299 — 61,299 Convention, retail and other — 86,681 218,356 (28,216 ) 276,821 Provision for doubtful accounts — 35,912 119,723 — 155,635 General and administrative — 319,763 948,845 (1,193 ) 1,267,415 Corporate 135,822 294 190,098 (150,045 ) 176,169 Pre-opening — — 47,514 (5 ) 47,509 Development 10,414 — 14 (56 ) 10,372 Depreciation and amortization 26,815 170,691 801,413 — 998,919 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 38,645 — 38,645 Loss on disposal of assets — 13,016 22,216 — 35,232 173,051 1,188,739 7,671,967 (186,771 ) 8,846,986 Operating income (loss) (173,814 ) 261,879 2,753,410 — 2,841,475 Other income (expense): Interest income 111 206,609 22,530 (214,165 ) 15,085 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (9,000 ) (108,818 ) (361,567 ) 214,165 (265,220 ) Other income (expense) — (1,805 ) 32,347 — 30,542 Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 1,941,839 1,567,804 — (3,509,643 ) — Income before income taxes 1,759,136 1,925,669 2,446,720 (3,509,643 ) 2,621,882 Income tax benefit (expense) 207,100 (149,376 ) (293,909 ) — (236,185 ) Net income 1,966,236 1,776,293 2,152,811 (3,509,643 ) 2,385,697 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (416,221 ) — (419,461 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 1,966,236 $ 1,773,053 $ 1,736,590 $ (3,509,643 ) $ 1,966,236 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 509,206 $ 11,495,155 $ — $ 12,004,361 Rooms — 491,493 1,048,927 — 1,540,420 Food and beverage — 201,892 576,877 — 778,769 Mall — — 553,534 — 553,534 Convention, retail and other — 320,409 410,967 (182,672 ) 548,704 — 1,523,000 14,085,460 (182,672 ) 15,425,788 Less — promotional allowances (1,279 ) (88,929 ) (749,504 ) (2,227 ) (841,939 ) Net revenues (1,279 ) 1,434,071 13,335,956 (184,899 ) 14,583,849 Operating expenses: Casino — 298,641 6,410,119 (3,226 ) 6,705,534 Rooms — 139,837 116,998 — 256,835 Food and beverage — 99,427 297,212 (4,079 ) 392,560 Mall — — 69,732 — 69,732 Convention, retail and other — 101,983 249,968 (31,192 ) 320,759 Provision for doubtful accounts — 37,059 149,663 — 186,722 General and administrative — 305,279 953,831 (977 ) 1,258,133 Corporate 156,775 1,807 161,570 (145,402 ) 174,750 Pre-opening — 98 26,133 (1 ) 26,230 Development 14,210 — 137 (22 ) 14,325 Depreciation and amortization 26,020 183,566 822,003 — 1,031,589 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 40,598 — 40,598 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (42 ) 7,233 (335 ) — 6,856 196,963 1,174,930 9,297,629 (184,899 ) 10,484,623 Operating income (loss) (198,242 ) 259,141 4,038,327 — 4,099,226 Other income (expense): Interest income 180 178,136 30,406 (183,079 ) 25,643 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (6,442 ) (113,546 ) (337,272 ) 183,079 (274,181 ) Other income (expense) (791 ) (4,732 ) 7,488 — 1,965 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — — (19,942 ) — (19,942 ) Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 2,919,958 2,598,506 — (5,518,464 ) — Income before income taxes 2,714,663 2,917,505 3,719,007 (5,518,464 ) 3,832,711 Income tax benefit (expense) 125,966 (141,089 ) (229,517 ) — (244,640 ) Net income 2,840,629 2,776,416 3,489,490 (5,518,464 ) 3,588,071 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (745,168 ) — (747,442 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,840,629 $ 2,774,142 $ 2,744,322 $ (5,518,464 ) $ 2,840,629 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 584,372 $ 10,802,545 $ — $ 11,386,917 Rooms — 472,518 908,163 — 1,380,681 Food and beverage — 197,371 532,888 — 730,259 Mall — — 481,400 — 481,400 Convention, retail and other — 310,276 377,791 (172,888 ) 515,179 — 1,564,537 13,102,787 (172,888 ) 14,494,436 Less — promotional allowances (1,455 ) (91,217 ) (629,994 ) (1,885 ) (724,551 ) Net revenues (1,455 ) 1,473,320 12,472,793 (174,773 ) 13,769,885 Operating expenses: Casino — 314,966 6,171,744 (2,992 ) 6,483,718 Rooms — 157,497 114,449 (4 ) 271,942 Food and beverage — 90,507 283,366 (4,303 ) 369,570 Mall — — 73,358 — 73,358 Convention, retail and other — 106,242 238,296 (26,669 ) 317,869 Provision for doubtful accounts — 29,977 207,809 — 237,786 General and administrative — 341,659 988,927 (846 ) 1,329,740 Corporate 164,926 1,264 163,287 (139,942 ) 189,535 Pre-opening — 911 12,428 — 13,339 Development 15,207 — 619 (17 ) 15,809 Depreciation and amortization 26,165 186,871 794,432 — 1,007,468 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 40,352 — 40,352 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (12,641 ) 1,823 21,974 — 11,156 193,657 1,231,717 9,111,041 (174,773 ) 10,361,642 Operating income (loss) (195,112 ) 241,603 3,361,752 — 3,408,243 Other income (expense): Interest income 1,155 173,203 18,189 (176,210 ) 16,337 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (4,269 ) (88,972 ) (354,180 ) 176,210 (271,211 ) Other income (expense) (5,282 ) (2,322 ) 11,925 — 4,321 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — (14,178 ) — — (14,178 ) Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 2,416,604 2,119,936 — (4,536,540 ) — Income before income taxes 2,213,096 2,429,270 3,037,686 (4,536,540 ) 3,143,512 Income tax benefit (expense) 92,901 (133,519 ) (148,218 ) — (188,836 ) Net income 2,305,997 2,295,751 2,889,468 (4,536,540 ) 2,954,676 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (645,785 ) — (648,679 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,305,997 $ 2,292,857 $ 2,243,683 $ (4,536,540 ) $ 2,305,997 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net income $ 1,966,236 $ 1,776,293 $ 2,152,811 $ (3,509,643 ) $ 2,385,697 Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before and after tax (142,384 ) (120,949 ) (141,012 ) 263,333 (141,012 ) Total comprehensive income 1,823,852 1,655,344 2,011,799 (3,246,310 ) 2,244,685 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (417,593 ) — (420,833 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 1,823,852 $ 1,652,104 $ 1,594,206 $ (3,246,310 ) $ 1,823,852 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Non-Restricted Consolidating/ Total Net income $ 2,840,629 $ 2,776,416 $ 3,489,490 $ (5,518,464 ) $ 3,588,071 Currency translation adjustment, before and after tax (97,682 ) (83,039 ) (98,414 ) 180,721 (98,414 ) Total comprehensive income 2,742,947 2,693,377 3,391,076 (5,337,743 ) 3,489,657 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (744,436 ) — (746,710 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,742,947 $ 2,691,103 $ 2,646,640 $ (5,337,743 ) $ 2,742,947 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Non-Restricted Consolidating/ Total Net income $ 2,305,997 $ 2,295,751 $ 2,889,468 $ (4,536,540 ) $ 2,954,676 Currency translation adjustment, before and after tax (89,295 ) (75,797 ) (89,976 ) 165,092 (89,976 ) Total comprehensive income 2,216,702 2,219,954 2,799,492 (4,371,448 ) 2,864,700 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (645,104 ) — (647,998 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,216,702 $ 2,217,060 $ 2,154,388 $ (4,371,448 ) $ 2,216,702 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 2,221,658 $ 2,601,691 $ 3,229,278 $ (4,602,656 ) $ 3,449,971 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — — (1,328 ) — (1,328 ) Capital expenditures (10,518 ) (74,789 ) (1,443,335 ) — (1,528,642 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 10 81 1,413 — 1,504 Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 2,285 — (2,285 ) — Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,506,308 — (1,506,308 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries (22 ) (1,383,708 ) — 1,383,730 — Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities (10,530 ) 50,177 (1,443,250 ) (124,863 ) (1,528,466 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 13,313 — 3,563 — 16,876 Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises 8,785 — — — 8,785 Repurchase of common stock (205,084 ) — — — (205,084 ) Dividends paid (2,073,762 ) — (619,120 ) — (2,692,882 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (10,668 ) — (13,908 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (2,220,335 ) (142,205 ) 2,362,540 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (3,746,424 ) 3,746,424 — Capital contributions received — — 1,383,730 (1,383,730 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (2,285 ) 2,285 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 1,090,000 — — 1,090,000 Proceeds from 2011 VML credit facility — — 999,277 — 999,277 Repayments on 2013 U.S. credit facility — (1,502,500 ) — — (1,502,500 ) Repayments on 2011 VML credit facility — — (820,188 ) — (820,188 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (67,403 ) — (67,403 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (1,725 ) (2,213 ) — (3,938 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — — (11,745 ) — (11,745 ) Net cash used in financing activities (2,260,436 ) (2,637,800 ) (3,035,681 ) 4,727,519 (3,206,398 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (41,936 ) — (41,936 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (49,308 ) 14,068 (1,291,589 ) — (1,326,829 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 114,125 345,399 3,046,795 — 3,506,319 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 64,817 $ 359,467 $ 1,755,206 $ — $ 2,179,490 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 3,223,393 $ 2,915,949 $ 4,643,445 $ (5,949,943 ) $ 4,832,844 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 270 — 270 Capital expenditures (31,626 ) (102,502 ) (1,044,528 ) — (1,178,656 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 42 671 1,105 — 1,818 Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,889 — (1,889 ) — Notes receivable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — (114,155 ) 114,155 — Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,418,221 — (1,418,221 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries — (1,327,991 ) — 1,327,991 — Net cash used in investing activities (31,584 ) (9,712 ) (1,157,308 ) 22,036 (1,176,568 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 44,973 — 10,677 — 55,650 Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises 3,585 — — — 3,585 Repurchase of common stock (1,676,802 ) — — — (1,676,802 ) Dividends paid (1,610,087 ) — (776,570 ) — (2,386,657 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (7,499 ) — (9,773 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (3,279,161 ) (129,416 ) 3,408,577 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (3,959,587 ) 3,959,587 — Capital contributions received — — 1,327,991 (1,327,991 ) — Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries 114,155 — — (114,155 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (1,889 ) 1,889 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 1,678,000 — — 1,678,000 Proceeds from 2011 VML credit facility — — 819,725 — 819,725 Repayments on 2013 U.S. credit facility — (1,270,500 ) — — (1,270,500 ) Repayments on 2011 VML credit facility — — (819,680 ) — (819,680 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (17,930 ) — (17,930 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (2,392 ) (3,276 ) — (5,668 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — — (88,048 ) — (88,048 ) Net cash used in financing activities (3,127,864 ) (2,876,327 ) (3,645,502 ) 5,927,907 (3,721,786 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (28,585 ) — (28,585 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 63,945 29,910 (187,950 ) — (94,095 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 50,180 315,489 3,234,745 — 3,600,414 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 114,125 $ 345,399 $ 3,046,795 $ — $ 3,506,319 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 1,693,766 $ 1,892,021 $ 4,255,589 $ (3,401,964 ) $ 4,439,412 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — 1 (383 ) — (382 ) Capital expenditures (29,901 ) (91,900 ) (776,310 ) — (898,111 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 31,000 121 1,034 — 32,155 Acquisition of intangible assets — — (45,871 ) — (45,871 ) Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,357 — (1,357 ) — Notes receivable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — (251,537 ) 251,537 — Repayments of receivable from Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — 237,161 (237,161 ) Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,383,116 — (1,383,116 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries (68 ) (1,292,416 ) — 1,292,484 — Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities 1,031 279 (835,906 ) (77,613 ) (912,209 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 50,223 — 19,373 — 69,596 Repurchase of common stock (561,150 ) — — — (561,150 ) Proceeds from exercise of warrants 350 — — — 350 Dividends paid (1,152,690 ) — (411,359 ) — (1,564,049 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (8,964 ) — (11,858 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (1,732,152 ) (108,570 ) 1,840,722 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (2,944,358 ) 2,944,358 — Capital contributions received — — 1,292,484 (1,292,484 ) — Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries 251,537 — — (251,537 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (1,357 ) 1,357 — Repayments on borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries (237,161 ) — — 237,161 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 2,828,750 — — 2,828,750 Proceeds from senior secured credit facility — 250,000 — — 250,000 Proceeds from 2012 Singapore credit facility — — 104,357 — 104,357 Repayments on senior secured credit facility — (3,073,038 ) — — (3,073,038 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (430,504 ) — (430,504 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (2,350 ) (3,452 ) — (5,802 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — (27,529 ) (7,885 ) — (35,414 ) Net cash used in financing activities (1,652,579 ) (1,759,213 ) (2,500,235 ) 3,479,577 (2,432,450 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (7,105 ) — (7,105 ) Increase in cash and cash equivalents 42,218 133,087 912,343 — 1,087,648 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,962 182,402 2,322,402 — 2,512,766 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 50,180 $ 315,489 $ 3,234,745 $ — $ 3,600,414

Selected Quarterly Financial Re

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)	Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited) Quarter First Second Third Fourth (1) Total (In thousands, except per share data) 2015 Net revenues $ 3,011,622 $ 2,921,421 $ 2,893,683 $ 2,861,735 $ 11,688,461 Operating income 711,115 689,310 739,069 701,981 2,841,475 Net income 611,038 581,491 618,193 574,975 2,385,697 Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. 511,923 469,173 519,358 465,782 1,966,236 Basic earnings per share 0.64 0.59 0.65 0.59 2.47 Diluted earnings per share 0.64 0.59 0.65 0.59 2.47 2014 Net revenues $ 4,010,384 $ 3,624,350 $ 3,533,122 $ 3,415,993 $ 14,583,849 Operating income 1,143,825 961,460 971,421 1,022,520 4,099,226 Net income 996,728 852,844 860,499 878,000 3,588,071 Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. 776,185 671,434 671,705 721,305 2,840,629 Basic earnings per share 0.95 0.83 0.84 0.90 3.52 Diluted earnings per share 0.95 0.83 0.83 0.90 3.52 ________________________ (1) The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014. Because earnings per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during each quarter, the sum of the per share amounts for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share amounts for the respective year.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 Description Balance at Beginning of Year Provision for Doubtful Accounts Write-offs, Net of Recoveries Balance at End of Year (In thousands) Allowance for doubtful accounts: 2013 $ 491,682 237,786 (99,741 ) $ 629,727 2014 $ 629,727 186,722 (143,164 ) $ 673,285 2015 $ 673,285 155,635 (192,317 ) $ 636,603 Description Balance at Beginning of Year Additions Deductions Balance at End of Year (In thousands) Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance: 2013 $ 1,390,900 149,893 (21,525 ) $ 1,519,268 2014 $ 1,519,268 1,012,126 (46,741 ) $ 2,484,653 2015 $ 2,484,653 840,157 (22,673 ) $ 3,302,137

Summary of Significant Accoun29

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Management’s determination of the appropriate accounting method with respect to the Company’s variable interests is based on accounting standards for VIEs issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The Company consolidates any VIEs in which it is the primary beneficiary and discloses significant variable interests in VIEs of which it is not the primary beneficiary, if any. The Company has entered into various joint venture agreements with independent third parties. The operations of these joint ventures have been consolidated by the Company due to the Company’s significant investment in these joint ventures, its power to direct the activities of the joint ventures that would significantly impact their economic performance and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or the rights to receive potentially significant benefits from these joint ventures. The Company evaluates its primary beneficiary designation on an ongoing basis and will assess the appropriateness of the VIE’s status when events have occurred that would trigger such an analysis.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and judgments are based on historical information, information that is currently available to the Company and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days . Such investments are carried at cost, which is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. Cash equivalents are placed with high credit quality financial institutions and are primarily in money market funds.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk	Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk Accounts receivable are comprised of casino, hotel and other receivables, which do not bear interest and are recorded at cost. The Company extends credit to approved casino customers following background checks and investigations of creditworthiness. The Company also extends credit to its junkets in Macao, which receivables can be offset against commissions payable to the respective junkets. Business or economic conditions, the legal enforceability of gaming debts, or other significant events in foreign countries could affect the collectability of receivables from customers and junkets residing in these countries. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance based on an analysis of the collectability of each account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age of the account, the customer’s financial condition, collection history and any other known information, and the Company applies standard reserve percentages to aged account balances under the specified dollar amount. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Company believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. Management believes that there are no concentrations of credit risk for which an allowance has not been established. Although management believes that the allowance is adequate, it is possible that the estimated amount of cash collections with respect to accounts receivable could change.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food, beverage, retail products, and operating supplies, which are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the weighted average and specific identification methods.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at the lower of cost or fair value. Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which do not exceed the lease term for leasehold improvements, as follows: Land improvements, building and building improvements 15 to 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 20 years Leasehold improvements 3 to 10 years Transportation 5 to 20 years The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as current operating strategy and legal considerations such as contractual life. Future events, such as property expansions, property developments, new competition or new regulations, could result in a change in the manner in which the Company uses certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets. Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment are included in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with related accounting standards. For assets to be disposed of, the Company recognizes the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs of disposal. Fair value for assets to be disposed of is estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used (including projects under development), fixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company first groups its assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (the “asset group”). Secondly, the Company estimates the undiscounted future cash flows that are directly associated with and expected to arise from the completion, use and eventual disposition of such asset group. The Company estimates the undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the primary asset within the asset group. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment is measured based on fair value compared to carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include remaining construction costs. To estimate the undiscounted cash flows of the Company’s asset groups, the Company considers all potential cash flow scenarios, which are probability weighted based on management’s estimates given current conditions. Determining the recoverability of the Company’s asset groups is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including estimated cash flows, probability weighting of potential scenarios, costs to complete construction for assets under development, growth rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to the Company’s estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, regulatory environments, operating results or management’s intentions may result in future changes to the recoverability of these asset groups. For assets to be held for sale, the fixed assets (the “disposal group”) are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Losses are recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down to fair value less cost to sell, while gains are recognized for any subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. Any gains or losses not previously recognized that result from the sale of the disposal group shall be recognized at the date of sale. Fixed assets are not depreciated while classified as held for sale.
Capitalized Interest	Capitalized Interest and Internal Costs Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized and included in the cost of the projects. When no debt is incurred specifically for construction projects, interest is capitalized on amounts expended using the weighted average cost of the Company’s outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period.
Deferred Financing Costs and Original Issue Discounts	Deferred Financing Costs and Original Issue Discounts Deferred financing costs and original issue discounts are amortized to interest expense based on the terms of the related debt instruments using the effective interest method.
Leasehold Interests in Land	Leasehold Interests in Land Leasehold interests in land represent payments made for the use of land over an extended period of time. The leasehold interests in land are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the related lease agreements.
Indefinite Useful Life Assets	Indefinite Useful Life Assets Assets with indefinite useful lives are regularly assessed to ensure they continue to meet the indefinite useful life criteria. These assets are not subject to amortization and are tested for impairment and recoverability annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. When performing the impairment analysis, the Company may first conduct a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that the asset is impaired. If the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and it is determined that it is “more-likely-than-not” that the asset is impaired after assessing the qualitative factors, the Company then performs an impairment test that consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying amount. If the fair value of the asset exceeds the carrying amount, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value of the asset does not exceed the carrying amount, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had assets of $50.0 million and $16.5 million related to its Sands Bethlehem gaming license and table games certificate, respectively, both of which were determined to have an indefinite useful life and have been recorded within intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2013, the annual impairment analysis included an assessment of certain qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent fair value calculation, current year and projected operating results, and macro-economic and industry conditions. The Company considered the qualitative factors and determined that it was not “more-likely-than-not” that the indefinite lived intangible assets were impaired. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company elected to perform a quantitative analysis given that the last quantitative analysis performed was during the year ended December 31, 2011. The fair value of the Company’s gaming license and table games certificate was estimated using the Company’s expected adjusted property EBITDA (as defined in “— Note 17 — Segment Information”), combined with estimated future tax-affected cash flows and a terminal value using the Gordon Growth Model, which were discounted to present value at rates commensurate with the Company’s capital structure and the prevailing borrowing rates within the casino industry in general. Adjusted property EBITDA and discounted cash flows are common measures used to value cash-intensive businesses such as casinos. Determining the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including adjusted property EBITDA, growth rates, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to the Company’s estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, operating results or management’s intentions may result in future changes to the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances Casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated directly or indirectly through junkets to customers, cash discounts and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Hotel revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of service. Deposits for future hotel occupancy or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until revenue recognition criteria are met. Cancellation fees for hotel and food and beverage services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in convention, retail and other revenues. Mall revenue is primarily generated from base rents and overage rents received through long-term leases with retail tenants. Base rent, adjusted for contractual escalations, is recognized on a straight-lined basis over the term of the related lease. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount and is not recognized by the Company until the thresholds are met. Convention revenues are recognized when the related service is rendered or the event is held.
Gaming Taxes	Gaming Taxes The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenue in the jurisdictions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes, including the goods and services tax in Singapore, are an assessment on the Company’s gaming revenue and are recorded as a casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Frequent Players Program	Frequent Players Program The Company has established promotional clubs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and table games patrons. Members earn points primarily based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for cash, free play and other free goods and services. The Company accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for cash and free play as a reduction to gaming revenue and accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for free goods and services primarily as casino expense. The accruals are based on estimates and assumptions regarding the mix of cash, free play and other free goods and services that will be redeemed and the costs of providing those benefits. Historical data is used to assist in the determination of the estimated accruals.
Pre-Opening and Development Expenses	Pre-Opening and Development Expenses The Company accounts for costs incurred in the development and pre-opening phases of new ventures in accordance with accounting standards regarding start-up activities. Pre-opening expenses represent personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures and are expensed as incurred. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company’s evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs Costs for advertising are expensed the first time the advertising takes place or as incurred.
Corporate Expenses	Corporate Expenses Corporate expense represents payroll, travel, legal fees, professional fees and various other expenses not allocated or directly related to the Company’s integrated resort operations and related ancillary operations.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency The Company accounts for currency translation in accordance with accounting standards regarding foreign currency translation. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurements are included in other income (expense). Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each balance sheet date and income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are charged or credited to other comprehensive income.
Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-stockholder changes in equity, or other comprehensive income. The balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted solely of foreign currency translation adjustments.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share) 796,785,900 806,130,838 822,282,515 Potential dilution from stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units 810,182 1,888,381 4,033,593 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share) 797,596,082 808,019,219 826,316,108 Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share 6,120,516 6,024,025 4,455,109
Stock-Based Employee Compensation	Stock-Based Employee Compensation The Company accounts for its stock-based employee compensation in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment, which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans are more fully discussed in “— Note 14 — Stock-Based Employee Compensation.”
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. (including federal and state) and numerous foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company records income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Accounting standards regarding income taxes require a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is “more-likely-than-not” that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed at each reporting period based on a “more-likely-than-not” realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, the Company’s experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring, and tax planning strategies. The Company recorded valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions of $195.8 million and $215.2 million , as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets of its U.S. operations of $3.11 billion and $2.27 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which increased during the current year primarily due to an increase in U.S. foreign tax credits. Management will reassess the realization of deferred tax assets based on the accounting standards for income taxes each reporting period and consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, sources of taxable income and tax planning strategies. To the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes “more-likely-than-not” that the deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company will be able to reduce the valuation allowance in the period such determination is made. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Accounting standards regarding uncertainty in income taxes provide a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is “more-likely-than-not” that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examinations. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and for which actual outcomes may be different.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Accounting standards require that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. If specific conditions are met, a derivative may be designated as a hedge of specific financial exposures. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and, if used in hedging activities, on its effectiveness as a hedge. In order to qualify for hedge accounting, the underlying hedged item must expose the Company to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Company’s exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period. The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with operations of its foreign subsidiaries. This policy enables the Company to use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps, forward contracts and similar instruments. The Company employs such financial instruments pursuant to this policy, none of which are currently designated as hedges. As such, all gains and losses are recognized in other income (expense). Depending on its classification and position at the end of the reporting period, each derivative is reported as prepaid expenses and other; other assets, net; other accrued liabilities; or other long-term liabilities, as applicable, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See "— Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements" for additional disclosures regarding derivatives.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on revenue recognition that will be applied to all contracts with customers. The update requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. It also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis, using one of two methodologies, and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. In April 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs. The update requires that debt issuance costs be reported as a deduction of the face amount of the related debt (rather than as an asset) and that the amortization of debt issuance costs continue to be reported as interest expense. In August 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to clarify that this guidance is not required to be applied to line-of-credit arrangements. The amendments do not affect the guidance on the recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. The guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In July 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that requires inventory measured using any method other than last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method, to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. If the net realizable value of inventory is lower than its cost, the difference shall be recognized as a loss during the period in which it occurs. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and should be applied prospectively, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In November 2015, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. The update requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in this update may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance retrospectively as of December 31, 2015 (see "— Reclassification" and “— Note 10 — Income Taxes”). The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on leases, which requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged under the new guidance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective approach must be applied for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
Reclassification	Reclassification To be consistent with the current year presentation, the Company retrospectively adopted the new guidance to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. As a result, the current deferred income tax liability of $12.5 million was reclassified to non-current and a non-current deferred income tax asset of $7.6 million was offset against the non-current deferred income tax liability in the consolidated balance sheets for the year ended December 31, 2014. The reclassification did not have an effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets	Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which do not exceed the lease term for leasehold improvements, as follows: Land improvements, building and building improvements 15 to 40 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 20 years Leasehold improvements 3 to 10 years Transportation 5 to 20 years
Estimated Retail Value of Promotional Allowances	The estimated retail value of such promotional allowances is included in operating revenues as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Rooms $ 407,886 $ 463,920 $ 366,353 Food and beverage 215,051 243,605 222,195 Convention, retail and other 102,952 134,414 136,003 $ 725,889 $ 841,939 $ 724,551
Estimated Departmental Cost of Promotional Allowances	The estimated departmental cost of providing such promotional allowances, which is included primarily in casino operating expenses, is as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Rooms $ 90,021 $ 100,353 $ 88,379 Food and beverage 157,813 176,883 167,223 Convention, retail and other 80,760 100,618 88,214 $ 328,594 $ 377,854 $ 343,816
Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share) 796,785,900 806,130,838 822,282,515 Potential dilution from stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units 810,182 1,888,381 4,033,593 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share) 797,596,082 808,019,219 826,316,108 Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share 6,120,516 6,024,025 4,455,109

Accounts Receivable, Net (Table

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts receivable consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Casino $ 1,721,185 $ 1,957,799 Rooms 78,738 74,983 Mall 67,263 103,093 Other 37,265 48,182 1,904,451 2,184,057 Less — allowance for doubtful accounts (636,603 ) (673,285 ) $ 1,267,848 $ 1,510,772

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Land and improvements $ 556,947 $ 551,625 Building and improvements 15,308,791 15,187,427 Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements 3,281,161 3,065,859 Transportation 456,942 454,278 Construction in progress 2,633,340 1,796,554 22,237,181 21,055,743 Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization (6,505,543 ) (5,683,269 ) $ 15,731,638 $ 15,372,474
Construction in Progress	Construction in progress consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 The Parisian Macao $ 1,588,474 $ 749,176 Four Seasons Macao (principally the Four Seasons Apartments) 424,273 417,920 Sands Cotai Central 270,472 289,518 Other 350,121 339,940 $ 2,633,340 $ 1,796,554

Leasehold Interests in Land, 33

Leasehold Interests in Land, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Leasehold Interests In Land, Net [Abstract]
Leasehold Interests in Land	Leasehold interests in land consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Marina Bay Sands $ 971,654 $ 1,038,636 Sands Cotai Central 237,842 237,050 The Venetian Macao 180,118 178,203 Four Seasons Macao 88,869 88,232 The Parisian Macao 74,601 74,298 Sands Macao 29,352 28,022 1,582,436 1,644,441 Less — accumulated amortization (320,304 ) (291,351 ) $ 1,262,132 $ 1,353,090
Premium and Rental Payments for Leasehold Interests in Land	As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated under its land concessions to make future rental payments as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 5,003 2017 5,281 2018 5,281 2019 5,281 2020 5,281 Thereafter 65,323 $ 91,450

Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Sands Bethlehem gaming license and certificate $ 66,500 $ 66,500 Marina Bay Sands gaming license 40,312 43,091 Less — accumulated amortization (36,020 ) (24,139 ) 4,292 18,952 Trademarks and other 1,099 1,116 Less — accumulated amortization (305 ) (308 ) 794 808 Total intangible assets, net $ 71,586 $ 86,260
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Sands Bethlehem gaming license and certificate $ 66,500 $ 66,500 Marina Bay Sands gaming license 40,312 43,091 Less — accumulated amortization (36,020 ) (24,139 ) 4,292 18,952 Trademarks and other 1,099 1,116 Less — accumulated amortization (305 ) (308 ) 794 808 Total intangible assets, net $ 71,586 $ 86,260

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tabl

Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Accrued Liabilities	Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Customer deposits $ 431,019 $ 464,588 Outstanding gaming chips and tokens 366,740 581,187 Taxes and licenses 319,315 349,455 Payroll and related 290,966 296,791 Other accruals 286,265 292,423 $ 1,694,305 $ 1,984,444

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt	Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Corporate and U.S. Related: 2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Term B (net of original issue discount of $8,036 and $9,643, respectively) $ 2,196,964 $ 2,217,857 2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Revolving 630,000 1,020,000 Airplane Financings 59,983 63,671 HVAC Equipment Lease 15,155 16,619 Other 140 401 Macao Related: 2011 VML Credit Facility — Extended Term 2,389,551 2,388,244 2011 VML Credit Facility — Accordion Term 999,939 — 2011 VML Credit Facility — Extended Revolving — 820,024 Other 4,353 5,694 Singapore Related: 2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term 3,171,927 3,460,137 9,468,012 9,992,647 Less — current maturities (95,367 ) (99,734 ) Total long-term debt $ 9,372,645 $ 9,892,913
Cash Flows from Financing Activities Related to Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Cash flows from financing activities related to long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Proceeds from 2013 U.S. Credit Facility $ 1,090,000 $ 1,678,000 $ 2,828,750 Proceeds from 2011 VML Credit Facility 999,277 819,725 — Proceeds from Senior Secured Credit Facility — — 250,000 Proceeds from 2012 Singapore Credit Facility — — 104,357 $ 2,089,277 $ 2,497,725 $ 3,183,107 Repayments on 2013 U.S. Credit Facility $ (1,502,500 ) $ (1,270,500 ) $ — Repayments on 2011 VML Credit Facility (820,188 ) (819,680 ) — Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility (67,403 ) (17,930 ) (430,504 ) Repayments on Senior Secured Credit Facility — — (3,073,038 ) Repayments on Airplane Financings (3,688 ) (3,688 ) (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt (3,938 ) (5,668 ) (5,802 ) $ (2,397,717 ) $ (2,117,466 ) $ (3,513,032 )
Maturities of Long-Term Debt	Maturities of capital lease obligations and long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2015 , are summarized as follows (in thousands): Capital Lease Obligations Long-term Debt 2016 $ 5,314 $ 91,253 2017 3,754 323,078 2018 2,531 1,357,128 2019 11,561 2,250,780 2020 — 5,094,182 Thereafter — 339,979 23,160 9,456,400 Less — amount representing interest (3,512 ) — Total $ 19,648 $ 9,456,400
Maturities of Capital Lease Obligations	Maturities of capital lease obligations and long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2015 , are summarized as follows (in thousands): Capital Lease Obligations Long-term Debt 2016 $ 5,314 $ 91,253 2017 3,754 323,078 2018 2,531 1,357,128 2019 11,561 2,250,780 2020 — 5,094,182 Thereafter — 339,979 23,160 9,456,400 Less — amount representing interest (3,512 ) — Total $ 19,648 $ 9,456,400

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Rollforward of Common Stock	A summary of the outstanding shares of common stock is as follows: Balance as of January 1, 2013 824,297,756 Exercise of stock options 2,777,127 Issuance of restricted stock 146,848 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (13,076 ) Repurchase of common stock (8,570,281 ) Exercise of warrants 64,562 Balance as of December 31, 2013 818,702,936 Exercise of stock options 1,955,108 Issuance of restricted stock 31,137 Vesting of restricted stock units 29,541 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (8,675 ) Repurchase of common stock (22,451,875 ) Balance as of December 31, 2014 798,258,172 Exercise of stock options 688,743 Issuance of restricted stock 49,438 Vesting of restricted stock units 34,750 Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock (2,000 ) Repurchase of common stock (4,383,793 ) Balance as of December 31, 2015 794,645,310

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interests	Consolidated income before taxes and noncontrolling interests for domestic and foreign operations is as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Foreign $ 2,546,920 $ 3,799,941 $ 3,109,982 Domestic 74,962 32,770 33,530 Total income before income taxes $ 2,621,882 $ 3,832,711 $ 3,143,512
Components of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense	The components of the income tax expense are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Foreign: Current $ 212,743 $ 252,476 $ 195,154 Deferred 3,162 (1,369 ) (6,318 ) Federal: Current 4,779 (4,601 ) (2,073 ) Deferred 15,501 (1,866 ) 2,073 State: Current — — — Deferred — — — Total income tax expense $ 236,185 $ 244,640 $ 188,836
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Statutory federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from: U.S. foreign tax credits (100.7 )% (80.3 )% (19.0 )% Repatriation of foreign earnings 68.0 % 53.6 % 14.6 % Change in valuation allowance 34.5 % 26.7 % 6.0 % Foreign and U.S. tax rate differential (20.0 )% (20.9 )% (21.1 )% Tax exempt income of foreign subsidiary (Macao) (7.8 )% (8.5 )% (9.6 )% Other, net — % 0.8 % 0.1 % Effective tax rate 9.0 % 6.4 % 6.0 %
Components of Net Deferred Tax Liabilities	The primary tax affected components of the Company’s net deferred tax liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 Deferred tax assets: U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards $ 3,094,835 $ 2,257,048 Net operating loss carryforwards 243,737 255,623 Stock-based compensation 31,732 31,565 Accrued expenses 30,935 31,563 Deferred gain on the sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo 29,801 31,412 Allowance for doubtful accounts 29,669 30,861 Pre-opening expenses 25,215 32,773 State deferred items 11,543 12,361 Other tax credit carryforwards 3,055 2,059 Other 4,305 5,443 3,504,827 2,690,708 Less — valuation allowances (3,302,137 ) (2,484,653 ) Total deferred tax assets 202,690 206,055 Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment (310,339 ) (319,354 ) Prepaid expenses (5,402 ) (5,836 ) Other (65,002 ) (50,602 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (380,743 ) (375,792 ) Deferred tax liabilities, net $ (178,053 ) $ (169,737 )
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, which have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, is as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Balance at the beginning of the year $ 62,765 $ 56,659 $ 59,338 Additions to tax positions related to prior years 1,618 1,101 4,431 Reductions to tax positions related to prior years (87 ) — (11,625 ) Additions to tax positions related to current year 4,524 6,196 5,709 Settlements (1,013 ) — (753 ) Lapse in statutes of limitations (1,742 ) (729 ) — Exchange rate fluctuations (698 ) (462 ) (441 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 65,367 $ 62,765 $ 56,659

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	The following table provides the assets carried at fair value (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements Using: Total Carrying Value Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) As of December 31, 2015 Cash equivalents (1) $ 905,276 $ 905,276 $ — $ — Forward contracts (2) $ 4,197 $ — $ 4,197 $ — Interest rate caps (3) $ — $ — $ — $ — As of December 31, 2014 Cash equivalents (1) $ 2,072,177 $ 2,072,177 $ — $ — Interest rate caps (3) $ 3 $ — $ 3 $ — _________________________ (1) The Company has short-term investments classified as cash equivalents as the original maturities are less than 90 days . (2) As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had 19 foreign currency forward contracts with fair values based on quoted market transactions from the institutions holding the agreements. (3) As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 , the Company had one and four interest rate cap agreements, respectively, with a nominal aggregate fair value based on quoted market values from the institutions holding the agreements.

Mall Sales (Tables)

Mall Sales (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Mall Sales [Abstract]
Future Lease Payments Obligation	As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated under (ii), (iii), and (iv) above to make future payments as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 7,718 2017 7,718 2018 7,718 2019 7,942 2020 8,103 Thereafter 70,229 $ 109,428

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	As of December 31, 2015 , the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases to make future minimum lease payments as follows (in thousands): 2016 $ 20,537 2017 10,361 2018 8,045 2019 4,338 2020 4,432 Thereafter 108,778 Total minimum payments $ 156,491
Future Minimum Rental Receivables Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	As of December 31, 2015 , the future minimum rentals on these non-cancelable leases are as follows (in thousands, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2015 ): 2016 $ 431,797 2017 356,856 2018 267,993 2019 198,955 2020 144,577 Thereafter 240,402 Total minimum future rentals $ 1,640,580

Stock-Based Employee Compensa42

Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model Weighted Average Assumptions	The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 LVSC 2004 Plan: Weighted average volatility 37.3 % 56.5 % 94.8 % Expected term (in years) 5.8 6.0 5.5 Risk-free rate 1.3 % 1.7 % 1.3 % Expected dividends 4.7 % 4.6 % 2.5 % SCL Equity Plan: Weighted average volatility 40.4 % 65.1 % 67.7 % Expected term (in years) 4.0 6.3 6.3 Risk-free rate 0.7 % 1.3 % 0.7 % Expected dividends 5.6 % 3.0 % 3.1 %
Summary of Stock Option Activity for Company's Equity Award Plans	A summary of the stock option activity for the Company’s equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2015 , is presented below: Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value LVSC 2004 Plan: Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 6,964,169 $ 58.25 Granted 441,809 55.35 Exercised (688,743 ) 19.33 Forfeited (267,600 ) 66.84 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 6,449,635 $ 61.86 5.34 $ 11,074,005 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 3,725,000 $ 65.92 2.80 $ 10,995,965 SCL Equity Plan: Outstanding as of January 1, 2015 23,249,696 $ 5.50 Granted 6,744,000 3.92 Exercised (1,599,300 ) 2.21 Forfeited (2,920,600 ) 6.49 Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 25,473,796 $ 5.17 7.97 $ 3,473,098 Exercisable as of December 31, 2015 9,062,496 $ 4.47 6.71 $ 3,459,473
Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the unvested restricted stock and stock units under the Company’s equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2015 , is presented below: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value LVSC 2004 Plan: Unvested Restricted Stock Balance as of January 1, 2015 508,805 $ 51.15 Granted 49,438 59.57 Vested (364,657 ) 52.18 Forfeited (2,000 ) 47.14 Balance as of December 31, 2015 191,586 $ 51.42 Unvested Restricted Stock Units Balance as of January 1, 2015 159,150 $ 55.98 Granted — — Vested (34,750 ) 46.83 Forfeited (22,500 ) 51.70 Balance as of December 31, 2015 101,900 $ 60.05 SCL Equity Plan: Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Equity-Settled Balance as of January 1, 2015 2,971,200 $ 6.66 Granted 118,800 4.90 Vested — — Modified to cash-settled (1,603,849 ) 5.94 Forfeited (83,820 ) 7.37 Balance as of December 31, 2015 1,402,331 $ 7.29 Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Cash-Settled Balance as of January 1, 2015 — $ — Granted — — Modified from equity-settled 1,603,849 5.94 Vested (805,475 ) 5.99 Forfeited — — Balance as of December 31, 2015 798,374 $ 5.89
Stock-Based Compensation Activity, Summary	The stock-based compensation activity for the 2004 Plan and SCL Equity Plan is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair values): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Compensation expense: Stock options $ 25,507 $ 24,964 $ 32,549 Restricted stock and stock units 20,297 23,094 20,828 $ 45,804 $ 48,058 $ 53,377 Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations $ 7,163 $ 6,743 $ — Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment $ 335 $ 1,437 $ 941 LVSC 2004 Plan: Stock options granted 442 2,359 288 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 11.97 $ 20.25 $ 35.76 Restricted stock granted 49 31 47 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 59.57 $ 75.46 $ 54.72 Restricted stock units granted — 10 123 Weighted average grant date fair value $ — $ 68.30 $ 58.82 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 24,538 $ 105,386 $ 129,149 Cash received $ 13,313 $ 44,973 $ 50,223 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ 648 $ — $ — SCL Equity Plan: Stock options granted 6,744 11,661 4,537 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 0.76 $ 3.40 $ 2.63 Equity-settled restricted stock units granted 119 363 2,608 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 4.90 $ 6.81 $ 6.64 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 3,253 $ 19,282 $ 25,786 Cash received $ 3,563 $ 10,677 $ 19,373 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ — $ — $ —
Stock-Based Compensation Activity, Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	The stock-based compensation activity for the 2004 Plan and SCL Equity Plan is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair values): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Compensation expense: Stock options $ 25,507 $ 24,964 $ 32,549 Restricted stock and stock units 20,297 23,094 20,828 $ 45,804 $ 48,058 $ 53,377 Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations $ 7,163 $ 6,743 $ — Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment $ 335 $ 1,437 $ 941 LVSC 2004 Plan: Stock options granted 442 2,359 288 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 11.97 $ 20.25 $ 35.76 Restricted stock granted 49 31 47 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 59.57 $ 75.46 $ 54.72 Restricted stock units granted — 10 123 Weighted average grant date fair value $ — $ 68.30 $ 58.82 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 24,538 $ 105,386 $ 129,149 Cash received $ 13,313 $ 44,973 $ 50,223 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ 648 $ — $ — SCL Equity Plan: Stock options granted 6,744 11,661 4,537 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 0.76 $ 3.40 $ 2.63 Equity-settled restricted stock units granted 119 363 2,608 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 4.90 $ 6.81 $ 6.64 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 3,253 $ 19,282 $ 25,786 Cash received $ 3,563 $ 10,677 $ 19,373 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ — $ — $ —
Stock-Based Compensation Activity, Allocation of Period Costs	The stock-based compensation activity for the 2004 Plan and SCL Equity Plan is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair values): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Compensation expense: Stock options $ 25,507 $ 24,964 $ 32,549 Restricted stock and stock units 20,297 23,094 20,828 $ 45,804 $ 48,058 $ 53,377 Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations $ 7,163 $ 6,743 $ — Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment $ 335 $ 1,437 $ 941 LVSC 2004 Plan: Stock options granted 442 2,359 288 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 11.97 $ 20.25 $ 35.76 Restricted stock granted 49 31 47 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 59.57 $ 75.46 $ 54.72 Restricted stock units granted — 10 123 Weighted average grant date fair value $ — $ 68.30 $ 58.82 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 24,538 $ 105,386 $ 129,149 Cash received $ 13,313 $ 44,973 $ 50,223 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ 648 $ — $ — SCL Equity Plan: Stock options granted 6,744 11,661 4,537 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 0.76 $ 3.40 $ 2.63 Equity-settled restricted stock units granted 119 363 2,608 Weighted average grant date fair value $ 4.90 $ 6.81 $ 6.64 Stock options exercised: Intrinsic value $ 3,253 $ 19,282 $ 25,786 Cash received $ 3,563 $ 10,677 $ 19,373 Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation $ — $ — $ —

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information	The Company’s segment information is as follows as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 , 2014 and 2013 (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net Revenues Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 2,986,851 $ 4,040,681 $ 3,851,230 Sands Cotai Central 2,181,877 3,133,864 2,698,430 Four Seasons Macao 691,037 1,107,779 1,065,405 Sands Macao 879,563 1,174,795 1,237,016 Other Asia 159,798 151,778 139,572 6,899,126 9,608,897 8,991,653 Marina Bay Sands 2,952,400 3,214,210 2,968,366 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 1,508,006 1,478,769 1,518,024 Sands Bethlehem 549,109 504,237 496,738 2,057,115 1,983,006 2,014,762 Intersegment eliminations (220,180 ) (222,264 ) (204,896 ) Total net revenues $ 11,688,461 $ 14,583,849 $ 13,769,885 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Intersegment Revenues Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 6,352 $ 5,591 $ 5,296 Sands Cotai Central 402 301 356 Other Asia 39,436 42,330 34,120 46,190 48,222 39,772 Marina Bay Sands 9,739 12,209 9,548 Las Vegas Operating Properties 164,251 161,833 155,576 Total intersegment revenues $ 220,180 $ 222,264 $ 204,896 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Adjusted Property EBITDA (1) Macao: The Venetian Macao $ 1,078,590 $ 1,546,323 $ 1,499,937 Sands Cotai Central 651,524 1,001,487 739,723 Four Seasons Macao 243,390 374,899 305,040 Sands Macao 226,094 338,590 362,858 Other Asia 22,833 3,493 (3,855 ) 2,222,431 3,264,792 2,903,703 Marina Bay Sands 1,506,486 1,723,147 1,384,576 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 305,469 313,913 351,739 Sands Bethlehem 135,844 120,491 123,337 441,313 434,404 475,076 Total adjusted property EBITDA 4,170,230 5,422,343 4,763,355 Other Operating Costs and Expenses Stock-based compensation (21,909 ) (28,769 ) (30,053 ) Legal settlement — — (47,400 ) Corporate (176,169 ) (174,750 ) (189,535 ) Pre-opening (47,509 ) (26,230 ) (13,339 ) Development (10,372 ) (14,325 ) (15,809 ) Depreciation and amortization (998,919 ) (1,031,589 ) (1,007,468 ) Amortization of leasehold interests in land (38,645 ) (40,598 ) (40,352 ) Loss on disposal of assets (35,232 ) (6,856 ) (11,156 ) Operating income 2,841,475 4,099,226 3,408,243 Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses Interest income 15,085 25,643 16,337 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (265,220 ) (274,181 ) (271,211 ) Other income 30,542 1,965 4,321 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — (19,942 ) (14,178 ) Income tax expense (236,185 ) (244,640 ) (188,836 ) Net income $ 2,385,697 $ 3,588,071 $ 2,954,676 _________________________ (1) Adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income before intersegment royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, legal settlement expense (see "— Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation"), corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income, loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of operating performance of the Company’s properties and to compare the operating performance of the Company’s properties with that of its competitors. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Capital Expenditures Corporate and Other $ 10,518 $ 32,030 $ 41,152 Macao: The Venetian Macao 82,402 125,293 96,172 Sands Cotai Central 403,149 345,748 262,540 Four Seasons Macao 14,937 41,440 15,003 Sands Macao 21,622 40,402 26,491 Other Asia 3,922 2,617 1,319 The Parisian Macao 766,674 390,582 212,842 1,292,706 946,082 614,367 Marina Bay Sands 129,738 79,612 142,706 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 77,556 108,666 93,191 Sands Bethlehem 18,124 12,266 6,695 95,680 120,932 99,886 Total capital expenditures $ 1,528,642 $ 1,178,656 $ 898,111 December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total Assets Corporate and Other $ 463,339 $ 558,753 $ 630,673 Macao: The Venetian Macao 2,999,873 3,900,921 4,367,533 Sands Cotai Central 4,400,465 4,761,907 4,669,358 Four Seasons Macao 1,038,573 1,157,502 1,273,654 Sands Macao 373,113 414,689 383,444 Other Asia 288,178 304,826 328,332 The Parisian Macao 1,648,562 805,220 376,014 Other Development Projects 82 91 169 10,748,846 11,345,156 11,398,504 Marina Bay Sands 5,556,299 6,106,397 6,354,231 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 3,525,881 3,630,505 3,653,127 Sands Bethlehem 693,056 713,236 687,729 4,218,937 4,343,741 4,340,856 Total assets $ 20,987,421 $ 22,354,047 $ 22,724,264 December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Total Long-Lived Assets Corporate and Other $ 334,540 $ 357,071 $ 388,448 Macao: The Venetian Macao 1,795,042 1,893,032 1,925,040 Sands Cotai Central 3,943,966 3,814,699 3,772,095 Four Seasons Macao 903,649 932,034 928,396 Sands Macao 266,399 286,640 279,395 Other Asia 167,540 177,335 189,136 The Parisian Macao 1,645,881 804,328 376,014 8,722,477 7,908,068 7,470,076 Marina Bay Sands 4,476,064 4,874,263 5,277,126 United States: Las Vegas Operating Properties 2,909,294 3,024,380 3,073,793 Sands Bethlehem 551,395 561,782 578,329 3,460,689 3,586,162 3,652,122 Total long-lived assets $ 16,993,770 $ 16,725,564 $ 16,787,772

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2015 LVSC (Non-Guarantor Parent) Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 64,817 $ 359,467 $ 1,755,206 $ — $ 2,179,490 Restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 7,901 — 7,901 Intercompany receivables 665,285 264,959 — (930,244 ) — Intercompany notes receivables — — 378,612 (378,612 ) — Accounts receivable, net 6,640 263,705 997,503 — 1,267,848 Inventories 8,024 11,600 22,949 — 42,573 Prepaid expenses and other 23,659 13,151 74,661 (33 ) 111,438 Total current assets 768,425 912,882 3,236,832 (1,308,889 ) 3,609,250 Property and equipment, net 113,817 2,867,664 12,750,157 — 15,731,638 Investments in subsidiaries 6,464,794 4,804,582 — (11,269,376 ) — Deferred financing costs, net 65 19,569 150,059 — 169,693 Intercompany receivables 215 17,476 — (17,691 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — 1,446,464 — (1,446,464 ) — Deferred income taxes, net — — 80,779 (57,098 ) 23,681 Leasehold interests in land, net — — 1,262,132 — 1,262,132 Intangible assets, net 690 — 70,896 — 71,586 Other assets, net 380 21,903 97,158 — 119,441 Total assets $ 7,348,386 $ 10,090,540 $ 17,648,013 $ (14,099,518 ) $ 20,987,421 Accounts payable $ 5,807 $ 28,268 $ 76,333 $ — $ 110,408 Construction payables 124 1,179 362,833 — 364,136 Intercompany payables — 572,128 358,116 (930,244 ) — Intercompany notes payable 378,612 — — (378,612 ) — Accrued interest payable 79 1,290 494 — 1,863 Other accrued liabilities 34,458 220,978 1,438,869 — 1,694,305 Income taxes payable 38 — 198,051 (33 ) 198,056 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,688 24,020 67,659 — 95,367 Total current liabilities 422,806 847,863 2,502,355 (1,308,889 ) 2,464,135 Other long-term liabilities 1,610 9,780 101,978 — 113,368 Intercompany payables — — 17,691 (17,691 ) — Intercompany notes payable — — 1,446,464 (1,446,464 ) — Deferred income taxes 50,934 26,992 180,906 (57,098 ) 201,734 Deferred amounts related to mall transactions — 417,552 — — 417,552 Long-term debt 56,295 2,818,239 6,498,111 — 9,372,645 Total liabilities 531,645 4,120,426 10,747,505 (2,830,142 ) 12,569,434 Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity 6,816,741 5,969,709 5,299,667 (11,269,376 ) 6,816,741 Noncontrolling interests — 405 1,600,841 — 1,601,246 Total equity 6,816,741 5,970,114 6,900,508 (11,269,376 ) 8,417,987 Total liabilities and equity $ 7,348,386 $ 10,090,540 $ 17,648,013 $ (14,099,518 ) $ 20,987,421 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2014 LVSC (Non-Guarantor parent) Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,125 $ 345,399 $ 3,046,795 $ — $ 3,506,319 Restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 6,566 — 6,566 Intercompany receivables 431,754 255,371 — (687,125 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — — 370,836 (370,836 ) — Accounts receivable, net 15,144 270,838 1,224,790 — 1,510,772 Inventories 5,238 10,745 25,691 — 41,674 Prepaid expenses and other 26,210 11,889 87,530 (461 ) 125,168 Total current assets 592,471 894,242 4,762,208 (1,058,422 ) 5,190,499 Property and equipment, net 130,155 2,979,485 12,262,834 — 15,372,474 Investments in subsidiaries 7,010,357 5,864,848 — (12,875,205 ) — Deferred financing costs, net 123 25,153 180,320 — 205,596 Intercompany receivables 226 38,763 — (38,989 ) — Intercompany notes receivable — 1,250,544 — (1,250,544 ) — Deferred income taxes, net — — 76,950 (52,874 ) 24,076 Leasehold interests in land, net — — 1,353,090 — 1,353,090 Intangible assets, net 690 — 85,570 — 86,260 Other assets, net 714 19,736 101,602 — 122,052 Total assets $ 7,734,736 $ 11,072,771 $ 18,822,574 $ (15,276,034 ) $ 22,354,047 Accounts payable $ 8,065 $ 25,489 $ 79,167 $ — $ 112,721 Construction payables 156 4,001 266,772 — 270,929 Intercompany payables — 430,596 256,529 (687,125 ) — Intercompany notes payable 370,836 — — (370,836 ) — Accrued interest payable 76 1,030 6,837 — 7,943 Other accrued liabilities 31,050 233,781 1,719,613 — 1,984,444 Income taxes payable — — 224,662 (461 ) 224,201 Current maturities of long-term debt 3,688 24,224 71,822 — 99,734 Total current liabilities 413,871 719,121 2,625,402 (1,058,422 ) 2,699,972 Other long-term liabilities 3,014 9,255 112,345 — 124,614 Intercompany payables — — 38,989 (38,989 ) — Intercompany notes payable — — 1,250,544 (1,250,544 ) — Deferred income taxes 44,283 13,918 188,486 (52,874 ) 193,813 Deferred amounts related to mall transactions — 422,153 — — 422,153 Long-term debt 59,983 3,230,653 6,602,277 — 9,892,913 Total liabilities 521,151 4,395,100 10,818,043 (2,400,829 ) 13,333,465 Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity 7,213,586 6,677,266 6,197,939 (12,875,205 ) 7,213,586 Noncontrolling interests — 405 1,806,591 — 1,806,996 Total equity 7,213,586 6,677,671 8,004,530 (12,875,205 ) 9,020,582 Total liabilities and equity $ 7,734,737 $ 11,072,771 $ 18,822,573 $ (15,276,034 ) $ 22,354,047
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 455,539 $ 8,627,465 $ — $ 9,083,004 Rooms — 543,994 925,880 — 1,469,874 Food and beverage — 218,824 538,688 — 757,512 Mall — — 564,309 — 564,309 Convention, retail and other — 324,554 399,220 (184,123 ) 539,651 — 1,542,911 11,055,562 (184,123 ) 12,414,350 Less — promotional allowances (763 ) (92,293 ) (630,185 ) (2,648 ) (725,889 ) Net revenues (763 ) 1,450,618 10,425,377 (186,771 ) 11,688,461 Operating expenses: Casino — 300,954 4,816,106 (3,190 ) 5,113,870 Rooms — 151,297 111,143 — 262,440 Food and beverage — 110,131 296,595 (4,066 ) 402,660 Mall — — 61,299 — 61,299 Convention, retail and other — 86,681 218,356 (28,216 ) 276,821 Provision for doubtful accounts — 35,912 119,723 — 155,635 General and administrative — 319,763 948,845 (1,193 ) 1,267,415 Corporate 135,822 294 190,098 (150,045 ) 176,169 Pre-opening — — 47,514 (5 ) 47,509 Development 10,414 — 14 (56 ) 10,372 Depreciation and amortization 26,815 170,691 801,413 — 998,919 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 38,645 — 38,645 Loss on disposal of assets — 13,016 22,216 — 35,232 173,051 1,188,739 7,671,967 (186,771 ) 8,846,986 Operating income (loss) (173,814 ) 261,879 2,753,410 — 2,841,475 Other income (expense): Interest income 111 206,609 22,530 (214,165 ) 15,085 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (9,000 ) (108,818 ) (361,567 ) 214,165 (265,220 ) Other income (expense) — (1,805 ) 32,347 — 30,542 Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 1,941,839 1,567,804 — (3,509,643 ) — Income before income taxes 1,759,136 1,925,669 2,446,720 (3,509,643 ) 2,621,882 Income tax benefit (expense) 207,100 (149,376 ) (293,909 ) — (236,185 ) Net income 1,966,236 1,776,293 2,152,811 (3,509,643 ) 2,385,697 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (416,221 ) — (419,461 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 1,966,236 $ 1,773,053 $ 1,736,590 $ (3,509,643 ) $ 1,966,236 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 509,206 $ 11,495,155 $ — $ 12,004,361 Rooms — 491,493 1,048,927 — 1,540,420 Food and beverage — 201,892 576,877 — 778,769 Mall — — 553,534 — 553,534 Convention, retail and other — 320,409 410,967 (182,672 ) 548,704 — 1,523,000 14,085,460 (182,672 ) 15,425,788 Less — promotional allowances (1,279 ) (88,929 ) (749,504 ) (2,227 ) (841,939 ) Net revenues (1,279 ) 1,434,071 13,335,956 (184,899 ) 14,583,849 Operating expenses: Casino — 298,641 6,410,119 (3,226 ) 6,705,534 Rooms — 139,837 116,998 — 256,835 Food and beverage — 99,427 297,212 (4,079 ) 392,560 Mall — — 69,732 — 69,732 Convention, retail and other — 101,983 249,968 (31,192 ) 320,759 Provision for doubtful accounts — 37,059 149,663 — 186,722 General and administrative — 305,279 953,831 (977 ) 1,258,133 Corporate 156,775 1,807 161,570 (145,402 ) 174,750 Pre-opening — 98 26,133 (1 ) 26,230 Development 14,210 — 137 (22 ) 14,325 Depreciation and amortization 26,020 183,566 822,003 — 1,031,589 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 40,598 — 40,598 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (42 ) 7,233 (335 ) — 6,856 196,963 1,174,930 9,297,629 (184,899 ) 10,484,623 Operating income (loss) (198,242 ) 259,141 4,038,327 — 4,099,226 Other income (expense): Interest income 180 178,136 30,406 (183,079 ) 25,643 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (6,442 ) (113,546 ) (337,272 ) 183,079 (274,181 ) Other income (expense) (791 ) (4,732 ) 7,488 — 1,965 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — — (19,942 ) — (19,942 ) Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 2,919,958 2,598,506 — (5,518,464 ) — Income before income taxes 2,714,663 2,917,505 3,719,007 (5,518,464 ) 3,832,711 Income tax benefit (expense) 125,966 (141,089 ) (229,517 ) — (244,640 ) Net income 2,840,629 2,776,416 3,489,490 (5,518,464 ) 3,588,071 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (745,168 ) — (747,442 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,840,629 $ 2,774,142 $ 2,744,322 $ (5,518,464 ) $ 2,840,629 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Revenues: Casino $ — $ 584,372 $ 10,802,545 $ — $ 11,386,917 Rooms — 472,518 908,163 — 1,380,681 Food and beverage — 197,371 532,888 — 730,259 Mall — — 481,400 — 481,400 Convention, retail and other — 310,276 377,791 (172,888 ) 515,179 — 1,564,537 13,102,787 (172,888 ) 14,494,436 Less — promotional allowances (1,455 ) (91,217 ) (629,994 ) (1,885 ) (724,551 ) Net revenues (1,455 ) 1,473,320 12,472,793 (174,773 ) 13,769,885 Operating expenses: Casino — 314,966 6,171,744 (2,992 ) 6,483,718 Rooms — 157,497 114,449 (4 ) 271,942 Food and beverage — 90,507 283,366 (4,303 ) 369,570 Mall — — 73,358 — 73,358 Convention, retail and other — 106,242 238,296 (26,669 ) 317,869 Provision for doubtful accounts — 29,977 207,809 — 237,786 General and administrative — 341,659 988,927 (846 ) 1,329,740 Corporate 164,926 1,264 163,287 (139,942 ) 189,535 Pre-opening — 911 12,428 — 13,339 Development 15,207 — 619 (17 ) 15,809 Depreciation and amortization 26,165 186,871 794,432 — 1,007,468 Amortization of leasehold interests in land — — 40,352 — 40,352 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (12,641 ) 1,823 21,974 — 11,156 193,657 1,231,717 9,111,041 (174,773 ) 10,361,642 Operating income (loss) (195,112 ) 241,603 3,361,752 — 3,408,243 Other income (expense): Interest income 1,155 173,203 18,189 (176,210 ) 16,337 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (4,269 ) (88,972 ) (354,180 ) 176,210 (271,211 ) Other income (expense) (5,282 ) (2,322 ) 11,925 — 4,321 Loss on modification or early retirement of debt — (14,178 ) — — (14,178 ) Income from equity investments in subsidiaries 2,416,604 2,119,936 — (4,536,540 ) — Income before income taxes 2,213,096 2,429,270 3,037,686 (4,536,540 ) 3,143,512 Income tax benefit (expense) 92,901 (133,519 ) (148,218 ) — (188,836 ) Net income 2,305,997 2,295,751 2,889,468 (4,536,540 ) 2,954,676 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (645,785 ) — (648,679 ) Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,305,997 $ 2,292,857 $ 2,243,683 $ (4,536,540 ) $ 2,305,997
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net income $ 1,966,236 $ 1,776,293 $ 2,152,811 $ (3,509,643 ) $ 2,385,697 Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before and after tax (142,384 ) (120,949 ) (141,012 ) 263,333 (141,012 ) Total comprehensive income 1,823,852 1,655,344 2,011,799 (3,246,310 ) 2,244,685 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (417,593 ) — (420,833 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 1,823,852 $ 1,652,104 $ 1,594,206 $ (3,246,310 ) $ 1,823,852 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Non-Restricted Consolidating/ Total Net income $ 2,840,629 $ 2,776,416 $ 3,489,490 $ (5,518,464 ) $ 3,588,071 Currency translation adjustment, before and after tax (97,682 ) (83,039 ) (98,414 ) 180,721 (98,414 ) Total comprehensive income 2,742,947 2,693,377 3,391,076 (5,337,743 ) 3,489,657 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (744,436 ) — (746,710 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,742,947 $ 2,691,103 $ 2,646,640 $ (5,337,743 ) $ 2,742,947 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Non-Restricted Consolidating/ Total Net income $ 2,305,997 $ 2,295,751 $ 2,889,468 $ (4,536,540 ) $ 2,954,676 Currency translation adjustment, before and after tax (89,295 ) (75,797 ) (89,976 ) 165,092 (89,976 ) Total comprehensive income 2,216,702 2,219,954 2,799,492 (4,371,448 ) 2,864,700 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (645,104 ) — (647,998 ) Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $ 2,216,702 $ 2,217,060 $ 2,154,388 $ (4,371,448 ) $ 2,216,702
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 2,221,658 $ 2,601,691 $ 3,229,278 $ (4,602,656 ) $ 3,449,971 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — — (1,328 ) — (1,328 ) Capital expenditures (10,518 ) (74,789 ) (1,443,335 ) — (1,528,642 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 10 81 1,413 — 1,504 Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 2,285 — (2,285 ) — Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,506,308 — (1,506,308 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries (22 ) (1,383,708 ) — 1,383,730 — Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities (10,530 ) 50,177 (1,443,250 ) (124,863 ) (1,528,466 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 13,313 — 3,563 — 16,876 Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises 8,785 — — — 8,785 Repurchase of common stock (205,084 ) — — — (205,084 ) Dividends paid (2,073,762 ) — (619,120 ) — (2,692,882 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (3,240 ) (10,668 ) — (13,908 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (2,220,335 ) (142,205 ) 2,362,540 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (3,746,424 ) 3,746,424 — Capital contributions received — — 1,383,730 (1,383,730 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (2,285 ) 2,285 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 1,090,000 — — 1,090,000 Proceeds from 2011 VML credit facility — — 999,277 — 999,277 Repayments on 2013 U.S. credit facility — (1,502,500 ) — — (1,502,500 ) Repayments on 2011 VML credit facility — — (820,188 ) — (820,188 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (67,403 ) — (67,403 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (1,725 ) (2,213 ) — (3,938 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — — (11,745 ) — (11,745 ) Net cash used in financing activities (2,260,436 ) (2,637,800 ) (3,035,681 ) 4,727,519 (3,206,398 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (41,936 ) — (41,936 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (49,308 ) 14,068 (1,291,589 ) — (1,326,829 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 114,125 345,399 3,046,795 — 3,506,319 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 64,817 $ 359,467 $ 1,755,206 $ — $ 2,179,490 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 3,223,393 $ 2,915,949 $ 4,643,445 $ (5,949,943 ) $ 4,832,844 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — — 270 — 270 Capital expenditures (31,626 ) (102,502 ) (1,044,528 ) — (1,178,656 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 42 671 1,105 — 1,818 Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,889 — (1,889 ) — Notes receivable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — (114,155 ) 114,155 — Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,418,221 — (1,418,221 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries — (1,327,991 ) — 1,327,991 — Net cash used in investing activities (31,584 ) (9,712 ) (1,157,308 ) 22,036 (1,176,568 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 44,973 — 10,677 — 55,650 Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises 3,585 — — — 3,585 Repurchase of common stock (1,676,802 ) — — — (1,676,802 ) Dividends paid (1,610,087 ) — (776,570 ) — (2,386,657 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (2,274 ) (7,499 ) — (9,773 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (3,279,161 ) (129,416 ) 3,408,577 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (3,959,587 ) 3,959,587 — Capital contributions received — — 1,327,991 (1,327,991 ) — Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries 114,155 — — (114,155 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (1,889 ) 1,889 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 1,678,000 — — 1,678,000 Proceeds from 2011 VML credit facility — — 819,725 — 819,725 Repayments on 2013 U.S. credit facility — (1,270,500 ) — — (1,270,500 ) Repayments on 2011 VML credit facility — — (819,680 ) — (819,680 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (17,930 ) — (17,930 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (2,392 ) (3,276 ) — (5,668 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — — (88,048 ) — (88,048 ) Net cash used in financing activities (3,127,864 ) (2,876,327 ) (3,645,502 ) 5,927,907 (3,721,786 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (28,585 ) — (28,585 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 63,945 29,910 (187,950 ) — (94,095 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 50,180 315,489 3,234,745 — 3,600,414 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 114,125 $ 345,399 $ 3,046,795 $ — $ 3,506,319 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 LVSC Restricted Subsidiaries Non-Restricted Subsidiaries Consolidating/ Eliminating Entries Total Net cash generated from operating activities $ 1,693,766 $ 1,892,021 $ 4,255,589 $ (3,401,964 ) $ 4,439,412 Cash flows from investing activities: Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents — 1 (383 ) — (382 ) Capital expenditures (29,901 ) (91,900 ) (776,310 ) — (898,111 ) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 31,000 121 1,034 — 32,155 Acquisition of intangible assets — — (45,871 ) — (45,871 ) Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,357 — (1,357 ) — Notes receivable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — (251,537 ) 251,537 — Repayments of receivable from Las Vegas Sands Corp. — — 237,161 (237,161 ) Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries — 1,383,116 — (1,383,116 ) — Capital contributions to subsidiaries (68 ) (1,292,416 ) — 1,292,484 — Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities 1,031 279 (835,906 ) (77,613 ) (912,209 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from exercise of stock options 50,223 — 19,373 — 69,596 Repurchase of common stock (561,150 ) — — — (561,150 ) Proceeds from exercise of warrants 350 — — — 350 Dividends paid (1,152,690 ) — (411,359 ) — (1,564,049 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — (2,894 ) (8,964 ) — (11,858 ) Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp. — (1,732,152 ) (108,570 ) 1,840,722 — Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries — — (2,944,358 ) 2,944,358 — Capital contributions received — — 1,292,484 (1,292,484 ) — Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries 251,537 — — (251,537 ) — Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries — — (1,357 ) 1,357 — Repayments on borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries (237,161 ) — — 237,161 — Proceeds from 2013 U.S. credit facility — 2,828,750 — — 2,828,750 Proceeds from senior secured credit facility — 250,000 — — 250,000 Proceeds from 2012 Singapore credit facility — — 104,357 — 104,357 Repayments on senior secured credit facility — (3,073,038 ) — — (3,073,038 ) Repayments on 2012 Singapore credit facility — — (430,504 ) — (430,504 ) Repayments on airplane financings (3,688 ) — — — (3,688 ) Repayments on HVAC equipment lease and other long-term debt — (2,350 ) (3,452 ) — (5,802 ) Payments of deferred financing costs — (27,529 ) (7,885 ) — (35,414 ) Net cash used in financing activities (1,652,579 ) (1,759,213 ) (2,500,235 ) 3,479,577 (2,432,450 ) Effect of exchange rate on cash — — (7,105 ) — (7,105 ) Increase in cash and cash equivalents 42,218 133,087 912,343 — 1,087,648 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 7,962 182,402 2,322,402 — 2,512,766 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 50,180 $ 315,489 $ 3,234,745 $ — $ 3,600,414

Selected Quarterly Financial 45

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)	Quarter First Second Third Fourth (1) Total (In thousands, except per share data) 2015 Net revenues $ 3,011,622 $ 2,921,421 $ 2,893,683 $ 2,861,735 $ 11,688,461 Operating income 711,115 689,310 739,069 701,981 2,841,475 Net income 611,038 581,491 618,193 574,975 2,385,697 Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. 511,923 469,173 519,358 465,782 1,966,236 Basic earnings per share 0.64 0.59 0.65 0.59 2.47 Diluted earnings per share 0.64 0.59 0.65 0.59 2.47 2014 Net revenues $ 4,010,384 $ 3,624,350 $ 3,533,122 $ 3,415,993 $ 14,583,849 Operating income 1,143,825 961,460 971,421 1,022,520 4,099,226 Net income 996,728 852,844 860,499 878,000 3,588,071 Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. 776,185 671,434 671,705 721,305 2,840,629 Basic earnings per share 0.95 0.83 0.84 0.90 3.52 Diluted earnings per share 0.95 0.83 0.83 0.90 3.52 ________________________ (1) The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

Organization and Business of 46

Organization and Business of Company (Detail) ft² in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)ft²ahotel_towerSeatFloorsRoom	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Outstanding construction payables | $	$ 364,136		$ 270,929
Cash and cash equivalents | $	2,179,490		$ 3,506,319	$ 3,600,414	$ 2,512,766
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | $	$ 7,900
MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Ownership interest in Sands China Ltd., percentage	70.10%
Gaming subconcession, period	20 years
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Accordion Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value | $		$ 1,000,000
Las Vegas Condo Tower [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Capitalized costs | $	$ 178,600
Cotai Strip [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of property (in acres) | a	140
The Venetian Macao [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of floors | Floors	39
The Venetian Macao [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Minimum [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	2,900
The Venetian Macao [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	376
The Venetian Macao [Member] | Arena [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of seats | Seat	15,000
The Venetian Macao [Member] | Theater [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of seats | Seat	1,800
The Venetian Macao [Member] | Retail And Dining Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	921
The Venetian Macao [Member] | Convention Center And Meeting Room Complex [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	1,200
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Capitalized costs | $	$ 4,870,000
Outstanding construction payables | $	$ 84,100
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	370
Area of real estate, upon completion	370
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Retail, Dining And Entertainment Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate, upon completion	800
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Convention And Meeting Facilities [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	369
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Convention And Meeting Facilities [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Minimum [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate, upon completion	550
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Retail [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	332
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Conrad and Holiday Inn Tower [Member] | Five Star Rooms [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	650
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Conrad and Holiday Inn Tower [Member] | Four Star Rooms [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	1,200
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | First Sheraton Tower [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	1,800
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | Second Sheraton Tower [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	2,100
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | St. Regis Tower [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	400
Expected cost to complete | $	$ 220,000
Sands Cotai Central [Member] | St. Regis Tower [Member] | Apart Hotel [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate, upon completion	1,000
Four Seasons Macao [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	360
Four Seasons Macao [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	105
Four Seasons Macao [Member] | Paiza Mansion [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	19
Four Seasons Macao [Member] | Retail [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	259
Four Seasons Macao [Member] | Apart Hotel [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate, upon completion	1,000
Sands Macao [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	289
Sands Macao [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	216
Marina Bay Sands [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of floors | Floors	55
Number of hotel rooms | Room	2,600
Number of towers | hotel_tower	3
Marina Bay Sands [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	160
Marina Bay Sands [Member] | Retail, Dining And Entertainment Space [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	800
Marina Bay Sands [Member] | Convention Center And Meeting Room Complex [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	1,200
Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	7,100
Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	225
Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member] | Convention And Meeting Facilities [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	1,100
Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member] | Sands Expo Center [Member] | Convention Center And Meeting Room Complex [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	1,200
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	300
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Gaming Space [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	145
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Retail [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	150
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Multipurpose Event Center [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Area of real estate property (square feet)	50
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Economic interest in subsidiary, percentage	86.00%
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Sands Bethworks Retail LLC [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Economic interest in subsidiary, percentage	35.00%
The Parisian Macao [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of hotel rooms | Room	3,000
Total expected project costs | $	$ 2,700,000
Capitalized costs | $	1,650,000
Outstanding construction payables | $	$ 166,300

Summary of Significant Accoun47

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total assets of Company's joint ventures	$ 79,400,000	$ 85,000,000
Total liabilities of Company's joint ventures	$ 148,400,000	130,600,000
Cash equivalents, original maturities	less than 90 days
Impairment loss	$ 0	0	$ 0
Capitalized interest expense	27,500,000	9,300,000	4,700,000
Capitalized internal costs	31,100,000	32,600,000	24,200,000
Impairment loss, intangible assets	0	0	0
Taxes on gaming revenue	3,310,000,000	4,650,000,000	4,540,000,000
Advertising costs	124,500,000	140,400,000	$ 117,800,000
Gain related to the dissolution of a wholly owned foreign subsidiary	5,300,000
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 3,302,137,000	2,484,653,000
Percentage on measuring uncertain tax position minimum	50.00%
U.S. Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	$ 3,110,000,000	2,270,000,000
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Gaming License [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite lived assets	50,000,000
Sands Bethlehem [Member] | Table Games Certificate [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite lived assets	$ 16,500,000
Current liabilities [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prior period reclassification adjustment		12,500,000
Noncurrent assets [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Prior period reclassification adjustment		$ 7,600,000

Summary of Significant Accoun48

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Land Improvements, Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	40 years
Land Improvements, Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	15 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	20 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	3 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	10 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	3 years
Transportation [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	20 years
Transportation [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of assets	5 years

Summary of Significant Accoun49

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Retail Value of Promotional Allowances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Retail Value [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	$ 725,889	$ 841,939	$ 724,551
Rooms [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Retail Value [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	407,886	463,920	366,353
Food and Beverage [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Retail Value [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	215,051	243,605	222,195
Convention, Retail and Other [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Retail Value [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	$ 102,952	$ 134,414	$ 136,003

Summary of Significant Accoun50

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Departmental Cost of Promotional Allowances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Departmental Costs [Line Items]
Expenses related to promotional allowances	$ 328,594	$ 377,854	$ 343,816
Rooms [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Departmental Costs [Line Items]
Expenses related to promotional allowances	90,021	100,353	88,379
Food and Beverage [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Departmental Costs [Line Items]
Expenses related to promotional allowances	157,813	176,883	167,223
Convention, Retail and Other [Member]
Promotional Allowances, Estimated Departmental Costs [Line Items]
Expenses related to promotional allowances	$ 80,760	$ 100,618	$ 88,214

Summary of Significant Accoun51

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivalent Shares Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)	796,785,900	806,130,838	822,282,515
Potential dilution from stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units	810,182	1,888,381	4,033,593
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)	797,596,082	808,019,219	826,316,108
Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	6,120,516	6,024,025	4,455,109

Accounts Receivable, Net (Detai

Accounts Receivable, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 1,904,451	$ 2,184,057
Less - allowance for doubtful accounts	(636,603)	(673,285)
Accounts receivable, net	1,267,848	1,510,772
Casino [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	1,721,185	1,957,799
Rooms [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	78,738	74,983
Mall [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	67,263	103,093
Other [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 37,265	$ 48,182

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 22,237,181	$ 21,055,743
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,505,543)	(5,683,269)
Property and equipment, net	15,731,638	15,372,474
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	556,947	551,625
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	15,308,791	15,187,427
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	3,281,161	3,065,859
Transportation [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	456,942	454,278
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,633,340	$ 1,796,554

Property and Equipment, Net - C

Property and Equipment, Net - Construction in Progress (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 22,237,181	$ 21,055,743
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,633,340	1,796,554
Construction in Progress [Member] | The Parisian Macao [Member]
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,588,474	749,176
Construction in Progress [Member] | Four Seasons Macao (Principally the Four Seasons Apartments) [Member]
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	424,273	417,920
Construction in Progress [Member] | Sands Cotai Central [Member]
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	270,472	289,518
Construction in Progress [Member] | Other [Member]
Construction In Progress By Project [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 350,121	$ 339,940

Property and Equipment, Net - A

Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jun. 24, 2011	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		$ 22,237,181,000	$ 21,055,743,000
Mall sale, deferred proceeds		268,427,000	268,710,000
Property and equipment, net		15,731,638,000	15,372,474,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		6,505,543,000	5,683,269,000
Property and equipment, operating lease		1,200,000,000	1,130,000,000
Accumulated depreciation, operating lease		299,900,000	251,000,000
Property and equipment, capital lease		39,200,000	38,400,000
Accumulated depreciation, capital lease		18,600,000	14,600,000
Impairment loss		0	0	$ 0
The Shoppes At The Palazzo [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Mall sale, proceeds	$ 295,400,000
Mall sale, deferred proceeds	$ 266,200,000	268,427,000
Property and equipment, net		219,700,000	228,500,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		91,700,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		2,633,340,000	1,796,554,000
Construction in Progress [Member] | Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross		$ 350,121,000	$ 339,940,000

Leasehold Interests in Land, 56

Leasehold Interests in Land, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	$ 1,582,436	$ 1,644,441
Less — accumulated amortization	(320,304)	(291,351)
Leasehold interests in land, net	1,262,132	1,353,090
Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	971,654	1,038,636
Sands Cotai Central [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	237,842	237,050
The Venetian Macao [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	180,118	178,203
Four Seasons Macao [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	88,869	88,232
The Parisian Macao [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	74,601	74,298
Sands Macao [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interests in land, gross	$ 29,352	$ 28,022

Leasehold Interests in Land, 57

Leasehold Interests in Land, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of leasehold interests in land	$ 38,645	$ 40,598	$ 40,352
Estimated future amortization expense, 2016	38,300
Estimated future amortization expense, 2017	38,300
Estimated future amortization expense, 2018	38,300
Estimated future amortization expense, 2019	38,300
Estimated future amortization expense, 2020	38,300
Estimated future rental expense, thereafter	$ 1,310,000
MACAO [MEMBER]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Leasehold interest in land, term of contract	25 years
Leasehold interest in land, term of contract, automatic extension	10 years

Leasehold Interests in Land, 58

Leasehold Interests in Land, Net - Premium and Rental Payments for Leasehold Interests in Land (Detail) - MACAO [MEMBER] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Future Land Premium and Rental Payments [Line Items]
Future land payments, 2016	$ 5,003
Future land payments, 2017	5,281
Future land payments, 2018	5,281
Future land payments, 2019	5,281
Future land payments, 2020	5,281
Future land payments, thereafter	65,323
Future land payments, total	$ 91,450

Intangible Assets, Net (Detail)

Intangible Assets, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 71,586	$ 86,260
Gaming License [Member] | Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	40,312	43,091
Less - accumulated amortization	(36,020)	(24,139)
Intangible assets, net	4,292	18,952
Trademarks and Other [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	1,099	1,116
Less - accumulated amortization	(305)	(308)
Intangible assets, net	794	808
Gaming License and Certificate [Member] | Sands Bethlehem [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	$ 66,500	$ 66,500

Intangible Assets, Net - Additi

Intangible Assets, Net - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, SGD in Millions	1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2013SGD	Jul. 31, 2010USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2007USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to acquire intangible assets					$ 0	$ 0	$ 45,871
Amortization expense					14,000	$ 15,100	$ 13,600
Estimated future amortization expense, 2016					$ 4,300
Gaming License [Member] | Marina Bay Sands [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to acquire intangible assets	$ 40,300	SGD 57
Finite-lived intangible assets, purchased, amortization period	3 years	3 years
Finite-lived intangible assets, purchased, expiration date	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016
Gaming License [Member] | Sands Bethlehem [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to acquire intangible assets				$ 50,000
Table Games Certificate [Member] | Sands Bethlehem [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Payments to acquire intangible assets			$ 16,500

Other Accrued Liabilities (Deta

Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Customer deposits	$ 431,019	$ 464,588
Outstanding gaming chips and tokens	366,740	581,187
Taxes and licenses	319,315	349,455
Payroll and related	290,966	296,791
Other accruals	286,265	292,423
Other accrued liabilities	$ 1,694,305	$ 1,984,444

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Lo

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 9,468,012	$ 9,992,647
Less — current maturities	(95,367)	(99,734)
Total long-term debt	9,372,645	9,892,913
Other [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	140	401
Other [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	4,353	5,694
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	2,196,964	2,217,857
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	630,000	1,020,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	59,983	63,671
Secured Debt [Member] | Extended 2011 VML Credit Facility Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	2,389,551	2,388,244
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Accordion Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	999,939	0
Secured Debt [Member] | Extended 2011 VML Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	0	820,024
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Term [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	3,171,927	3,460,137
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | HVAC Equipment Lease [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease obligations	$ 15,155	$ 16,619

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of 63

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt - OID (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, unamortized discount	$ 8,036	$ 9,643

Long-Term Debt - Additional Inf

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 22, 2011USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2010USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2009USD ($)	May. 31, 2007USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2007USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2007USD ($)	Feb. 26, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Derivative	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Derivative	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015SGDDerivative	Dec. 31, 2014SGDDerivative	Dec. 31, 2013SGD	Jun. 30, 2012SGD
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt													$ 0	$ 19,942,000	$ 14,178,000
Proceeds from long-term debt													2,089,277,000	2,497,725,000	3,183,107,000
Interest expense													265,220,000	274,181,000	271,211,000
Long-term debt, fair value													9,220,000,000	9,780,000,000
Long-term debt, carrying value													$ 9,456,400,000	$ 9,980,000,000
Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, cap interest rate, number | Derivative													1	4		1	4
Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, cap interest rate, number | Derivative													0	0		0	0
Derivative asset, notional amount					$ 1,600,000,000										$ 1,600,000,000
Derivative, maturity date															Nov. 30, 2014
Interest expense													$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative asset, notional amount					$ 1,030,000,000								$ 70,700,000	212,200,000	1,030,000,000	SGD 100,000,000	SGD 300,000,000	SGD 1,450,000,000
Derivative, maturity date													May 30, 2016
Derivative, cap interest rate													3.50%			3.50%
Interest expense													$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, cap interest rate					2.00%										2.00%			2.00%
Minimum [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, maturity date														Apr. 30, 2015	May 31, 2014
Derivative, cap interest rate					3.00%									3.00%	3.00%		3.00%	3.00%
Maximum [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, cap interest rate					2.25%										2.25%			2.25%
Maximum [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, maturity date														May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016
Derivative, cap interest rate					3.50%									3.50%	3.50%		3.50%	3.50%
2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repayment													1,502,500,000	$ 1,270,500,000
Proceeds from long-term debt													1,090,000,000	1,678,000,000	$ 2,828,750,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repayment															3,073,038,000
Proceeds from long-term debt															250,000,000
2011 VML Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repayment													820,188,000	819,680,000
Proceeds from long-term debt													999,277,000	819,725,000
2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, repayment													$ 67,403,000	$ 17,930,000	430,504,000
Proceeds from long-term debt															$ 104,357,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio, through maturity					5.5										5.5			5.5
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value					$ 3,500,000,000										$ 3,500,000,000
Weighted average interest rate					2.90%								3.00%	2.80%	2.90%	3.00%	2.80%	2.90%
Debt instrument, covenant, restricted net assets, amount													$ 3,350,000,000
Debt instrument, repayment													1,502,500,000	$ 1,270,500,000	$ 0
Proceeds from long-term debt													$ 1,090,000,000	1,678,000,000	2,828,750,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value					$ 2,250,000,000										2,250,000,000
Debt instrument, original discount					$ 11,300,000										11,300,000
Debt instrument, maturity date					Dec. 19, 2020
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment					quarterly
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal					$ 5,600,000
Debt instrument, date of first required payment					Mar. 31, 2014
Debt instrument, periodic payment, balloon payment					$ 2,100,000,000										2,100,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													3.30%			3.30%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					1.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					2.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Term B [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value					$ 1,250,000,000										1,250,000,000
Debt instrument, available borrowing capacity													$ 617,900,000
Debt instrument, maturity date					Dec. 19, 2018
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment					0
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													1.90%			1.90%
Debt instrument, commitment fee					0.35%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					0.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					1.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value									$ 5,000,000,000
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt															$ 14,200,000
Weighted average interest rate					2.30%										2.30%			2.30%
Debt instrument, repayment													$ 0	0	$ 3,073,038,000
Proceeds from long-term debt													$ 0	$ 0	$ 250,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Term Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value									4,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value									$ 1,000,000,000
Debt instrument, face amount amended							$ 750,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Term Loans [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, extended amount							1,910,000,000
Debt instrument, repayment							$ 1,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Term Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate							1.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Term Loans [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate							2.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Revolving [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, extended amount							$ 532,500,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Revolving [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate							1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Extended Revolving [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate							2.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Non-Extended Term Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate									0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility Non-Extended Term Loans [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate									1.75%
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings February 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value											$ 72,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													1.90%			1.90%
Weighted average interest rate					1.80%								1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings February 2007 [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate											1.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings Amortizing Promissory Notes February 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value											$ 28,800,000
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment											quarterly
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal											$ 700,000
Debt instrument, date of first required payment											Jun. 1, 2007
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings Balloon Payment Promissory Notes February 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value											$ 43,200,000
Debt instrument, maturity date											Mar. 1, 2017
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment											0
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings April 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value										$ 20,300,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													1.90%			1.90%
Weighted average interest rate					1.60%								1.60%	1.50%	1.60%	1.60%	1.50%	1.60%
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings April 2007 [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate										1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings Amortizing Promissory Notes April 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value										$ 8,100,000
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment										quarterly
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal										$ 200,000
Debt instrument, date of first required payment										Jun. 30, 2007
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings Balloon Payment Promissory Notes April 2007 [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value										$ 12,200,000
Debt instrument, maturity date										Mar. 31, 2017
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment										0
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value	$ 3,700,000,000
Weighted average interest rate					1.80%								1.60%	1.50%	1.80%	1.60%	1.50%	1.80%
Debt instrument, repayment													$ 820,188,000	$ 819,680,000	$ 0
Proceeds from long-term debt													$ 999,277,000	819,725,000	$ 0
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio, period one				4
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio, through maturity				3.5
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				0.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				1.125%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													1.90%			1.90%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Adjusted Eurodollar or London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				2.125%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													1.70%			1.70%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (HIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				2.125%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value	3,200,000,000
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt														18,000,000
Debt instrument, repayment				$ 819,700,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value	$ 500,000,000
Debt instrument, expiration date	Oct. 15, 2016
Secured Debt [Member] | Extended 2011 VML Credit Facility Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value				$ 2,390,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity date				Mar. 31, 2020
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment				quarterly
Debt instrument, date of first required payment				Jun. 30, 2017
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period one				2.50%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period two				5.00%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period three				12.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | Extended 2011 VML Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value				$ 2,000,000,000
Debt instrument, available borrowing capacity													$ 2,000,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity date				Mar. 31, 2020
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment				0
Debt instrument, commitment fee				0.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | Extended 2011 VML Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt												$ 350,400,000
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Accordion Term [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value		$ 1,000,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity date		Mar. 30, 2021
Debt instrument, date of first required payment		Jun. 30, 2018
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period one		2.50%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period two		5.00%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period three		12.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value						$ 3,610,000,000													SGD 5,100,000,000
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt														$ 2,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate, period end rate													3.10%			3.10%
Weighted average interest rate					1.90%								2.50%	1.80%	1.90%	2.50%	1.80%	1.90%
Debt instrument, repayment													$ 67,403,000	$ 17,930,000	$ 430,504,000
Proceeds from long-term debt													0	$ 0	$ 104,357,000
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio, period one			3.5
Debt instrument, maximum leverage ratio, through maturity			3
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member] | Singapore Swap Offered Rate (SOR) [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate			1.85%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Term [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value						3,250,000,000													4,600,000,000
Debt instrument, maturity date			Aug. 28, 2020
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment			quarterly
Debt instrument, date of first required payment			Dec. 31, 2014
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period one			0.50%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period two			5.00%
Debt instrument, periodic payment, principal, percentage of principal, period three			18.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value						$ 353,600,000													500,000,000
Debt instrument, available borrowing capacity													$ 349,600,000			SGD 494,400,000
Debt instrument, maturity date			Feb. 28, 2020
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment			0
Debt instrument, expiration date						Nov. 25, 2017
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | Minimum [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, commitment fee			35.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Revolving [Member] | Maximum [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, commitment fee			40.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility Swingline [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face value						$ 70,700,000													SGD 100,000,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | HVAC Equipment Lease [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital leases, term								10 years
Capital leases, future payments, monthly								$ 300,000
Capital leases, future payments, monthly, annual adjustments								$ 14,000

Long-Term Debt - Cash Flows fro

Long-Term Debt - Cash Flows from Financing Activities Related to Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	$ 2,089,277	$ 2,497,725	$ 3,183,107
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	(2,397,717)	(2,117,466)	(3,513,032)
2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,090,000	1,678,000	2,828,750
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,502,500)	(1,270,500)
2011 VML Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	999,277	819,725
Repayments of long-term debt	(820,188)	(819,680)
2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt			104,357
Repayments of long-term debt	(67,403)	(17,930)	(430,504)
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt			250,000
Repayments of long-term debt			(3,073,038)
Airplane Financings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,688)	(3,688)	(3,688)
HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	(3,938)	(5,668)	(5,802)
Secured Debt [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,090,000	1,678,000	2,828,750
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,502,500)	(1,270,500)	0
Secured Debt [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	999,277	819,725	0
Repayments of long-term debt	(820,188)	(819,680)	0
Secured Debt [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	104,357
Repayments of long-term debt	(67,403)	(17,930)	(430,504)
Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0	250,000
Repayments of long-term debt	0	0	(3,073,038)
Secured Debt [Member] | Airplane Financings [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,688)	(3,688)	(3,688)
Other Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	$ (3,938)	$ (5,668)	$ (5,802)

Long-Term Debt - Maturities of

Long-Term Debt - Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Outstanding (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Capital lease obligations, 2016	$ 5,314
Capital lease obligations, 2017	3,754
Capital lease obligations, 2018	2,531
Capital lease obligations, 2019	11,561
Capital lease obligations, 2020	0
Capital lease obligations, thereafter	0
Capital lease obligations, gross	23,160
Less - amount representing interest	(3,512)
Capital lease obligations, net	19,648
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term debt payments, 2016	91,253
Long-term debt payments, 2017	323,078
Long-term debt payments, 2018	1,357,128
Long-term debt payments, 2019	2,250,780
Long-term debt payments, 2020	5,094,182
Long-term debt payments, thereafter	339,979
Long-term debt payments, total	$ 9,456,400	$ 9,980,000

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information (Detail)

Feb. 26, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015$ / shares

Sep. 30, 2015$ / shares

Jul. 15, 2015HKD / shares

Jun. 30, 2015$ / shares

Mar. 31, 2015$ / shares

Feb. 27, 2015HKD / shares

Dec. 29, 2014$ / shares

Sep. 30, 2014$ / shares

Jun. 30, 2014$ / shares

Jun. 30, 2014HKD / shares

Mar. 31, 2014$ / shares

Feb. 26, 2014HKD / shares

Dec. 31, 2013$ / shares

Sep. 27, 2013$ / shares

Jun. 28, 2013$ / shares

Jun. 21, 2013HKD / shares

Mar. 29, 2013$ / shares

Feb. 28, 2013HKD / shares

Jan. 31, 2016$ / shares

Jan. 31, 2016HKD / shares

Oct. 31, 2014USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)

Nov. 30, 2008$ / shares$ / unitshares

Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares

Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Cash in settlement of the warrant exercise price

$ 0

$ 0

$ 350,000

Common stock, dividends paid, per share | $ / shares

$ 0.65

$ 0.65

$ 0.65

$ 0.65

$ 0.50

$ 0.5

$ 0.50

$ 0.50

$ 0.35

$ 0.35

$ 0.35

$ 0.35

Dividends declared

2,690,815,000

$ 2,384,692,000

1,564,469,000

Shares paid for tax withholding and exercise price for share based compensation | shares

45,220

Common stock, dividends, cash paid

2,692,882,000

$ 2,386,657,000

1,564,049,000

Common stock, dividends, cash paid, retained by company

2,362,540,000

3,408,577,000

1,840,722,000

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

13,908,000

9,773,000

11,858,000

Disposition of majority owned subsidiary, loss on disposal

500,000

Subsequent Event [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Common stock, dividends paid, per share | $ / shares

$ 0.72

Sands China Ltd. [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Common stock, dividends paid, per share | HKD / shares

HKD 1

HKD 0.99

HKD 0.86

HKD 0.87

HKD 0.66

HKD 0.67

Common stock, dividends, cash paid

2,070,000,000

2,600,000,000

1,380,000,000

Common stock, special dividends paid, per share | HKD / shares

HKD 0.77

Common stock, dividends, cash paid, retained by company

$ 1,450,000,000

$ 1,820,000,000

$ 970,200,000

Sands China Ltd. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Common stock, dividends paid, per share | HKD / shares

HKD 0.99

Common stock, dividends, cash paid

$ 1,030,000,000

Common stock, dividends, cash paid, retained by company

$ 723,000,000

Share Repurchase Program [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Common stock repurchased, shares | shares

4,383,793

22,406,655

8,570,281

Common stock repurchased, amount

$ 205,100,000

$ 1,660,000,000

$ 570,500,000

June 2013 Program [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Stock repurchase program, authorized amount

$ 2,000,000,000

Stock repurchase program, expiration

Jun. 5, 2015

October 2014 Program [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Stock repurchase program, authorized amount

$ 2,000,000,000

Stock repurchase program, expiration

Oct. 9, 2016

Preferred Stock [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Preferred stock, issued during period, shares | shares

10,446,300

Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage

10.00%

Preferred Stock [Member] | Public [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Preferred stock, issued during period, shares | shares

5,196,300

Preferred Stock [Member] | Principal Stockholder and His Family [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Preferred stock, issued during period to Principal Stockholder's family, shares | shares

5,250,000

Warrant [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Warrants, number of stock called, total | shares

174,105,348

Exercise price of warrants | $ / shares

$ 6

Warrants, number of stock called, per warrant | shares

16.6667

Warrant [Member] | Public [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Warrants, number of stock called, total | shares

86,605,173

Exercise price of warrants | $ / shares

$ 6

$ 6

Warrants, exercised during period | shares

3,500

Warrants, exercised, common stock issued | shares

64,562

Cash in settlement of the warrant exercise price

$ 300,000

Warrant [Member] | Principal Stockholder and His Family [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Warrants, number of stock called, total | shares

87,500,175

Preferred Stock And Warrants [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Preferred stock and warrants, sales price, per unit | $ / unit

100

Retained Earnings [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Dividends declared

2,071,695,000

1,608,122,000

1,153,110,000

Retained Earnings [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Dividends declared

$ 572,000,000

Retained Earnings [Member] | Principal Stockholder and His Family [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Dividends declared

1,120,000,000

863,300,000

604,200,000

Retained Earnings [Member] | All Other Shareholders [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

Dividends declared

$ 949,200,000

$ 744,800,000

$ 548,900,000

Equity - Rollforward of Common

Equity - Rollforward of Common Stock (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Common stock shares, beginning balance	798,258,172
Common stock shares, ending balance	794,645,310	798,258,172
Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Common Stock [Roll Forward]
Common stock shares, beginning balance	798,258,172	818,702,936	824,297,756
Exercise of stock options	688,743	1,955,108	2,777,127
Issuance of restricted stock	49,438	31,137	146,848
Vesting of restricted stock units	34,750	29,541
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock	(2,000)	(8,675)	(13,076)
Repurchase of common stock	(4,383,793)	(22,451,875)	(8,570,281)
Exercise of warrants			64,562
Common stock shares, ending balance	794,645,310	798,258,172	818,702,936

Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Be

Income Taxes - Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interests (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Foreign	$ 2,546,920	$ 3,799,941	$ 3,109,982
Domestic	74,962	32,770	33,530
Income before income taxes	$ 2,621,882	$ 3,832,711	$ 3,143,512

Income Taxes - Components of In

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign:
Current	$ 212,743	$ 252,476	$ 195,154
Deferred	3,162	(1,369)	(6,318)
Federal:
Current	4,779	(4,601)	(2,073)
Deferred	15,501	(1,866)	2,073
Total income tax expense	$ 236,185	$ 244,640	$ 188,836

Income Taxes - Effective Income

Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
U.S. foreign tax credits	(100.70%)	(80.30%)	(19.00%)
Repatriation of foreign earnings	68.00%	53.60%	14.60%
Change in valuation allowance	34.50%	26.70%	6.00%
Foreign and U.S. tax rate differential	(20.00%)	(20.90%)	(21.10%)
Tax exempt income of foreign subsidiary (Macao)	(7.80%)	(8.50%)	(9.60%)
Other, net	0.00%	0.80%	0.10%
Effective tax rate	9.00%	6.40%	6.00%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, MOP in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015MOP	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)$ / shares
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Macao income tax exemption, reduction in net income (loss)	$ 132,000,000		$ 219,800,000	$ 207,700,000
Macao income tax exemption, reduction in earnings per share (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.17		$ 0.27	$ 0.25
Windfall income tax benefit	$ 356,700,000		$ 354,600,000
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	3,302,137,000		2,484,653,000
Unrecognized tax benefit, reduction of U.S. foreign tax credit	56,700,000		50,600,000	$ 43,400,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, recorded in other long-term liabilities	3,000,000		12,200,000	13,300,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, recorded in income taxes payable	5,600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, effective income tax rate affect	53,200,000		52,400,000	$ 47,300,000
Income tax examination, penalties and interest accrued	0		0
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, amount	$ 1,970,000,000		2,070,000,000
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Amount of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	$ 5,240,000,000		6,070,000,000
U.S. Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	3,110,000,000		2,270,000,000
Foreign Deferred Tax Asset [Member] | Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	195,800,000		215,200,000
U.S. Foreign Tax [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	$ 3,270,000,000		2,430,000,000
Tax credit carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
General Business [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward, amount	$ 3,100,000		2,100,000
Tax credit carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2032	Dec. 31, 2032
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Inland Revenue, Singapore (IRAS) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year subject to examination	2,010	2,010
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,010	2,010
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Inland Revenue, Singapore (IRAS) [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination	2,012	2,012
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Macao Finance Bureau (MFB) [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Macao income tax exemption, term	5 years	5 years
Macao income tax exemption, termination date	end of 2018	end of 2018
Macao income tax exemption, annual payment, termination date	end of 2018	end of 2018
Macao tax agreement, annual payment	$ 5,300,000	MOP 42.4
Macao tax due on dividend distributions, percent	12.00%	12.00%
Tax on gross gaming revenue, percent	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] | Macao Finance Bureau (MFB) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year subject to examination	2,011	2,011
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward, amount	$ 258,600,000		$ 251,200,000
Operating loss carryforward, expiration date	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year subject to examination	2,010	2,010
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible	$ 7,200,000

Income Taxes - Components of Ne

Income Taxes - Components of Net Deferred Tax Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards	$ 3,094,835	$ 2,257,048
Net operating loss carryforwards	243,737	255,623
Stock-based compensation	31,732	31,565
Accrued expenses	30,935	31,563
Deferred gain on the sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo	29,801	31,412
Allowance for doubtful accounts	29,669	30,861
Pre-opening expenses	25,215	32,773
State deferred items	11,543	12,361
Other tax credit carryforwards	3,055	2,059
Other	4,305	5,443
Total deferred tax assets, gross	3,504,827	2,690,708
Less — valuation allowances	(3,302,137)	(2,484,653)
Total deferred tax assets	202,690	206,055
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(310,339)	(319,354)
Prepaid expenses	(5,402)	(5,836)
Other	(65,002)	(50,602)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(380,743)	(375,792)
Deferred tax liabilities, net	$ (178,053)	$ (169,737)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the year	$ 62,765	$ 56,659	$ 59,338
Additions to tax positions related to prior years	1,618	1,101	4,431
Reductions to tax positions related to prior years	(87)	0	(11,625)
Additions to tax positions related to current year	4,524	6,196	5,709
Settlements	(1,013)	0	(753)
Lapse in statutes of limitations	(1,742)	(729)	0
Exchange rate fluctuations	(698)	(462)	(441)
Balance at the end of the year	$ 65,367	$ 62,765	$ 56,659

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative asset, notional amount	$ 672.7

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	$ 905,276	$ 2,072,177
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[2]	4,197
Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[3]	0	3
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	905,276	2,072,177
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0
Quoted Market Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[3]	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		4,197
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[3]	0	3
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[3]	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	The Company has short-term investments classified as cash equivalents as the original maturities are less than 90 days.
[2]	As of December 31, 2015, the Company had 19 foreign currency forward contracts with fair values based on quoted market transactions from the institutions holding the agreements.
[3]	As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had one and four interest rate cap agreements, respectively, with a nominal aggregate fair value based on quoted market values from the institutions holding the agreements.

Fair Value Measurements - Footn

Fair Value Measurements - Footnotes (Detail) - Derivative	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, original maturities	less than 90 days
Interest Rate Caps [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held	1	4
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of foreign currency derivatives held	19

Mall Sales - Additional Informa

Mall Sales - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 24, 2011	Feb. 29, 2008	May. 31, 2004	Apr. 30, 2004	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Mall sale, deferred proceeds					$ 268,427	$ 268,710
The Grand Canal Shoppes [Member]
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Mall sale, proceeds				$ 766,000
Mall sale, realized gain			$ 417,600
Operating leases, term of contract				89 years
Mall sale, deferred rent			109,200
Amortization of deferred rent, recognized					1,200	1,200	$ 1,200
Net present value of the lease payments			$ 77,200
Amortization of deferred gain, recognized					2,800	$ 3,100	$ 3,500
The Grand Canal Shoppes [Member] | Theater Space [Member]
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Sales leaseback, annual rental payments				$ 3,300
Sales leaseback, term of lease				25 years
The Grand Canal Shoppes [Member] | Gondola Ride [Member]
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Sales leaseback, annual rental payments				$ 3,500
Sales leaseback, term of lease				25 years
The Grand Canal Shoppes [Member] | Office Space [Member]
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Sales leaseback, annual rental payments				$ 900
Sales leaseback, term of lease				10 years
Sales leaseback, term of lease, extension option				65 years
The Shoppes At The Palazzo [Member]
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Mall sale, proceeds	$ 295,400
Operating leases, term of contract		89 years
Mall sale, deferred rent		$ 22,500
Sales leaseback, annual rental payments				$ 700
Sales leaseback, term of lease				10 years
Sales leaseback, term of lease, extension option				10 years
Minimum lease payments, 2016					900
Minimum lease payments, 2017					900
Minimum lease payments, 2018					500
Mall sale, deferred proceeds	$ 266,200				$ 268,427

Mall Sales - Future Lease Payme

Mall Sales - Future Lease Payments Obligation (Detail) - The Grand Canal Shoppes [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Sale of Mall Assets [Line Items]
Minimum lease payments, 2016	$ 7,718
Minimum lease payments, 2017	7,718
Minimum lease payments, 2018	7,718
Minimum lease payments, 2019	7,942
Minimum lease payments, 2020	8,103
Minimum lease payments, thereafter	70,229
Minimum lease payments, total	$ 109,428

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)

Mar. 06, 2015USD ($)

Jul. 09, 2014USD ($)

Oct. 17, 2013USD ($)

May. 28, 2013USD ($)

May. 14, 2013USD ($)

Sep. 14, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 19, 2012USD ($)

Jan. 19, 2012MOP

Jun. 30, 2008USD ($)

May. 24, 2008USD ($)

Oct. 15, 2004USD ($)

Aug. 31, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015MOP

Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Operating lease, expenses incurred

$ 75,300,000

$ 67,400,000

$ 67,500,000

Operating lease, contingent rentals

$ 56,500,000

$ 103,900,000

$ 129,100,000

Minimum [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Operating lease, lessee, term of contract

1 year

1 year

Operating lease, lessor, term of contract

1 month

1 month

Maximum [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Operating lease, lessor, term of contract

21 years

21 years

Subconcession [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Annual premium, fixed portion

$ 3,800,000

MOP 30,000,000

Tax on gross gaming revenue, percent

35.00%

35.00%

Percentage contribution of revenue to utilities

4.00%

4.00%

Other commitment, due 2016

$ 39,600,000

Other commitment, due 2017

39,600,000

Other commitment, due 2018

39,600,000

Other commitment, due 2019

39,600,000

Other commitment, due 2020

39,600,000

Other commitment, due thereafter

59,400,000

Subconcession [Member] | Minimum [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Annual premium, minimum

5,600,000

MOP 45,000,000

Subconcession [Member] | Gaming Table Reserved [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Annual premium, minimum

37,578

300,000

Subconcession [Member] | Gaming Table Not Reserved [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Annual premium, minimum

18,789

150,000

Subconcession [Member] | Electrical Or Mechanical Gaming Machine [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Annual premium, minimum

125

MOP 1,000

Employment Contracts [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Other commitment, due 2016

10,200,000

Other commitment, due 2017

8,700,000

Other commitment, due 2018

8,400,000

Other commitment, due 2019

8,400,000

Other commitment, due 2020

$ 1,900,000

Employment Contracts [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Employment agreement, terms

1 year

1 year

Employment Contracts [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Employment agreement, terms

5 years

5 years

Lease Termination and Asset Purchase Agreements [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Other commitment, due 2016

$ 500,000

Other commitment, due 2017

500,000

Other commitment, due 2018

500,000

Other commitment, due 2019

500,000

Other commitment, due 2020

500,000

Other commitment, due thereafter

$ 5,200,000

Suen and Round Square Company Limited [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, allegations, success fee

$ 5,000,000

Loss contingency, allegations, net profit percentage

2.00%

Suen and Round Square Company Limited [Member] | Jury Verdict [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, amount awarded under appeal

$ 70,000,000

$ 43,800,000

Suen and Round Square Company Limited [Member] | Judgment Including Interest As Of Judgment Date [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, amount awarded under appeal

$ 101,600,000

$ 58,600,000

Suen and Round Square Company Limited [Member] | Costs And Fees [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, amount awarded under appeal

$ 1,000,000

Steven Jacobs Matter [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, fine

$ 25,000

Steven Jacobs Matter [Member] | Costs And Fees [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, amount awarded under appeal

$ 250,000

Asian American Entertainment Corporation Limited [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss contingency, damages sought

$ 5,000,000,000

$ 375,800,000

MOP 3,000,000,000

U.S. Attorneys Office [Member]

Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]

Legal settlement

$ 47,400,000

Commitments and Contingencies81

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating lease payments, 2016	$ 20,537
Operating lease payments, 2017	10,361
Operating lease payments, 2018	8,045
Operating lease payments, 2019	4,338
Operating lease payments, 2020	4,432
Operating lease payments, thereafter	108,778
Total minimum payments	$ 156,491

Commitments and Contingencies82

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Rental Receivables Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
Operating lease receivables, 2016	$ 431,797
Operating lease receivables, 2017	356,856
Operating lease receivables, 2018	267,993
Operating lease receivables, 2019	198,955
Operating lease receivables, 2020	144,577
Operating lease receivables, thereafter	240,402
Total minimum future rentals	$ 1,640,580

Stock-Based Employee Compensa83

Stock-Based Employee Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)OptionPlanshares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of nonqualified stock option plans | OptionPlan		2
Modified to cash-settled, incremental compensation cost		$ 0
Employee-related liabilities, current		$ 290,966,000	$ 296,791,000
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares provided by the plan | shares		26,344,000
Term of plan, expiration date (in years)		10 years
Term of plan, expiration date, amendment	Dec. 31, 2019
Shares available for grant | shares		4,379,164
Stock options vesting period (in years)		4 years
Maximum contractual term of outstanding stock options		10 years
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity-based awards		$ 33,400,000
Percentage of estimated forfeitures per year related to unvested stock options		8.00%
Expected weighted average period for recognition of stock option (in years)		3 years 9 months 12 days
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock and Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity-based awards		$ 4,700,000
Percentage of estimated forfeitures per year related to unvested stock options		8.00%
Expected weighted average period for recognition of stock option (in years)		1 year 1 month 12 days
SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares provided by the plan | shares		804,786,508
Term of plan, expiration date (in years)		10 years
Shares available for grant | shares		756,474,620
Stock options vesting period (in years)		4 years
Maximum contractual term of outstanding stock options		10 years
SCL Equity Plan [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity-based awards		$ 19,300,000
Percentage of estimated forfeitures per year related to unvested stock options		9.50%
Expected weighted average period for recognition of stock option (in years)		2 years 10 months 24 days
SCL Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Modified from equity-settled, shares | shares		1,603,849
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity-based awards		$ 6,100,000
Expected weighted average period for recognition of stock option (in years)		1 year 9 months 15 days
SCL Equity Plan [Member] | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Modified from equity-settled, shares | shares		1,603,849
Modified to cash-settled, number of employees affected		4
Share-based liabilities, cash paid		$ 3,300,000
Employee-related liabilities, current		$ 1,900,000

Stock-Based Employee Compensa84

Stock-Based Employee Compensation - Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model Weighted Average Assumptions (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Black-Scholes option-pricing model, weighted average assumptions
Weighted average volatility	37.30%	56.50%	94.80%
Expected term (in years)	5 years 10 months	6 years	5 years 6 months
Risk-free rate	1.30%	1.70%	1.30%
Expected dividends	4.70%	4.60%	2.50%
SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Black-Scholes option-pricing model, weighted average assumptions
Weighted average volatility	40.40%	65.10%	67.70%
Expected term (in years)	4 years	6 years 3 months 18 days	6 years 3 months 18 days
Risk-free rate	0.70%	1.30%	0.70%
Expected dividends	5.60%	3.00%	3.10%

Stock-Based Employee Compensa85

Stock-Based Employee Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - Stock Option [Member] - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance, shares	6,964,169
Granted, shares	441,809	2,359,000	288,000
Exercised, shares	(688,743)
Forfeited, shares	(267,600)
Outstanding, ending balance, shares	6,449,635	6,964,169
Exercisable as of the end of the period, shares	3,725,000
Outstanding, beginning balance, weighted average exercise price	$ 58.25
Granted, weighted average exercise price	55.35
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	19.33
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price	66.84
Outstanding, ending balance, weighted average exercise price	61.86	$ 58.25
Exercisable as of the end of the period, weighted average exercise price	$ 65.92
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	5 years 4 months 2 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	2 years 9 months 19 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 11,074,005
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 10,995,965
SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance, shares	23,249,696
Granted, shares	6,744,000	11,661,000	4,537,000
Exercised, shares	(1,599,300)
Forfeited, shares	(2,920,600)
Outstanding, ending balance, shares	25,473,796	23,249,696
Exercisable as of the end of the period, shares	9,062,496
Outstanding, beginning balance, weighted average exercise price	$ 5.50
Granted, weighted average exercise price	3.92
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	2.21
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price	6.49
Outstanding, ending balance, weighted average exercise price	5.17	$ 5.50
Exercisable as of the end of the period, weighted average exercise price	$ 4.47
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	7 years 11 months 20 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	6 years 8 months 16 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 3,473,098
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 3,459,473

Stock-Based Employee Compensa86

Stock-Based Employee Compensation - Summary of Unvested Restricted Stock and Stock Units (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other than Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Unvested, shares, beginning balance	508,805
Granted, shares	49,438	31,000	47,000
Vested, shares	(364,657)
Forfeited, shares	(2,000)
Unvested, shares, ending balance	191,586	508,805
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 51.15
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	59.57	$ 75.46	$ 54.72
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	52.18
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	47.14
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 51.42	$ 51.15
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other than Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Unvested, shares, beginning balance	159,150
Granted, shares	0	10,000	123,000
Vested, shares	(34,750)
Forfeited, shares	(22,500)
Unvested, shares, ending balance	101,900	159,150
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 55.98
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	0	$ 68.30	$ 58.82
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	46.83
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	51.70
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 60.05	$ 55.98
SCL Equity Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other than Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Unvested, shares, beginning balance	2,971,200
Granted, shares	118,800	363,000	2,608,000
Modified to cash-settled, shares	(1,603,849)
Modified from equity-settled, shares	1,603,849
Forfeited, shares	(83,820)
Unvested, shares, ending balance	1,402,331	2,971,200
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 6.66
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	4.90	$ 6.81	$ 6.64
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	0
Modified to cash-settled, weighted average grant date fair value	5.94
Modified from equity-settled, weighted average grant date fair value	5.94
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value	7.37
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 7.29	$ 6.66
SCL Equity Plan [Member] | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Other than Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Unvested, shares, beginning balance	0
Granted, shares	0
Vested, shares	(805,475)
Modified to cash-settled, shares	(1,603,849)
Modified from equity-settled, shares	1,603,849
Unvested, shares, ending balance	798,374	0
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance	$ 0
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	0
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value	5.99
Modified to cash-settled, weighted average grant date fair value	5.94
Modified from equity-settled, weighted average grant date fair value	5.94
Unvested, weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance	$ 5.89	$ 0

Stock-Based Employee Compensa87

Stock-Based Employee Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 45,804	$ 48,058	$ 53,377
Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations	7,163	6,743	0
Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment	335	1,437	941
LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options exercised, intrinsic value	24,538	105,386	129,149
Stock options exercised, cash received	13,313	44,973	50,223
Stock options exercised, tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation	648	0	0
SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options exercised, intrinsic value	3,253	19,282	25,786
Stock options exercised, cash received	3,563	10,677	19,373
Stock options exercised, tax benefit realized for tax deductions from stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 25,507	$ 24,964	$ 32,549
Stock Option [Member] | LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	441,809	2,359,000	288,000
Stock options granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 11.97	$ 20.25	$ 35.76
Stock Option [Member] | SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	6,744,000	11,661,000	4,537,000
Stock options granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 0.76	$ 3.40	$ 2.63
Restricted Stock and Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 20,297	$ 23,094	$ 20,828
Restricted Stock [Member] | LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock and stock units granted	49,438	31,000	47,000
Restricted stock and stock units granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 59.57	$ 75.46	$ 54.72
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | LVSC 2004 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock and stock units granted	0	10,000	123,000
Restricted stock and stock units granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 0	$ 68.30	$ 58.82
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | SCL Equity Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock and stock units granted	118,800	363,000	2,608,000
Restricted stock and stock units granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 4.90	$ 6.81	$ 6.64

Employee Benefit Plans - Additi

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
U.S. Benefit Plan [Member] | VCR 401 (K) [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Probation period for benefit plan eligibility	3 months
Employer matching contribution, additional match amount	$ 390
Employer matching contribution, percent of employee's salary	5.00%
Company contribution under the benefit plan	$ 9,500,000	$ 8,700,000	$ 8,200,000
U.S. Benefit Plan [Member] | VCR 401 (K) [Member] | Up to $390 [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent	150.00%
U.S. Benefit Plan [Member] | VCR 401 (K) [Member] | In Excess of $390 [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent	50.00%
Foreign Benefit Plan [Member] | VML Provident Fund [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Probation period for benefit plan eligibility	3 months
Employer matching contribution, percent of employee's salary	5.00%
Company contribution under the benefit plan	$ 33,500,000	31,400,000	28,600,000
Percentage of contribution eligible to be received by participating employee, after three years	30.00%
Number of years worked by employee to be eligible for 30% of provident funds contributed by company	3 years
Percentage of contribution eligible to be received by participating employee, increasing to, after ten years	100.00%
Number of years worked by employee to be eligible for 100% of provident funds contributed by company	10 years
Foreign Benefit Plan [Member] | MBS Provident Fund [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of employee's salary	17.00%
Company contribution under the benefit plan	$ 47,300,000	$ 44,900,000	$ 40,400,000

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2007	Dec. 31, 2006	Dec. 31, 2005	Dec. 31, 2004	Dec. 31, 2003
Lodging and Food & Beverage [Member] | Principal Stockholder and His Family [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Goods and services sold to related party		$ 2,100	$ 1,200	$ 1,700
Lodging and Food & Beverage [Member] | Principal Stockholder [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Goods and services incurred and paid to related party		2,300	1,800	1,100
Aviation [Member] | Principal Stockholder [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Goods and services sold to related party		19,900	18,300	17,600
Goods and services incurred and paid to related party		3,500	5,700	11,400
Aviation [Member] | Executive Vice President [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Goods and services sold to related party		$ 7	$ 300	$ 100
Carnevale Lease Interest and Assets [Member] | Principal Stockholder [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchased lease interest and assets, purchase price														$ 3,100
Purchased lease interest and assets, annual installment	$ 300				$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 600

Schedule of Segment Reporting I

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues		$ 2,861,735	$ 2,893,683	$ 2,921,421	$ 3,011,622	$ 3,415,993	[1]	$ 3,533,122	$ 3,624,350	$ 4,010,384	$ 11,688,461	$ 14,583,849	$ 13,769,885
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										4,170,230	5,422,343	4,763,355
Stock-based compensation											(21,909)	(28,769)	(30,053)
Legal settlement											0	0	(47,400)
Corporate											(176,169)	(174,750)	(189,535)
Pre-opening											(47,509)	(26,230)	(13,339)
Development											(10,372)	(14,325)	(15,809)
Depreciation and amortization											(998,919)	(1,031,589)	(1,007,468)
Amortization of leasehold interests in land											(38,645)	(40,598)	(40,352)
Loss on disposal of assets											(35,232)	(6,856)	(11,156)
Operating income		701,981	739,069	689,310	711,115	1,022,520	[1]	971,421	961,460	1,143,825	2,841,475	4,099,226	3,408,243
Interest income											15,085	25,643	16,337
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized											(265,220)	(274,181)	(271,211)
Other income											30,542	1,965	4,321
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt											0	(19,942)	(14,178)
Income tax expense											(236,185)	(244,640)	(188,836)
Net income		574,975	$ 618,193	$ 581,491	$ 611,038	878,000	[1]	$ 860,499	$ 852,844	$ 996,728	2,385,697	3,588,071	2,954,676
Capital expenditures											1,528,642	1,178,656	898,111
Total assets		20,987,421				22,354,047					20,987,421	22,354,047	22,724,264
Long-lived assets		16,993,770				16,725,564					16,993,770	16,725,564	16,787,772
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures											10,518	32,030	41,152
Total assets		463,339				558,753					463,339	558,753	630,673
Long-lived assets		334,540				357,071					334,540	357,071	388,448
MACAO [MEMBER]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											6,899,126	9,608,897	8,991,653
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										2,222,431	3,264,792	2,903,703
Capital expenditures											1,292,706	946,082	614,367
Total assets		10,748,846				11,345,156					10,748,846	11,345,156	11,398,504
Long-lived assets		8,722,477				7,908,068					8,722,477	7,908,068	7,470,076
MACAO [MEMBER] | The Venetian Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										1,078,590	1,546,323	1,499,937
Capital expenditures											82,402	125,293	96,172
Total assets		2,999,873				3,900,921					2,999,873	3,900,921	4,367,533
Long-lived assets		1,795,042				1,893,032					1,795,042	1,893,032	1,925,040
MACAO [MEMBER] | Sands Cotai Central [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										651,524	1,001,487	739,723
Capital expenditures											403,149	345,748	262,540
Total assets		4,400,465				4,761,907					4,400,465	4,761,907	4,669,358
Long-lived assets		3,943,966				3,814,699					3,943,966	3,814,699	3,772,095
MACAO [MEMBER] | Four Seasons Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										243,390	374,899	305,040
Capital expenditures											14,937	41,440	15,003
Total assets		1,038,573				1,157,502					1,038,573	1,157,502	1,273,654
Long-lived assets		903,649				932,034					903,649	932,034	928,396
MACAO [MEMBER] | Sands Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										226,094	338,590	362,858
Capital expenditures											21,622	40,402	26,491
Total assets		373,113				414,689					373,113	414,689	383,444
Long-lived assets		266,399				286,640					266,399	286,640	279,395
MACAO [MEMBER] | Other Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										22,833	3,493	(3,855)
Capital expenditures											3,922	2,617	1,319
Total assets		288,178				304,826					288,178	304,826	328,332
Long-lived assets		167,540				177,335					167,540	177,335	189,136
MACAO [MEMBER] | The Parisian Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Capital expenditures											766,674	390,582	212,842
Total assets		1,648,562				805,220					1,648,562	805,220	376,014
Long-lived assets		1,645,881				804,328					1,645,881	804,328	376,014
MACAO [MEMBER] | Other Development Projects [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		82				91					82	91	169
SINGAPORE [Member] | Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										1,506,486	1,723,147	1,384,576
Capital expenditures											129,738	79,612	142,706
Total assets		5,556,299				6,106,397					5,556,299	6,106,397	6,354,231
Long-lived assets		4,476,064				4,874,263					4,476,064	4,874,263	5,277,126
UNITED STATES [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											2,057,115	1,983,006	2,014,762
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										441,313	434,404	475,076
Capital expenditures											95,680	120,932	99,886
Total assets		4,218,937				4,343,741					4,218,937	4,343,741	4,340,856
Long-lived assets		3,460,689				3,586,162					3,460,689	3,586,162	3,652,122
UNITED STATES [Member] | Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										305,469	313,913	351,739
Capital expenditures											77,556	108,666	93,191
Total assets		3,525,881				3,630,505					3,525,881	3,630,505	3,653,127
Long-lived assets		2,909,294				3,024,380					2,909,294	3,024,380	3,073,793
UNITED STATES [Member] | Sands Bethlehem [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted property EBITDA	[2]										135,844	120,491	123,337
Capital expenditures											18,124	12,266	6,695
Total assets		693,056				713,236					693,056	713,236	687,729
Long-lived assets		$ 551,395				$ 561,782					551,395	561,782	578,329
Operating Segments [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | The Venetian Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											2,986,851	4,040,681	3,851,230
Operating Segments [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Sands Cotai Central [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											2,181,877	3,133,864	2,698,430
Operating Segments [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Four Seasons Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											691,037	1,107,779	1,065,405
Operating Segments [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Sands Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											879,563	1,174,795	1,237,016
Operating Segments [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Other Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											159,798	151,778	139,572
Operating Segments [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member] | Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											2,952,400	3,214,210	2,968,366
Operating Segments [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member] | Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											1,508,006	1,478,769	1,518,024
Operating Segments [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member] | Sands Bethlehem [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											549,109	504,237	496,738
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(220,180)	(222,264)	(204,896)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(46,190)	(48,222)	(39,772)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | The Venetian Macao [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(6,352)	(5,591)	(5,296)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Sands Cotai Central [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(402)	(301)	(356)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | MACAO [MEMBER] | Other Asia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(39,436)	(42,330)	(34,120)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | SINGAPORE [Member] | Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											(9,739)	(12,209)	(9,548)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | UNITED STATES [Member] | Las Vegas Operating Properties [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues											$ (164,251)	$ (161,833)	$ (155,576)
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.
[2]	Adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income before intersegment royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, legal settlement expense (see "— Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation"), corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income, loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of operating performance of the Company’s properties and to compare the operating performance of the Company’s properties with that of its competitors.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 24, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo	$ 268,427				$ 268,710					$ 268,427	$ 268,710
Total liabilities	12,569,434				13,333,465					12,569,434	13,333,465
Property and equipment, net	15,731,638				15,372,474					15,731,638	15,372,474
Net loss	(465,782)	$ (519,358)	$ (469,173)	$ (511,923)	(721,305)	[1]	$ (671,705)	$ (671,434)	$ (776,185)	(1,966,236)	(2,840,629)	$ (2,305,997)
Dividends paid to LVSC										2,362,540	3,408,577	1,840,722
The Shoppes At The Palazzo [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net liabilities	48,700				40,300					48,700	40,300
Deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo	268,427									268,427			$ 266,200
Total liabilities					268,800						268,800
Property and equipment, net	$ 219,700				$ 228,500					219,700	228,500
Net loss										$ 9,400	$ 11,800	$ 12,900
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,179,490	$ 3,506,319	$ 3,600,414	$ 2,512,766
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,901	6,566
Accounts receivable, net	1,267,848	1,510,772
Inventories	42,573	41,674
Prepaid expenses and other	111,438	125,168
Total current assets	3,609,250	5,190,499
Property and equipment, net	15,731,638	15,372,474
Deferred financing costs, net	169,693	205,596
Deferred income taxes, net	23,681	24,076
Leasehold interests in land, net	1,262,132	1,353,090
Intangible assets, net	71,586	86,260
Other assets, net	119,441	122,052
Total assets	20,987,421	22,354,047	22,724,264
Accounts payable	110,408	112,721
Construction payables	364,136	270,929
Accrued interest payable	1,863	7,943
Other accrued liabilities	1,694,305	1,984,444
Income taxes payable	198,056	224,201
Current maturities of long-term debt	95,367	99,734
Total current liabilities	2,464,135	2,699,972
Other long-term liabilities	113,368	124,614
Deferred income taxes	201,734	193,813
Deferred amounts related to mall transactions	417,552	422,153
Long-term debt	9,372,645	9,892,913
Total liabilities	12,569,434	13,333,465
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity	6,816,741	7,213,586
Noncontrolling interests	1,601,246	1,806,996
Total equity	8,417,987	9,020,582	9,500,529	8,658,412
Total liabilities and equity	20,987,421	22,354,047
Consolidating/Eliminating Entries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Intercompany receivables	(930,244)	(687,125)
Intercompany notes receivables	(378,612)	(370,836)
Prepaid expenses and other	(33)	(461)
Total current assets	(1,308,889)	(1,058,422)
Investments in subsidiaries	(11,269,376)	(12,875,205)
Intercompany receivables	(17,691)	(38,989)
Intercompany notes receivable	(1,446,464)	(1,250,544)
Deferred income taxes, net	(57,098)	(52,874)
Total assets	(14,099,518)	(15,276,034)
Intercompany payables	(930,244)	(687,125)
Intercompany notes payable	(378,612)	(370,836)
Income taxes payable	(33)	(461)
Total current liabilities	(1,308,889)	(1,058,422)
Intercompany payables	(17,691)	(38,989)
Intercompany notes payable	(1,446,464)	(1,250,544)
Deferred income taxes	(57,098)	(52,874)
Total liabilities	(2,830,142)	(2,400,829)
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity	(11,269,376)	(12,875,205)
Total equity	(11,269,376)	(12,875,205)
Total liabilities and equity	(14,099,518)	(15,276,034)
Las Vegas Sands Corp. [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	64,817	114,125	50,180	7,962
Intercompany receivables	665,285	431,754
Accounts receivable, net	6,640	15,144
Inventories	8,024	5,238
Prepaid expenses and other	23,659	26,210
Total current assets	768,425	592,471
Property and equipment, net	113,817	130,155
Investments in subsidiaries	6,464,794	7,010,357
Deferred financing costs, net	65	123
Intercompany receivables	215	226
Intangible assets, net	690	690
Other assets, net	380	714
Total assets	7,348,386	7,734,736
Accounts payable	5,807	8,065
Construction payables	124	156
Intercompany notes payable	378,612	370,836
Accrued interest payable	79	76
Other accrued liabilities	34,458	31,050
Income taxes payable	38
Current maturities of long-term debt	3,688	3,688
Total current liabilities	422,806	413,871
Other long-term liabilities	1,610	3,014
Deferred income taxes	50,934	44,283
Long-term debt	56,295	59,983
Total liabilities	531,645	521,151
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity	6,816,741	7,213,586
Total equity	6,816,741	7,213,586
Total liabilities and equity	7,348,386	7,734,737
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	359,467	345,399	315,489	182,402
Intercompany receivables	264,959	255,371
Accounts receivable, net	263,705	270,838
Inventories	11,600	10,745
Prepaid expenses and other	13,151	11,889
Total current assets	912,882	894,242
Property and equipment, net	2,867,664	2,979,485
Investments in subsidiaries	4,804,582	5,864,848
Deferred financing costs, net	19,569	25,153
Intercompany receivables	17,476	38,763
Intercompany notes receivable	1,446,464	1,250,544
Other assets, net	21,903	19,736
Total assets	10,090,540	11,072,771
Accounts payable	28,268	25,489
Construction payables	1,179	4,001
Intercompany payables	572,128	430,596
Accrued interest payable	1,290	1,030
Other accrued liabilities	220,978	233,781
Current maturities of long-term debt	24,020	24,224
Total current liabilities	847,863	719,121
Other long-term liabilities	9,780	9,255
Deferred income taxes	26,992	13,918
Deferred amounts related to mall transactions	417,552	422,153
Long-term debt	2,818,239	3,230,653
Total liabilities	4,120,426	4,395,100
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity	5,969,709	6,677,266
Noncontrolling interests	405	405
Total equity	5,970,114	6,677,671
Total liabilities and equity	10,090,540	11,072,771
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,755,206	3,046,795	$ 3,234,745	$ 2,322,402
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,901	6,566
Intercompany notes receivables	378,612	370,836
Accounts receivable, net	997,503	1,224,790
Inventories	22,949	25,691
Prepaid expenses and other	74,661	87,530
Total current assets	3,236,832	4,762,208
Property and equipment, net	12,750,157	12,262,834
Deferred financing costs, net	150,059	180,320
Deferred income taxes, net	80,779	76,950
Leasehold interests in land, net	1,262,132	1,353,090
Intangible assets, net	70,896	85,570
Other assets, net	97,158	101,602
Total assets	17,648,013	18,822,574
Accounts payable	76,333	79,167
Construction payables	362,833	266,772
Intercompany payables	358,116	256,529
Accrued interest payable	494	6,837
Other accrued liabilities	1,438,869	1,719,613
Income taxes payable	198,051	224,662
Current maturities of long-term debt	67,659	71,822
Total current liabilities	2,502,355	2,625,402
Other long-term liabilities	101,978	112,345
Intercompany payables	17,691	38,989
Intercompany notes payable	1,446,464	1,250,544
Deferred income taxes	180,906	188,486
Long-term debt	6,498,111	6,602,277
Total liabilities	10,747,505	10,818,043
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity	5,299,667	6,197,939
Noncontrolling interests	1,600,841	1,806,591
Total equity	6,900,508	8,004,530
Total liabilities and equity	$ 17,648,013	$ 18,822,573

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues:
Casino										$ 9,083,004	$ 12,004,361	$ 11,386,917
Rooms										1,469,874	1,540,420	1,380,681
Food and beverage										757,512	778,769	730,259
Mall										564,309	553,534	481,400
Convention, retail and other										539,651	548,704	515,179
Gross revenue										12,414,350	15,425,788	14,494,436
Less — promotional allowances										(725,889)	(841,939)	(724,551)
Net revenues	$ 2,861,735	$ 2,893,683	$ 2,921,421	$ 3,011,622	$ 3,415,993		$ 3,533,122	$ 3,624,350	$ 4,010,384	11,688,461	14,583,849	13,769,885
Operating expenses:
Casino										5,113,870	6,705,534	6,483,718
Rooms										262,440	256,835	271,942
Food and beverage										402,660	392,560	369,570
Mall										61,299	69,732	73,358
Convention, retail and other										276,821	320,759	317,869
Provision for doubtful accounts										155,635	186,722	237,786
General and administrative										1,267,415	1,258,133	1,329,740
Corporate										176,169	174,750	189,535
Pre-opening										47,509	26,230	13,339
Development										10,372	14,325	15,809
Depreciation and amortization										998,919	1,031,589	1,007,468
Amortization of leasehold interests in land										38,645	40,598	40,352
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets										35,232	6,856	11,156
Total operating expenses										8,846,986	10,484,623	10,361,642
Operating income	701,981	739,069	689,310	711,115	1,022,520		971,421	961,460	1,143,825	2,841,475	4,099,226	3,408,243
Other income (expense):
Interest income										15,085	25,643	16,337
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized										(265,220)	(274,181)	(271,211)
Other income (expense)										30,542	1,965	4,321
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt										0	(19,942)	(14,178)
Income before income taxes										2,621,882	3,832,711	3,143,512
Income tax benefit (expense)										(236,185)	(244,640)	(188,836)
Net income	574,975	618,193	581,491	611,038	878,000		860,499	852,844	996,728	2,385,697	3,588,071	2,954,676
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(419,461)	(747,442)	(648,679)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 465,782	$ 519,358	$ 469,173	$ 511,923	$ 721,305		$ 671,705	$ 671,434	$ 776,185	1,966,236	2,840,629	2,305,997
Consolidating/Eliminating Entries [Member]
Revenues:
Convention, retail and other										(184,123)	(182,672)	(172,888)
Gross revenue										(184,123)	(182,672)	(172,888)
Less — promotional allowances										(2,648)	(2,227)	(1,885)
Net revenues										(186,771)	(184,899)	(174,773)
Operating expenses:
Casino										(3,190)	(3,226)	(2,992)
Rooms												(4)
Food and beverage										(4,066)	(4,079)	(4,303)
Convention, retail and other										(28,216)	(31,192)	(26,669)
General and administrative										(1,193)	(977)	(846)
Corporate										(150,045)	(145,402)	(139,942)
Pre-opening										(5)	(1)	0
Development										(56)	(22)	(17)
Total operating expenses										(186,771)	(184,899)	(174,773)
Other income (expense):
Interest income										(214,165)	(183,079)	(176,210)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized										214,165	183,079	176,210
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries										(3,509,643)	(5,518,464)	(4,536,540)
Income before income taxes										(3,509,643)	(5,518,464)	(4,536,540)
Net income										(3,509,643)	(5,518,464)	(4,536,540)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										(3,509,643)	(5,518,464)	(4,536,540)
Las Vegas Sands Corp. [Member]
Revenues:
Less — promotional allowances										(763)	(1,279)	(1,455)
Net revenues										(763)	(1,279)	(1,455)
Operating expenses:
Corporate										135,822	156,775	164,926
Development										10,414	14,210	15,207
Depreciation and amortization										26,815	26,020	26,165
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets											(42)	(12,641)
Total operating expenses										173,051	196,963	193,657
Operating income										(173,814)	(198,242)	(195,112)
Other income (expense):
Interest income										111	180	1,155
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized										(9,000)	(6,442)	(4,269)
Other income (expense)										0	(791)	(5,282)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries										1,941,839	2,919,958	2,416,604
Income before income taxes										1,759,136	2,714,663	2,213,096
Income tax benefit (expense)										207,100	125,966	92,901
Net income										1,966,236	2,840,629	2,305,997
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										1,966,236	2,840,629	2,305,997
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Casino										455,539	509,206	584,372
Rooms										543,994	491,493	472,518
Food and beverage										218,824	201,892	197,371
Convention, retail and other										324,554	320,409	310,276
Gross revenue										1,542,911	1,523,000	1,564,537
Less — promotional allowances										(92,293)	(88,929)	(91,217)
Net revenues										1,450,618	1,434,071	1,473,320
Operating expenses:
Casino										300,954	298,641	314,966
Rooms										151,297	139,837	157,497
Food and beverage										110,131	99,427	90,507
Convention, retail and other										86,681	101,983	106,242
Provision for doubtful accounts										35,912	37,059	29,977
General and administrative										319,763	305,279	341,659
Corporate										294	1,807	1,264
Pre-opening											98	911
Depreciation and amortization										170,691	183,566	186,871
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets										13,016	7,233	1,823
Total operating expenses										1,188,739	1,174,930	1,231,717
Operating income										261,879	259,141	241,603
Other income (expense):
Interest income										206,609	178,136	173,203
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized										(108,818)	(113,546)	(88,972)
Other income (expense)										(1,805)	(4,732)	(2,322)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt												(14,178)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries										1,567,804	2,598,506	2,119,936
Income before income taxes										1,925,669	2,917,505	2,429,270
Income tax benefit (expense)										(149,376)	(141,089)	(133,519)
Net income										1,776,293	2,776,416	2,295,751
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(3,240)	(2,274)	(2,894)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										1,773,053	2,774,142	2,292,857
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues:
Casino										8,627,465	11,495,155	10,802,545
Rooms										925,880	1,048,927	908,163
Food and beverage										538,688	576,877	532,888
Mall										564,309	553,534	481,400
Convention, retail and other										399,220	410,967	377,791
Gross revenue										11,055,562	14,085,460	13,102,787
Less — promotional allowances										(630,185)	(749,504)	(629,994)
Net revenues										10,425,377	13,335,956	12,472,793
Operating expenses:
Casino										4,816,106	6,410,119	6,171,744
Rooms										111,143	116,998	114,449
Food and beverage										296,595	297,212	283,366
Mall										61,299	69,732	73,358
Convention, retail and other										218,356	249,968	238,296
Provision for doubtful accounts										119,723	149,663	207,809
General and administrative										948,845	953,831	988,927
Corporate										190,098	161,570	163,287
Pre-opening										47,514	26,133	12,428
Development										14	137	619
Depreciation and amortization										801,413	822,003	794,432
Amortization of leasehold interests in land										38,645	40,598	40,352
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets										22,216	(335)	21,974
Total operating expenses										7,671,967	9,297,629	9,111,041
Operating income										2,753,410	4,038,327	3,361,752
Other income (expense):
Interest income										22,530	30,406	18,189
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized										(361,567)	(337,272)	(354,180)
Other income (expense)										32,347	7,488	11,925
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt											(19,942)
Income before income taxes										2,446,720	3,719,007	3,037,686
Income tax benefit (expense)										(293,909)	(229,517)	(148,218)
Net income										2,152,811	3,489,490	2,889,468
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(416,221)	(745,168)	(645,785)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										$ 1,736,590	$ 2,744,322	$ 2,243,683
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Statements of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income	$ 574,975	$ 618,193	$ 581,491	$ 611,038	$ 878,000		$ 860,499	$ 852,844	$ 996,728	$ 2,385,697	$ 3,588,071	$ 2,954,676
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Total comprehensive income										2,244,685	3,489,657	2,864,700
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(420,833)	(746,710)	(647,998)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										1,823,852	2,742,947	2,216,702
Consolidating/Eliminating Entries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income										(3,509,643)	(5,518,464)	(4,536,540)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										263,333	180,721	165,092
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										263,333	180,721	165,092
Total comprehensive income										(3,246,310)	(5,337,743)	(4,371,448)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										(3,246,310)	(5,337,743)	(4,371,448)
Las Vegas Sands Corp. [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income										1,966,236	2,840,629	2,305,997
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										(142,384)	(97,682)	(89,295)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										(142,384)	(97,682)	(89,295)
Total comprehensive income										1,823,852	2,742,947	2,216,702
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										1,823,852	2,742,947	2,216,702
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income										1,776,293	2,776,416	2,295,751
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										(120,949)	(83,039)	(75,797)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										(120,949)	(83,039)	(75,797)
Total comprehensive income										1,655,344	2,693,377	2,219,954
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(3,240)	(2,274)	(2,894)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										1,652,104	2,691,103	2,217,060
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income										2,152,811	3,489,490	2,889,468
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax										(141,012)	(98,414)	(89,976)
Total comprehensive income										2,011,799	3,391,076	2,799,492
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests										(417,593)	(744,436)	(645,104)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.										$ 1,594,206	$ 2,646,640	$ 2,154,388
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from operating activities	$ 3,449,971	$ 4,832,844	$ 4,439,412
Cash flows from investing activities:
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(1,328)	270	(382)
Capital expenditures	(1,528,642)	(1,178,656)	(898,111)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	1,504	1,818	32,155
Acquisition of intangible assets	0	0	(45,871)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,528,466)	(1,176,568)	(912,209)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,876	55,650	69,596
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	8,785	3,585	0
Repurchase of common stock	(205,084)	(1,676,802)	(561,150)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	0	0	350
Dividends paid	(2,692,882)	(2,386,657)	(1,564,049)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,908)	(9,773)	(11,858)
Dividends paid to LVSC	2,362,540	3,408,577	1,840,722
Proceeds from long-term debt	2,089,277	2,497,725	3,183,107
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	(2,397,717)	(2,117,466)	(3,513,032)
Payments of deferred financing costs	(11,745)	(88,048)	(35,414)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,206,398)	(3,721,786)	(2,432,450)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	(41,936)	(28,585)	(7,105)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,326,829)	(94,095)	1,087,648
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	3,506,319	3,600,414	2,512,766
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	2,179,490	3,506,319	3,600,414
2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,090,000	1,678,000	2,828,750
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,502,500)	(1,270,500)
2011 VML Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	999,277	819,725
Repayments of long-term debt	(820,188)	(819,680)
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt			250,000
Repayments of long-term debt			(3,073,038)
2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt			104,357
Repayments of long-term debt	(67,403)	(17,930)	(430,504)
Airplane Financings [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,688)	(3,688)	(3,688)
HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	(3,938)	(5,668)	(5,802)
Consolidating/Eliminating Entries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from operating activities	(4,602,656)	(5,949,943)	(3,401,964)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries	(2,285)	(1,889)	(1,357)
Notes receivable to LVSC		114,155	251,537
Repayments of receivables from LVSC			(237,161)
Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries	(1,506,308)	(1,418,221)	(1,383,116)
Capital contributions to subsidiaries	1,383,730	1,327,991	1,292,484
Net cash used in investing activities	(124,863)	22,036	(77,613)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries	3,746,424	3,959,587	2,944,358
Capital contributions received	(1,383,730)	(1,327,991)	(1,292,484)
Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries		(114,155)	(251,537)
Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries	2,285	1,889	1,357
Repayments on borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries			237,161
Net cash used in financing activities	4,727,519	5,927,907	3,479,577
Las Vegas Sands Corp. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from operating activities	2,221,658	3,223,393	1,693,766
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(10,518)	(31,626)	(29,901)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	10	42	31,000
Capital contributions to subsidiaries	(22)		(68)
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,530)	(31,584)	1,031
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	13,313	44,973	50,223
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	8,785	3,585
Repurchase of common stock	(205,084)	(1,676,802)	(561,150)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants			350
Dividends paid	(2,073,762)	(1,610,087)	(1,152,690)
Borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries		114,155	251,537
Repayments on borrowings from non-restricted subsidiaries			(237,161)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,260,436)	(3,127,864)	(1,652,579)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(49,308)	63,945	42,218
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	114,125	50,180	7,962
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	64,817	114,125	50,180
Las Vegas Sands Corp. [Member] | Airplane Financings [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,688)	(3,688)	(3,688)
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from operating activities	2,601,691	2,915,949	1,892,021
Cash flows from investing activities:
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents		0	1
Capital expenditures	(74,789)	(102,502)	(91,900)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	81	671	121
Repayments of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries	2,285	1,889	1,357
Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries	1,506,308	1,418,221	1,383,116
Capital contributions to subsidiaries	(1,383,708)	(1,327,991)	(1,292,416)
Net cash used in investing activities	50,177	(9,712)	279
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(3,240)	(2,274)	(2,894)
Dividends paid to LVSC	(2,220,335)	(3,279,161)	(1,732,152)
Payments of deferred financing costs			(27,529)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,637,800)	(2,876,327)	(1,759,213)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	14,068	29,910	133,087
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	345,399	315,489	182,402
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	359,467	345,399	315,489
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | 2013 U.S. Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	1,090,000	1,678,000	2,828,750
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,502,500)	(1,270,500)
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt			250,000
Repayments of long-term debt			(3,073,038)
Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	(1,725)	(2,392)	(2,350)
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash generated from operating activities	3,229,278	4,643,445	4,255,589
Cash flows from investing activities:
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents	(1,328)	270	(383)
Capital expenditures	(1,443,335)	(1,044,528)	(776,310)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	1,413	1,105	1,034
Acquisition of intangible assets			(45,871)
Notes receivable to LVSC		(114,155)	(251,537)
Repayments of receivables from LVSC			237,161
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,443,250)	(1,157,308)	(835,906)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3,563	10,677	19,373
Dividends paid	(619,120)	(776,570)	(411,359)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(10,668)	(7,499)	(8,964)
Dividends paid to LVSC	(142,205)	(129,416)	(108,570)
Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries	(3,746,424)	(3,959,587)	(2,944,358)
Capital contributions received	1,383,730	1,327,991	1,292,484
Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries	(2,285)	(1,889)	(1,357)
Payments of deferred financing costs	(11,745)	(88,048)	(7,885)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,035,681)	(3,645,502)	(2,500,235)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	(41,936)	(28,585)	(7,105)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,291,589)	(187,950)	912,343
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	3,046,795	3,234,745	2,322,402
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,755,206	3,046,795	3,234,745
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | 2011 VML Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	999,277	819,725
Repayments of long-term debt	(820,188)	(819,680)
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | 2012 Singapore Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt			104,357
Repayments of long-term debt	(67,403)	(17,930)	(430,504)
Non-Restricted Subsidiaries [Member] | HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	$ (2,213)	$ (3,276)	$ (3,452)

Selected Quarterly Financial 96

Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[1]	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 2,861,735	$ 2,893,683	$ 2,921,421	$ 3,011,622	$ 3,415,993		$ 3,533,122	$ 3,624,350	$ 4,010,384	$ 11,688,461	$ 14,583,849	$ 13,769,885
Operating income	701,981	739,069	689,310	711,115	1,022,520		971,421	961,460	1,143,825	2,841,475	4,099,226	3,408,243
Net income	574,975	618,193	581,491	611,038	878,000		860,499	852,844	996,728	2,385,697	3,588,071	2,954,676
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 465,782	$ 519,358	$ 469,173	$ 511,923	$ 721,305		$ 671,705	$ 671,434	$ 776,185	$ 1,966,236	$ 2,840,629	$ 2,305,997
Earnings per share, basic	$ 0.59	$ 0.65	$ 0.59	$ 0.64	$ 0.90		$ 0.84	$ 0.83	$ 0.95	$ 2.47	$ 3.52	$ 2.80
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 0.59	$ 0.65	$ 0.59	$ 0.64	$ 0.90		$ 0.83	$ 0.83	$ 0.95	$ 2.47	$ 3.52	$ 2.79
[1]	The Company received a $90.1 million refund during December 2014 related to property taxes assessed and paid at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

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Selected Quarterly Financial Results - Footnotes (Unaudited) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Marina Bay Sands [Member]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Property tax refund	$ 90.1

Schedule II - Valuation and Q98

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 673,285	$ 629,727	$ 491,682
Additions	155,635	186,722	237,786
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(192,317)	(143,164)	(99,741)
Balance at end of year	636,603	673,285	629,727
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	2,484,653	1,519,268	1,390,900
Additions	840,157	1,012,126	149,893
Deductions	(22,673)	(46,741)	(21,525)
Balance at end of year	$ 3,302,137	$ 2,484,653	$ 1,519,268