Affinity Gaming 10-K 31 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 28, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
DEI [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Affinity Gaming	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001499268	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Outstanding (shares)	'	20,243,262	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$0

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$140,857	$126,873
Restricted cash	608	608
Accounts receivable, net of reserve of $537 and $184, respectively	3,371	5,109
Income tax receivable	420	0
Prepaid expense	9,858	8,568
Inventory	2,977	2,835
Deferred tax asset	3,640	3,124
Total current assets	161,731	147,117
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Property and equipment, net	271,729	267,948
Other assets, net	12,719	14,951
Assets held for sale (Note 4)	0	21,443
Intangibles, net	129,044	131,947
Goodwill	68,516	68,516
Total assets	643,739	651,922
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	15,825	14,001
Accrued interest	2,468	2,581
Accrued expense	22,141	21,097
Income tax payable	0	516
Current maturities of long-term debt	9,961	7,281
Other current liabilities	187	0
Total current liabilities	50,582	45,476
Long-term debt	379,833	389,435
Other liabilities	3,232	1,007
Liabilities held for sale (Note 4)	0	3,552
Deferred income taxes	5,573	5,322
Total liabilities	439,220	444,792
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'
Owners' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 20,276,602 and 20,257,625 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	20	20
Additional paid-in-capital	205,726	207,110
Accumulated deficit	-1,227	0
Total owners’ equity	204,519	207,130
Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$643,739	$651,922

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable reserve	$537	$184
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	20,243,262	20,257,625
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	20,243,262	20,257,625
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (shares)	0	0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

REVENUE

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Casino

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$301,134

$285,169

$265,810

Food and beverage

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45,494

45,784

41,710

Lodging

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26,166

29,227

25,222

Fuel and retail

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59,011

74,971

76,241

Other

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13,775

21,210

18,629

Total revenue

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445,580

456,361

427,612

Promotional allowances

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-55,092

-53,185

-49,025

Net revenue

90,007

99,123

100,312

101,046

97,716

100,710

103,045

101,705

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390,488

403,176

378,587

EXPENSE

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Casino

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119,357

110,267

101,399

Food and beverage

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45,375

46,395

41,806

Lodging

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17,551

18,006

17,518

Fuel and retail

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49,094

64,707

67,291

Other

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7,704

9,649

12,546

General and administrative

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77,435

72,830

69,011

Depreciation and amortization

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27,809

23,266

21,169

Pre-opening expense

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0

421

0

Corporate

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12,233

12,726

12,201

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

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4,766

-785

-6,388

Loss on impairment of assets

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165

0

0

Total expense

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361,489

357,482

336,553

Operating income from continuing operations

3,331

5,653

9,074

10,941

8,044

10,075

13,152

14,423

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28,999

45,694

42,034

Other income (expense)

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Interest expense, net

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-30,428

-29,731

-28,364

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

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-81

-8,842

0

Other costs

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0

0

-1,576

Total other income (expense), net

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-30,509

-38,573

-29,940

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

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-1,510

7,121

12,094

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

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-4,222

519

-2,487

-4,222

Income (loss) from continuing operations

-3,125

-1,206

1,124

2,216

463

1,646

-2,089

4,614

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-991

4,634

7,872

Discontinued operations (Note 4):

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Loss from discontinued operations before income tax

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-369

-9,085

-1,877

Benefit from income taxes

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527

133

3,271

527

Loss from discontinued operations

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-236

-5,814

-1,350

Net income (loss)

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($1,227)

($1,180)

$6,522

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($1,227)	($1,180)	$6,522
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations, before income taxes	369	9,085	1,877
Depreciation and amortization	27,809	23,266	21,169
Amortization of debt costs and discounts	2,209	1,522	324
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment	-42	-18	108
Unamortized loan fees related to extinguishment (or modification) of debt	81	1,250	0
Loss on impairment of assets	165	0	0
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	0	1,005	0
Share-based compensation	1,169	2,075	1,680
Environmental remediation costs	3,185	0	0
Deferred income taxes	-265	-1,301	3,499
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	1,738	-446	-4,438
Prepaid expense	-1,252	-720	2,150
Inventory	-142	19	325
Other assets	1,092	883	591
Accounts payable	1,886	315	525
Accrued interest	-113	2,484	97
Accrued expense	1,119	-21	-13,818
Income tax payable/receivable	-936	332	184
Other liabilities	-58	-52	-248
Net cash provided by operating activities	36,787	38,498	20,547
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	8,629	-1,500
Excess cash from discontinued operations	0	23,892	0
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	17,447	0	0
Cash paid for business acquisition	0	-4,305	0
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	0	3,045	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	70	66	1,078
Purchases of property and equipment	-31,720	-26,425	-30,728
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-14,203	4,902	-31,150
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payment on long-term debt	-11,744	-349,900	-1,600
Proceeds from long term debt	4,314	398,000	0
Loan origination fees	-852	-10,583	-1,622
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	-318	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-8,600	37,517	-3,222
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	13,984	80,917	-13,825
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'
Beginning of period	126,873	45,956	59,781
End of period	140,857	126,873	45,956
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	36	-1,493	22,299
Cash flows from investing activities	-4,695	-1,300	-7,005
Cash flows from discontinued operations	-4,659	-2,793	15,294
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid during the period for interest	28,867	29,171	35,313
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment financed through accounts payable	3,779	3,781	2,085
Acquisition of property and equipment under capital leases	363	0	0
Non-cash disposition of assets	0	29,993	0
Non-cash purchase of Colorado assets	0	67,078	0
Non-cash loan origination fees	0	62	0
Change in estimated values of acquired assets and liabilities (Note 4):	'	'	'
Prepaid assets	0	0	-459
Property and equipment	0	0	422
Goodwill	0	0	1,376
Accrued expense	$0	$0	($1,319)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Own

Consolidated Statements of Owners' Equity Statement (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Members’ Capital	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings (Accum. Deficit)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$198,033	'	$198,033	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	6,522	'	'	'	6,522
Share-based compensation	1,680	'	'	1,680	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	206,235	'	198,033	1,680	6,522
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-1,180	'	'	'	-1,180
Share-based compensation	2,075	'	'	2,075	'
Conversion from LLC to Corporation (shares)	'	20,257,625	'	'	'
Conversion from LLC to Corporation	0	20	-198,033	203,355	-5,342
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	207,130	20	'	207,110	'
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	20,257,625	20,257,625	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-1,227	'	'	'	-1,227
Share-based compensation	1,169	'	'	1,169	'
Repurchase of vested share-based awards	-318	'	'	-318	'
Conversion to accounting for stock option awards as liabilities	-2,235	'	'	-2,235	'
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans (shares)	'	31,374	'	'	'
Shares forfeited, canceled or expired (shares)	'	-45,737	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$204,519	$20	'	$205,726	($1,227)
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	20,243,262	20,243,262	'	'	'

Organization_Consolidation_and

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization	'
	Organization
	We originally organized Affinity Gaming (formerly known as Affinity Gaming, LLC, and together with its subsidiaries, “Affinity”, “we” or “us”) as Herbst Gaming, LLC in Nevada on March 29, 2010. We subsequently changed our name to Affinity Gaming, LLC on May 20, 2011.
	On December 20, 2012 (the “Effective Time”), we converted Affinity Gaming, LLC from a Nevada limited liability company into a Nevada corporation after adopting a Conversion Agreement (the “Conversion”) and filing Articles of Conversion with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. The resulting entity is now known as Affinity Gaming. Pursuant to the Conversion, at the Effective Time, among other things, (i) the membership interests of Affinity Gaming, LLC held by its members were converted into common shares of Affinity Gaming on a one-to-one basis and the members of Affinity Gaming, LLC became stockholders of Affinity Gaming, (ii) all property, subsidiaries, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of Affinity Gaming, LLC vested in Affinity Gaming, and all liabilities and obligations of Affinity Gaming, LLC became liabilities and obligations of Affinity Gaming, and (iii) the Articles of Organization and the Operating Agreement of Affinity Gaming, LLC, in each case as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, ceased to have any force or effect, and the Articles of Incorporation, together with the Addendum thereto, and the Bylaws of Affinity Gaming were adopted. Upon consummation of the Conversion, shares of our common stock were deemed to be registered under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) promulgated thereunder. For purposes of Rule 12g-3(a), we are the successor issuer to Affinity Gaming, LLC.
	Also on December 20, 2012, we adopted a shareholders' rights plan, which is intended to improve the bargaining position of our Board of Directors in the event of an unsolicited offer to acquire our outstanding common stock, by entering into a Rights Agreement, dated December 21, 2012, with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent. The Board of Directors implemented the rights plan by declaring a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of our common stock held of record as of December 21, 2012, and directing the issuance of one Right with respect to each share of our common stock that shall become outstanding thereafter until the rights become exercisable or they expire as described below. Each right initially entitles holders of our common stock to buy from us one one-thousandth of a share of our Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”) at a price of $45.00 per one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share represented by a Right, subject to adjustment. The Rights will generally become exercisable only following the tenth day after a person or group acquires or obtains the right to acquire or announces a tender or exchange offer that if consummated would result in such person or group acquiring beneficial ownership of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock (or, if such person or group already owns 15% or more of our outstanding common stock, upon such person or group acquiring one additional share of our common stock). Upon the occurrence of such a triggering event, the Rights will entitle every holder of our common stock, other than the acquirer, to purchase our stock or stock of our successor on terms that would likely be economically dilutive to the acquirer. Our Board of Directors, however, has the power to amend the terms of the Rights without the consent of the holders of the Rights so that it does not apply to a particular acquisition proposal or to redeem the rights for a nominal value before they become exercisable.
	In addition, if we are acquired in a merger or other business combination transaction, or sell 50% or more of our assets or earnings power then, in lieu of the right to purchase our Preferred Shares, each Right will thereafter generally entitle its holder to receive the number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company using the same formula as for our common stock. The Rights expire on December 21, 2015 unless extended or earlier redeemed or terminated. We believe these features will likely encourage an acquirer to negotiate with our Board of Directors and pay a control premium before purchasing a majority of our common stock in the open market, commencing a tender offer or conditioning a tender offer on the board taking action to prevent the rights from becoming exercisable, as the Rights may cause substantial dilution to a person or group that acquires or seeks to acquire 15% or more of our outstanding common stock.
	In relation to the litigation they initiated, which we describe in Note 14, Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. and certain of its affiliates (collectively “Z Capital”) filed a motion for preliminary injunction to enjoin the enforcement of the Rights Agreement as well as a provision in our Articles of Incorporation pertaining to the right of the Board of Directors to find a stockholder unsuitable to gaming regulators and to redeem that stockholder's shares. On May 3, 2013, the District Court granted the motion in part, enjoining Affinity and its Board of Directors from enforcing the Rights Agreement, while denying the remainder of the motion. The defendants filed an appeal of the District Court's decision to the Nevada Supreme Court, which appeal is pending. Despite the District Court's ruling on the preliminary injunction motion, we can neither evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor estimate the potential loss or range of loss because discovery just began and plaintiffs have not articulated their theory of the case with respect to monetary damages.
	Business
	We are a Nevada corporation, headquartered in Las Vegas, which owns and operates 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. We also provide consulting services to Hotspur Casinos Nevada, Inc. (“Hotspur”), the operator of the Rampart Casino at the JW Marriott Resort in Las Vegas.  Under the terms of the consulting agreement, Hotspur pays us a fixed annual fee in monthly installments. In addition to the monthly installments, we are entitled to an incentive fee in any year in which EBITDA (as defined in the consulting agreement) equals or exceed the threshold EBITDA for that year.
	On February 27, 2012, we sold our casino in Searchlight, Nevada and the portion of our slot route operations relating solely to the Terrible Herbst convenience stores to JETT Gaming, LLC (“JETT”), a Las Vegas based slot route operator (the “JETT Transactions”). On February 29, 2012, we sold the remainder of our slot route operations, as well as our casinos in Pahrump, Nevada, to Golden Gaming, LLC, f/k/a Golden Gaming, Inc. (“Golden Gaming”), a Las Vegas-based casino, tavern and slot route operator (the “Golden Gaming Disposition”). In addition, as part of the transaction with Golden Gaming, we acquired the land and buildings of the Golden Mardi Gras Casino, Golden Gates Casino and Golden Gulch Casino (together, the “Black Hawk Casinos”)—all located in Black Hawk, Colorado (the “Golden Gaming Acquisition” and together with the Golden Gaming Disposition and the JETT Transactions, the “Golden Gaming Transactions”). We leased the Black Hawk Casinos back to Golden Gaming through October 31, 2012, earning lease revenue while we waited for approval of our Colorado gaming licenses. We began operating the Black Hawk Casinos on November 1, 2012, after obtaining our Colorado gaming licenses.
	On February 1, 2013, we completed the sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC (“Truckee Gaming”) of the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Reno, Nevada, the Gold Ranch Casino & RV Resort in Verdi, Nevada, and the Dayton Depot Casino in Dayton, Nevada (“Truckee Disposition”).
	During November 2013, management made the decision to cease the operations of our casino property in Henderson, Nevada. On December 11, 2013, we permanently closed Henderson Casino Bowl. The financial position and results of operations of Henderson Casino Bowl are not material, during any period presented, either to our consolidated financial position and results of operations or to the financial position and results of operations of our Nevada segment. As a result, we have neither reported any assets held for sale nor any discontinued operations related to the closure. We have recorded the loss on Henderson’s impaired asset in the line item Loss on impairment of assets, while we reflected all other expense related to the closure in the line item Write downs, reserves and recoveries.
	Consolidation
	We include all of our subsidiaries in our consolidated financial statements, eliminating all significant intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.
	Basis of Presentation
	We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). While preparing our financial statements, we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Reported amounts that require us to make extensive use of estimates include the fair values of assets and liabilities related to depreciation and amortization, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and the estimated cash flows we use in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, as well as the estimated fair values of certain assets related to write downs and impairments, contingencies and litigation, and claims and assessments.
	The term Predecessor, as used throughout these financial statements and related disclosures, refers to Herbst Gaming, Inc and its subsidiaries.
	We reclassified certain amounts in the 2012 financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation. The reclassifications, which consisted of netting interest income against interest expense because interest income was not material, had no impact on our results of operations, cash flows or owners’ equity as previously reported.
	On August 5, 2013, we filed a Form 10-K/A for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 in which we restated our consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012, and revised certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2011 from the amounts previously reported to correct certain errors, report certain operations as discontinued operations and make certain other reclassifications.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a pre-tax correction of $2.6 million to expense certain previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino. The correction decreased net income by $1.6 million. We evaluated the correction in relation to fiscal year 2013 (and the first three fiscal quarters therein), as well as to the fiscal 2012 and 2011 quarterly and annual periods to which these costs relate, and we concluded that the adjustment is not material to any of these periods.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Our cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with financial institutions and short-term, highly-liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. The carrying value of the deposits and instruments approximates their fair value due to their short-term maturities.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (an exit price). When reporting the fair values of our financial instruments, we prioritize those fair value measurements into one of three levels based on the nature of the inputs, as follows:
	•	Level 1 –    Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
	•	Level 2 –    Valuations based on observable inputs that do not meet the criteria for Level 1, including quoted prices in inactive markets and observable market data for similar, but not identical instruments; and
	•	Level 3 –    Valuations based on unobservable inputs, which are based upon the best available information when external market data is limited or unavailable.
	The fair value hierarchy requires us to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. For some products or in certain market conditions, observable inputs may not be available.
	Other Costs
	For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the line item Other costs includes approximately $0.4 million in contingent expense related to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) claims against the Predecessor and approximately $1.2 million in bankruptcy-related professional and trustee fees which we incurred. We recorded the initial expense related to liabilities we acquired from the Predecessor for IRS claims which came to our attention as expense in Other costs. We recorded subsequent adjustments to that liability as income or expense in the line item write-offs, reserves and recoveries. For further information regarding the IRS-related claims, see Note 12.
	Accounts Receivable
	We periodically perform credit evaluations of our customers to minimize the risk of credit losses. To determine an allowance for potential credit losses related to our accounts receivable, we review accounts receivable balances based on our collections experience and the age of the receivables.
	Inventory
	We record our inventory, which includes food, beverage, retail items and gasoline, at the lower of cost or market value. We determine cost using the first-in, first-out method.
	Property and Equipment
	We state property and equipment at cost and depreciate such assets using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each assets category. For leasehold improvements, we determine amortization using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
	Debt Issuance Costs
	We capitalize debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt and amortize such costs to interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the related debt agreements. Capitalized debt issuance costs at December 31, 2013 were $8.3 million, net of accumulated amortization of $3.1 million, while at December 31, 2012, capitalized debt issuance costs were $9.4 million, net of accumulated amortization of $1.2 million.
	Self-Insurance Reserves
	We are self-insured up to certain stop loss amounts for costs associated with general liability claims and workers’ compensation claims arising from our operations in Nevada. To estimate our accruals related to claims reserves, we consider historical loss experience and make judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. We believe our estimates of future liability are reasonable based upon our methodology; however, changes in health care costs, accident frequency and severity and other factors could materially affect the estimate for these liabilities. We include self-insurance reserves in Accrued expense on our consolidated balance sheets in the amounts of $0.9 million and $0.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Long-Lived Assets
	When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable, we evaluate long-lived assets for potential impairment, basing our testing method upon whether the assets are held for sale or held for use. For assets classified as held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, offers received, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets held and used, we estimate the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, we recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its fair value.
	During 2013, we recognized an immaterial loss on impairment of a fixed asset related to the closure of Henderson Casino Bowl, and during 2012, we recognized a loss on impairment of fixed assets related to the Truckee Disposition. We did not recognize any impairment of long-lived assets during 2011.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	In the fourth quarter of each year, we test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. We also conduct tests between our annual tests if events occur or circumstances change which would, more likely than not, indicate a reduction in the fair values of the indefinite-lived intangible assets below their carrying values. When testing for impairment, we may choose to evaluate qualitative factors first to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that, more likely than not, an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after evaluating the totality of events and circumstances and their potential effect on significant inputs to the fair value determination, we determine that, more likely than not, an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, we then quantitatively test for impairment.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of license rights, which we test for impairment using a discounted cash flow approach, and trademarks, which we test for impairment using the relief-from-royalty method. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. We test goodwill for relevant reporting units for impairment using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our budgeted future results which are discounted using a weighted average cost of capital. The weighted average cost of capital is developed using a standard capital asset pricing model, based on guideline companies in our industry and market indicators of terminal year capitalization rates.
	We make several estimates when evaluating indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. In particular, future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. In addition, the determination of capitalization rates and the discount rates used in the impairment tests are highly judgmental and dependent in large part on expectations of future market conditions.
	During 2012, we recognized a loss on impairment related to the Truckee Disposition. During our regular annual testing in 2013 and 2012 (excluding the testing related to the Truckee Disposition), the estimated fair values of our reporting units with associated goodwill exceeded their carrying values for all our reporting units, so we did not record impairment charges.
	Revenue and Promotional Allowances
	We recognize casino revenue equal to the amounts wagered by patrons less the amounts we pay to winning patrons. Additionally, we recognize lodging revenue at the time guests occupy hotel rooms, and all other revenue at the time we provide the good or service to the patron. We present revenue from retail sales net of sales tax. Revenue from casino operations includes the retail value of food, beverage, goods and services we provide to customers on a complimentary basis; such complimentary amounts are then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which we include primarily in casino expense, is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Lodging	$	12,891	$	12,462	$	11,582
	Food and Beverage	13,639		13,166		11,712
	Other	12,398		11,663		10,604
	Total	$	38,928	$	37,291	$	33,898
	Guest Rewards Programs
	Our guest rewards programs allow guests to earn certain point-based cash rewards or complimentary goods and services based on the volume of the guests' gaming activity. Guests can accumulate reward points over time which they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the programs. If a guest does not earn any reward credits over the subsequent 12- to 18-month period, depending upon the casino, that guest forfeits their reward credit balance. Because guests can accrue the reward points, we expense those reward points, after giving effect to estimated forfeitures, as the guests earn them. We base our accruals on historical data, estimates and assumptions regarding the mix of rewards that guests will redeem and the costs of providing those rewards. We record the retail value of the point-based rewards, cash-back rewards or complimentary goods and services as promotional allowance, and we include the estimated costs of providing those rewards in the Casino line item in the expense section of our statement of operations.
	Cash, Hotel and Food Coupons
	On a discretionary basis, we may award cash, lodging and food coupons to our gaming patrons, based in part on their play volume, to induce future play. The coupons are redeemable within a short time period (generally seven days for cash coupons and one month for lodging and food coupons), and guest cannot renew or extend the offer. We record the retail value of the good or service underlying the coupons as promotional allowance when guests redeem these coupons.
	Share-Based Compensation
	For share-based compensation we award to employees, we recognize compensation expense over the vesting period during which the employee provides services in exchange for the award. To measure compensation expense related to stock options awarded, we use information available as of the reporting date to estimate the fair value of awards. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, which requires estimates for expected volatility, expected dividends, the risk-free interest rate and the expected term of the share-based award. To measure compensation expense related to restricted stock shares awarded, we use an estimate of the fair market value of our common stock on the grant date. We include an estimate of the number of awards which we expect will be forfeited, and we update that number based on actual forfeitures.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we changed our accounting for stock options from classifying them as equity instruments to classifying them as liabilities. See Note 11 for more information.
	Income Taxes
	Effective April 1, 2011, we elected to be treated as a C-corporation for purposes of federal income tax (the “Election”). Prior to the Election, we were treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. As a partnership, our taxable income and losses were attributed to our members and, accordingly, we reflected no provision or liability for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the Election. In connection with the Election, we began recording a provision for income taxes as well as related tax asset and liability accounts (see Note 10).
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	We maintain cash balances at certain financial institutions located in the states in which we operate. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At times, cash balances may be in excess of FDIC limits. As of December 31, 2013, we do not believe we have any significant concentrations of credit risk.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	We have reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and, other than those we have disclosed in previous filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, we do not believe any of such pronouncements will have a material effect on our operations.

Restricted_Cash

Restricted Cash	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Restricted cash	'
	Our restricted cash balance at December 31, 2013 and 2012 includes cash or certificates of deposit required for gaming activity in certain jurisdictions in which we operate, and for self-insured retention obligations under some of our workers compensation policies.

Assets_Held_for_Sale

Assets Held for Sale	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived [Abstract]	'
Assets Held For Sale	'
	On September 7, 2012, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Truckee Gaming regarding the Truckee Disposition. The transaction closed on February 1, 2013. Truckee Gaming paid a base purchase price of $19.2 million less a $1.7 million credit for deferred maintenance capital plus an adjustment related to EBITDA through the closing date of the transaction of $1.4 million. Truckee Gaming received $2.9 million in cash as part of the assets transferred, which consisted of $2.5 million in cage cash and $0.4 million transferred as a purchase price adjustment. The Agreement also includes a contractual purchase price adjustment based on the working capital balances, exclusive of cash, with a payment to either Truckee Gaming or us, pegging the working capital balances at zero. Based on the preliminary working capital balances and purchase price adjustments, we received proceeds of $17.5 million from Truckee Gaming which we deposited into an account subject to a control agreement (as discussed further in Note 9). During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, we recorded the final adjustments related to the purchase price, including final working capital adjustments, and recorded a gain, net of selling expense, of $21,000. Including the impairment losses we recognized in the second half of 2012 related to this transaction, we recognized an overall loss, net of selling expense, of $14.8 million on the Truckee Disposition. We have presented the operating results for the casinos subject to the Truckee Disposition in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented, and we have reclassified their assets and liabilities as held-for-sale for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	On February 27, 2012, we consummated the JETT Transactions. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with JETT, upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, we agreed to sell the assets of our Searchlight Casino, in Searchlight, Nevada and our Terrible Herbst convenience store slot machine route operations (“Herbst Slot Route”) to JETT. We also agreed to terminate certain agreements with parties affiliated with both JETT and the former owners of the Predecessor.  In consideration for the Searchlight Casino and the Herbst Slot Route, JETT agreed to (i) assume certain liabilities related to the Searchlight Casino and the Herbst Slot Route, (ii) pay an amount in cash for certain equipment used in the Herbst Slot Route, and (iii) enter into an agreement not to compete with our other slot route operations and not to solicit any of our employees engaged in the operation of our other businesses for a period of time.
	On February 29, 2012, we substantially consummated the Golden Gaming Transactions.  Pursuant to the Asset and Equity Purchase Agreement, upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, we sold the assets of our Terrible’s Town Casino and our Terrible’s Lakeside Casino & RV Park, both located in Pahrump, Nevada (the “Pahrump Casinos”), and our slot route operations (other than the Herbst Slot Route) (the “Slot Route”) to Golden Gaming, which also assumed certain liabilities related to the Pahrump Casinos and Slot Route.
	Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement with an affiliate of Golden Gaming known as Golden Mardi Gras, Inc, upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, we agreed to purchase the assets and assume certain liabilities of the Black Hawk Casinos. We acquired the land and buildings of the Black Hawk Casinos which we leased back to Golden Gaming until we obtained our Colorado gaming licenses on October 18, 2012.  We recorded lease revenue of $6.5 million from Golden Gaming during the year ended December 31, 2012. On November 1, 2012, we began operating the Black Hawk Casinos.
	The agreements with Golden Gaming required us to pay a contractual purchase price adjustment based on the estimated values at closing of the Pahrump Casinos and Slot Route, on the one hand, and the Black Hawk Casinos on the other hand. For purposes of the purchase price adjustment, we determined the estimated values of the Pahrump Casinos and Slot Route and the Black Hawk casinos based on multiples of their trailing-twelve-month EBITDA as of their respective closing dates in February. We paid the purchase price adjustment of $4.3 million in cash.
	In connection with the Golden Gaming Transactions, we recorded a gain as further described below.  The fair value of the Searchlight Casino, the Pahrump Casinos and the Slot Route at the closing of the transactions was estimated to be $67.1 million, which we used in the calculation of the gain.
	During the first quarter of 2012, we recorded a gain of $3.4 million on the properties sold to JETT and Golden Gaming, net of selling expense of approximately $2.8 million.  Selling expense primarily consisted of legal fees related to the purchase and sale agreements.
	For each of the properties we sold or that we have contracted to sell, we classified their results of operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 reflect one month of operating results of the properties we sold in the Truckee Disposition, discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 reflect two months of operating results of the properties we sold to JETT and Golden Gaming plus the operating results of the properties we sold in the Truckee Disposition, and discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 reflect the operating results of the properties we sold in the Truckee Disposition plus the operating results of the properties we sold to JETT and Golden Gaming.
	The following table summarizes operating results for discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net revenue	$	3,289		$	82,145		$	251,982
	Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(369	)	$	(9,085	)	$	(1,877	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(236	)	$	(5,814	)	$	(1,350	)
	The following table details our assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale (in thousands), all of which were previously reported in our Nevada segment:
		December 31, 2012
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,659
	Receivables, net	448
	Prepayments and other	1,433
	Inventory	695
	Property and equipment, net	9,381
	Intangibles	483
	Other assets, net	119
	Goodwill	4,225
	Total assets held for sale	$	21,443
	Accounts payable	$	831
	Accrued expense	2,721
	Total current liabilities related to assets held for sale	$	3,552
	The amounts at December 31, 2012 represent the balance of assets and liabilities related to the properties we sold in the Truckee Disposition, not necessarily the amounts that transferred to the buyer upon the closing of the transaction. The assets sold to Truckee Gaming included $2.9 million in cash, while we retained the $1.8 million excess.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		Estimated Life	December 31,			December 31, 2012
		(Years)	2013
	Building and improvements	Jul-40	$	180,333		$	163,662
	Gaming equipment	10-Mar	55,277			43,261
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	10-Mar	40,183			33,261
	Leasehold improvements	7	196			206
	Land	—	39,848			40,013
	Barge	30	15,019			15,019
	Construction-in-progress		5,964			13,343
	Total property and equipment		336,820			308,765
	Less accumulated depreciation		(65,091		)	(40,817		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	271,729		$	267,948
	We recorded depreciation expense on the above assets totaling $24.9 million, $21.0 million, and $20.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangible assets by category (dollars in thousands):
		December 31, 2013							December 31, 2012
		Gross Amount		Accumulated			Net Amount		Gross Amount		Accumulated			Net Amount
				Amortization							Amortization
	Finite-lived intangible assets
	Customer loyalty programs	$	12,164	$	(4,580	)	$	7,584	$	12,164	$	(2,346	)	$	9,818
	Trademarks	2,982		(1,399		)	1,583		2,982		(730		)	2,252
		$	15,146	$	(5,979	)	$	9,167	$	15,146	$	(3,076	)	$	12,070
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Gaming license rights	$	110,646				$	110,646	$	110,646				$	110,646
	Local tradenames	9,231					9,231		9,231					9,231
		$	119,877				$	119,877	$	119,877				$	119,877
	Total intangible assets	$	135,023				$	129,044	$	135,023				$	131,947
	The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill by reportable segment during the year ended December 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):
		Nevada		Midwest			Colorado		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	33,665	$	14,622		$	20,229	$	68,516
	Impairment of goodwill	—		—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	33,665	$	14,622		$	20,229	$	68,516
	We amortize definite-lived intangible assets ratably over their expected lives which, for customer loyalty programs, approximate seven years and, for trademarks, approximate 3.75 years. Overall, we are amortizing definite-lived intangible assets over a weighted-average expected life of approximately 6.5 years.
	We obtain gaming license rights when we acquire gaming entities that operate in gaming jurisdictions where competition is limited, such as states where the law only allows a certain number of operators.  We do not currently amortize gaming license rights and local tradenames because we have determined they have an indefinite useful life.
	We recorded total amortization expense for continuing operations of $2.9 million, $2.2 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table presents the future amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets (in thousands):
	2014	$	2,501
	2015	2,501
	2016	2,501
	2017	975
	2018	689
	Thereafter	—

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Capitalized loan fees, net	$	8,279	$	9,446
	Long-term deposits	3,855		4,309
	Other assets	585		1,196
	Total	$	12,719	$	14,951

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued expense consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Progressive jackpot liabilities	$	3,294	$	2,766
	Accrued payroll and related	7,353		7,492
	Slot club point liability	3,574		3,947
	Litigation reserves	3,100		—
	Disputed bankruptcy estate expense	—		1,517
	Other accrued expense	4,820		5,375
	Total	$	22,141	$	21,097

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	The following table presents long-term debt balances (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018	$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(1,452		)	(1,784		)
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018, net	198,548			198,216
	Senior Secured Credit Facility due 2017	191,246			198,500
	Total debt, including current portion	389,794			396,716
	Less: current maturities	(9,961		)	(7,281		)
	Total long-term debt	$	379,833		$	389,435
	On May 9, 2012, we repaid all of the $342.1 million debt then outstanding under the senior secured loans we borrowed under our credit agreement dated December 31, 2010 (the “Old Credit Facility”).  We obtained the funds used to repay the Old Credit Facility by (i) issuing $200 million of 9.00% senior unsecured notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”), and (ii) borrowing under our new Credit Agreement, dated May 9, 2012, which provides for a $200 million term loan (the “Initial Term Loan”) due in 2017, the entirety of which the lenders disbursed to us on the closing date of the Credit Agreement, and a $35 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Initial Term Loan, the “New Credit Facility”) which remained undrawn on the closing date of the Credit Agreement. Approximately $38.6 million of cash from the issuance of the 2018 Notes and our borrowings under the New Credit Facility remained after we paid related transaction expenses and repaid our Old Credit Facility.
	On December 13, 2013, we completed the First Amendment to the Credit Agreement (now, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The First Amendment reduces the applicable LIBOR rate floor from 1.25% to 1.00%, and it reduces the applicable margin from 4.25% to 3.25% in the case of Eurodollar term loans and from 3.25% to 2.25% in the case of base rate term loans. In addition, the First Amendment excludes holders of at least 20% of our voting equity as of the First Amendment closing date from the change of control provisions of the credit agreement, increases the threshold for a change of control from 40% to 50% of our voting equity and removes the cross-default provisions to a change of control to our outstanding existing 2018 Notes. The First Amendment also adds flexibility to make asset sales and extends the reinvestment period for asset sale proceeds from 12 months to 18 months, while adding a soft call protection for the lenders whereby we must pay a 1% fee on the amount of any term loans which we reprice within the first six months after the First Amendment closing date.
	We incur and pay interest on the Initial Term Loan under the Amended Credit Agreement at an uncommitted floating rate of LIBOR plus 3.25%, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.00%.  The Amended Credit Agreement also requires us to pay commitment fees related to the Revolving Credit Facility equal to an annualized rate of 0.50% on undrawn amounts when the net leverage ratio is greater than 3.50 to 1.00 or equal to an annualized rate of 0.375% on undrawn amounts when the net leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.50 to 1.00.  The New Credit Facility provides an accordion feature which allows us to seek additional borrowings of up to $80 million subject to certain terms and conditions, including pro forma compliance with a maximum leverage ratio, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement. Total unamortized loan fees as of December 31, 2013 totaled $8.3 million, inclusive of $1.8 million in fees and pre-payment penalties attributable to lenders that participated in both the original and refinanced debt.  We are amortizing capitalized loan fees over the life of the 2018 Notes and the Initial Term Loan. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded losses on modification or early retirement of debt of $0.1 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
	Under the Amended Credit Agreement, we must make a mandatory repayment of amounts outstanding under the Initial Term Loan in an amount equal to the net cash proceeds from any asset sale within five business days after receipt of such proceeds.  However, we do not have to make such mandatory prepayment if (i) no event of default or specified default (each as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) then exists and (ii) such net cash proceeds are used to purchase assets (other than working capital) used or useful in the business (x) within 548 days following receipt of the net cash proceeds or (y) if a legally binding commitment to purchase assets is entered into within such 548 day period, within 180 days after the end of such 548 day period.  In the case of non-core asset sales (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement), any resulting net cash proceeds must be deposited into an account subject to an account control agreement.
	Under the Amended Credit Agreement, a change of control would occur in certain circumstances, including (i) when any person or group acquires 50% or more on a fully diluted basis of our voting equity interests, or (ii) when there is a change in the majority of continuing directors. A continuing director, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, is a director on the date of borrowing or a director nominated by a majority of directors which existed on the date of borrowing.  A change of control would constitute an event of default under the Amended Credit Agreement and permit the acceleration by the lenders of all outstanding borrowings thereunder.
	The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary covenants including maximum total leverage ratio, maximum secured leverage ratio, minimum interest coverage ratio and maximum total annual capital expenditures.  Additionally, the Initial Term Loan is subject to mandatory annual prepayments based on generation of excess cash flow (as defined), equal to 50% of excess cash flow when the net leverage ratio is greater than 4.00 to 1.00, equal to 25% of excess cash flow when the net leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00, but less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00, and equal to zero when the net leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00.  At December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants related to our debt agreements; the Leverage Ratio on that date was 5.80 to 1.00 and the Interest Coverage Ratio was 2.20 to 1.00.
	We issued the 2018 Notes pursuant to an indenture dated May 9, 2012 ("2018 Notes Indenture"). Under the 2018 Notes Indenture, we may choose to redeem some or all of the 2018 Notes at any time prior to May 15, 2015, upon providing notice to holders of the 2018 Notes, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes redeemed plus a “make-whole” premium as of the applicable redemption date, plus accrued interest.  Additionally, at any time prior to May 15, 2015, upon providing notice to holders of the 2018 Notes, we may choose to redeem up to 35% of the 2018 Notes with the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, as long as at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes originally issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to any such redemption and the redemption occurs not more than 180 days after the date of the closing of the equity offering.  On and after May 15, 2015, we are entitled to redeem all or a portion of the 2018 Notes upon providing not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount on the redemption date), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date), if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on May 15 of the years set forth in the table below.
	Year		Percentage
	2015		104.5	%
	2016		102.25	%
	2017 and thereafter		100	%
	All of our current and future domestic subsidiaries which guarantee the New Credit Facility also fully and unconditionally guarantee the Issuers' payment obligations under the 2018 Notes on a senior unsecured basis.
	The terms of the 2018 Notes Indenture, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional debt, issue preferred stock, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, make certain investments, create liens, allow restrictions on the ability of restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, sell assets, merge or consolidate with other entities, and enter into transactions with affiliates.
	If we experience certain kinds of changes in control, we must make an offer to purchase the 2018 Notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to but excluding the date of repurchase. A change of control, as defined in the 2018 Notes Indenture, occurs when we become aware of (i) any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of more than 50% of the total voting power of our voting stock, or (ii) the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets. In addition, we, under certain circumstances, must make an offer to repurchase 2018 Notes with the proceeds of certain asset sales which we do not use to purchase new assets or otherwise apply in accordance with the terms of the 2018 Notes Indenture.
	The 2018 Notes Indenture further provides that if any gaming authority requires a holder of the 2018 Notes to be licensed, qualified or found suitable under any applicable gaming law and such holder fails to apply for, or is denied, such license, qualification or not found suitable, we have the right, at our option, to (i) require such holder to dispose of its 2018 Notes or (ii) redeem such 2018 Notes at the applicable redemption price specified in the 2018 Notes Indenture. We will not be required to pay or reimburse any holder of the 2018 Notes who is required to apply for such license, qualification or finding of suitability.
	We based the estimated fair value of the 2018 Notes and the Initial Term Loan on Level 2 inputs using quoted prices in inactive markets and observable market data for similar, but not identical, instruments. The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of our long-term debt at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair
					Value
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018	$	198,548		$	214,432
	Initial Term Loan	191,246			191,017
	Total	$	389,794		$	405,449

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
	We record deferred tax assets and liabilities to account for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its amount as reported in our consolidated balance sheets. The temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities presented on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Current deferred tax asset	$	3,640			$	3,124
	Non-current deferred tax liability	(5,573		)		(5,322		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(1,933	)		$	(2,198	)
	The following table details the components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013				2012
	Deferred Tax Assets
	Reserve for employee benefits	$	798			$	1,241
	Provision for doubtful accounts	193				85
	Deferred compensation	454				671
	Asset retirement obligation	278				261
	Progressive slot and players’ club liabilities	2,637				1,918
	Tax benefit of current year NOL	8,699				1,355
	Equity compensation	928				761
	Restructuring costs	—				280
	General business credits	300				—
	AMT credit	429				573
	Litigation reserve	1,116				—
	Gaming taxes	637				600
	Other	193				805
	Gross deferred tax assets	16,662				8,550
	Deferred Tax Liabilities
	Depreciation and amortization	(16,308		)		(8,553		)
	Prepaid services and supplies	(2,287		)		(2,195		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(18,595		)		(10,748		)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(1,933	)		$	(2,198	)
	At December 31, 2013, we had a gross federal net operating loss carryforward of approximately $24.4 million. In addition, we have deferred tax assets of approximately $0.4 million related to Alternative Minimum Tax credits and $0.3 million related to general business credits. We can carry forward the net operating losses and general business credits and apply them to offset taxable income for 20 years; they will begin to expire in 2031. We can carry forward the Alternative Minimum Tax credit and apply it to offset regular tax liabilities indefinitely; it will not expire.
	We have analyzed our filing positions in each jurisdiction where we are required to file income tax returns. We believe our income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and do not anticipate any adjustments which will result in a material change to our financial position.
	We filed income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in several state jurisdictions. We are currently under a federal income tax examination for 2011 and 2012.
	Provision for Income Taxes
	The following table presents the components of our income tax provision attributable to pre-tax income from continuing operations, as well as the income tax benefit attributable to pre-tax income from discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012			Nine Months Ended December 31, 2011
	CURRENT
	Federal	$	—			$	1,917		$	—
	State	—				(438		)	(197		)
	Total current tax expense	—				1,479			(197		)
	DEFERRED
	Federal	694				(3,746		)	(3,802		)
	State	(175		)		(220		)	(223		)
	Total deferred tax expense	519				(3,966		)	(4,025		)
	Benefit from (provision for) income taxes related to continuing operations	519				(2,487		)	(4,222		)
	Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations	133				3,271			527
	Total benefit from (provision for) income tax	$	652			$	784		$	(3,695	)
	The following table presents a reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective income tax rate, expressed as a percentage of pre-tax income:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Tax at federal statutory rate	34	%		34	%
	State income tax	2	%		2	%
	Non-deductible expense	(6.0	)%		2.6	%
	State provision adjustment	(14.3	)%		—	%
	General business credit	18.6	%		(3.7	)%
	Effective tax rate related to continuing operations	34.3	%		34.9	%
	Effective tax rate related to discontinued operations	36	%		36	%
	Total effective tax rate	34.7	%		39.9	%

Sharebased_compensation

Share-based compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-based compensation	'
	We designed our share-based compensation arrangements to advance our long-term interests; for example, by allowing us to attract employees and directors, to retain them and by aligning their interests with those of our stockholders. The amount, frequency, and terms of share-based awards may vary based on competitive practices, our operating results, government regulations and availability under our equity incentive plans. Depending upon the form of the share-based award, new shares of our common stock may be issued upon grant, option exercise or vesting of the award. The compensation committee of our board of directors approved the Affinity Gaming 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), under which we maintain two classes of awards as discussed below.
	Our LTIP allows us to grant stock options, restricted stock, or both to employees, officers, directors and consultants. Awards vest upon the passage of time, the attainment of performance criteria, or both. Options granted to management under the LTIP generally vest ratably over three years from the date of the grant, and expire five years from the date of grant. Options granted to directors vest in two equal tranches, the first upon issuance and the second on the first day of the following calendar year or the first business day of the following calendar year, depending on the award. Holders of restricted stock may vote their shares and receive their proportionate share of any dividends. Restricted stock remains subject to the terms and conditions contained in the applicable award agreement and our LTIP.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we changed our accounting for stock options from classifying them as equity instruments to classifying them as liabilities. As a result of the change, we reclassified $2.2 million from additional paid-in capital to share-based compensation liability, which we have reported in the Other liabilities line item. We recorded no incremental share-based compensation cost in relation to the modification because it resulted from our repurchases of vested stock options from terminated employees and directors, rather than from a modification of the stated terms of the awards.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to our outstanding and non-vested stock options and restricted stock units for the period ended December 31, 2013:
		Stock Options										Restricted Stock
		Outstanding					Non-Vested					Non-Vested
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share		Shares		Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
	31-Dec-12	530,803		$	10.06		247,743			$	5.67	102,132		$	10.4
	Granted	—		—			—			—		31,374		12.75
	Vested	—		—			(128,438	)		4.93		(43,672	)	12.1
	Canceled	(107,270	)	10.1			—			—		—		—
	Forfeited	(75,134	)	10.09			(75,134	)		4.87		(37,473	)	12.1
	31-Dec-13	348,399		$	10.05		44,171			$	4.88	52,361		$	11.86
	As of December 31, 2013, awards representing 591,661 shares or potential shares of our common stock remained outstanding; therefore, awards representing 408,339 shares or potential shares of our common stock remained available for issuance under our 2011 LTIP.
	The following table lists certain information related to stock options awarded under the LTIP which had vested as of December 31, 2013:
	Number of vested stock options	304,228
	Weighted-average exercise price per share	$	10.04
	Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)	$	478
	Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	2.4
	At December 31, 2013, our outstanding stock options had an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.5 million, and had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 2.4 years.
	We estimate the fair value of stock option awards at each reporting date using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. As of December 31, 2013, we applied the following weighted-average assumptions:
		February 2012 Awards		March 2011 Awards
	Expected term in years	3.1		2.3
	Expected volatility	68.14	%	56.67	%
	Expected dividends	—	%	—	%
	Risk-free interest rates	0.78	%	0.38	%
	We determined the expected option term using the contractual term. Because we are closely held and, therefore, do not have equity listed on a public exchange, we based expected volatility on the historical volatility associated with an average of the stocks of our peer group, which we determined to be publicly-traded, U.S.-based regional casino operators. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury rates appropriate for the expected term. Actual compensation, if any, ultimately realized may differ significantly from the amount estimated using an option-pricing model.
	Since inception of the LTIP, no stock options have been exercised.
	The following tables present certain information related to compensation cost:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Compensation cost included in operating expense (in thousands)
	Stock options	$	338		$	1,102		$	1,025
	Restricted stock	831			973			667
	Total	$	1,169		$	2,075		$	1,692
		31-Dec-13
	Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards (in thousands)
	Stock options	$	60
	Restricted stock	185
	Total	$	245
	Weighted-average years to be recognized
	Stock options	0.3
	Restricted stock	0.4

Write_Downs_Reserves_and_Recov

Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries	'
	Our operating results include various pretax charges to record contingent liability reserves, recoveries of previously recorded reserves and other non-routine transactions. The following table presents the components of write downs, reserves and recoveries for continuing operations (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	1	CCDC litigation reserve	$	3,100		$	—		$	—
	2	Tax penalties and interest related to bankruptcy estate	(1,459		)	—			—
	3	Write off of capitalized environmental remediation costs	2,649			—			—
	4	Amounts related to closure of Henderson Casino Bowl	476			—			—
	5	Gain on insurance claim, St Jo flood	—			—			(3,259		)
	6	Litigation settlements, net	—			(707		)	(1,529		)
	7	Settlement with insurance carriers	—			(78		)	(1,600		)
		Write downs, reserves and recoveries	$	4,766		$	(785	)	$	(6,388	)
	1	As discussed in Note 14, we are party to ongoing litigation with our non-profit partner, CCDC, in Lakeside, Iowa. We have accrued this amount based upon the amount stipulated in the memorandum of understanding we discussed with CCDC in contemplation of settling this litigation. Although we did not ultimately agree to the settlement and the litigation remains open, the accrual represents our best estimate of anticipated expense to settle the litigation. We recorded the expense in our Midwest segment.
	2	During 2013, we resolved outstanding issues related to disputed claims filed by the IRS related to the Predecessor’s bankruptcy case and reversed the accrual, recording accrual, recording write downs, reserves and recoveries income at the corporate level.
	3	During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a correction in our Nevada segment which expensed previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino.
	4	We closed Henderson Casino Bowl on December 11, 2013. This amount represents asset write offs and other expense related to the closing.
	5	On June 27, 2011, we had to close our casino located in St. Joseph, Missouri due to flooding of the Missouri River; we reopened it on September 29, 2011. We settled our claim with our insurance carriers during the quarter ended December 31, 2011, and received all proceeds as of June 30, 2012.
	6	These amounts represent insurance recoveries and adjustments to legal reserves for claims against Predecessor.
	7	The 2012 amount represents the final payment we received from our insurance carriers in settlement of the St Jo flood claim. We recorded the income in our Midwest segment. With regard to the amount in 2011, we self-funded health care benefits, up to a certain stop-loss amount, for employees at our Midwest casinos through December 31, 2008. We discovered an error in the placement of the policy which caused us to absorb expense above the stop loss during 2008 and 2009. In July 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the insurance broker and received the noted amount as full settlement of the litigation claims related to the policy error.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	General
	Edward Herbst, Timothy Herbst and Troy Herbst are brothers and are officers and directors of Predecessor. In addition, they are officers and directors of Terrible Herbst, Inc. and Berry-Hinckley Industries. There is no cross ownership between Predecessor and either Terrible Herbst, Inc. or Berry-Hinckley Industries. Terrible Herbst, Inc. is owned solely by Jerry and Maryanna Herbst, the parents of the Herbst brothers. Sean Higgins, Predecessor’s General Counsel, is also the general counsel of Berry-Hinckley Industries.
	Slot route contract with Terrible Herbst, Inc.
	Until the contract was terminated in February 2012 in connection with the sale of the Herbst Slot Route to JETT, we rented space for the exclusive placement of certain slot machines (route operations) in convenience stores owned by Terrible Herbst, Inc. We incurred rent expense of $1.8 million and $10.7 million under this agreement for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Other arrangements with Terrible Herbst, Inc.
	Until the contract was terminated in February 2012 in connection with the sale of the Herbst Slot Route to JETT, we provided accounting and administrative services related to the collection of daily deposits from Terrible Herbst convenience stores pursuant to a service agreement with Terrible Herbst, Inc. Pursuant to providing our services under the contract, Terrible Herbst paid us approximately $45,000 during the year ended December 31, 2012, and approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	We entered into a nonexclusive trademark license agreement with Terrible Herbst for the use of the Terrible Herbst brand name and its cowboy logo which extended through June 2013. Pursuant to this trademark license agreement, we incurred expense totaling approximately $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $1.6 million to Terrible Herbst in the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
	We were party to a shared services agreement with Terrible Herbst and Berry-Hinckley Industries whereby (i) Terrible Herbst and Berry-Hinckley Industries reimbursed us for services performed by certain of our employees on behalf of Terrible Herbst and Berry-Hinckley Industries as requested from time to time, consisting primarily of the day-to-day functions of Terrible Herbst, and Berry-Hinckley Industries and (ii) we reimbursed Terrible Herbst for services performed by certain of their employees of Terrible Herbst on our behalf as requested from time to time, consisting primarily of maintaining the price books for certain of our service station locations. Under the shared services agreement, we received from Terrible Herbst approximately $0.5 million for services rendered during the year ended December 31, 2011. We received from Berry-Hinckley Industries approximately $68,000 during the year ended December 31, 2011. The shared services agreement expired on December 31, 2010 and was extended on a month-to-month basis through December 31, 2011. Effective January 1, 2012, we entered into a transition services agreement whereby the services of certain employees were extended as needed with a final termination date of April 30, 2012.
	Until it expired on December 31, 2011, we had an advertising purchasing agreement with Terrible Herbst pursuant to which we purchased advertising time on Terrible Herbst’s network of gas pump and interior television screens for $35,000 per month for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	Lease agreements
	Pursuant to an amended lease agreement that expired on April 30, 2012, we leased from The Herbst Family Limited Partnership II, or Herbst FLP II, the real property on which our former corporate headquarters was located. The general partners of Herbst FLP II are Jerry and Maryanna Herbst. We paid $58,000 and $0.2 million under this lease during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Pursuant to an amended lease agreement that expired on April 30, 2012, we leased from the Herbst’s Grandchildren’s Trust a warehouse located in Las Vegas, Nevada for our employment center and purchasing departments. We paid $0.2 million and $0.6 million under this lease during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We leased from the Herbst Family Limited Partnership the land on which the Terrible’s Town Casino in Pahrump, NV is located. Golden Gaming assumed this lease in connection with their purchase of the Pahrump casinos. We paid $35,000 and $0.2 million under this lease during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We leased from Terrible Herbst the real property on which the Searchlight Casino in Searchlight, NV is located. Terrible Herbst leases that real property from an unrelated third party. JETT assumed this lease in connection with their purchase of the Searchlight casino. We paid $30,000 and $0.2 million under this lease during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We leased land and office space in certain of our facilities to Terrible Herbst under various lease agreements with terms ranging from month-to-month to 20 years. We received rental income of $58,000 and $0.3 million under this lease during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Either we have terminated these leases or Golden Gaming assumed them in connection with the sale of the slot route and Pahrump casinos.
	Related-party transactions
	In September 2012, we entered into an agreement to divest non-core assets in the Truckee Disposition. Our former Chief Operating Officer, Ferenc Szony, became a managing principal at Truckee Gaming, LLC. One of our directors, Thomas M. Benninger, serves as a managing general partner of Global Leveraged Capital, LLC (“GLC”), a private investment and advisory firm. In connection with the Truckee Disposition, funds managed by affiliates of GLC provided mezzanine financing for Truckee Gaming and acquired warrants, which can be exercised under certain conditions, to obtain equity interests of Truckee Gaming. The Truckee Disposition closed on February 1, 2013.
	In 2003, we entered into a slot route contract to install, operate and service slot machines at a tavern owned by HIGCO, Inc., a company owned and operated by Mr. Higgins and two of his brothers, G. Michael Higgins and Kevin J. Higgins. Pursuant to this revenue-sharing contract, HIGCO, Inc. paid us $25,000 and $0.2 million during each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Golden Gaming assumed this slot route contract as part of the slot route operations they acquired from us.
	In 2004, ETT entered into a slot route contract with SamCon, Inc., a company owned and operated by Mr. Higgins, to install, operate and service slot machines at a new location. Terms of this revenue-sharing contract were similar to the terms of the contract we entered into with HIGCO in 2003. Pursuant to this revenue-sharing contract, SamCon, Inc. paid us $17,000 and $0.1 million during each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Golden Gaming assumed this slot route contract as part of the slot route operations they acquired from us.
	In 2005, ETT entered into a slot route contract to install, operate and service slot machines at a tavern owned by Prescott’s Bar LLC, a company owned and operated by Mr. Todd Sosey, the brother-in-law of Troy D. Herbst, one of Predecessor’s owners. Pursuant to this revenue-sharing contract, Prescott’s paid us $74,000 during 2011. Golden Gaming assumed this slot route contract as part of the slot route operations they acquired from us.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Leases
	We are party to contracts which we enter into in the ordinary course of our business, including leases for real property and operating leases for equipment. The following table presents future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases (in thousands):
		2014		2015			2016	2017	2018	Thereafter	Total
	Lease payments	7,717		7,600			7,573	7,535	7,608	173,402	211,435
	We incurred rent expense totaling approximately $8.0 million, $7.9 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Litigation
	On March 5, 2013, Z Capital, individually as well as derivatively on behalf of Affinity Gaming, filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) against us as a nominal party and our directors as defendants in the District Court, Clark County, Nevada (the “District Court”), seeking (A) a judgment, among other things: (i) declaring that the conversion of Affinity Gaming, LLC from a Nevada limited liability company into a Nevada corporation (the “Corporate Conversion”) was ineffective and void ab initio and that Affinity Gaming, LLC remains in existence as a Nevada limited liability company governed by its Operating Agreement dated as of December 31, 2010 (the “Operating Agreement”); or in the alternative (ii) striking and invalidating, and enjoining the recognition or enforcement of the agreements and governing documents purportedly entered into in connection with the Corporate Conversion, and reforming them to comply with the requirements of the Operating Agreement; (iii) enjoining defendants from taking any action inconsistent with the Operating Agreement and refusing to take any action required by the Operating Agreement; and (iv) declaring that the Rights Agreement, dated effective December 21, 2012, between Affinity Gaming and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent is void ab initio and unenforceable, as well as (B) related general, special, consequential and punitive damages. Based on our preliminary review of the complaint, we and our Board of Directors believe that the claims brought by Z Capital are without merit and we intend to defend against them vigorously.
	Z Capital filed a motion on April 9, 2013 for a preliminary injunction which would enjoin the enforcement of the Rights Agreement as well as a provision in our Articles of Incorporation pertaining to the right of the Board of Directors to find a stockholder unsuitable to gaming regulators and to redeem that stockholder's shares. On May 3, 2013, the District Court granted the motion in part, enjoining Affinity and its Board of Directors from enforcing the Rights Agreement, while denying the remainder of the motion. The defendants filed an appeal of the District Court's decision to the Nevada Supreme Court, which appeal is pending. Despite the District Court's ruling on the preliminary injunction motion, we can neither evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome nor estimate the potential loss or range of loss because discovery just began and plaintiffs have not articulated their theory of the case with respect to monetary damages.
	In March 2012, the Clarke County Development Corp. (“CCDC”), the local non-profit Iowa licensee for which we manage the Lakeside Resort & Casino (“Lakeside Iowa”) in Osceola, Iowa, filed an action in Iowa state court against Affinity Gaming and Lakeside Iowa, seeking a declaratory judgment that the management contract between CCDC and Lakeside Iowa is non-assignable. We removed the case to federal court and contested CCDC's position even though we had no plans to assign the agreement. CCDC also named Lakeside Iowa, Affinity Gaming and the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission (“IRGC”)  in a separate petition in Iowa state court seeking judicial review of the IRGC's ruling, in November 2010, which approved the Predecessor's creditors to become the owners of Affinity Gaming, LLC, and thereby the indirect owners of Lakeside Iowa, prior to our emergence from bankruptcy and notwithstanding CCDC’s objection that an assignment of the management agreement had occurred which required its consent.  On July 29, 2013, just two weeks before the hearing on judicial review, CCDC filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice of the petition for judicial review.  On July 30, 2013, CCDC filed a motion to dismiss the federal court action without prejudice, which was granted.  CCDC’s dismissal of the state court petition and the federal court action is based upon its filing in Iowa state court on August 5, 2013 of a third lawsuit in which it seeks to enforce a settlement agreement it alleges was reached with us during a non-binding mediation held in June 2013.  The mediation resulted in a written memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) pursuant to which the state court petition and federal court action were to be dismissed upon Lakeside Iowa’s payments of $600,000 to CCDC and $2.5 million to an account controlled by the Clarke County Reservoir Commission; Lakeside Iowa was to incrementally reduce to zero over a period of ten years a 0.5% capital improvement set-off against the 2.5% of adjusted gross revenue (“AGR”) the casino pays to CCDC and its local government affiliates; and, for a period of five years, CCDC would not unreasonably withhold its consent to the assignment of the management agreement to a third party, provided the assignee agrees to immediately eliminate the capital improvement set-off and to pay the greater of 3% or the state maximum percentage of AGR.  However, subsequent to the mediation, when the parties exchanged drafts of the formal written settlement agreement contemplated by the MOU, it became apparent that a meeting of the minds regarding settlement had not occurred, as CCDC took the position that any assignee of the management agreement would have to increase its percentage of AGR payment by 1.5%, rather than the 0.5% to which we believed we had agreed.  Because CCDC has only recently filed its action to enforce the alleged settlement agreement, an evaluation of the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome cannot be made; however, we estimate the potential loss to be the $3.1 million in payments set forth in the MOU.
	On February 17, 2006, the District Court entered judgment of a jury verdict delivered on January 14, 2006 against E-T-T, a subsidiary of Predecessor, for $4.1 million in compensatory damages and $10.1 million in punitive damages. The jury delivered its verdict in connection with an action brought by the family of an individual who alleged that we negligently supervised an employee.  The trial judge reduced the punitive damage award to $4.1 million in a post-trial ruling. Predecessor’s insurer paid the compensatory damages award, and interest began accruing on the punitive damages award, as we filed multiple appeals.  On February 14, 2012, we entered into a settlement agreement with the family of the individual whereby, without admitting to fault, we agreed to a punitive damage award of $4.0 million inclusive of all accrued interest, and we agreed to pay it on behalf of our subsidiary E-T-T, LLC (which we had converted from E-T-T, Inc. and which we had acquired in connection with the Bankruptcy Plan).  In connection with the settlement, Predecessor’s insurance carrier agreed to reimburse us $0.5 million. We paid the $4.0 million settlement amount on February 24, 2012 with unrestricted cash and received the insurance reimbursement on April 27, 2012. In connection with confirmation of the Bankruptcy Order, we were required to provide a cash reserve for the initial award plus statutory interest. The restricted cash was released to us in the second quarter of 2012 in connection with the settlement.
	Our subsidiary, The Primadonna Company, LLC, was party to an arbitration that was filed in 2008 in Las Vegas involving the termination of an employee. The former employee alleged he was terminated without cause and was therefore due amounts pursuant to his employment agreement. On March 10, 2009, the arbitrator awarded the former employee $1.3 million in compensatory damages, plus statutory interest and attorney’s fees. We appealed the arbitration award to the District Court which, on April 21, 2010, issued findings of fact, conclusions of law and an order setting aside the award as arbitrary and capricious, and remanded the matter back to arbitration. On November 11, 2011, the arbitrator confirmed the award which, including statutory interest and attorneys fees through the date of arbitration, totaled $1.9 million. We had fully reserved for this amount and entered into a settlement agreement with the former employee, pursuant to which we made a full and final payment totaling $1.8 million in May 2012.
	On June 25, 2012, the Nevada Tax Commission adopted a regulation requiring gaming companies to pay sales tax on customer complimentary meals and employee meals. The adoption of this regulation stems from a February 15, 2012 Nevada Tax Commission decision concerning another gaming company which states that complimentary meals provided to customers are subject to sales tax at the retail value of the meal and employee meals are subject to use tax at the cost of the meal. The other gaming company filed in District Court a petition for judicial review of the Nevada Tax Commission decision, and as a result we began accruing the applicable sales and use tax from the date of the most recent Nevada Department of Taxation ruling. In June 2013, substantially all the gaming companies in Nevada, including certain of our subsidiaries, entered into a settlement agreement with the Nevada Tax Commission which effectively provided, among other things, that the complimentary meals furnished to customers and employees would neither be subject to sales and use tax retroactively nor prospectively. As a result, we reversed the $1 million we had recorded and presented in accrued expense, $0.6 million of which we had accrued during the second half of 2012.
	Chartwell Advisory Group, Ltd. (“Chartwell”), a professional services firm that facilitated filing refund requests with the Nevada Tax Commission for sales and use tax paid by certain casinos on the cost of complimentary meals for periods beginning in 2004, has filed a lawsuit against numerous Nevada casino operators, including one of our subsidiaries, alleging that it is owed a percentage of the tax casinos did not have to pay as a result of the 2012 regulation and related settlement agreement. Our subsidiary entered into an agreement with this firm prior to the bankruptcy whereby Chartwell would receive a percentage of any refund we received from the state of sales tax previously paid by our subsidiary. We do not believe any amounts are due to Chartwell and accordingly, have not recorded an accrual. We intend to vigorously defend the lawsuit and our subsidiary has recently filed a motion to dismiss the claims against it, which motion is pending.
	We are party to certain other claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business or asserted by way of defense or counterclaim in actions we filed. We believe that our defenses are substantial in each of these matters and that we can successfully defend our legal position without material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
	Environmental Remediation
	During the excavation phase at the site of our new travel center in Primm, Nevada, we encountered several contaminated sites on the property which required soil remediation and groundwater testing. Much of the contamination resulted from underground fuel storage tanks related to a gas station operated more than 30 years ago, as well as from abandoned underground fuel lines. We also began testing at the direction of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (the “NDEP”) to determine the extent to which the contamination has affected the groundwater, and we have agreed to continue monitoring the groundwater for a period of at least three years.
	From the beginning of construction through December 31, 2013, we have incurred approximately $3.7 million on remediation work at the Whiskey Pete’s site. We have an insurance policy which provides coverage for environmental remediation costs of up to $5.0 million, and we received $1 million from our insurer as of December 31, 2013. We have made a demand for further reimbursement from our insurer and are attempting to negotiate with them regarding such demand as well as future reimbursement requests; however, we cannot predict the likelihood or amount of future recovery.
	Although we believe that incurring additional cost related to the testing and ongoing monitoring of groundwater for contamination is probable, we cannot reasonably estimate an amount to accrue at this time because the NDEP has not told us what additional work, if any, it will require us to perform. Additionally, we believe some or all of the ongoing monitoring costs will be reimbursed by insurance as part of our initial claim. The ultimate cost will depend on the extent of contamination found, if any, as a result of our ongoing testing, the amount of remediation we are required to perform, and the amount we are reimbursed. As we complete our ongoing monitoring obligation, we intend to analyze any cost incurred, and we will expense or capitalize it as necessary.
	Asset Retirement Obligation
	We continue to accrete an asset retirement obligation in association with a lease for real property at our Primm, Nevada location. The Predecessor recorded a liability of $0.5 million in 2007, using a 6.7% discount rate and a 3.0% inflation rate, related to costs it expected to incur to return the leased land to its original state at the end of the lease agreement. The following table reconciles the value of the asset retirement obligation for the periods presented.
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	724		$	679
	Accretion expense	49			45
	Balance at end of period	$	773		$	724

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	We maintain retirement savings plans under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code for eligible employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within prescribed limits, up to 30% of their income on a pre-tax basis through contributions to the plans. We provide limited matches of a portion of eligible employees’ contributions. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we recorded contribution expense related to our 401(k) plans of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively. We did not record contribution expense during 2011 because we did not offer any form of match of employees’ contributions during that year.
	We self-funded health care benefits, up to a certain stop loss amount, for employees at our Midwest casinos through the year ended December 31, 2008. During the fourth quarter of 2008, we discovered an error in the placement of the stop loss policy that was in effect for 2007. As a result of the error in policy placement, we were subjected to additional exposure for health care claims incurred in 2007. During 2008 and 2009, respectively, we incurred approximately $1.1 million and $0.3 million in excess of stop-loss limits on claims originally incurred in 2007. Since January 1, 2009, we have used a fully-insured plan for health care benefits for our Midwest casino properties. In July 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the insurance broker and received $1.6 million as full settlement of the litigation claims related to the policy error. We recorded the settlement as income in the line item Write downs, reserves and recoveries in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	The following table presents the components of net revenue by segment (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Gross revenue
	Nevada	$	267,826			$	301,971			$	296,903
	Midwest	134,249				140,035				130,709
	Colorado	43,505				14,355				—
	Total gross revenue	445,580				456,361				427,612
	Promotional allowances
	Nevada	(36,986		)		(39,386		)		(37,742		)
	Midwest	(11,957		)		(12,142		)		(11,283		)
	Colorado	(6,149		)		(1,657		)		—
	Total promotional allowances	(55,092		)		(53,185		)		(49,025		)
	Net revenue
	Nevada	230,840				262,585				259,161
	Midwest	122,292				127,893				119,426
	Colorado	37,356				12,698				—
	Total net revenue	390,488				403,176				378,587
	We use earnings before interest expense; income tax; depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; pre-opening costs; write offs, reserves and recoveries; loss on extinguishment or modification of debt; loss on impairment of assets; gains or losses on the disposition of assets; and restructuring and reorganization costs ("Adjusted EBITDA") as a measure of profit and loss to manage the operational performance of our segments. We clarified our definition of Adjusted EBITDA to include, if material, share-based compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, and gains or losses on the disposition of assets.
	In our prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, we reported both Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP measures of profit and loss used to manage the operational performance of our segments. We recently clarified that we intended Segment EBITDA to include write offs, reserves and recoveries, while we intended Adjusted EBITDA to exclude write offs, reserves and recoveries. Management has determined that Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the previous paragraph, is the most appropriate measure of profit and loss to use while evaluating segment performance, and that two measures are no longer necessary.
	The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA by segment and by corporate and other (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Adjusted EBITDA
	Nevada	28,609			32,784			31,812
	Midwest	37,041			40,820			37,204
	Colorado	8,322			7,718			—
	Corporate and other	(11,064	)		(10,651	)		(10,521	)
	Total Adjusted EBITDA	62,908			70,671			58,495
	The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Loss on Impairment of Assets		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	28,609			(14,729	)		—			(3,125	)	(165	)	10,590
	Midwest	37,041			(7,023	)		—			(3,100	)	—		26,918
	Colorado	8,322			(5,058	)		—			—		—		3,264
	Corporate and other	(11,064	)		(999	)		(1,169	)		1,459		—		(11,773	)
	Continuing operations	62,908			(27,809	)		(1,169	)		(4,766	)	(165	)	28,999
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Pre-Opening Expense		Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	32,784			(14,150	)		—			—		—		18,634
	Midwest	40,820			(6,663	)		—			—		78		34,235
	Colorado	7,718			(2,042	)		—			—		—		5,676
	Corporate and other	(10,651	)		(411	)		(2,075	)		(421	)	707		(12,851	)
	Continuing operations	70,671			(23,266	)		(2,075	)		(421	)	785		45,694
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	31,812			(14,100	)		—			—		17,712
	Midwest	37,204			(6,542	)		—			3,259		33,921
	Colorado	—			—			—			—		—
	Corporate and other	(10,521	)		(527	)		(1,680	)		3,129		(9,599	)
	Continuing operations	58,495			(21,169	)		(1,680	)		6,388		42,034
	The following table presents total assets by reportable segment (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Total assets by reportable segment
	Nevada	$	228,956			$	228,980
	Midwest	213,671				212,868
	Colorado	83,149				78,455
	Reportable segment total assets	525,776				520,303
	Corporate and other	117,963				131,619
	Total assets	$	643,739			$	651,922
	Total assets in the Corporate and other line consist primarily of cash at the corporate entity and, at December 31, 2012, held-for-sale assets.
	The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
	2013				2012				2011
Capital expenditures by reportable segment
Nevada	$	14,810			$	12,952			$	20,157
Midwest	6,378				10,737				11,136
Colorado	9,650				1,565				—
Reportable segment capital expenditures	30,838				25,254				31,293
Corporate	1,003				2,857				1,520
Total capital expenditures	$	31,841			$	28,111			$	32,813

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I

Selected Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Information	'
	UNAUDITED
	(in thousands)
		31-Mar		30-Jun			30-Sep			31-Dec			Total
	31-Dec-13
	Net revenue	$	101,046	$	100,312		$	99,123		$	90,007		$	390,488
	Operating income	10,941		9,074			5,653			3,331			28,999
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	2,216		1,124			(1,206		)	(3,125		)	(991		)
	31-Dec-12
	Net revenue	$	101,705	$	103,045		$	100,710		$	97,716		$	403,176
	Operating income	14,423		13,152			10,075			8,044			45,694
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	4,614		(2,089		)	1,646			463			4,634

Condensed_Consolidated_Guarant

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data	'
	On May 9, 2012, we completed the offering and sale of the 2018 Notes. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the 2018 Notes, together with borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, to terminate and repay in full all outstanding indebtedness under the existing Senior Secured Loans, plus related fees and expense.
	All of our current and future domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Senior Secured Credit Facility also fully and unconditionally guarantee our payment obligations under the 2018 Notes on a senior unsecured basis. All of the guarantees are joint and several, and all of the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly-owned by us.
	We prepared and are presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements in this footnote in accordance with Rule 3-10 of SEC Regulation S-X, and using the same accounting policies as we did to prepare the financial information located elsewhere in our consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. In 2012, we formed Affinity Gaming Finance Corp. (“AG Finance”), which is a co-issuer of the 2018 Notes. Though we present AG Finance as a co-issuer in the accompanying 2012 condensed consolidated guarantor data, we present our indebtedness as an obligation of Affinity Gaming only.
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidating Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-13
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	98,296		$	—	$	42,561		$	—		$	—		$	140,857
	Restricted cash	469			—		139			—			—			608
	Accounts receivable, net	510			—		2,861			—			—			3,371
	Income tax receivable	420			—		—			—			—			420
	Prepaid expense	586			—		9,272			—			—			9,858
	Inventory	—			—		2,977			—			—			2,977
	Deferred income tax asset	267			—		3,373			—			—			3,640
	Total current assets	100,548			—		61,183			—			—			161,731
	Property and equipment, net	3,395			—		268,334			—			—			271,729
	Intercompany receivables	—			—		36,129			—			(36,129		)	—
	Investment in subsidiaries	523,859			—		—			—			(523,859		)	—
	Other assets, net	10,648			—		2,071			—			—			12,719
	Intangibles	—			—		129,044			—			—			129,044
	Goodwill	—			—		68,516			—			—			68,516
	Long-term deferred tax asset	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Total assets	$	638,450		$	—	$	565,277		$	—		$	(559,988	)	$	643,739
	LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	2,097		$	—	$	13,728		$	—		$	—		$	15,825
	Intercompany payables	36,129			—		—			—			(36,129		)	—
	Accrued interest	2,468			—		—			—			—			2,468
	Accrued expense	832			—		21,309			—			—			22,141
	Current maturities of long-term debt	9,961			—		—			—			—			9,961
	Other current liabilities	—			—		187			—			—			187
	Total current liabilities	51,487			—		35,224			—			(36,129		)	50,582
	Long-term debt, less current portion	379,833			—		—			—			—			379,833
	Other liabilities	2,459			—		773			—			—			3,232
	Deferred income tax liability	152			—		5,421			—			—			5,573
	Total liabilities	433,931			—		41,418			—			(36,129		)	439,220
	Common stock	20			—		—			—			—			20
	Other equity	204,499			—		523,859			—			(523,859		)	204,499
	Total owners’ equity	204,519			—		523,859			—			(523,859		)	204,519
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	638,450		$	—	$	565,277		$	—		$	(559,988	)	$	643,739
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidating Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-12
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	89,063		$	—	$	37,810		$	—		$	—		$	126,873
	Restricted cash	469			—		139			—			—			608
	Accounts receivable, net	775			—		4,334			—			—			5,109
	Prepaid expense	1,060			—		7,508			—			—			8,568
	Inventory	—			—		2,835			—			—			2,835
	Deferred income tax asset	904			—		2,220			—			—			3,124
	Total current assets	92,271			—		54,846			—			—			147,117
	Property and equipment, net	3,866			—		264,082			—			—			267,948
	Intercompany receivables	—			—		27,500			—			(27,500		)	—
	Investment in subsidiaries	338,535			—		—			—			(338,535		)	—
	Intercompany notes receivable	193,216			—		—			—			(193,216		)	—
	Other assets, net	11,820			—		3,131			—			—			14,951
	Assets held for sale	—			—		21,443			—			—			21,443
	Intangibles	—			—		131,947			—			—			131,947
Goodwill	—			—		68,516			—			—			68,516
Total assets	$	639,708		$	—	$	571,465		$	—		$	(559,251	)	$	651,922
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	2,043		$	—	$	11,958		$	—		$	—		$	14,001
Intercompany payables	27,500			—		—			—			(27,500		)	—
Accrued interest	2,581			—		—			—			—			2,581
Accrued expense	2,802			—		18,295			—			—			21,097
Income tax payable	516			—		—			—			—			516
Intercompany notes payable	—			—		193,216			—			(193,216		)	—
Current maturities of long-term debt	7,281			—		—			—			—			7,281
Total current liabilities	42,723			—		223,469			—			(220,716		)	45,476
Long-term debt, less current portion	389,435			—		—			—			—			389,435
Other liabilities	283			—		724			—			—			1,007
Liabilities held for sale	—			—		3,552			—			—			3,552
Deferred income tax liability	137			—		5,185			—			—			5,322
Total liabilities	432,578			—		232,930			—			(220,716		)	444,792
Common stock	20			—		—			—			—			20
Other equity	207,110			—		338,535			—			(338,535		)	207,110
Total owners’ equity	207,130			—		338,535			—			(338,535		)	207,130
Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	639,708		$	—	$	571,465		$	—		$	(559,251	)	$	651,922
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2013
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
	(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
REVENUE
Casino	$	—		$	—	$	301,134		$	—		$	—		$	301,134
Food and beverage	—			—		45,494			—			—			45,494
Lodging	—			—		26,166			—			—			26,166
Fuel and retail	—			—		59,011			—			—			59,011
Other	—			—		13,775			—			—			13,775
Total revenue	—			—		445,580			—			—			445,580
Promotional allowances	—			—		(55,092		)	—			—			(55,092		)
Net revenue	—			—		390,488			—			—			390,488
EXPENSE
Casino	—			—		119,357			—			—			119,357
Food and beverage	—			—		45,375			—			—			45,375
Lodging	—			—		17,551			—			—			17,551
Fuel and retail	—			—		49,094			—			—			49,094
Other	—			—		7,704			—			—			7,704
General and administrative	—			—		77,435			—			—			77,435
Depreciation and amortization	999			—		26,810			—			—			27,809
Corporate	12,233			—		—			—			—			12,233
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(1,459		)	—		6,225			—			—			4,766
Loss on impairment of assets	—			—		165			—			—			165
Total expense	11,773			—		349,716			—			—			361,489
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(11,773		)	—		40,772			—			—			28,999
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(30,589		)	—		—			—			161			(30,428		)
Intercompany interest income	30,595			—		—			—			(30,595		)	—
Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(30,595		)	—			30,595			—
Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt	(81		)	—		—			—			—			(81		)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	6,604			—		—			—			(6,604		)	—
Total other income (expense), net	6,529			—		(30,595		)	—			(6,443		)	(30,509		)
Loss from continuing operations before income tax	(5,244		)	—		10,177			—			(6,443		)	(1,510		)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	4,017			—		(3,498		)	—			—			519
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(1,227	)	$	—	$	6,679		$	—		$	(6,443	)	$	(991	)
Discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax	—			—		(369		)	—			—			(369		)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	—			—		133			—			—			133
Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(236	)	$	—		$	—		$	(236	)
Net income (loss)	$	(1,227	)	$	—	$	6,443		$	—		$	(6,443	)	$	(1,227	)
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2012
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
				(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
REVENUE
Casino	$	—		$	—	$	285,169		$	—		$	—		$	285,169
Food and beverage	—			—		45,784			—			—			45,784
Lodging	—			—		29,227			—			—			29,227
Fuel and retail	—			—		74,971			—			—			74,971
Other	—			—		21,210			—			—			21,210
Total revenue	—			—		456,361			—			—			456,361
Promotional allowances	—			—		(53,185		)	—			—			(53,185		)
Net revenue	—			—		403,176			—			—			403,176
EXPENSE
Casino	—			—		110,267			—			—			110,267
Food and beverage	—			—		46,395			—			—			46,395
Lodging	—			—		18,006			—			—			18,006
Fuel and retail	—			—		64,707			—			—			64,707
Other	—			—		9,649			—			—			9,649
General and administrative	—			—		72,830			—			—			72,830
Depreciation and amortization	411			—		22,855			—			—			23,266
Pre-opening expense	421			—		—			—			—			421
Corporate	12,726			—		—			—			—			12,726
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(707		)	—		(78		)	—			—			(785		)
Total expense	12,851			—		344,631			—			—			357,482
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(12,851		)	—		58,545			—			—			45,694
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(32,753		)	—		—			—			3,022			(29,731		)
Intercompany interest income	29,848			—		—			—			(29,848		)	—
Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(29,848		)	—			29,848			—
Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt	(8,842		)	—		—			—			—			(8,842		)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	15,884			—		—			—			(15,884		)	—
Total other income (expense), net	4,137			—		(29,848		)	—			(12,862		)	(38,573		)
Income from continuing operations before income tax	(8,714		)	—		28,697			—			(12,862		)	7,121
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	7,534			—		(10,021		)	—			—			(2,487		)
Income from continuing operations	$	(1,180	)	$	—	$	18,676		$	—		$	(12,862	)	$	4,634
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before tax	—			—		(14,205		)	5,120			—			(9,085		)
Benefit for income taxes	—			—		5,114			(1,843		)	—			3,271
Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(9,091	)	$	3,277		$	—		$	(5,814	)
Net income (loss)	$	(1,180	)	$	—	$	9,585		$	3,277		$	(12,862	)	$	(1,180	)
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2011
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
				(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
REVENUE
Casino	$	—		$	—	$	265,810		$	—		$	—		$	265,810
Food and beverage	—			—		41,710			—			—			41,710
Lodging	—			—		25,222			—			—			25,222
Fuel and retail	—			—		76,241			—			—			76,241
Other	—			—		18,629			—			—			18,629
Total revenue	—			—		427,612			—			—			427,612
Promotional allowances	—			—		(49,025		)	—			—			(49,025		)
Net revenue	—			—		378,587			—			—			378,587
EXPENSE
Casino	—			—		101,399			—			—			101,399
Food and beverage	—			—		41,806			—			—			41,806
Lodging	—			—		17,518			—			—			17,518
Fuel and retail	—			—		67,291			—			—			67,291
Other	—			—		12,546			—			—			12,546
General and administrative	—			—		69,011			—			—			69,011
Depreciation and amortization	527			—		20,642			—			—			21,169
Corporate	12,201			—		—			—			—			12,201
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(3,129		)	—		(3,259		)	—			—			(6,388		)
Total expense	9,599			—		326,954			—			—			336,553
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(9,599		)	—		51,633			—			—			42,034
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(35,591		)	—		—			—			7,227			(28,364		)
Intercompany interest income	28,398			—		—			—			(28,398		)	—
Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(28,398		)	—			28,398			—
Other costs	(1,576		)	—		—			—			—			(1,576		)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	21,001			—		—			—			(21,001		)	—
Total other income (expense), net	12,232			—		(28,398		)	—			(13,774		)	(29,940		)
Income from continuing operations before income tax	2,633			—		23,235			—			(13,774		)	12,094
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	3,889			—		(8,111		)	—			—			(4,222		)
Income from continuing operations	$	6,522		$	—	$	15,124		$	—		$	(13,774	)	$	7,872
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before tax	—			—		(456		)	(1,421		)	—			(1,877		)
Benefit for income taxes	—			—		128			399			—			527
Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(328	)	$	(1,022	)	$	—		$	(1,350	)
Net income (loss)	$	6,522		$	—	$	14,796		$	(1,022	)	$	(13,774	)	$	6,522
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2013
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
	(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(30,366	)	$	—	$	67,153		$	—		$	36,787
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	—			—		—			—			—
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	17,447			—		—			—			17,447
Proceeds from sale of property	20			—		50			—			70
and equipment
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,127		)	—		(30,593		)	—			(31,720		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	16,340		$	—	$	(30,543	)	$	—		$	(14,203	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in intercompany accounts	31,683			—		(31,683		)	—			—
Payments on long-term debt	(11,568		)	—		(176		)	—			(11,744		)
Proceeds from long-term debt	4,314			—		—			—			4,314
Loan origination fees	(852		)	—		—			—			(852		)
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	(318		)	—		—			—			(318		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	23,259		$	—	$	(31,859	)	$	—		$	(8,600	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,233			—		4,751			—			13,984
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year	89,063			—		37,810			—			126,873
End of period	$	98,296		$	—	$	42,561		$	—		$	140,857
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	$	—		$	—	$	36		$	—		$	36
Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		(4,695		)	—			(4,695		)
Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(4,659	)	$	—		$	(4,659	)
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2012
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
				(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,686	)	$	—	$	61,184		$	—		$	38,498
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	8,636			—		(7		)	—			8,629
Excess cash from discontinued operations	—			—		—			23,892			23,892
Cash paid for business acquisition	(4,305		)	—		—			—			(4,305		)
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	—			—		3,045			—			3,045
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	—			—		66			—			66
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,723		)	—		(23,702		)	—			(26,425		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	1,608		$	—	$	(20,598	)	$	23,892		$	4,902
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in intercompany accounts	67,559			—		(43,667		)	(23,892		)	—
Payment on long-term debt	(349,900		)	—		—			—			(349,900		)
Proceeds from long term debt	398,000			—		—			—			398,000
Loan origination fees	(10,583		)	—		—			—			(10,583		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	105,076		$	—	$	(43,667	)	$	(23,892	)	$	37,517
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	83,998			—		(3,081		)	—			80,917
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year	5,065			—		40,891			—			45,956
End of period	$	89,063		$	—	$	37,810		$	—		$	126,873
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	—			—		(1,447		)	(46		)	$	(1,493	)
Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		$	(1,317	)	$	17		(1,300		)
Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(2,764	)	$	(29	)	$	(2,793	)
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2011
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
				(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,745	)	$	—	$	43,292		$	—		$	20,547
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	(1,500		)	—		—			—			(1,500		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	925			—		153			—			1,078
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,502		)	—		(29,226		)	—			(30,728		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	(2,077	)	$	—	$	(29,073	)	$	—		$	(31,150	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in intercompany accounts	12,164			—		(12,164		)	—			—
Payment on long-term debt	(1,600		)	—		—			—			(1,600		)
Loan origination fees	(1,622		)	—		—			—			(1,622		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	8,942		$	—	$	(12,164	)	$	—		$	(3,222	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,880		)	—		2,055			—			(13,825		)
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year	20,945			—		38,836			—			59,781
End of period	$	5,065		$	—	$	40,891		$	—		$	45,956
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	—			—		6,123			16,176			$	22,299
Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		$	(3,304	)	$	(3,701	)	(7,005		)
Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	2,819		$	12,475		$	15,294

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business	'
	Basis of Presentation
	We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). While preparing our financial statements, we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Reported amounts that require us to make extensive use of estimates include the fair values of assets and liabilities related to depreciation and amortization, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and the estimated cash flows we use in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, as well as the estimated fair values of certain assets related to write downs and impairments, contingencies and litigation, and claims and assessments.
	The term Predecessor, as used throughout these financial statements and related disclosures, refers to Herbst Gaming, Inc and its subsidiaries.
	We reclassified certain amounts in the 2012 financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation. The reclassifications, which consisted of netting interest income against interest expense because interest income was not material, had no impact on our results of operations, cash flows or owners’ equity as previously reported.
	On August 5, 2013, we filed a Form 10-K/A for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 in which we restated our consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012, and revised certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2011 from the amounts previously reported to correct certain errors, report certain operations as discontinued operations and make certain other reclassifications.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a pre-tax correction of $2.6 million to expense certain previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino. The correction decreased net income by $1.6 million. We evaluated the correction in relation to fiscal year 2013 (and the first three fiscal quarters therein), as well as to the fiscal 2012 and 2011 quarterly and annual periods to which these costs relate, and we concluded that the adjustment is not material to any of these periods.
Consolidation and Presentation	'
	Consolidation
	We include all of our subsidiaries in our consolidated financial statements, eliminating all significant intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Our cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits with financial institutions and short-term, highly-liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. The carrying value of the deposits and instruments approximates their fair value due to their short-term maturities.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (an exit price). When reporting the fair values of our financial instruments, we prioritize those fair value measurements into one of three levels based on the nature of the inputs, as follows:
	•	Level 1 –    Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
	•	Level 2 –    Valuations based on observable inputs that do not meet the criteria for Level 1, including quoted prices in inactive markets and observable market data for similar, but not identical instruments; and
	•	Level 3 –    Valuations based on unobservable inputs, which are based upon the best available information when external market data is limited or unavailable.
	The fair value hierarchy requires us to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. For some products or in certain market conditions, observable inputs may not be available.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	We periodically perform credit evaluations of our customers to minimize the risk of credit losses. To determine an allowance for potential credit losses related to our accounts receivable, we review accounts receivable balances based on our collections experience and the age of the receivables.
Inventory	'
	Inventory
	We record our inventory, which includes food, beverage, retail items and gasoline, at the lower of cost or market value. We determine cost using the first-in, first-out method.
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	We state property and equipment at cost and depreciate such assets using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of each assets category. For leasehold improvements, we determine amortization using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
Debt Issuance Costs	'
	Debt Issuance Costs
	We capitalize debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt and amortize such costs to interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the related debt agreements.
Self-Insurance Reserves	'
	Self-Insurance Reserves
	We are self-insured up to certain stop loss amounts for costs associated with general liability claims and workers’ compensation claims arising from our operations in Nevada. To estimate our accruals related to claims reserves, we consider historical loss experience and make judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. We believe our estimates of future liability are reasonable based upon our methodology; however, changes in health care costs, accident frequency and severity and other factors could materially affect the estimate for these liabilities.
Long-Lived Assets	'
	Long-Lived Assets
	When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable, we evaluate long-lived assets for potential impairment, basing our testing method upon whether the assets are held for sale or held for use. For assets classified as held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, offers received, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets held and used, we estimate the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, we recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and its fair value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	In the fourth quarter of each year, we test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. We also conduct tests between our annual tests if events occur or circumstances change which would, more likely than not, indicate a reduction in the fair values of the indefinite-lived intangible assets below their carrying values. When testing for impairment, we may choose to evaluate qualitative factors first to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that, more likely than not, an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after evaluating the totality of events and circumstances and their potential effect on significant inputs to the fair value determination, we determine that, more likely than not, an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, we then quantitatively test for impairment.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of license rights, which we test for impairment using a discounted cash flow approach, and trademarks, which we test for impairment using the relief-from-royalty method. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. We test goodwill for relevant reporting units for impairment using a discounted cash flow analysis based on our budgeted future results which are discounted using a weighted average cost of capital. The weighted average cost of capital is developed using a standard capital asset pricing model, based on guideline companies in our industry and market indicators of terminal year capitalization rates.
	We make several estimates when evaluating indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. In particular, future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. In addition, the determination of capitalization rates and the discount rates used in the impairment tests are highly judgmental and dependent in large part on expectations of future market conditions.
Revenue and Promotional Allowances	'
	Revenue and Promotional Allowances
	We recognize casino revenue equal to the amounts wagered by patrons less the amounts we pay to winning patrons. Additionally, we recognize lodging revenue at the time guests occupy hotel rooms, and all other revenue at the time we provide the good or service to the patron. We present revenue from retail sales net of sales tax. Revenue from casino operations includes the retail value of food, beverage, goods and services we provide to customers on a complimentary basis; such complimentary amounts are then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which we include primarily in casino expense, is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Lodging	$	12,891	$	12,462	$	11,582
	Food and Beverage	13,639		13,166		11,712
	Other	12,398		11,663		10,604
	Total	$	38,928	$	37,291	$	33,898
	Guest Rewards Programs
	Our guest rewards programs allow guests to earn certain point-based cash rewards or complimentary goods and services based on the volume of the guests' gaming activity. Guests can accumulate reward points over time which they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the programs. If a guest does not earn any reward credits over the subsequent 12- to 18-month period, depending upon the casino, that guest forfeits their reward credit balance. Because guests can accrue the reward points, we expense those reward points, after giving effect to estimated forfeitures, as the guests earn them. We base our accruals on historical data, estimates and assumptions regarding the mix of rewards that guests will redeem and the costs of providing those rewards. We record the retail value of the point-based rewards, cash-back rewards or complimentary goods and services as promotional allowance, and we include the estimated costs of providing those rewards in the Casino line item in the expense section of our statement of operations.
	Cash, Hotel and Food Coupons
	On a discretionary basis, we may award cash, lodging and food coupons to our gaming patrons, based in part on their play volume, to induce future play. The coupons are redeemable within a short time period (generally seven days for cash coupons and one month for lodging and food coupons), and guest cannot renew or extend the offer. We record the retail value of the good or service underlying the coupons as promotional allowance when guests redeem these coupons.
Share-based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	For share-based compensation we award to employees, we recognize compensation expense over the vesting period during which the employee provides services in exchange for the award. To measure compensation expense related to stock options awarded, we use information available as of the reporting date to estimate the fair value of awards. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, which requires estimates for expected volatility, expected dividends, the risk-free interest rate and the expected term of the share-based award. To measure compensation expense related to restricted stock shares awarded, we use an estimate of the fair market value of our common stock on the grant date. We include an estimate of the number of awards which we expect will be forfeited, and we update that number based on actual forfeitures.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Effective April 1, 2011, we elected to be treated as a C-corporation for purposes of federal income tax (the “Election”). Prior to the Election, we were treated as a partnership for federal and state income tax purposes. As a partnership, our taxable income and losses were attributed to our members and, accordingly, we reflected no provision or liability for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the Election. In connection with the Election, we began recording a provision for income taxes as well as related tax asset and liability accounts (see Note 10).
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	We maintain cash balances at certain financial institutions located in the states in which we operate. The balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At times, cash balances may be in excess of FDIC limits.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	We have reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and, other than those we have disclosed in previous filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, we do not believe any of such pronouncements will have a material effect on our operations.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of promotional allowances	'
	The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which we include primarily in casino expense, is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Lodging	$	12,891	$	12,462	$	11,582
	Food and Beverage	13,639		13,166		11,712
	Other	12,398		11,663		10,604
	Total	$	38,928	$	37,291	$	33,898

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Tables

Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived [Abstract]	'
Summary of operating results for the discontinued operations	'
	The following table summarizes operating results for discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net revenue	$	3,289		$	82,145		$	251,982
	Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(369	)	$	(9,085	)	$	(1,877	)
	Discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(236	)	$	(5,814	)	$	(1,350	)
Schedule of assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale	'
	The following table details our assets held for sale and liabilities related to assets held for sale (in thousands), all of which were previously reported in our Nevada segment:
		December 31, 2012
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,659
	Receivables, net	448
	Prepayments and other	1,433
	Inventory	695
	Property and equipment, net	9,381
	Intangibles	483
	Other assets, net	119
	Goodwill	4,225
	Total assets held for sale	$	21,443
	Accounts payable	$	831
	Accrued expense	2,721
	Total current liabilities related to assets held for sale	$	3,552

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule of property and equipment	'
	Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
		Estimated Life	December 31,			December 31, 2012
		(Years)	2013
	Building and improvements	Jul-40	$	180,333		$	163,662
	Gaming equipment	10-Mar	55,277			43,261
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	10-Mar	40,183			33,261
	Leasehold improvements	7	196			206
	Land	—	39,848			40,013
	Barge	30	15,019			15,019
	Construction-in-progress		5,964			13,343
	Total property and equipment		336,820			308,765
	Less accumulated depreciation		(65,091		)	(40,817		)
	Total property and equipment, net		$	271,729		$	267,948

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangible assets by category (dollars in thousands):
		December 31, 2013							December 31, 2012
		Gross Amount		Accumulated			Net Amount		Gross Amount		Accumulated			Net Amount
				Amortization							Amortization
	Finite-lived intangible assets
	Customer loyalty programs	$	12,164	$	(4,580	)	$	7,584	$	12,164	$	(2,346	)	$	9,818
	Trademarks	2,982		(1,399		)	1,583		2,982		(730		)	2,252
		$	15,146	$	(5,979	)	$	9,167	$	15,146	$	(3,076	)	$	12,070
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets
	Gaming license rights	$	110,646				$	110,646	$	110,646				$	110,646
	Local tradenames	9,231					9,231		9,231					9,231
		$	119,877				$	119,877	$	119,877				$	119,877
	Total intangible assets	$	135,023				$	129,044	$	135,023				$	131,947
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense	'
	The following table presents the future amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets (in thousands):
	2014	$	2,501
	2015	2,501
	2016	2,501
	2017	975
	2018	689
	Thereafter	—

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets [Abstract]	'
Other assets disclosure	'
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Capitalized loan fees, net	$	8,279	$	9,446
	Long-term deposits	3,855		4,309
	Other assets	585		1,196
	Total	$	12,719	$	14,951

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accrued expenses	'
	Accrued expense consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Progressive jackpot liabilities	$	3,294	$	2,766
	Accrued payroll and related	7,353		7,492
	Slot club point liability	3,574		3,947
	Litigation reserves	3,100		—
	Disputed bankruptcy estate expense	—		1,517
	Other accrued expense	4,820		5,375
	Total	$	22,141	$	21,097

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of long-term debt balances	'
	The following table presents long-term debt balances (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018	$	200,000		$	200,000
	Unamortized discount	(1,452		)	(1,784		)
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018, net	198,548			198,216
	Senior Secured Credit Facility due 2017	191,246			198,500
	Total debt, including current portion	389,794			396,716
	Less: current maturities	(9,961		)	(7,281		)
	Total long-term debt	$	379,833		$	389,435
Schedule of redemption price percentage for notes	'
	On and after May 15, 2015, we are entitled to redeem all or a portion of the 2018 Notes upon providing not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount on the redemption date), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date), if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on May 15 of the years set forth in the table below.
	Year		Percentage
	2015		104.5	%
	2016		102.25	%
	2017 and thereafter		100	%
Schedule of carrying values and estimated fair values of debt instruments	'
	The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of our long-term debt at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Carrying Value			Estimated Fair
					Value
	9% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2018	$	198,548		$	214,432
	Initial Term Loan	191,246			191,017
	Total	$	389,794		$	405,449

Sharebased_compensation_Tables

Share-based compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of outstanding and non-vested options activity	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to our outstanding and non-vested stock options and restricted stock units for the period ended December 31, 2013:
		Stock Options										Restricted Stock
		Outstanding					Non-Vested					Non-Vested
		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share		Shares		Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
	31-Dec-12	530,803		$	10.06		247,743			$	5.67	102,132		$	10.4
	Granted	—		—			—			—		31,374		12.75
	Vested	—		—			(128,438	)		4.93		(43,672	)	12.1
	Canceled	(107,270	)	10.1			—			—		—		—
	Forfeited	(75,134	)	10.09			(75,134	)		4.87		(37,473	)	12.1
	31-Dec-13	348,399		$	10.05		44,171			$	4.88	52,361		$	11.86
Summary of exercisable stock options	'
	The following table lists certain information related to stock options awarded under the LTIP which had vested as of December 31, 2013:
	Number of vested stock options	304,228
	Weighted-average exercise price per share	$	10.04
	Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)	$	478
	Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	2.4
Schedule of stock option information	'
	We estimate the fair value of stock option awards at each reporting date using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. As of December 31, 2013, we applied the following weighted-average assumptions:
		February 2012 Awards		March 2011 Awards
	Expected term in years	3.1		2.3
	Expected volatility	68.14	%	56.67	%
	Expected dividends	—	%	—	%
	Risk-free interest rates	0.78	%	0.38	%
Schedule of nonvested share activity	'
	The following tables present certain information related to compensation cost:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Compensation cost included in operating expense (in thousands)
	Stock options	$	338		$	1,102		$	1,025
	Restricted stock	831			973			667
	Total	$	1,169		$	2,075		$	1,692
		31-Dec-13
	Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards (in thousands)
	Stock options	$	60
	Restricted stock	185
	Total	$	245
	Weighted-average years to be recognized
	Stock options	0.3
	Restricted stock	0.4

Write_Downs_Reserves_and_Recov1

Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries	'
	The following table presents the components of write downs, reserves and recoveries for continuing operations (in thousands):
			December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	1	CCDC litigation reserve	$	3,100		$	—		$	—
	2	Tax penalties and interest related to bankruptcy estate	(1,459		)	—			—
	3	Write off of capitalized environmental remediation costs	2,649			—			—
	4	Amounts related to closure of Henderson Casino Bowl	476			—			—
	5	Gain on insurance claim, St Jo flood	—			—			(3,259		)
	6	Litigation settlements, net	—			(707		)	(1,529		)
	7	Settlement with insurance carriers	—			(78		)	(1,600		)
		Write downs, reserves and recoveries	$	4,766		$	(785	)	$	(6,388	)
	1	As discussed in Note 14, we are party to ongoing litigation with our non-profit partner, CCDC, in Lakeside, Iowa. We have accrued this amount based upon the amount stipulated in the memorandum of understanding we discussed with CCDC in contemplation of settling this litigation. Although we did not ultimately agree to the settlement and the litigation remains open, the accrual represents our best estimate of anticipated expense to settle the litigation. We recorded the expense in our Midwest segment.
	2	During 2013, we resolved outstanding issues related to disputed claims filed by the IRS related to the Predecessor’s bankruptcy case and reversed the accrual, recording accrual, recording write downs, reserves and recoveries income at the corporate level.
	3	During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a correction in our Nevada segment which expensed previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino.
	4	We closed Henderson Casino Bowl on December 11, 2013. This amount represents asset write offs and other expense related to the closing.
	5	On June 27, 2011, we had to close our casino located in St. Joseph, Missouri due to flooding of the Missouri River; we reopened it on September 29, 2011. We settled our claim with our insurance carriers during the quarter ended December 31, 2011, and received all proceeds as of June 30, 2012.
	6	These amounts represent insurance recoveries and adjustments to legal reserves for claims against Predecessor.
	7	The 2012 amount represents the final payment we received from our insurance carriers in settlement of the St Jo flood claim. We recorded the income in our Midwest segment. With regard to the amount in 2011, we self-funded health care benefits, up to a certain stop-loss amount, for employees at our Midwest casinos through December 31, 2008. We discovered an error in the placement of the policy which caused us to absorb expense above the stop loss during 2008 and 2009. In July 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the insurance broker and received the noted amount as full settlement of the litigation claims related to the policy error.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Future minimum lease payments	'
	The following table presents future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases (in thousands):
		2014		2015			2016	2017	2018	Thereafter	Total
	Lease payments	7,717		7,600			7,573	7,535	7,608	173,402	211,435
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation	'
	The following table reconciles the value of the asset retirement obligation for the periods presented.
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	724		$	679
	Accretion expense	49			45
	Balance at end of period	$	773		$	724

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of segment classification of properties	'
	The following table presents Adjusted EBITDA by segment and by corporate and other (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Adjusted EBITDA
	Nevada	28,609			32,784			31,812
	Midwest	37,041			40,820			37,204
	Colorado	8,322			7,718			—
	Corporate and other	(11,064	)		(10,651	)		(10,521	)
	Total Adjusted EBITDA	62,908			70,671			58,495
	The following table presents the components of net revenue by segment (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Gross revenue
	Nevada	$	267,826			$	301,971			$	296,903
	Midwest	134,249				140,035				130,709
	Colorado	43,505				14,355				—
	Total gross revenue	445,580				456,361				427,612
	Promotional allowances
	Nevada	(36,986		)		(39,386		)		(37,742		)
	Midwest	(11,957		)		(12,142		)		(11,283		)
	Colorado	(6,149		)		(1,657		)		—
	Total promotional allowances	(55,092		)		(53,185		)		(49,025		)
	Net revenue
	Nevada	230,840				262,585				259,161
	Midwest	122,292				127,893				119,426
	Colorado	37,356				12,698				—
	Total net revenue	390,488				403,176				378,587
Schedule of reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income	'
	The following tables reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to operating income (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Loss on Impairment of Assets		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	28,609			(14,729	)		—			(3,125	)	(165	)	10,590
	Midwest	37,041			(7,023	)		—			(3,100	)	—		26,918
	Colorado	8,322			(5,058	)		—			—		—		3,264
	Corporate and other	(11,064	)		(999	)		(1,169	)		1,459		—		(11,773	)
	Continuing operations	62,908			(27,809	)		(1,169	)		(4,766	)	(165	)	28,999
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Pre-Opening Expense		Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	32,784			(14,150	)		—			—		—		18,634
	Midwest	40,820			(6,663	)		—			—		78		34,235
	Colorado	7,718			(2,042	)		—			—		—		5,676
	Corporate and other	(10,651	)		(411	)		(2,075	)		(421	)	707		(12,851	)
	Continuing operations	70,671			(23,266	)		(2,075	)		(421	)	785		45,694
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Adjusted EBITDA			Depreciation and Amortization			Share-Based Compensation			Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries		Operating Income from Continuing Operations
	Nevada	31,812			(14,100	)		—			—		17,712
	Midwest	37,204			(6,542	)		—			3,259		33,921
	Colorado	—			—			—			—		—
	Corporate and other	(10,521	)		(527	)		(1,680	)		3,129		(9,599	)
	Continuing operations	58,495			(21,169	)		(1,680	)		6,388		42,034
Reconciliation of assets by reportable segment to consolidated	'
	The following table presents total assets by reportable segment (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013				December 31, 2012
	Total assets by reportable segment
	Nevada	$	228,956			$	228,980
	Midwest	213,671				212,868
	Colorado	83,149				78,455
	Reportable segment total assets	525,776				520,303
	Corporate and other	117,963				131,619
	Total assets	$	643,739			$	651,922
Reconciliation of capital expenditures by reportable segments to consolidated	'
	The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
	Capital expenditures by reportable segment
	Nevada	$	14,810			$	12,952			$	20,157
	Midwest	6,378				10,737				11,136
	Colorado	9,650				1,565				—
	Reportable segment capital expenditures	30,838				25,254				31,293
	Corporate	1,003				2,857				1,520
	Total capital expenditures	$	31,841			$	28,111			$	32,813

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I1

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of quarterly financial information	'
	UNAUDITED
	(in thousands)
		31-Mar		30-Jun			30-Sep			31-Dec			Total
	31-Dec-13
	Net revenue	$	101,046	$	100,312		$	99,123		$	90,007		$	390,488
	Operating income	10,941		9,074			5,653			3,331			28,999
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	2,216		1,124			(1,206		)	(3,125		)	(991		)
	31-Dec-12
	Net revenue	$	101,705	$	103,045		$	100,710		$	97,716		$	403,176
	Operating income	14,423		13,152			10,075			8,044			45,694
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	4,614		(2,089		)	1,646			463			4,634

Condensed_Consolidated_Guarant1

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	98,296		$	—	$	42,561		$	—		$	—		$	140,857
	Restricted cash	469			—		139			—			—			608
	Accounts receivable, net	510			—		2,861			—			—			3,371
	Income tax receivable	420			—		—			—			—			420
	Prepaid expense	586			—		9,272			—			—			9,858
	Inventory	—			—		2,977			—			—			2,977
	Deferred income tax asset	267			—		3,373			—			—			3,640
	Total current assets	100,548			—		61,183			—			—			161,731
	Property and equipment, net	3,395			—		268,334			—			—			271,729
	Intercompany receivables	—			—		36,129			—			(36,129		)	—
	Investment in subsidiaries	523,859			—		—			—			(523,859		)	—
	Other assets, net	10,648			—		2,071			—			—			12,719
	Intangibles	—			—		129,044			—			—			129,044
	Goodwill	—			—		68,516			—			—			68,516
	Long-term deferred tax asset	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Total assets	$	638,450		$	—	$	565,277		$	—		$	(559,988	)	$	643,739
	LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	2,097		$	—	$	13,728		$	—		$	—		$	15,825
	Intercompany payables	36,129			—		—			—			(36,129		)	—
	Accrued interest	2,468			—		—			—			—			2,468
	Accrued expense	832			—		21,309			—			—			22,141
	Current maturities of long-term debt	9,961			—		—			—			—			9,961
	Other current liabilities	—			—		187			—			—			187
	Total current liabilities	51,487			—		35,224			—			(36,129		)	50,582
	Long-term debt, less current portion	379,833			—		—			—			—			379,833
	Other liabilities	2,459			—		773			—			—			3,232
	Deferred income tax liability	152			—		5,421			—			—			5,573
	Total liabilities	433,931			—		41,418			—			(36,129		)	439,220
	Common stock	20			—		—			—			—			20
	Other equity	204,499			—		523,859			—			(523,859		)	204,499
	Total owners’ equity	204,519			—		523,859			—			(523,859		)	204,519
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	638,450		$	—	$	565,277		$	—		$	(559,988	)	$	643,739
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidating Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-12
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	89,063		$	—	$	37,810		$	—		$	—		$	126,873
	Restricted cash	469			—		139			—			—			608
	Accounts receivable, net	775			—		4,334			—			—			5,109
	Prepaid expense	1,060			—		7,508			—			—			8,568
	Inventory	—			—		2,835			—			—			2,835
	Deferred income tax asset	904			—		2,220			—			—			3,124
	Total current assets	92,271			—		54,846			—			—			147,117
	Property and equipment, net	3,866			—		264,082			—			—			267,948
	Intercompany receivables	—			—		27,500			—			(27,500		)	—
	Investment in subsidiaries	338,535			—		—			—			(338,535		)	—
	Intercompany notes receivable	193,216			—		—			—			(193,216		)	—
	Other assets, net	11,820			—		3,131			—			—			14,951
	Assets held for sale	—			—		21,443			—			—			21,443
	Intangibles	—			—		131,947			—			—			131,947
	Goodwill	—			—		68,516			—			—			68,516
	Total assets	$	639,708		$	—	$	571,465		$	—		$	(559,251	)	$	651,922
	LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY
	Accounts payable	$	2,043		$	—	$	11,958		$	—		$	—		$	14,001
	Intercompany payables	27,500			—		—			—			(27,500		)	—
	Accrued interest	2,581			—		—			—			—			2,581
	Accrued expense	2,802			—		18,295			—			—			21,097
Income tax payable	516			—		—			—			—			516
Intercompany notes payable	—			—		193,216			—			(193,216		)	—
Current maturities of long-term debt	7,281			—		—			—			—			7,281
Total current liabilities	42,723			—		223,469			—			(220,716		)	45,476
Long-term debt, less current portion	389,435			—		—			—			—			389,435
Other liabilities	283			—		724			—			—			1,007
Liabilities held for sale	—			—		3,552			—			—			3,552
Deferred income tax liability	137			—		5,185			—			—			5,322
Total liabilities	432,578			—		232,930			—			(220,716		)	444,792
Common stock	20			—		—			—			—			20
Other equity	207,110			—		338,535			—			(338,535		)	207,110
Total owners’ equity	207,130			—		338,535			—			(338,535		)	207,130
Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	639,708		$	—	$	571,465		$	—		$	(559,251	)	$	651,922
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	REVENUE
	Casino	$	—		$	—	$	301,134		$	—		$	—		$	301,134
	Food and beverage	—			—		45,494			—			—			45,494
	Lodging	—			—		26,166			—			—			26,166
	Fuel and retail	—			—		59,011			—			—			59,011
	Other	—			—		13,775			—			—			13,775
	Total revenue	—			—		445,580			—			—			445,580
	Promotional allowances	—			—		(55,092		)	—			—			(55,092		)
	Net revenue	—			—		390,488			—			—			390,488
	EXPENSE
	Casino	—			—		119,357			—			—			119,357
	Food and beverage	—			—		45,375			—			—			45,375
	Lodging	—			—		17,551			—			—			17,551
	Fuel and retail	—			—		49,094			—			—			49,094
	Other	—			—		7,704			—			—			7,704
	General and administrative	—			—		77,435			—			—			77,435
	Depreciation and amortization	999			—		26,810			—			—			27,809
	Corporate	12,233			—		—			—			—			12,233
	Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(1,459		)	—		6,225			—			—			4,766
	Loss on impairment of assets	—			—		165			—			—			165
	Total expense	11,773			—		349,716			—			—			361,489
	Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(11,773		)	—		40,772			—			—			28,999
	Other income (expense)
	Interest expense, net	(30,589		)	—		—			—			161			(30,428		)
	Intercompany interest income	30,595			—		—			—			(30,595		)	—
	Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(30,595		)	—			30,595			—
	Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt	(81		)	—		—			—			—			(81		)
	Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	6,604			—		—			—			(6,604		)	—
	Total other income (expense), net	6,529			—		(30,595		)	—			(6,443		)	(30,509		)
	Loss from continuing operations before income tax	(5,244		)	—		10,177			—			(6,443		)	(1,510		)
	Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	4,017			—		(3,498		)	—			—			519
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(1,227	)	$	—	$	6,679		$	—		$	(6,443	)	$	(991	)
	Discontinued operations
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax	—			—		(369		)	—			—			(369		)
	Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	—			—		133			—			—			133
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(236	)	$	—		$	—		$	(236	)
	Net income (loss)	$	(1,227	)	$	—	$	6,443		$	—		$	(6,443	)	$	(1,227	)
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
					(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	REVENUE
	Casino	$	—		$	—	$	285,169		$	—		$	—		$	285,169
	Food and beverage	—			—		45,784			—			—			45,784
	Lodging	—			—		29,227			—			—			29,227
	Fuel and retail	—			—		74,971			—			—			74,971
	Other	—			—		21,210			—			—			21,210
	Total revenue	—			—		456,361			—			—			456,361
	Promotional allowances	—			—		(53,185		)	—			—			(53,185		)
	Net revenue	—			—		403,176			—			—			403,176
	EXPENSE
	Casino	—			—		110,267			—			—			110,267
	Food and beverage	—			—		46,395			—			—			46,395
	Lodging	—			—		18,006			—			—			18,006
	Fuel and retail	—			—		64,707			—			—			64,707
	Other	—			—		9,649			—			—			9,649
	General and administrative	—			—		72,830			—			—			72,830
	Depreciation and amortization	411			—		22,855			—			—			23,266
	Pre-opening expense	421			—		—			—			—			421
Corporate	12,726			—		—			—			—			12,726
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(707		)	—		(78		)	—			—			(785		)
Total expense	12,851			—		344,631			—			—			357,482
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(12,851		)	—		58,545			—			—			45,694
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(32,753		)	—		—			—			3,022			(29,731		)
Intercompany interest income	29,848			—		—			—			(29,848		)	—
Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(29,848		)	—			29,848			—
Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt	(8,842		)	—		—			—			—			(8,842		)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	15,884			—		—			—			(15,884		)	—
Total other income (expense), net	4,137			—		(29,848		)	—			(12,862		)	(38,573		)
Income from continuing operations before income tax	(8,714		)	—		28,697			—			(12,862		)	7,121
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	7,534			—		(10,021		)	—			—			(2,487		)
Income from continuing operations	$	(1,180	)	$	—	$	18,676		$	—		$	(12,862	)	$	4,634
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before tax	—			—		(14,205		)	5,120			—			(9,085		)
Benefit for income taxes	—			—		5,114			(1,843		)	—			3,271
Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(9,091	)	$	3,277		$	—		$	(5,814	)
Net income (loss)	$	(1,180	)	$	—	$	9,585		$	3,277		$	(12,862	)	$	(1,180	)
Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2011
(000s)
	Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Total
				(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
REVENUE
Casino	$	—		$	—	$	265,810		$	—		$	—		$	265,810
Food and beverage	—			—		41,710			—			—			41,710
Lodging	—			—		25,222			—			—			25,222
Fuel and retail	—			—		76,241			—			—			76,241
Other	—			—		18,629			—			—			18,629
Total revenue	—			—		427,612			—			—			427,612
Promotional allowances	—			—		(49,025		)	—			—			(49,025		)
Net revenue	—			—		378,587			—			—			378,587
EXPENSE
Casino	—			—		101,399			—			—			101,399
Food and beverage	—			—		41,806			—			—			41,806
Lodging	—			—		17,518			—			—			17,518
Fuel and retail	—			—		67,291			—			—			67,291
Other	—			—		12,546			—			—			12,546
General and administrative	—			—		69,011			—			—			69,011
Depreciation and amortization	527			—		20,642			—			—			21,169
Corporate	12,201			—		—			—			—			12,201
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	(3,129		)	—		(3,259		)	—			—			(6,388		)
Total expense	9,599			—		326,954			—			—			336,553
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(9,599		)	—		51,633			—			—			42,034
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(35,591		)	—		—			—			7,227			(28,364		)
Intercompany interest income	28,398			—		—			—			(28,398		)	—
Intercompany interest expense	—			—		(28,398		)	—			28,398			—
Other costs	(1,576		)	—		—			—			—			(1,576		)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries	21,001			—		—			—			(21,001		)	—
Total other income (expense), net	12,232			—		(28,398		)	—			(13,774		)	(29,940		)
Income from continuing operations before income tax	2,633			—		23,235			—			(13,774		)	12,094
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes	3,889			—		(8,111		)	—			—			(4,222		)
Income from continuing operations	$	6,522		$	—	$	15,124		$	—		$	(13,774	)	$	7,872
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations before tax	—			—		(456		)	(1,421		)	—			(1,877		)
Benefit for income taxes	—			—		128			399			—			527
Loss from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(328	)	$	(1,022	)	$	—		$	(1,350	)
Net income (loss)	$	6,522		$	—	$	14,796		$	(1,022	)	$	(13,774	)	$	6,522
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
		(Co-Issuer)			(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(30,366	)	$	—	$	67,153		$	—		$	36,787
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Restricted cash	—			—		—			—			—
	Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	17,447			—		—			—			17,447
	Proceeds from sale of property	20			—		50			—			70
	and equipment
	Purchases of property and equipment	(1,127		)	—		(30,593		)	—			(31,720		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	16,340		$	—	$	(30,543	)	$	—		$	(14,203	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Change in intercompany accounts	31,683			—		(31,683		)	—			—
	Payments on long-term debt	(11,568		)	—		(176		)	—			(11,744		)
	Proceeds from long-term debt	4,314			—		—			—			4,314
	Loan origination fees	(852		)	—		—			—			(852		)
	Repurchases of vested share-based awards	(318		)	—		—			—			(318		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	23,259		$	—	$	(31,859	)	$	—		$	(8,600	)
	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,233			—		4,751			—			13,984
	Cash and cash equivalents
	Beginning of year	89,063			—		37,810			—			126,873
	End of period	$	98,296		$	—	$	42,561		$	—		$	140,857
	Cash flows from discontinued operations:
	Cash flows from operating activities	$	—		$	—	$	36		$	—		$	36
	Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		(4,695		)	—			(4,695		)
	Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(4,659	)	$	—		$	(4,659	)
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
					(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,686	)	$	—	$	61,184		$	—		$	38,498
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Restricted cash	8,636			—		(7		)	—			8,629
	Excess cash from discontinued operations	—			—		—			23,892			23,892
	Cash paid for business acquisition	(4,305		)	—		—			—			(4,305		)
	Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	—			—		3,045			—			3,045
	Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	—			—		66			—			66
	Purchases of property and equipment	(2,723		)	—		(23,702		)	—			(26,425		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	1,608		$	—	$	(20,598	)	$	23,892		$	4,902
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Change in intercompany accounts	67,559			—		(43,667		)	(23,892		)	—
	Payment on long-term debt	(349,900		)	—		—			—			(349,900		)
	Proceeds from long term debt	398,000			—		—			—			398,000
	Loan origination fees	(10,583		)	—		—			—			(10,583		)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	105,076		$	—	$	(43,667	)	$	(23,892	)	$	37,517
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	83,998			—		(3,081		)	—			80,917
	Cash and cash equivalents
	Beginning of year	5,065			—		40,891			—			45,956
	End of period	$	89,063		$	—	$	37,810		$	—		$	126,873
	Cash flows from discontinued operations:
	Cash flows from operating activities	—			—		(1,447		)	(46		)	$	(1,493	)
	Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		$	(1,317	)	$	17		(1,300		)
	Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	(2,764	)	$	(29	)	$	(2,793	)
	Affinity Gaming and Subsidiaries
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(000s)
		Affinity Gaming			AG Finance		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Total
					(Co-Issuer)		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(22,745	)	$	—	$	43,292		$	—		$	20,547
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Restricted cash	(1,500		)	—		—			—			(1,500		)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	925			—		153			—			1,078
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,502		)	—		(29,226		)	—			(30,728		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	(2,077	)	$	—	$	(29,073	)	$	—		$	(31,150	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in intercompany accounts	12,164			—		(12,164		)	—			—
Payment on long-term debt	(1,600		)	—		—			—			(1,600		)
Loan origination fees	(1,622		)	—		—			—			(1,622		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	8,942		$	—	$	(12,164	)	$	—		$	(3,222	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,880		)	—		2,055			—			(13,825		)
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of year	20,945			—		38,836			—			59,781
End of period	$	5,065		$	—	$	40,891		$	—		$	45,956
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Cash flows from operating activities	—			—		6,123			16,176			$	22,299
Cash flows from investing activities	—			—		$	(3,304	)	$	(3,701	)	(7,005		)
Cash flows from discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	2,819		$	12,475		$	15,294

Organization_Consolidation_and1

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
	casino
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.00		$0.00		'
Number of casinos (casinos)	11		'		'
Write off of capitalized environmental remediation costs	$2,649,000	[1]	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
Impact on net income of write down of capitalized environmental remediation costs	$1,600,000		'		'
Nevada	'		'		'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Number of casinos (casinos)	5		'		'
Colorado	'		'		'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Number of casinos (casinos)	3		'		'
Missouri	'		'		'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Number of casinos (casinos)	2		'		'
Iowa	'		'		'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Number of casinos (casinos)	1		'		'
Series A Preferred Stock	'		'		'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]	'		'		'
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.00		'		'
Exercise price per share (usd per share)	45,000		'		'
Ownership percentage when rights become exercisable (percent)	15.00%		'		'
Assets sold to entitle holders to receive common shares of acquiring company percent (shares)	50.00%		'		'
Number of shares available per right (shares)	0.001		'		'
[1]	During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a correction in our Nevada segment which expensed previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino.

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	$8,300,000	$9,400,000	'
Accumulated amortization, deferred finance costs	3,100,000	1,200,000	'
Self insurance reserves	900,000	800,000	'
Promotional allowances	55,092,000	53,185,000	49,025,000
Contingent Expense Related to IRS claims	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other nonoperating expense	'	'	400,000
Professional Fees	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other nonoperating expense	'	'	1,200,000
Casino operations	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	38,928,000	37,291,000	33,898,000
Casino operations | Lodging	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	12,891,000	12,462,000	11,582,000
Casino operations | Food and Beverage	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	13,639,000	13,166,000	11,712,000
Casino operations | Other	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	$12,398,000	$11,663,000	$10,604,000

Assets_Held_for_Sale_Details

Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

18 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 01, 2013

Feb. 01, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 29, 2012

Feb. 01, 2013

Feb. 01, 2013

Golden Gaming, LLC

Truckee Disposition

Truckee Disposition

Truckee Disposition

Truckee Disposition

Truckee Disposition

Black Hawk Agreement

Cage cash

Purchase price adjustments

Truckee Disposition

Truckee Disposition

Assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Base sales price

'

'

'

'

'

$19,200,000

$19,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred maintenance credit

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

'

'

4,659,000

'

'

2,900,000

2,900,000

'

'

2,900,000

'

2,500,000

400,000

Working capital

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC

'

17,447,000

0

0

'

17,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain (loss) on disposal

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-21,000

14,800,000

'

'

'

'

Lease revenue

'

'

6,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price adjustment to cash

'

'

'

'

4,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets Held-for-sale, at fair value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

67,100,000

'

'

Amounts related to closure of Henderson Casino Bowl

3,400,000

476,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selling expenses of discontinued operations

2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating results for the discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenue

'

3,289,000

82,145,000

251,982,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

-369,000

-9,085,000

-1,877,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discontinued operations, net of tax

'

-236,000

-5,814,000

-1,350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents

'

'

4,659,000

'

'

2,900,000

2,900,000

'

'

2,900,000

'

2,500,000

400,000

Receivables, net

'

'

448,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepayments and other

'

'

1,433,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inventory

'

'

695,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property and equipment, net

'

'

9,381,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangibles

'

'

483,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other assets, net

'

'

119,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

'

'

4,225,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets held for sale

'

'

21,443,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liabilities related to assets held for sale

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts payable

'

'

831,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued expense

'

'

2,721,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total current liabilities related to assets held for sale

'

0

3,552,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Excess cash retained

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,800,000

'

'

'

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	$336,820,000	$308,765,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation	-65,091,000	-40,817,000	'
Property and equipment, net	271,729,000	267,948,000	'
Depreciation	24,900,000	21,000,000	20,300,000
Building and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	180,333,000	163,662,000	'
Building and improvements | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'7 years	'	'
Building and improvements | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'40 years	'	'
Gaming equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	55,277,000	43,261,000	'
Gaming equipment | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'3 years	'	'
Gaming equipment | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'10 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	40,183,000	33,261,000	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'3 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'10 years	'	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'7 years	'	'
Gross	196,000	206,000	'
Land	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	39,848,000	40,013,000	'
Barge	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Estimated Life (Years)	'30 years	'	'
Gross	15,019,000	15,019,000	'
Construction in Progress	'	'	'
Property and equipment	'	'	'
Gross	$5,964,000	$13,343,000	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets-Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	$2.90	$2.20	$0.90
Customer Loyalty	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Intangible assets useful life	'7 years	'	'
Trademarks	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Intangible assets useful life	'3 years 9 months	'	'
Weighted Average	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Intangible assets useful life	'6 years 6 months	'	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets-Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$68,516	$68,516
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross carrying amount	15,146	15,146
Accumulated Amortization	-5,979	-3,076
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	9,167	12,070
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	119,877	119,877
Intangibles, Gross Carrying Amount	135,023	135,023
Intangibles, net	129,044	131,947
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	2,501	'
2015	2,501	'
2016	2,501	'
2017	975	'
2018	689	'
Thereafter	0	'
Gaming License Rights	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	110,646	110,646
Local Tradename	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	9,231	9,231
Customer Loyalty Programs	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross carrying amount	12,164	12,164
Accumulated Amortization	-4,580	-2,346
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	7,584	9,818
Trademarks	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, Gross carrying amount	2,982	2,982
Accumulated Amortization	-1,399	-730
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,583	2,252
Nevada	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	33,665	33,665
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	'
Midwest	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	14,622	14,622
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	'
Colorado	'	'
Acquired Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	20,229	20,229
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$0	'

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Capitalized loan fees, net	$8,279	$9,446
Long-term deposits	3,855	4,309
Other assets	585	1,196
Total	$12,719	$14,951

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Progressive jackpot liabilities	$3,294	$2,766
Accrued payroll and related	7,353	7,492
Slot club point liability	3,574	3,947
Litigation reserves	3,100	0
Disputed bankruptcy estate expense	0	1,517
Other accrued expense	4,820	5,375
Total	$22,141	$21,097

LongTerm_Debt_Longterm_DebtLon

Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt-Long-term debt balances (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Unamortized discount	($1,452)	($1,784)
Total debt	389,794	396,716
Current maturities of long-term debt	-9,961	-7,281
Long-term debt, less current portion	379,833	389,435
Senior notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	198,548	198,216
Senior notes | Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Gross long-term debt	200,000	200,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$191,246	$198,500

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

9-May-12

31-May-12

Dec. 31, 2013

9-May-12

9-May-12

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Dec. 13, 2013

Actual

Carrying Value

Estimated Fair

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Secured Debt

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Secured Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Secured Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

Eurodollar

Eurodollar

Carrying Value

Estimated Fair

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00

Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater than or Equal to 3.00 but Less than 4.00

Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater than or Equal to 3.00 but Less than 4.00

Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater than or Equal to 3.00 but Less than 4.00

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than 3.50 to 1.00

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than 3.50 to 1.00

Consolidated leverage ratio

Consolidated leverage ratio

Amended Credit Agreement

Amended Credit Agreement

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than 3.50 to 1.00

Consolidated leverage ratio greater than 3.50 to 1.00

Change in Control

Prior to first anniversary of closing

Between first and second year after closing

Between second and third year after closing

Redemption period twelve months commencing on May 2017 and thereafter

Maximum

Minimum

Carrying Value

Estimated Fair

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

Minimum

Prior to first anniversary of closing

Prior to first anniversary of closing

Level 2

Level 2

Amended Credit Agreement

Amended Credit Agreement

Long Term Debt Textuals [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayments of Long-term Debt

$11,744,000

$349,900,000

$1,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$342,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase in additional borrowings

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net transaction expenses and repayment of previous debt instruments

38,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

Interest rate floor (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest margin (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

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3.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25%

3.25%

3.25%

2.25%

Percentage of voting equity excluded from First Amendment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

Unused capacity commitment fee percentage (percent)

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

0.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio

'

'

'

5.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

4

3

'

'

'

3.5

'

3.5

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

Debt instrument unamortized loan fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument fees and pre payment penalties

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

-81,000

-8,842,000

0

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'

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Number of days after cash received from Amendment that Initial Term Loan repayment is mandatory

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 days

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of days to use proceeds to purchase assets used in the business

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'548 days

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'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

Extension to enter into a binding contract to purchase assets used in the business

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'180 days

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change of control, percentage of voting interests acquired (percent)

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40.00%

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50.00%

'

50.00%

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'

'

'

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'

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'

'

Reinvestment period for asset sale proceeds

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'12 months

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'18 months

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'

'

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'

'

'

Percent fee on repriced term loans during the first six months of the amendment closing date (percent)

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mandatory prepayments as a percentage of entity's excess cash flow (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

25.00%

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'

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Interest coverage ratio

'

'

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2.2

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'

'

'

'

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Redemption price as percentage of principal amount, base (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption with net proceeds from equity offerings as percentage of original principal (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price with net proceeds from equity offerings as percentage of original principal (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

109.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of original principal amount outstanding after redemption from equity offerings (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption period with net proceeds from equity offerings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'180 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument redemption as percentage of original principal notice period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'60 days

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price as percentage of principal amount (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

104.50%

102.25%

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt, fair value

'

'

'

'

$389,794,000

$405,449,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$191,246,000

$191,017,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$198,548,000

$214,432,000

'

'

'

'

Income_TaxesNarrative_Details

Income Taxes-Narrative (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'
Deferred tax asset, alternative minimum tax	$0.40
Deferred tax assets, general business credits	0.3
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$24.40

Income_Taxes_Income_TaxesDefer

Income Taxes Income Taxes-Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Effective tax rate related to discontinued operations (percent)	36.00%	36.00%
Current deferred tax asset	$3,640	$3,124
Non-current deferred tax liability	-5,573	-5,322
Net deferred tax liability	-1,933	-2,198
Deferred Tax Assets	'	'
Reserve for employee benefits	798	1,241
Provision for doubtful accounts	193	85
Deferred compensation	454	671
Asset retirement obligation	278	261
Progressive slot and players’ club liabilities	2,637	1,918
Tax benefit of current year NOL	8,699	1,355
Equity compensation	928	761
Restructuring costs	0	280
General business credits	300	0
AMT credit	429	573
Litigation reserve	1,116	0
Gaming taxes	637	600
Other	193	805
Gross deferred tax assets	16,662	8,550
Deferred Tax Liabilities	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	-16,308	-8,553
Prepaid services and supplies	-2,287	-2,195
Gross deferred tax liabilities	($18,595)	($10,748)

Income_Taxes_Income_TaxesProvi

Income Taxes Income Taxes-Provisions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CURRENT	'	'	'	'
Federal	$0	$0	$1,917	'
State	-197	0	-438	'
Total current tax expense	-197	0	1,479	'
DEFERRED	'	'	'	'
Federal	-3,802	694	-3,746	'
State	-223	-175	-220	'
Total deferred tax expense	-4,025	519	-3,966	'
Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations	-4,222	519	-2,487	-4,222
Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations	527	133	3,271	527
Total benefit from (provision for) income tax	($3,695)	$652	$784	'

Income_Taxes_Income_TaxesEffec

Income Taxes Income Taxes-Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Tax at federal statutory rate (percent)	34.00%	34.00%
State income tax (percent)	2.00%	2.00%
Non-deductible expense (percent)	-6.00%	2.60%
State provision adjustment (percent)	-14.30%	0.00%
General business credit (percent)	18.60%	-3.70%
Effective tax rate related to continuing operations (percent)	34.30%	34.90%
Effective tax rate related to discontinued operations (percent)	36.00%	36.00%
Total effective tax rate (percent)	34.70%	39.90%

Sharebased_compensation_Detail

Share-based compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
	tranche
	class
Equity-based compensation	'
Number of classes of a share-based plan (classes)	2
Vesting period	'3 years
Expiration period	'5 years
Number of tranches (tranches)	2
Conversion to accounting for stock option awards as liabilities	$2,235
Outstanding and Non-Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	'
Common Stock shares or potential shares outstanding (shares)	591,661
Shares available for future issuance (shares)	408,339
Stock options	'
Outstanding, Shares	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (shares)	530,803
Granted (shares)	0
Canceled (shares)	-107,270
Forfeited	-75,134
Balance at the end of the period (shares)	348,399
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share (in dollars per share)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (usd per share)	$10.06
Granted (usd per share)	$0
Canceled (usd per share)	$10.10
Forfeited (usd per share)	$10.09
Balance at the end of the period (usd per share)	$10.05
Non-Vested, Shares	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (shares)	247,743
Granted (shares)	0
Vested (shares)	-128,438
Forfeited (shares)	-75,134
Balance at the end of the period (shares)	44,171
Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (usd per share)	$5.67
Granted (usd per share)	$0
Vested (usd per share)	$4.93
Forfeited (usd per share)	$4.87
Balance at the end of the period (usd per share)	$4.88
RSUs	'
Outstanding and Non-Vested, Shares	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (shares)	102,132
Granted (shares)	31,374
Vested (shares)	-43,672
Forfeited (shares)	-37,473
Balance at the end of the period (shares)	52,361
Outstanding and Non-Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	'
Balance at the beginning of the period (usd per share)	$10.40
Granted (usd per share)	$12.75
Vested (usd per share)	$12.10
Forfeited (usd per share)	$12.10
Balance at the end of the period (usd per share)	$11.86

Sharebased_compensationExercis

Share-based compensation-Exercisable Stock Options (Details) (Stock options, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock options	'
Equity-based compensation	'
Number of vested stock options	304,228
Weighted-average exercise price per share (usd per share)	$10.04
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)	$478
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)	'2 years 5 months

Sharebased_compensationSignifi

Share-based compensation-Significant Fair Value Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
February 2012 Awards	'
Equity-based compensation	'
Expected term in years	'3 years 1 month 24 days
Expected volatility (percent)	68.14%
Expected dividends (percent)	0.00%
Risk-free interest rates (percent)	0.78%
March 2011 Awards	'
Equity-based compensation	'
Expected term in years	'2 years 3 months
Expected volatility (percent)	56.67%
Expected dividends (percent)	0.00%
Risk-free interest rates (percent)	0.38%

Sharebased_CompensationOther_D

Share-based Compensation-Other (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity-based compensation	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$1,169	$2,075	$1,692
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards	245	'	'
Stock options	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	'	'	'
Compensation expense	338	1,102	1,025
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards	60	'	'
Weighted-average years to be recognized	'4 months	'	'
Restricted stock	'	'	'
Equity-based compensation	'	'	'
Compensation expense	831	973	667
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested awards	$185	'	'
Weighted-average years to be recognized	'5 months	'	'

Write_Downs_Reserves_and_Recov2

Write Downs, Reserves and Recoveries (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'		'		'
CCDC litigation reserve	'	$3,100	[1]	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
Tax penalties and interest related to bankruptcy estate	'	-1,459	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Write off of capitalized environmental remediation costs	'	2,649	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]
Amounts related to closure of Henderson Casino Bowl	3,400	476		0		0
Gain on insurance claim, St Jo flood	'	0		0		-3,259
Litigation settlements, net	'	0	[4]	-707	[4]	-1,529	[4]
Settlement with insurance carriers	'	0	[5]	-78	[5]	1,600	[5]
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	$4,766		($785)		($6,388)
[1]	As discussed in Note 14, we are party to ongoing litigation with our non-profit partner, CCDC, in Lakeside, Iowa. We have accrued this amount based upon the amount stipulated in the memorandum of understanding we discussed with CCDC in contemplation of settling this litigation. Although we did not ultimately agree to the settlement and the litigation remains open, the accrual represents our best estimate of anticipated expense to settle the litigation. We recorded the expense in our Midwest segment.
[2]	During 2013, we resolved outstanding issues related to disputed claims filed by the IRS related to the Predecessor’s bankruptcy case and reversed the accrual, recording accrual, recording write downs, reserves and recoveries income at the corporate level.
[3]	During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a correction in our Nevada segment which expensed previously-capitalized costs related to the environmental remediation work performed during the construction of our new travel center at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino.
[4]	These amounts represent insurance recoveries and adjustments to legal reserves for claims against Predecessor.
[5]	The 2012 amount represents the final payment we received from our insurance carriers in settlement of the St Jo flood claim. We recorded the income in our Midwest segment. With regard to the amount in 2011, we self-funded health care benefits, up to a certain stop-loss amount, for employees at our Midwest casinos through December 31, 2008. We discovered an error in the placement of the policy which caused us to absorb expense above the stop loss during 2008 and 2009. In July 2011, we entered into a settlement agreement with the insurance broker and received the noted amount as full settlement of the litigation claims related to the policy error.

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Feb. 29, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Terrible Herbst, Inc

Berry-Hinckley Industries

Herbst Family Limited Partnership II

Herbst Family Limited Partnership II

Herbst's Grandchildren's Trust

Herbst's Grandchildren's Trust

Herbst Family Limited Partnership

Herbst Family Limited Partnership

HIGCO, Inc

HIGCO, Inc

SamCon, Inc

SamCon, Inc

Prescott's Bar, LLC

Maximum

Sale of Herbst Slot Route to JETT

Sale of Herbst Slot Route to JETT

Searchlight Casino, Searchlight NV

Searchlight Casino, Searchlight NV

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

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$1,800,000

$10,700,000

$30,000

$200,000

'

$58,000

$200,000

$200,000

$600,000

$35,000

$200,000

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Coin and currency maintenance revenue

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45,000

300,000

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Trademark license expense

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300,000

700,000

1,600,000

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500,000

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68,000

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Monthly advertising expense

35,000

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Term of lease agreement

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'20 years

Rent revenue

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58,000

300,000

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Revenue sharing contract

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$25,000

$200,000

$17,000

$100,000

$74,000

'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Feb. 24, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 28, 2006

Mar. 31, 2012

Nov. 11, 2011

31-May-12

Mar. 31, 2009

Aug. 05, 2013

Aug. 05, 2013

Aug. 05, 2013

Action for negligence in supervising an employee

Action for negligence in supervising an employee

Action for negligence in supervising an employee

Action for negligence in supervising an employee

Action by former employee terminated without cause

Action by former employee terminated without cause

Action by former employee terminated without cause

Clarke County Development Corporation v Affinity Gaming

Clarke County Development Corporation v Affinity Gaming

Clarke County Development Corporation v Affinity Gaming

E-T-T Inc.

E-T-T Inc.

E-T-T Inc.

E-T-T Inc.

Primadonna Company, LLC

Primadonna Company, LLC

Primadonna Company, LLC

Clarke County Development Corp.

Clarke County Reservoir Commission

Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

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2014

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$7,717,000

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2015

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7,600,000

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2016

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7,573,000

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2017

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7,535,000

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2018

'

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7,608,000

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Thereafter

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173,402,000

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Total

'

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211,435,000

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Rent expense

'

'

8,000,000

7,900,000

7,500,000

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Estimate of possible loss

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3,100,000

600,000

2,500,000

Future capital account balance

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0

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Capital account reduction period

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'10 years

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Capital improvement percent set-off against the adjusted gross revenue payment (percent)

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0.50%

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Percent of adjusted gross revenue to be paid (percent)

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2.50%

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Period to not unreasonably withhold consent to an assignment of the management agreement to a third party

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'5 years

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Contribution under operator's contract, potential

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3.00%

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Increase in percent of adjusted gross revenue to be paid if assignment of management is made, plaintiff's request (percent)

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1.50%

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Increase in percent of adjusted gross revenue to be paid if assignment of management is made, previously agreed (percent)

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0.50%

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Compensatory damages

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4,100,000

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1,300,000

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Punitive damages

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10,100,000

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Lowered punitive damage award

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4,100,000

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Amount of damage as per settlement agreement

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4,000,000

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Amount agreed to be reimbursed by insurance carrier

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500,000

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Settlement amount paid

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4,000,000

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1,800,000

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Awarded value

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1,900,000

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Reversal of Previously Recorded Accrued Expenses

$1,000,000

$600,000

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Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies-Asset Obligations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2007
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (percent)	'	'	6.70%
Inflation rate (percent)	'	'	3.00%
Asset Retirement Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$724	$679	'
Accretion expense	49	45	'
Balance at end of period	$773	$724	$500

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - Environmental Remediation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure - Environmental Remediation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Number of Years Ago that the Gas Station Contaminated the Soil	'30 years	'	'	'
Environmental remediation expense	$3,185,000	$0	$0	$3,700,000
Property and Casualty Insurance, Amount of Coverage	5,000,000	'	'	'
Insurance Settlements Receivable	$1,000,000	'	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum annual contribution per employee (percent)	'	30.00%	'	'	'
Additional expenses over stop loss	'	$0.30	$0.10	$0.30	$1.10
Proceeds from legal settlements	$1.60	'	'	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$445,580	$456,361	$427,612
Promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-55,092	-53,185	-49,025
Net revenue	90,007	99,123	100,312	101,046	97,716	100,710	103,045	101,705	390,488	403,176	378,587
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	62,908	70,671	58,495
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-27,809	-23,266	-21,169
Share-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,169	-2,075	-1,680
Pre-Opening Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	421	0
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,766	785	6,388
Loss on Impairment of Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-165	0	0
Operating income from continuing operations	3,331	5,653	9,074	10,941	8,044	10,075	13,152	14,423	28,999	45,694	42,034
Assets	643,739	'	'	'	651,922	'	'	'	643,739	651,922	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,841	28,111	32,813
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	445,580	456,361	427,612
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	390,488	403,176	378,587
Assets	525,776	'	'	'	520,303	'	'	'	525,776	520,303	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	30,838	25,254	31,293
Nevada	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	267,826	301,971	296,903
Promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-36,986	-39,386	-37,742
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	230,840	262,585	259,161
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,609	32,784	31,812
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-14,729	-14,150	-14,100
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,125	0	0
Loss on Impairment of Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-165	'	'
Operating income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	10,590	18,634	17,712
Assets	228,956	'	'	'	228,980	'	'	'	228,956	228,980	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,810	12,952	20,157
Midwest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	134,249	140,035	130,709
Promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,957	-12,142	-11,283
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	122,292	127,893	119,426
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,041	40,820	37,204
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,023	-6,663	-6,542
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,100	78	'
Loss on Impairment of Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Operating income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	26,918	34,235	33,921
Assets	213,671	'	'	'	212,868	'	'	'	213,671	212,868	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,378	10,737	11,136
Colorado	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	43,505	14,355	0
Promotional allowances	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-6,149	-1,657	0
Net revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,356	12,698	0
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,322	7,718	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,058	-2,042	0
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Loss on Impairment of Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Operating income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,264	5,676	0
Assets	83,149	'	'	'	78,455	'	'	'	83,149	78,455	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,650	1,565	0
Corporate and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment EBITDA to operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,064	-10,651	-10,521
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-999	-411	-527
Share-based compensation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,169	-2,075	-1,680
Pre-Opening Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	421	'
Write downs, reserves and recoveries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,459	707	3,129
Loss on Impairment of Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'	'
Operating income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,773	-12,851	-9,599
Assets	117,963	'	'	'	131,619	'	'	'	117,963	131,619	'
Capital expenditures by reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,003	$2,857	$1,520

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_I2

Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenue	$90,007	$99,123	$100,312	$101,046	$97,716	$100,710	$103,045	$101,705	$390,488	$403,176	$378,587
Operating income	3,331	5,653	9,074	10,941	8,044	10,075	13,152	14,423	28,999	45,694	42,034
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($3,125)	($1,206)	$1,124	$2,216	$463	$1,646	($2,089)	$4,614	($991)	$4,634	$7,872

Condensed_Consolidated_Guarant2

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data-Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

9-May-12

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Affinity Gaming, LLC

Affinity Gaming, LLC

Affinity Gaming, LLC

Affinity Gaming, LLC

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Consolidating/Eliminating

Consolidating/Eliminating

Senior Unsecured Notes 9 Percent Due 2018

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$126,873

$45,956

$59,781

$98,296

$89,063

$5,065

$20,945

$0

$0

$0

$0

$42,561

$37,810

$40,891

$38,836

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

'

Restricted cash

608

608

'

'

469

469

'

'

'

'

'

'

139

139

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Accounts receivable, net

3,371

5,109

'

'

510

775

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,861

4,334

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Income tax receivable

420

0

'

'

420

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

Prepaid expense

9,858

8,568

'

'

586

1,060

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,272

7,508

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Inventory

2,977

2,835

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,977

2,835

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Deferred tax asset

3,640

3,124

'

'

267

904

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,373

2,220

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Total current assets

161,731

147,117

'

'

100,548

92,271

'

'

0

0

'

'

61,183

54,846

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Property and equipment, net

271,729

267,948

'

'

3,395

3,866

'

'

'

'

'

'

268,334

264,082

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Intercompany receivables

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

36,129

27,500

'

'

0

0

'

'

-36,129

-27,500

'

Investment in subsidiaries

0

0

'

'

523,859

338,535

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

-523,859

-338,535

'

Intercompany notes receivable

'

0

'

'

'

193,216

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

-193,216

'

Other assets, net

12,719

14,951

'

'

10,648

11,820

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,071

3,131

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Assets held for sale

0

21,443

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,443

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

Intangibles

129,044

131,947

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

129,044

131,947

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Goodwill

68,516

68,516

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,516

68,516

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total assets

643,739

651,922

'

'

638,450

639,708

'

'

0

0

'

'

565,277

571,465

'

'

0

0

'

'

-559,988

-559,251

'

Liabilities and Owners' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts payable

15,825

14,001

'

'

2,097

2,043

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,728

11,958

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Intercompany payables

0

0

'

'

36,129

27,500

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

-36,129

-27,500

'

Accrued interest

2,468

2,581

'

'

2,468

2,581

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Accrued expense

22,141

21,097

'

'

832

2,802

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,309

18,295

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Income tax payable

0

516

'

'

'

516

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

Intercompany notes payable

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

193,216

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

-193,216

'

Current maturities of long-term debt

9,961

7,281

'

'

9,961

7,281

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Other current liabilities

187

0

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total current liabilities

50,582

45,476

'

'

51,487

42,723

'

'

0

0

'

'

35,224

223,469

'

'

0

0

'

'

-36,129

-220,716

'

Long-term debt, less current portion

379,833

389,435

'

'

379,833

389,435

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Other liabilities

3,232

1,007

'

'

2,459

283

'

'

'

'

'

'

773

724

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Liabilities held for sale

0

3,552

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,552

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

'

Deferred income tax liability

5,573

5,322

'

'

152

137

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,421

5,185

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Total liabilities

439,220

444,792

'

'

433,931

432,578

'

'

0

0

'

'

41,418

232,930

'

'

0

0

'

'

-36,129

-220,716

'

Owners' equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock

20

20

'

'

20

20

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

'

0

0

'

Other Equity

204,499

207,110

'

'

204,499

207,110

'

'

'

'

'

'

523,859

338,535

'

'

0

0

'

'

-523,859

-338,535

'

Total owners’ equity

204,519

207,130

206,235

198,033

204,519

207,130

'

'

0

0

'

'

523,859

338,535

'

'

0

0

'

'

-523,859

-338,535

'

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

$643,739

$651,922

'

'

$638,450

$639,708

'

'

$0

$0

'

'

$565,277

$571,465

'

'

$0

$0

'

'

($559,988)

($559,251)

'

Condensed_Consolidated_Guarant3

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data-Statement of Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$301,134

$285,169

$265,810

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,494

45,784

41,710

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,166

29,227

25,222

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

59,011

74,971

76,241

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,775

21,210

18,629

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

445,580

456,361

427,612

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-55,092

-53,185

-49,025

Net revenue

90,007

99,123

100,312

101,046

97,716

100,710

103,045

101,705

'

390,488

403,176

378,587

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119,357

110,267

101,399

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,375

46,395

41,806

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,551

18,006

17,518

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,094

64,707

67,291

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,704

9,649

12,546

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

77,435

72,830

69,011

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,233

12,726

12,201

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,809

23,266

21,169

Pre-opening expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

421

0

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,766

-785

-6,388

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-165

0

0

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

361,489

357,482

336,553

Operating income from continuing operations

3,331

5,653

9,074

10,941

8,044

10,075

13,152

14,423

'

28,999

45,694

42,034

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,428

-29,731

-28,364

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-81

-8,842

0

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

-1,576

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,509

-38,573

-29,940

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,510

7,121

12,094

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,222

519

-2,487

-4,222

Income (loss) from continuing operations

-3,125

-1,206

1,124

2,216

463

1,646

-2,089

4,614

'

-991

4,634

7,872

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-369

-9,085

-1,877

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

527

133

3,271

527

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-236

-5,814

-1,350

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,227

-1,180

6,522

Affinity Gaming, LLC

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Net revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,233

12,726

12,201

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

999

411

527

Pre-opening expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

421

'

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,459

-707

-3,129

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,773

12,851

9,599

Operating income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,773

-12,851

-9,599

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,589

-32,753

-35,591

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,595

29,848

28,398

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-81

-8,842

'

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,576

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,604

15,884

21,001

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,529

4,137

12,232

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,244

-8,714

2,633

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,017

7,534

3,889

Income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,227

-1,180

6,522

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,227

-1,180

6,522

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Net revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Guarantor Subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

301,134

285,169

265,810

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,494

45,784

41,710

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,166

29,227

25,222

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

59,011

74,971

76,241

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,775

21,210

18,629

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

445,580

456,361

427,612

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-55,092

-53,185

-49,025

Net revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

390,488

403,176

378,587

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

119,357

110,267

101,399

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,375

46,395

41,806

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,551

18,006

17,518

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,094

64,707

67,291

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,704

9,649

12,546

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

77,435

72,830

69,011

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,810

22,855

20,642

Pre-opening expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,225

-78

-3,259

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-165

'

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

349,716

344,631

326,954

Operating income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,772

58,545

51,633

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,595

-29,848

-28,398

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,595

-29,848

-28,398

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,177

28,697

23,235

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,498

-10,021

-8,111

Income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,679

18,676

15,124

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-369

-14,205

-456

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

133

5,114

128

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-236

-9,091

-328

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,443

9,585

14,796

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Pre-opening expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

5,120

-1,421

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-1,843

399

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

3,277

-1,022

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

3,277

-1,022

Consolidating/Eliminating

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Total revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Promotional allowances

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Casino

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Food and beverage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Lodging

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Fuel and retail

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

General and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Corporate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Pre-opening expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Write downs, reserves and recoveries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Loss on impairment of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Total expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Operating income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

161

3,022

7,227

Intercompany interest income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-30,595

-29,848

-28,398

Intercompany interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,595

29,848

28,398

Loss on extinguishment (or modification) of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Other costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Income (loss) from equity investments in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,604

-15,884

-21,001

Total other income (expense), net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,443

-12,862

-13,774

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,443

-12,862

-13,774

Provision for income taxes related to continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,443

-12,862

-13,774

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Benefit from income taxes related to discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Net income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($6,443)

($12,862)

($13,774)

Condensed_Consolidated_Guarant4

Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Data-Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$36,787	$38,498	$20,547
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	8,629	-1,500
Excess cash from discontinued operations	0	23,892	0
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	17,447	0	0
Cash paid for business acquisition	0	-4,305	0
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	0	3,045	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	70	66	1,078
Purchases of property and equipment	-31,720	-26,425	-30,728
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-14,203	4,902	-31,150
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Change in intercompany accounts	0	0	0
Payments on long-term debt	-11,744	-349,900	-1,600
Proceeds from long term debt	4,314	398,000	0
Loan origination fees	-852	-10,583	-1,622
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	-318	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-8,600	37,517	-3,222
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	13,984	80,917	-13,825
Beginning of period	126,873	45,956	59,781
End of period	140,857	126,873	45,956
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	36	-1,493	22,299
Cash flows from investing activities	-4,695	-1,300	-7,005
Cash flows from discontinued operations	-4,659	-2,793	15,294
Affinity Gaming, LLC	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-30,366	-22,686	-22,745
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	8,636	-1,500
Excess cash from discontinued operations	'	0	'
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	17,447	'	'
Cash paid for business acquisition	'	-4,305	'
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	'	0	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	20	0	925
Purchases of property and equipment	-1,127	-2,723	-1,502
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	16,340	1,608	-2,077
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Change in intercompany accounts	31,683	67,559	12,164
Payments on long-term debt	-11,568	-349,900	-1,600
Proceeds from long term debt	4,314	398,000	'
Loan origination fees	-852	-10,583	-1,622
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	-318	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	23,259	105,076	8,942
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	9,233	83,998	-15,880
Beginning of period	89,063	5,065	20,945
End of period	98,296	89,063	5,065
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from discontinued operations	0	0	0
Affinity Gaming Finance Corp.	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'	0
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	'	'	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	'	'	0
Purchases of property and equipment	'	'	0
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Change in intercompany accounts	'	'	0
Payments on long-term debt	'	'	0
Proceeds from long term debt	0	'	'
Loan origination fees	'	'	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	0
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	0
Cash flows from discontinued operations	0	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	67,153	61,184	43,292
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	-7	0
Excess cash from discontinued operations	'	0	'
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	0	'	'
Cash paid for business acquisition	'	0	'
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	'	3,045	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	50	66	153
Purchases of property and equipment	-30,593	-23,702	-29,226
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-30,543	-20,598	-29,073
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Change in intercompany accounts	-31,683	-43,667	-12,164
Payments on long-term debt	-176	0	0
Proceeds from long term debt	0	0	'
Loan origination fees	0	0	0
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	0	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-31,859	-43,667	-12,164
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,751	-3,081	2,055
Beginning of period	37,810	40,891	38,836
End of period	42,561	37,810	40,891
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	36	-1,447	6,123
Cash flows from investing activities	-4,695	-1,317	-3,304
Cash flows from discontinued operations	-4,659	-2,764	2,819
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	0	0
Excess cash from discontinued operations	'	23,892	'
Proceeds from sale to Truckee Gaming, LLC	0	'	'
Cash paid for business acquisition	'	0	'
Insurance proceeds St Jo flood	'	0	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	0	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	0	23,892	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Change in intercompany accounts	0	-23,892	0
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from long term debt	0	0	'
Loan origination fees	0	0	0
Repurchases of vested share-based awards	0	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	0	-23,892	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Beginning of period	0	0	0
End of period	0	0	0
Cash flows from discontinued operations:	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities	0	-46	16,176
Cash flows from investing activities	0	17	-3,701
Cash flows from discontinued operations	0	-29	12,475
Consolidating/Eliminating	'	'	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
End of period	$0	$0	'