Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) 8-K 11 Jun 14 Other Events Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	'0001575965
Document Type	'8-K
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14
Amendment Flag	'false

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Real estate investments, net	$2,010,303	'
Property and equipment, used in operations, net	139,121	118,954
Cash and cash equivalents	285,221	14,562
Prepaid expenses	5,983	1,141
Deferred income taxes	2,228	2,859
Other current assets	17,367	1,009
Receivable from Penn National Gaming, Inc.	'	43,318
Goodwill	75,521	75,521
Other intangible assets	9,577	9,577
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,270 at December 31, 2013	46,877	'
Other assets	17,041	134
Total assets	2,609,239	267,075
Liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	21,397	251
Accrued expenses	13,783	5,787
Accrued interest	18,055	'
Accrued salaries and wages	10,337	3,507
Gaming, property, and other taxes	18,789	1,136
Income taxes	17,256	11,538
Other current liabilities	12,911	109
Long-term debt	2,350,000	'
Deferred income taxes	4,282	8,417
Total liabilities	2,466,810	30,745
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Common stock ($.01 par value, 550,000,000 shares authorized, 88,659,448 shares issued at December 31, 2013)	887	'
Additional paid-in capital	3,651	71,356
Retained earnings	137,891	164,974
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	142,429	236,330
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	$2,609,239	$267,075

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$3,277	$1,270
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	550,000,000	550,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	111,771,524	88,659,448

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Revenues

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Rental

$106,114

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$68,955

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Real estate taxes paid by tenants

11,998

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7,602

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Total rental revenue

118,112

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76,557

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Gaming

38,755

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41,080

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159,352

202,581

223,302

Food, beverage and other

2,831

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3,215

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12,357

15,635

16,396

Total revenues

159,698

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44,295

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248,266

218,216

239,698

Less promotional allowances

-1,370

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-1,646

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-6,137

-7,573

-7,814

Net revenues

158,328

113,776

39,633

46,072

42,649

37,659

45,823

60,252

66,909

242,129

210,643

231,884

Operating expenses

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Gaming

21,562

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23,139

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89,367

113,111

124,971

Food, beverage and other

2,546

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2,767

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10,775

13,114

13,664

Real estate taxes

12,423

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406

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9,220

1,592

1,362

General and administrative

20,941

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5,939

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43,262

25,068

24,806

Depreciation

26,522

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3,588

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28,923

14,090

14,568

Total operating expenses

83,994

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35,839

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181,547

166,975

179,371

Income from operations

74,334

39,016

5,665

9,090

6,810

4,534

8,155

14,472

16,507

60,582

43,668

52,513

Other income (expenses)

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Interest expense

-28,974

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-19,254

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Interest income

546

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1

2

4

Management fee

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-1,280

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-4,203

-6,320

-6,958

Total other expenses

-28,428

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-1,280

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-23,456

-6,318

-6,954

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906

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5,530

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37,126

37,350

45,559

Income tax provision

1,594

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2,316

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17,296

14,431

18,875

Net income

$44,312

$9,234

$2,681

$4,699

$3,214

$2,106

$4,530

$7,618

$8,665

$19,830

$22,919

$26,684

Earnings per common share:

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Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.40

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.08

$0.18

$0.21

$0.24

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.07

$0.17

$0.20

$0.23

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$215,388	'	$100,017	$115,371
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Cash contribution to parent	-22,161	'	-22,161	'
Net income	26,684	'	'	26,684
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	219,911	'	77,856	142,055
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Cash contribution to parent	-6,500	'	-6,500	'
Net income	22,919	'	'	22,919
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	236,330	'	71,356	164,974
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Contributions to Penn National Gaming, Inc., prior to spin-off	-50,300	'	-3,387	-46,913
Real estate assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn National Gaming, Inc.	2,023,573	886	2,022,687	'
Real estate assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn National Gaming, Inc. (in shares)	'	88,601,637	'	'
Cash distribution to Penn National Gaming, Inc. in connection with Spin-Off	-2,090,000	'	-2,090,000	'
Stock option activity	2,622	1	2,621	'
Stock option activity (in shares)	'	57,811	'	'
Restricted stock activity	374	'	374	'
Net income	19,830	'	'	19,830
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	142,429	887	3,651	137,891
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	88,659,448	88,659,448	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Stock option activity	15,854	10	15,844	'
Stock option activity (in shares)	'	1,051,847	'	'
Restricted stock activity	-583	1	-584	'
Net income	44,312	'	'	44,312
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	($68,028)	$1,118	$862,588	($931,734)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	111,771,524	111,771,524	'	'

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
Operating activities	'	'	'
Net income	$19,830	$22,919	$26,684
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	28,923	14,090	14,568
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,270	'	'
Losses (Gain) on sale of fixed assets	-39	-142	-75
Deferred income taxes	-5,646	-88	-6,514
Charge for stock-based compensation	1,566	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-885	1,513	-1,248
Other assets	-662	'	-2
Accounts payable	2,638	-260	-288
Accrued expenses	7,996	-456	-180
Accrued interest	17,216	'	-4
Accrued salaries and wages	2,131	-394	313
Gaming, property and other taxes	-7	-250	146
Income taxes	5,718	-10,162	23,396
Other current and noncurrent liabilities	583	-26	44
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	80,632	26,744	56,840
Investing activities	'	'	'
Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	-12,198	-1,930	-5,131
Capital maintenance expenditures	-4,230	-3,260	-3,157
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	153	380	117
Net cash used in investing activities	-16,275	-4,810	-8,171
Financing activities	'	'	'
Net advances to Penn National Gaming, Inc.	-3,595	-18,018	-27,375
Cash contributions to Penn National Gaming, Inc.	-3,387	-6,500	-22,161
Cash distribution to Penn National Gaming, Inc. in connection with Spin-Off	-2,090,000	'	'
Principal payments on debt obligation to Penn National Gaming, Inc.	'	'	-900
Proceeds from exercise of options	1,431	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	2,301,853	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	206,302	-24,518	-50,436
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	270,659	-2,584	-1,767
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	14,562	17,146	18,913
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$285,221	$14,562	$17,146

Business_and_Basis_of_Presenta

Business and Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Basis of Presentation	'
Business and Basis of Presentation	'
	1. Business and Basis of Presentation
	On November 15, 2012, Penn National Gaming, Inc. ("Penn") announced that it intended to pursue a plan to separate the majority of its operating assets and real property assets into two publicly traded companies including an operating entity, and, through a tax-free spin-off of its real estate assets to holders of its common and preferred stock, a newly formed publicly traded real estate investment trust ("REIT"), Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. ("GLPI") (the "Spin-Off").
	GLPI and subsidiaries (the "Company") was incorporated on February 13, 2013, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn. In connection with the Spin-Off, which was completed on November 1, 2013, Penn contributed to GLPI through a series of internal corporate restructurings substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with Penn's real property interests and real estate development business, as well as the assets and liabilities of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville, which are referred to as the "TRS Properties," in a tax-free distribution. The Company intends to elect on its United States ("U.S.") federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a "taxable REIT subsidiary" (a "TRS") effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. As a result of the Spin-Off, GLPI owns substantially all of Penn's former real property assets and leases back most of those assets to Penn for use by its subsidiaries, under a master lease, a "triple-net" operating lease with an initial term of 15 years with no purchase option, followed by four 5 year renewal options (exercisable by Penn) on the same terms and conditions (the "Master Lease"), and GLPI also owns and operates the TRS Properties through its TRS.
	Prior to the Spin-Off, GLPI and Penn entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement setting forth the mechanics of the Spin-Off, certain organizational matters and other ongoing obligations of Penn and GLPI. Penn and GLPI or their respective subsidiaries, as applicable, also entered into a number of other agreements prior to the Spin-Off to provide a framework for the restructuring and for the relationships between GLPI and Penn.
	GLPI's primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in "triple net" lease arrangements. As of December 31, 2013, GLPI's portfolio consisted of 21 gaming and related facilities, including the TRS Properties and the real property associated with 19 gaming and related facilities (including two properties under development in Dayton, Ohio and Mahoning Valley, Ohio) that are geographically diversified across 13 states. GLPI expects to grow its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators under prudent terms, which may or may not include Penn.
	In connection with the Spin-Off, Penn allocated its accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) for periods prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off between Penn and GLPI. In connection with its election to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, GLPI declared a dividend to its shareholders to distribute any accumulated earnings and profits relating to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off, to comply with certain REIT qualification requirements (the "Purging Distribution"). The Purging Distribution, which was paid on February 18, 2014, totaled $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock. See Note 15 for further details.
	The assets and liabilities of GLPI were recorded at their respective historical carrying values at the time of the Spin-Off in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 505-60, "Spinoffs and Reverse Spinoffs." The assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn were as follows (in thousands):
	Prepaid expenses	$	2,766
	Current deferred income tax assets		4,358
	Property and equipment, net		2,024,572
	Other assets		16,245
	Accrued expenses		(5,656	)
	Other current liabilities		(12,219	)
	Deferred income tax liabilities		(6,493	)
	Net contribution	$	2,023,573
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles_of_Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Principles of Consolidation	'	'
Principles of Consolidation	'	'
	1.              Organization and Operations
		2. Principles of Consolidation
	On November 15, 2012, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“Penn”) announced that it intended to pursue a plan to separate the majority of its operating assets and real property assets into two publicly traded companies including an operating entity, and, through a tax-free spin-off of its real estate assets to holders of its common and preferred stock, a newly formed publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”), Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) (the “Spin-Off”).
		The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GLPI and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	GLPI and subsidiaries (the “Company”) was incorporated on February 13, 2013, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn. In connection with the Spin-Off, which was completed on November 1, 2013, Penn contributed to GLPI, through a series of internal corporate restructurings, substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with Penn’s real property interests and real estate development business, as well as the assets and liabilities of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville, which are referred to as the “TRS Properties,” in a tax-free distribution. The Company intends to elect on its United States (“U.S.”) federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a “taxable REIT subsidiary” (a “TRS”) effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. As a result of the Spin-Off, GLPI owns substantially all of Penn’s former real property assets and leases back most of those assets to Penn for use by its subsidiaries, under a master lease, a “triple-net” operating lease with an initial term of 15 years with no purchase option, followed by four 5 year renewal options (exercisable by Penn) on the same terms and conditions (the “Master Lease”), and GLPI also owns and operates the TRS Properties through an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, GLP Holdings, Inc.
	Prior to the Spin-Off, GLPI and Penn entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement setting forth the mechanics of the Spin-Off, certain organizational matters and other ongoing obligations of Penn and GLPI. Penn and GLPI or their respective subsidiaries, as applicable, also entered into a number of other agreements prior to the Spin-Off to provide a framework for the restructuring and for the relationships between GLPI and Penn after the Spin-Off.
	GLPI’s primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in “triple net” lease arrangements. As of March 31, 2014, GLPI’s portfolio consisted of 22 gaming and related facilities, which included the TRS Properties, the real property associated with 19 gaming and related facilities of Penn (including two properties under development in Dayton, Ohio and Mahoning Valley, Ohio), and the real property associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois, that was acquired in January 2014.  These facilities are geographically diversified across 13 states. GLPI expects to grow its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators under prudent terms, which may or may not include Penn.
	In connection with the Spin-Off, Penn allocated its accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) for periods prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off between Penn and GLPI. In connection with its election to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, GLPI declared a special dividend to its shareholders to distribute any accumulated earnings and profits relating to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off, to comply with certain REIT qualification requirements (the “Purging Distribution”). The Purging Distribution, which was paid on February 18, 2014, totaled approximately $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock.  See Note 8 for further details.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GLPI and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. The notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (our “Annual Report”) should be read in conjunction with these condensed consolidated financial statements.  The December 31, 2013 financial information has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
	2.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
												3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
												The Company considers all cash balances and highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
												Concentration of Credit Risk
	The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents.
												Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of operators, tenants, or obligors related to the Company's investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to the Company, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. As of December 31, 2013, substantially all of the Company's real estate properties were leased to Penn, and all of the Company's rental revenues were derived from a master lease defined below. Penn is a publicly traded company that is subject to the informational filing requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is required to file periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penn's net revenues were $2.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Other than the Company's tenant concentration, management believes the Company's portfolio was reasonably diversified by geographical location and did not contain any other significant concentration of credit risks. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's portfolio of 19 leased properties was diversified by location across 11 states.
	Long-term Debt
												Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
	The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”
												The Company's policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution, and place investments with financial institutions evaluated as being creditworthy, or in short-term money market and tax-free bond funds which are exposed to minimal interest rate and credit risk. At times, the Company has bank deposits and overnight repurchase agreements that exceed federally-insured limits.
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												Accounts are written off when management determines that an account is uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined to reduce the Company's receivables to their carrying value, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on historical collection experience, specific review of individual customer accounts, and current economic and business conditions.
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair		Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value
	Financial assets:											Prepaid expenses consist of expenditures for goods (other than inventories) or services before the goods are used or the services are received. These amounts are deferred and charged to operations as the benefits are realized and primarily consist of prepayments for insurance and other contracts that will be expensed during the subsequent year. It also consists of admission fees and property taxes that were paid in advance. Other current assets are items expected to be realized within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Other current assets primarily include accounts receivable and food and beverage inventory. Other assets are all items that are long-term in nature and primarily include deferred compensation assets (see Note 7 for further details) and a deposit for certain real estate for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge that should close in 2014.
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221
	Financial liabilities:											Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Long-term debt
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Comprehensive Income											The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents. The Company maintained a higher level of cash on hand at December 31, 2013 in order to fund the cash portion of its Purging Distribution. See Note 15 for additional details.
	Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity during a period. The Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.											Long-term Debt
	Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances											The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
	The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractually fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been transferred to the tenant. For facilities being jointly developed with the tenant, the Company retains control of the assets to be leased until operations commence and control is transferred to the tenant.											The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
	As of March 31, 2014, all but three of the Company’s properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by most Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the Master Lease. In January 2014, GLPI completed the asset acquisition of Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois. GLPI subsequently leased the property back to Casino Queen on a “triple net” basis on terms similar to those in the Master Lease.
													2013						2012
	The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
													Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.											Financial assets:
												Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Gaming revenue generated by the TRS Properties mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue, and to a lesser extent, table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), and front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.											Financial liabilities:
												Long-term debt
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							Real Estate Investments
		(in thousands)
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352						The Company records the acquisition of real estate at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by the Company include costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings and building improvements which are generally between 8 years to 41 years.
	Table game	4,940			3,448
	Poker	434			280							The Company continually monitors events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amount of the Company's real estate investments may not be recoverable or realized. When indicators of potential impairment suggest that the carrying value of real estate investments may not be recoverable, the Company assesses the recoverability by estimating whether it will recover the carrying value of its real estate investments through its undiscounted future cash flows and the eventual disposition of the investment. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss. The Company groups its Real Estate Investments by tenant in evaluating impairment. If the Company determines the carrying amount is not recoverable, it would recognize an impairment charge equivalent to the amount required to adjust the carrying amount to its estimated fair value, calculated in accordance with current GAAP fair value provisions.
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080
												Property and Equipment used in operations
	Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, “Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
												Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and represent assets used by the Company's TRS operations and certain corporate assets. Maintenance and repairs that neither add materially to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in the determination of income.
	The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												Depreciation of property and equipment is recorded using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Land improvements	5 to 15 years
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517						Building and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Other	9			129							Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 to 31 years
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646
												Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the related lease term.
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The estimated useful lives are determined based on the nature of the assets as well as the Company's current operating strategy.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							The Company reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable based on undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. The factors considered by the Company in performing this assessment include current operating results, market and other applicable trends and residual values, as well as the effect of obsolescense demand, competition and other factors. In estimating expected future cash flows for determining whether an asset is impaired, assets are grouped at the individual property level. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of property and equipment, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets.
	(in thousands)
Food and beverage	$	716		$	713						Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Other	3			69
Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						At December 31, 2013, the Company had $75.5 million in goodwill and $9.6 million in other intangible assets within its consolidated balance sheet, resulting from the contribution of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville from Penn in connection with the Spin-Off.
Gaming and Admission Taxes											Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value in step 1 of the impairment test, then step 2 of the impairment test is performed to determine the implied value of goodwill. If the implied value of goodwill is less than the goodwill allocated, an impairment loss is recognized.
For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company’s estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rates change during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income, totaled $17.3 million, and $18.7 million, respectively.											In accordance with ASC 350, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other," the Company considers its Hollywood Casino Perryville gaming license as an indefinite-life intangible asset that does not require amortization based on the Company's future expectations to operate this casino indefinitely as well as the gaming industry's historical experience in renewing these intangible assets at minimal cost with various state gaming commissions. Rather, the Company's gaming license is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the recorded asset to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-life intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized.
Earnings Per Share											The evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company must make various assumptions and estimates in performing its impairment testing. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent the Company's best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition. Changes in estimates, increases in the Company's cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, changes in operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions could produce significantly different results. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the Company's estimates. If the Company's ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, the Company may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. The Company's estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory and economic climates, as well as recent operating information and budgets. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events.
The Company calculates earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (unvested restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off and to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.											Forecasted cash flows (based on the Company's annual operating plan as determined in the fourth quarter) can be significantly impacted by the local economy in which the Company's reporting unit operates. For example, increases in unemployment rates can result in decreased customer visitations and/or lower customer spend per visit. In addition, new legislation which approves gaming in nearby jurisdictions or further expands gaming in jurisdictions has the impact of increasing competition for the property which generally will have a negative effect on its profitability once competitors become established as a certain level of cannibalization occurs absent an overall increase in customer visitations. Lastly, increases in gaming taxes approved by state regulatory bodies can negatively impact forecasted cash flows.
The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):											Assumptions and estimates about future cash flow levels and multiples are complex and subjective. They are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and can be affected by a variety of factors, including external factors, such as industry, geopolitical and economic trends, and internal factors, such as changes in our business strategy, which may reallocate capital and resources to different or new opportunities which management believes will enhance the Company's overall value but may be to the detriment of its reporting unit.
Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013								Debt Issuance Costs
Determination of shares:											Debt issuance costs that are incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance of debt are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying indebtedness.
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582
Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Comprehensive Income
Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders' equity during a period, including but not limited to, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and unrealized fair value adjustments on certain derivative instruments. Since the Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders' equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Income Taxes
Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013							The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). Under ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and are measured at the prevailing enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realizability of the deferred tax assets is evaluated by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if any, as necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the forecast of future taxable income.
	(in thousands, expect per share data)
Calculation of basic EPS:											ASC 740 also creates a single model to address uncertainty in tax positions, and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)					The Company is required under ASC 740 to disclose its accounting policy for classifying interest and penalties, the amount of interest and penalties charged to expense each period, as well as the cumulative amounts recorded in the combined balance sheets. If and when they occur, the Company will classify any income tax-related penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in taxes on income within the consolidated statements of income. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognized any interest and penalties, net of deferred taxes.
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582							The Company intends to elect on its U.S. federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a "taxable REIT subsidiary" effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. The Company intends to continue to be organized and to operate in a manner that will permit the Company to qualify as a REIT. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that it distributes as dividends to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on its taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates, and dividends paid to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Company in computing taxable income. Any resulting corporate liability could be substantial and could materially and adversely affect the Company's net income and net cash available for distribution to shareholders. Unless the Company was entitled to relief under certain Internal Revenue Code provisions, the Company also would be disqualified from re-electing to be taxed as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which it failed to qualify to be taxed as a REIT.
Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
											The TRS Properties are able to engage in activities resulting in income that would be not qualifying income for a REIT. As a result, certain activities of the Company which occur within its TRS Properties are subject to federal and state income taxes.
Calculation of diluted EPS:
Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603
Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractual fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant.
There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.											As of December 31, 2013, all but two of the Company's properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by all Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease, or that own a gaming license, other license or other material asset necessary to operate any portion of the facilities. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the entire portfolio.
Stock-Based Compensation											The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in the first quarter 2014.											As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum rental income from the Company's properties under non-cancelable operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
Additionally, the cash-settled phantom stock units (“PSU”) entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, “Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities.”
											Year ending December 31,
In addition, the Company’s stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.											2014	$	375,602
											2015		375,602
In connection with the Spin-Off of GLPI, employee stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights of Penn were converted through the issuance of GLPI employee stock options and GLPI cash settled stock appreciation rights and an adjustment to the exercise prices of their Penn awards. The number of options and cash settled stock appreciation rights, subject to and the exercise price of each converted award was adjusted to preserve the same intrinsic value of the awards that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.											2016		375,602
											2017		376,101
Holders of outstanding restricted stock awards and cash settled phantom stock unit awards received an additional share of restricted stock or cash settled phantom stock unit awards in GLPI common stock at the Spin-Off so that the intrinsic value of these awards were equivalent to those that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.											2018		368,311
											Thereafter		3,240,760
The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock awards and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn.
As of March 31, 2014, there was $5.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.47 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $1.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $3.3 million of compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on vested employee stock options.											Total	$	5,111,978
As of March 31, 2014, there was $6.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock awards that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 3.28 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.											​	​	​	​
The following table contains information on restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Number of										For the year ended December 31, 2013, GLPI recognized $6.7 million in contingent rental income from Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo related to clause (ii) in the paragraph above.
	Award Shares
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	419,067										Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition," the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
E&P Purge	106,261
Granted	64,279										Gaming revenue mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue as well as to a lesser extent table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for "ticket-in, ticket-out" coupons in the customers' possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
Released	(110,714	)
Canceled	(37,274	)									The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	441,619
In addition, there was $8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.37 years, for Penn and GLPI PSUs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the purge distribution dividend and the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on unvested PSUs.											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
Additionally, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.62 years, for Penn and GLPI SARs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $21 thousand of compensation expense associated with these awards.											Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
											Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
Upon the declaration of the Purging Distribution, GLPI options and GLPI SARs were adjusted in a manner that preserved both the pre-distribution intrinsic value of the options and SARs and the pre-distribution ratio of the stock price to exercise price that existed immediately before the Purging Distribution. Additionally, upon declaration of the Purging Distribution, holders of GLPI PSUs were credited with the special dividend, which will accrue and be paid, if applicable, on the vesting date of the related PSU. Holders of GLPI restricted stock were entitled to receive the special dividend with respect to such restricted stock on the same date or dates that the special dividend was payable on GLPI common stock to shareholders of GLPI generally.											Poker		2,453			882			620
Segment Information											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
											Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
Consistent with how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company’s financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) (“GLP Capital”) and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company’s business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 9 for further information with respect to the Company’s segments.
											Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, "Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives." The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
											The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
											Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
											Other		167			767			843
											Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
											The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
											Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
											Other		86			384			409
											Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
											Gaming and Admission Taxes
											For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company's estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rate changes during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the combined statements of income, totaled $71.6 million, $94.9 million and $105.4 million, respectively.
											Earnings Per Share
											The Company calculates earnings per share ("EPS") in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share." Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (outstanding restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off. The Company's share counts were also retroactively restated to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
											The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
												2013			2012			2011
											Determination of shares:
											Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
											Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
											Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
											Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
											The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands, expect per share data)
											Calculation of basic EPS:
											Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
											Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
											Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
											Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
											Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
											Calculation of diluted EPS:
											Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
											Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
											Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23
											There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.
											Stock-Based Compensation
											In connection with the Spin-Off, each outstanding option and cash settled stock appreciation right ("SAR") with respect to Penn common stock outstanding on the distribution date was converted into two awards, an adjusted Penn option and a GLPI option, or, in the case of the SARs, an adjusted Penn SAR and a GLPI SAR. The adjustment preserved the aggregate intrinsic value of the options and SARs. Additionally, in connection with the Spin-Off, holders of outstanding restricted stock and phantom stock units ("PSUs") with respect to Penn common stock became entitled to an additional share of restricted stock or PSU with respect to GLPI common stock for each share of Penn restricted stock or PSU held.
											The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn; and for purposes of the GLPI awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with Penn following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with GLPI.
											The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in 2013.
											Additionally, the cash-settled PSUs entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, "Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities."
											In addition, the Company's SARs are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
											See Note 10 for further information related to the treatment of the unrecognized compensation expense at the time of the Spin-Off related to awards held by GLPI employees.
											Segment Information
											Consistent with how the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company's financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) ("GLP Capital") and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company's business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 11 for further information with respect to the Company's segments.
											Statements of Cash Flows
											The Company has presented the consolidated statements of cash flows using the indirect method, which involves the reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities.
											Certain Risks and Uncertainties
											The Company is dependent on Penn (including its subsidiaries), who is the lessee of substantially all of the Company's properties pursuant to the Master Lease and accounts for a significant portion of its revenues. The inability or unwillingness of Penn to meet its subsidiary's rent obligations and other obligations under the Master Lease could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial position or results of operations, including the Company's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders as required to maintain its status as a REIT. For these reasons, if Penn were to experience a material adverse effect on its gaming business, financial position or results of operations, the Company's business, financial position or results of operations could also be materially adversely affected.
											The Company's operations are also dependent on its continued licensing by state gaming commissions of its gaming tenants and operators. The loss of a license could have an adverse effect on future results of operations. Additionally, the Company is dependent on the local market in which its gaming tenants and operators operate for a significant number of its patrons and revenues. If economic conditions in these areas deteriorate or additional gaming licenses are awarded in these markets, the Company's results of operations could be adversely affected. Furthermore, the Company is dependent upon a stable gaming tax structure in the locations that its gaming tenants and operators operate in. Any change in the tax structure could have an adverse effect on future results of operations.

Real_Estate_Investments

Real Estate Investments	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investments	'							'
Real Estate Investments	'							'
	4.              Real Estate Investments
								4. Real Estate Investments
	Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 20 properties and is summarized as follows:
								Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 19 properties and is summarized as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	453,141		$	382,581			(in thousands)
	Building and improvements	2,120,663			2,050,533			Land and improvements	$	382,581		$	—
	Construction in progress	87,323			61,677			Building and improvements		2,050,533			—
	Total real estate investments	2,661,127			2,494,791			Construction in progress		61,677			—
	Less accumulated depreciation	(507,474		)	(484,488		)
	Real estate investments, net	$	2,153,653		$	2,010,303		​	​	​	​	​	​
								Total property and equipment		2,494,791			—
	Construction in progress primarily represents two development projects which the Company is responsible for the real estate construction costs, namely Hollywood at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track which Penn anticipates opening in the fall of 2014.  The Company acquired the real estate of Casino Queen for $140.7 million in January 2014.							Less accumulated depreciation		(484,488	)		—
								Property and equipment, net	$	2,010,303		$	—
								In connection with the Spin-Off, Penn contributed $1.96 billion of real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation which was recorded at Penn's historical carrying value. Construction in progress primarily represents two development projects which the Company is responsible for the real estate construction costs, namely Hollywood at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track which Penn anticipates opening in the fall of 2014.

Property_and_Equipment_used_in

Property and Equipment used in operations	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment Used in Operations	'							'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'							'
	5.              Property and Equipment Used in Operations
								5. Property and Equipment used in operations
	Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following and primarily represents the assets utilized in the TRS:
								Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
									(in thousands)
	Land and improvements	$	31,635		$	27,586		Land and improvements	$	27,586		$	28,193
	Building and improvements	116,267			115,888			Building and improvements		115,888			109,248
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	102,740			101,288			Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		101,288			76,088
	Construction in progress	504			203			Construction in progress		203			87
	Total property and equipment	251,146			244,965
	Less accumulated depreciation	(109,260		)	(105,844		)	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Property and equipment, net	$	141,886		$	139,121		Total property and equipment		244,965			213,616
								Less accumulated depreciation		(105,844	)		(94,662	)
								Property and equipment, net	$	139,121		$	118,954

Longterm_Debt

Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt	'					'
Long-term Debt	'					'
	6.              Long-term Debt
						6. Long-term Debt
	Long-term debt is as follows:
						Long-term debt is as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands)				December 31,	2013
	Senior unsecured credit facility	$	450,000	$	300,000		(in thousands)
	$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	550,000		550,000		Senior unsecured credit facility	$	300,000
	$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	1,000,000		1,000,000		$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018		550,000
	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	500,000		500,000		$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020		1,000,000
		$	2,500,000	$	2,350,000	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023		500,000
	The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):					​	​	​
							$	2,350,000
	2014	$	—
	2015	—				​	​	​
	2016	—				​	​	​
	2017	—
	2018	1,000,000
	Thereafter	1,500,000				The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
	Total minimum payments	$	2,500,000
	The Company participates in a $1,000.0 million senior unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $700.0 million revolving credit facility and a $300.0 million Term Loan A facility. The Credit Facility matures on October 28, 2018. At March 31, 2014, the Credit Facility had a gross outstanding balance of $450 million, consisting of the $300 million Term Loan A facility and $150 million of borrowings under the revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2014, $550 million remained available under the Credit Facility.					2014	$	—
						2015		—
	The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of GLPI and its subsidiaries, to grant liens on their assets, incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations or pay certain dividends and other restricted payments. The Credit Facility contains the following financial covenants, which are measured quarterly on a trailing four-quarter basis: a maximum total debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum senior secured debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum ratio of certain recourse debt to unencumbered asset value and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, GLPI is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. GLPI is required to maintain its status as a REIT on and after the effective date of its election to be treated as a REIT, which election GLPI intends to make on its U.S. federal income tax return for its first full fiscal year following the Spin-Off. GLPI is permitted to pay dividends to its shareholders as may be required in order to maintain REIT status, subject to the absence of payment or bankruptcy defaults. GLPI is also permitted to make other dividends and distributions subject to pro forma compliance with the financial covenants and the absence of defaults. The Credit Facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. Such events of default include the occurrence of a change of control and termination of the Master Lease (subject to certain replacement rights). The occurrence and continuance of an event of default under the Credit Facility will enable the lenders under the Credit Facility to accelerate the loans, and terminate the commitments, thereunder.					2016		—
						2017		—
	The Notes contain covenants limiting the Company’s ability to: incur additional debt and use their assets to secure debt; merge or consolidate with another company; and make certain amendments to the Master Lease. The Notes also require the Company to maintain a specified ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. These covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.					2018		850,000
						Thereafter		1,500,000
	At March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all required covenants.
						Total minimum payments	$	2,350,000
						On October 28, 2013, GLP Capital entered into a new five year senior unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), consisting of a $700 million revolving credit facility and a $300 million Term Loan A facility. The interest rates payable on the loans are, at our option, equal to either a LIBOR rate or a base rate plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.0% to 2.0% per annum for LIBOR loans and 0.0% to 1.0% per annum for base rate loans, in each case, depending on the credit ratings assigned to the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2013, the applicable margin was 1.75% for LIBOR loans and 0.75% for base rate loans, which was reduced to 1.50% and 0.50%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2014. See Note 15 for further details. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitments under the revolving facility at a rate that ranges from 0.15% to 0.35% per annum, depending on the credit ratings assigned to the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2013, the commitment fee rate was 0.30%, which was reduced to 0.25% in the first quarter of 2014. GLP Capital is not required to repay any loans under the Credit Facility prior to maturity on October 28, 2018. GLP Capital may prepay all or any portion of the loans under the Credit Facility prior to maturity without premium or penalty, subject to reimbursement of any LIBOR breakage costs of the lenders. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by GLPI.
						The Company's Credit Facility had a gross outstanding balance of $300 million at December 31, 2013, consisting of the $300 million Term Loan A facility. No balances were outstanding on the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2013.
						The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of GLPI and its subsidiaries, to grant liens on their assets, incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations or pay certain dividends and other restricted payments. The Credit Facility contains the following financial covenants, which are measured quarterly on a trailing four-quarter basis: a maximum total debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum senior secured debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum ratio of certain recourse debt to unencumbered asset value and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, GLPI is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. GLPI is required to maintain its status as a REIT on and after the effective date of its election to be treated as a REIT, which election GLPI intends to make on its U.S. federal income tax return for its first full fiscal year following the Spin-Off. GLPI is permitted to pay dividends to its shareholders as may be required in order to maintain REIT status, subject to the absence of payment or bankruptcy defaults. GLPI is also permitted to make other dividends and distributions subject to pro forma compliance with the financial covenants and the absence of defaults. The Credit Facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. Such events of default include the occurrence of a change of control and termination of the Master Lease (subject to certain replacement rights). The occurrence and continuance of an event of default under the Credit Facility will enable the lenders under the Credit Facility to accelerate the loans, and terminate the commitments, thereunder.
						On October 30 and 31, 2013, the Company completed offerings of $2,050 million aggregate principal amount of three series of new senior notes issued by two of GLPI's wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Issuers"): $550 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes"); $1,000 million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes"); and $500 million of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes," and collectively with the 2018 Notes and the 2020 Notes, the "Notes"). The 2018 Notes mature on November 1, 2018 and bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year. The 2020 Notes mature on November 1, 2020 and bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year. The 2023 Notes mature on November 1, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of 5.375% per year. Interest on the Notes is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on May 1, 2014.
						The Company may redeem the Notes of any series at any time, and from time to time, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus a "make-whole" redemption premium described in the indenture governing the Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date, except that if Notes of a series are redeemed 90 or fewer days prior to their maturity, the redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. If GLPI experiences a change of control accompanied by a decline in the credit rating of the Notes of a particular series, the Company will be required to give holders of the Notes of such series the opportunity to sell their Notes of such series at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes of such series, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the repurchase date. The Notes also are subject to mandatory redemption requirements imposed by gaming laws and regulations.
						The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by GLPI. The Notes are the Issuers' senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Issuers' senior indebtedness, including the Credit Facility, and senior in right of payment to all of the Issuers' subordinated indebtedness, without giving effect to collateral arrangements.
						The Notes contain covenants limiting the Issuers' ability to: incur additional debt and use their assets to secure debt; merge or consolidate with another company; and make certain amendments to the Master Lease. The Notes also require the Issuers to maintain a specified ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. These covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.
						GLPI used the proceeds of the 2018 Notes and the 2023 Notes, together with borrowings under the Credit Facility, to make distributions directly or indirectly, to Penn in partial exchange for the contribution of real property assets to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off and to pay related fees and expenses. A portion of the net proceeds from the 2020 Notes was used to repay certain amounts drawn under the revolving portion of the Credit Facility and the remaining net proceeds were used to fund the Purging Distribution by GLPI of accumulated earnings and profits on its real property assets in order to comply with certain REIT qualification requirements. The proceeds of additional revolving loans under the Credit Facility will be used for working capital, to fund permitted dividends, distributions and acquisitions, for general corporate purposes and for any other purpose not prohibited by the documentation governing the Credit Facility.
						At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies.	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
	7.              Commitments and Contingencies
		7. Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
		Litigation
	Pursuant to a Separation and Distribution Agreement between Penn and GLPI, any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings involving the businesses and operations of Penn’s real property holdings prior to the Spin-Off (other than any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings where the dispute arises from the operation or ownership of the TRS Properties) will be retained by Penn and Penn will indemnify GLPI (and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents and certain other related parties) against any losses it may incur arising from or relating to such legal proceedings.
		Pursuant to a Separation and Distribution Agreement between Penn and GLPI, any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings involving the businesses and operations of Penn's real property holdings prior to the Spin-Off (other than any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings where the dispute arises from the operation or ownership of the TRS Properties) will be retained by Penn and Penn will indemnify GLPI (and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents and certain other related parties) against any losses it may incur arising from or relating to such legal proceedings.
	The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, and other matters arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings. However, such proceedings can be costly, time consuming, and unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings may not materially impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters.
		The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, and other matters arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings. However, such proceedings can be costly, time consuming, and unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings may not materially impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters.
		Operating Lease Commitments
		As part of the Spin-Off, Penn assigned to GLPI various leases on the property acquired in connection with the Spin-Off. The following is a description of some of the more significant lease contracts that Penn assigned to GLPI. Total rental expense under these agreements was $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 (which covers the period subsequent to the Spin-Off date).
		One of Penn's subsidiaries entered into a lease agreement for the land utilized in connection with the operations of a casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The lease commenced March 3, 1994 and is for a term of 99 years. The annual rental payments are increased every 5 years by fifteen percent and will be $0.2 million for 2014. The next reset period is in March 2014.
		One of Penn's subsidiaries entered into a lease agreement for the land utilized in connection with the operations of a casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The lease commenced on October 11, 1993 with a five year initial term and nine five year renewals at the tenant's option. The lease agreement has an annual fixed rent provision, as well as an annual revenue-sharing provisions, which is equal to the result obtained by subtracting the fixed rent provision from 4% of gross revenues.
		One of Penn's subsidiaries has an operating lease with the City of Bangor which covers the permanent casino facility that opened on July 1, 2008. Under the lease agreement, there is a fixed rent provision which GLPI is responsible for which totals $0.1 million per year. The final term of the lease, which commenced with the opening of the permanent facility, is for an initial term of fifteen years, with three ten-year renewal options.
		The future minimum lease commitments relating to the base lease rent portion of noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Year ending December 31,
		2014	$	1,013
		2015		314
		2016		302
		2017		316
		2018		334
		Thereafter		44,178
		Total	$	46,457
		In addition, for the TRS Properties, the Company is liable under numerous operating leases for equipment and other miscellaneous assets, which expire at various dates through 2015. Total rental expense under these agreements was $1.4 million, $1.6 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
		Capital Expenditure Commitments
		The Company's current construction program for 2014 calls for capital expenditures of approximately $137.4 million, of which the Company was contractually committed to spend approximately $34.5 million at December 31, 2013, related to the two Ohio racetracks scheduled to be opened in the fall of 2014.
		Additionally, as part of the Spin-Off, GLPI is committed to fund certain projects in development at Penn, including a new gaming and entertainment destination in Philadelphia, PA and an integrated racing and gaming facility in Lawrence County, near Pittsburgh (the last of the Category 1 sites in Pennsylvania). If Penn is selected for both of these projects, GLPI would provide real estate financing in the form of a loan or lease up to $418.5 million for these two projects.
		Purchase obligations
		The Company has obligations to purchase various goods and services totaling $1.4 million at December 31, 2013, of which $1.1 million will be incurred in 2014.
		Employee Benefit Plans
		The Company maintains a profit-sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which covers all eligible employees. The plan enables participating employees to defer a portion of their salary in a retirement fund to be administered by the Company. The Company makes a discretionary match contribution of 50% of employees' elective salary deferrals, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible employee compensation. The matching contributions for the profit-sharing plan for all years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.2 million.
		The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that covers most management and other highly-compensated employees. The plan allows the participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their base annual salary and/or their annual bonus, and earn tax-deferred earnings on these deferrals. The plan also provides for matching Company contributions that vest over a five-year period. The Company has established a Trust, and transfers to the Trust, on a periodic basis, an amount necessary to provide for its respective future liabilities with respect to participant deferral and Company contribution amounts. The Company's matching contributions for the non-qualified deferred compensation plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company's deferred compensation liability, which was included in other current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet, was $12.8 million at December 31, 2013 and relates primarily to balances contributed to use as part of the Spin-Off related to our executive officers that were previously employed by Penn.
		Labor Agreements
		Some of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees are currently represented by labor unions. The Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trade Union represents 128 of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees under an agreement that expires in February 2020. Additionally, Local No. 27 United Food and Commercial Workers and United Industrial Service Transportation Professional and Government Workers of North America represent certain employees under collective bargaining agreements that expire in 2020, neither of which represents more than 50 of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees. If the Company fails to renew or modify existing agreements on satisfactory terms, this failure could have a material adverse effect on Hollywood Casino Perryville's business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that Hollywood Casino Perryville will be able to maintain these agreements.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	8. Income Taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are provided for the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the consolidated balance sheets. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued expenses	$	2,228		$	2,859
	Net deferred tax assets		2,228			2,859
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property, plant and equipment		(3,459	)		(7,840	)
	Intangibles		(823	)		(577	)
	Net deferred tax liabilities		(4,282	)		(8,417	)
	Net:	$	(2,054	)	$	(5,558	)
	The provision for income taxes charged to operations for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	19,429		$	12,216		$	21,048
	State		3,513			2,303			4,341
	Total current		22,942			14,519			25,389
	Deferred tax (benefit) expense
	Federal		(7,624	)		64			(6,780	)
	State		1,978			(152	)		266
	Total deferred		(5,646	)		(88	)		(6,514	)
	Total provision	$	17,296		$	14,431		$	18,875
	The following tables reconcile the statutory federal income tax rate to the actual effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Percent of pretax income
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local income taxes		10.4	%		3	%		6.6	%
	Nondeductible transaction costs		7.5	%		0	%		0	%
	REIT conversion benefit		(5.3	)%		0	%		0	%
	Other permanent differences		(0.8	)%		0.1	%		0.2	%
	Other miscellaneous items		(0.2	)%		0.5	%		(0.4	)%
			46.6	%		38.6	%		41.4	%
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Amount based upon pretax income
	U.S. federal statutory income tax	$	12,994		$	13,073		$	15,945
	State and local income taxes		3,840			1,126			3,016
	Nondeductible transaction costs		2,793			—			—
	REIT conversion benefit		(1,959	)		—			—
	Permanent differences		(268	)		30			72
	Other miscellaneous items		(104	)		202			(158	)
		$	17,296		$	14,431		$	18,875

Dividends

Dividends	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividends.	'	'
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	8.              Dividends
		9. Dividends
	On February 18, 2014, GLPI made the Purging Distribution, which totaled $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock, to distribute the accumulated earnings and profits related to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off. Shareholders were given the option to elect either an all-cash or all-stock dividend, subject to a total cash limitation of $210 million. Of the 88,691,827 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date, approximately 54.3% elected the cash distribution and approximately 45.7% elected a stock distribution or made no election. Shareholders electing cash received $4.358049 plus 0.195747 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Shareholders electing stock or not making an election received 0.309784 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Stock dividends were paid based on the volume weighted average price for the three trading days ended February 13, 2014 of $38.2162 per share. Approximately 22.0 million shares were issued in connection with this dividend payment.  In addition, cash distributions were made to GLPI and Penn employee restricted stock award holders in the amount of $1 million for the purging distribution.  GLPI and Penn have jointly requested a Pre-Filing Agreement from the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Revenue Procedure 2009-14 to confirm the appropriate allocation of Penn’s historical earnings and profits between GLPI and Penn.  The outcome of this request may affect the amount of the dividend required to be paid by GLPI to its shareholders prior to December 31, 2014.
		On February 18, 2014, GLPI made the Purging Distribution of $1.05 billion, of which approximately $210.0 million was made in cash with the remainder in GLPI common stock to distribute the accumulated earnings and profits related to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off. In addition, on February 18, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared its first quarterly dividend. Shareholders of record on March 7, 2014 will receive $0.52 per common share, payable on March 28, 2014. See Note 15 for further details.
	Additionally, on February 18, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared its first quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share, which was paid on March 28, 2014, in the amount of $58 million, to shareholders of record on March 7, 2014. In addition, dividend payments were made to GLPI restricted stock award holders in the amount of $1.0 million.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	10. Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company can issue up to 5,147,059 shares of Common Stock under the 2013 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the "2013 Plan") that was approved by shareholders on October 23, 2013. The 2013 Plan provides for the Company to issue stock options (incentive and/or non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, phantom stock units and other equity or cash based awards to employees. Any director, employee or consultant shall be eligible to receive such awards. No awards were granted under the 2013 Plan as of December 31, 2013.
	In connection with the Spin-Off of GLPI, employee stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights of Penn were converted through the issuance of GLPI employee stock options and GLPI cash settled stock appreciation rights and an adjustment to the exercise prices of their Penn awards. The number of options and cash settled stock appreciation rights, subject to and the exercise price of each converted award was adjusted to preserve the same intrinsic value of the awards that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off. These awards are not counted against the 2013 Plan limit mentioned above.
	Holders of outstanding restricted stock awards and cash settled phantom stock unit awards received an additional share of restricted stock or cash settled phantom stock unit awards in GLPI common stock at the Spin-Off so that the intrinsic value of these awards were equivalent to those that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
	The unrecognized compensation at the time of the Spin-Off related to both Penn and GLPI's stock options and restricted stock awards held by GLPI employees will be amortized to expense over the awards' remaining vesting periods. As of December 31, 2013, there was $6.8 million and $4.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock awards, respectively, that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.68 years and 3.05 years, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized $1.6 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	The following tables contain information on stock options issued and outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2013 as well as restricted shares:
		Number of			Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		Option Shares			Average		Average		Intrinsic Value
					Exercise		Remaining		(in thousands)
					Price		Contractual
							Term (in years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		—		$	—
	Options transferred on Spin-Off date		10,396,889			24.35
	Exercised		(57,811	)		24.75
	Canceled		(625	)		20.85
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		10,338,453		$	24.34		3.15	$	270,222
		Exercise Price Range							Total
		$9.32 to			$22.90 to		$29.19 to		$9.32 to
		$22.41			$29.10		$47.40		$47.40
	Outstanding options
	Number outstanding		4,049,443			3,555,573		2,733,437		10,338,453
	Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		1.94			3.69		4.16		3.15
	Weighted-average exercise price	$	19.54		$	25.16	$	30.41	$	24.34
	Exercisable options
	Number outstanding		3,621,045			2,805,381		1,504,710		7,931,136
	Weighted-average exercise price	$	19.38		$	24.68	$	31.36	$	23.53
		Number of
		Award
		Shares
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		—
	Amounts transferred in connection with Spin-Off		419,067
	Released		—
	Canceled		—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		419,067
	The Company had 7,931,136 stock options that were exercisable at December 31, 2013 with a weighted average exercise price of $23.53 which had an intrinsic value of $213.8 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2013 was $1.3 million. The Company issues new authorized common shares to satisfy stock option exercises and plans to do the same for restricted stock lapses once they occur.
	Additionally, there was $9.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at December 31, 2013, which will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.55 years, for Penn and GLPI PSUs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized $1.2 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	In addition, there was $0.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at December 31, 2013, which will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.84 years, for Penn and GLPI SARs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized $0.2 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	See Note 15 for a discussion on the impact of the Purging Distribution on the Company's compensation awards.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014										Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information	'										'
Segment Information	'										'
	9.              Segment Information
											11. Segment Information
	The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company’s segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company’s segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
											The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company's segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company's segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
		GLP Capital (1)		TRS Properties		Eliminations (2)			Total
		(in thousands)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014											GLP		TRS		Total
	Net revenues	$	118,112	$	40,216	$	—		$	158,328		Capital(1)		Properties
	Income from operations	67,871		6,463		—			74,334			(in thousands)
	Interest, net	28,428		2,601		(2,601		)	28,428		For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Income from operations before income taxes	42,044		3,862		—			45,906		Net revenues	$	76,557	$	165,572	$	242,129
	Income tax provision	—		1,594		—			1,594		Income from operations		34,333		26,249		60,582
	Net income	42,044		2,268		—			44,312		Interest expense		19,254		—		19,254
	Depreciation	23,441		3,081		—			26,522		Income from operations before income taxes		15,079		22,047		37,126
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	24,002		—		—			24,002		Income tax provision		8,467		8,829		17,296
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		871		—			871		Net income		6,612		13,218		19,830
											Depreciation		14,896		14,027		28,923
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013										Capital expenditures		13,042		3,386		16,428
	Net revenues	$	—	$	42,649	$	—		$	42,649	For the year ended December 31, 2012
	Income from operations	—		6,810		—			6,810		Net revenues	$	—	$	210,643	$	210,643
	Income from operations before income taxes	—		5,530		—			5,530		Income from operations		—		43,668		43,668
	Income tax provision	—		2,316		—			2,316		Interest expense		—		—		—
	Net income	—		3,214		—			3,214		Income from operations before income taxes		—		37,350		37,350
	Depreciation	—		3,588		—			3,588		Income tax provision		—		14,431		14,431
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	—		78		—			78		Net income		—		22,919		22,919
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		896		—			896		Depreciation		—		14,090		14,090
											Capital expenditures		—		5,190		5,190
	Balance sheet at March 31,2014										For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Total assets	$	2,324,839	$	237,047	—			$	2,561,886	Net revenues	$	—	$	231,884	$	231,884
											Income from operations		—		52,513		52,513
	Balance sheet at December 31, 2013										Interest expense		—		—		—
	Total assets	$	2,379,243	$	229,996	—			$	2,609,239	Income from operations before income taxes		—		45,559		45,559
											Income tax provision		—		18,875		18,875
											Net income		—		26,684		26,684
	(1)         GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off.										Depreciation		—		14,568		14,568
	(2)         Amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent the elimination of intercompany interest payments from the Company’s TRS Properties business segment to its GLP Capital business segment.										Capital expenditures		—		8,288		8,288
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2013
											Total assets		2,379,243		229,996		2,609,239
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2012
											Total assets		—		267,075		267,075
											-1
											GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off. For the year ended December 31, 2013, all revenues in the GLP Capital segment were attributable from Penn under the terms of the Master Lease. Results included transaction costs associated with the Spin-Off of $13.5 million.

Summarized_Quarterly_Data_Unau

Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	'
Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	'
	12. Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
	The following table summarizes the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Fiscal Quarter
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	2013
	Net revenues	$	42,648	$	46,072	$	39,633	$	113,776
	Income from operations		6,811		9,090		5,665		39,016
	Net income		3,216		4,699		2,681		9,234
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.04	$	0.04	$	0.02	$	0.08
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.03	$	0.04	$	0.02	$	0.08
	2012
	Net revenues	$	66,909	$	60,252	$	45,823	$	37,659
	Income from operations		16,507		14,472		8,155		4,534
	Net income		8,665		7,618		4,530		2,106
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.08	$	0.07	$	0.04	$	0.02
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.07	$	0.07	$	0.04	$	0.02
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company had rental revenue related to the Master Lease, which became effective November 1, 2013, of $76.6 million.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company incurred transaction costs of $13.5 million associated with the Spin-Off.
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company incurred depreciation expense of $14.8 million related to the real property assets transferred to GLPI as part of the Spin-Off.
	In October 2013, GLP Capital entered into a new five year senior unsecured credit facility and completed offerings of $2,050 million aggregate principal amount of new senior notes. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company incurred interest expense of $19.3 million related to its new borrowings.

PreSpin_Transactions_with_Penn

Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'
	10.  Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn
		13. Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn
	Before the Spin-Off, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had a corporate overhead assessment with Penn, whereby Penn provided various management services in consideration of a management fee equal to 3% of net revenues. The Company incurred and paid management fees of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. In connection with the completion of the Spin-Off, the management fee agreements between Penn and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville were terminated.
		Before the Spin-Off, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had a corporate overhead assessment with Penn, whereby Penn provided various management services in consideration of a management fee equal to 3% of net revenues. The Company incurred and paid management fees of $4.2 million, $6.3 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 (before the Spin-Off), 2012 and 2011, respectively. In connection with the completion of the Spin-Off, the management fee agreements between Penn and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville were terminated.
		Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had cumulative net advances of $43.3 million at December 31, 2012. The advances were the result of operating cash flows generated by Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville in excess of intercompany allocations such as the management fee agreement. As part of the Spin-Off, these amounts were forgiven.

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	'	'
	11.  Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
		14. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
	Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company’s Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville paid no federal income taxes directly to tax authorities and instead settled all intercompany balances with Penn. These settlements included, among other things, the share of the income taxes allocated by Penn to Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville. The amounts paid to Penn for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville’s allocated share of federal income taxes was $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made federal income tax payments directly to tax authorities of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made state income tax payments directly to the state authorities of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and no payments for the three months ended March 31, 2013. In addition, GLPI, prior to qualifying for REIT status, was subjected to corporate federal and state income taxes. The Company paid federal income tax directly to tax authorities of $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company also paid state income tax payments of $1.4 million directly to the state authorities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Cash paid for interest was $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and no interest was paid for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
		Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company's Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville paid no federal income taxes directly to tax authorities and instead settled all intercompany balances with Penn. These settlements included, among other things, the share of the income taxes allocated by Penn to Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville. The amounts paid to Penn for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville's allocated share of federal income taxes was $9.4 million, $13.2 million and $15.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Their first federal income taxes payment directly to tax authorities will occur in early 2014. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made state income tax payments directly to the state authorities of $1.6 million, $2.8 million and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash paid for interest was $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and no interest was paid for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events	'
Subsequent Events	'
	15. Subsequent Events
	In January 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of the real estate assets associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois for $140 million. Simultaneously with the acquisition, GLPI also provided Casino Queen with a $43 million, five year term loan at 7% interest, pre-payable at any time, which, together with the sale proceeds, completely refinanced and retired all of Casino Queen's outstanding long-term debt obligations. GLPI leased the property back to Casino Queen on a triple net basis for approximately $14 million in rent per year. The initial lease term is 15 years, with an option to renew for four successive five year terms.
	Upon the declaration of the Purging Distribution, GLPI options and GLPI SARs were adjusted in a manner that preserved both the pre-distribution intrinsic value of the options and SARs and the pre-distribution ratio of the stock price to exercise price that existed immediately before the Purging Distribution. Additionally, upon declaration of the Purging Distribution, holders of GLPI PSUs were credited with the special dividend, which will accrue and be paid, if applicable, on the vesting date of the related PSU. Holders of GLPI restricted stock will be entitled to receive the special dividend with respect to such restricted stock on the same date or dates that the special dividend is payable on GLPI common stock to shareholders of GLPI generally.
	On February 18, 2014, GLPI made the Purging Distribution, which totaled $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock, to distribute the accumulated earnings and profits related to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off. Shareholders were given the option to elect either an all-cash or all-stock dividend, subject to a total cash limitation of $210 million. Of the 88,691,827 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date, approximately 54.3% elected the cash distribution and approximately 45.7% elected a stock distribution or made no election. Shareholders electing cash received $4.358049 plus 0.195747 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Shareholders electing stock received 0.309784 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Stock dividends were paid based on the volume weighted average price for the three trading days ended February 13, 2014 of $38.2162 per share. Approximately 22.0 million shares were issued in connection with this dividend payment.
	Additionally, on February 18, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared its first quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share payable on March 28, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 7, 2014.
	In the first quarter of 2014, the applicable margin for LIBOR loans and base rate loans was reduced to 1.50% and 0.50%, respectively, and the commitment fee rate on the unused portion of the commitments under the revolving facility was reduced to 0.25%.

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
	12.  Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers																16.  Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers
	GLPI guarantees the 2018 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) issued by its subsidiaries, GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. Each of the subsidiary issuers is 100% owned by GLPI. The guarantees of GLPI are full and unconditional. GLPI is not subject to any material or significant restrictions on its ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan or to transfer assets from such subsidiaries, except as provided by applicable law. No subsidiaries of GLPI guarantee the Notes.																GLPI guarantees the 2018 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes issued by its subsidiaries, GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. Each of the subsidiary issuers is 100% owned by GLPI. The guarantees of GLPI are full and unconditional. GLPI is not subject to any material or significant restrictions on its ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan or to transfer assets from such subsidiaries, except as provided by applicable law. No subsidiaries of GLPI guarantee the Notes.
	Summarized financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers is presented below.																Summarized financial information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers is presented below.
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At March 31, 2014																At December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,013,643		$	140,010		$	—		$	2,153,653		Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	(82,258		)	393,503			122,853			(434,098		)	—			Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—
	Other	42,395			85,340			280,498			—			408,233			Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936
	Total assets	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,361		$	(434,098	)	$	2,561,886		Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Other liabilities	$	28,165		$	74,940		$	26,809					$	129,914		Other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,516		$	343		$	116,810
	Intercompany debt							193,595			(193,595		)	—			Intercompany debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Long-term debt	—			2,500,000			—			—			2,500,000			Long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(68,028		)	(82,454		)	322,955			(240,501		)	(68,028		)	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,359		$	(434,096	)	$	2,561,886		Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Net revenues	$	—		$	115,072		$	43,256		$	—		$	158,328		Net revenues	$	—		$	76,557		$	165,572		$	—		$	242,129
	Operating expenses	14,522			34,630			34,842			—			83,994			Operating expenses	19,800			22,424			139,323			—			181,547
	Income (loss) from operations	(14,522		)	80,442			8,414			—			74,334			Income (loss) from operations	(19,800		)	54,133			26,249			—			60,582
	Other income (expenses)																Other income (expenses)
	Intercompany dividends and interest	275,011			6,384			279,607			(561,002		)	—			Intercompany dividends and interest	68,955						68,955			(137,910		)	—
	Other income (expenses)	—			(26,373		)	(2,055		)	—			(28,428		)	Other income (expenses)	—			(19,254		)	(4,202		)	—			(23,456		)
	Total other income (expenses)	275,011			(19,989		)	277,552			(561,002		)	(28,428		)	Total other income (expenses)	68,955			(19,254		)	64,753			(137,910		)	(23,456		)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes	260,489			60,453			285,966			(561,002		)	45,906			Net income (loss) before income taxes	49,155			34,879			91,002			(137,910		)	37,126
	Taxes on income	—			—			1,594			—			1,594			Taxes on income	643			7,824			8,829			—			17,296
	Net income (loss)	$	260,489		$	60,453		$	284,372		$	(561,002	)	$	44,312		Net income (loss)	$	48,512		$	27,055		$	82,173		$	(137,910	)	$	19,830
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	217,250		$	(329,090	)	$	191,567		$	—		$	79,727		Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	68,082		$	(81,887	)	$	94,437		$	—		$	80,632
	Net cash used in investing activities	(1,532		)	(25,826		)	(182,601		)	—			(209,959		)	Net cash used in investing activities	(5,562		)	(7,480		)	(3,233		)	—			(16,275		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,719		)	150,008			—			—			(106,711		)	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(19,719		)	310,463			(84,442		)	—			206,302
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(41,001		)	(204,908		)	8,966			—			(236,943		)	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	42,801			221,096			6,762			—			270,659
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,801			221,096			21,324			—			285,221			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			14,562			—			14,562
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,800		$	16,188		$	30,290		$	—		$	48,278		Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	42,801		$	221,096		$	21,324		$	—		$	285,221
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At December 31, 2013																At December 31, 2012
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303		Total real estate assets	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—			Total other assets	—			—			267,075			—			267,075
	Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936			Total assets	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		(620,944		)	$	2,609,239
																	Total other liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	30,745		$	—		$	30,745
	Total other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,517		342			$	116,810		Total long-term debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000			Total shareholders’ equity	—			—			236,330			—			236,330
	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,154		$	(620,945	)	$	2,609,239
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	210,643		$	—		$	210,643
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	42,649		$	—		$	42,649		Total operating expenses	—			—			166,975			—			$	166,975
	Total operating expenses	—			—			35,839			—			$	35,839		Income from operations	—			—			43,668			—			43,668
	Income from operations	—			—			6,810			—			6,810			Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,318		)	—			$	(6,318	)
	Other income (expenses)	—			—			(1,280		)	—			$	(1,280	)	Net income before income taxes	—			—			37,350			—			$	37,350
	Net income before income taxes	—			—			5,530			—			$	5,530		Taxes on income	—			—			14,431			—			$	14,431
	Taxes on income	—			—			2,316			—			$	2,316		Net income	$	—		$	—		$	22,919		$	—		$	22,919
	Net income	$	—		$	—		$	3,214		$	—		$	3,214
																Year Ended December 31, 2012
Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	26,744		$	—		$	26,744
Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	(3,759	)	$	—		$	(3,759	)	Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(4,810		)	—			(4,810		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(895		)	—			(895		)	Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(24,518		)	—			(24,518		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—			—			7,280			—			7,280			Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(2,584		)	—			(2,584		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			2,626			—			2,626			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			17,146			—			17,146
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			14,562			—			14,562			Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	14,562		$	—		$	14,562
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	17,188		$	—		$	17,188
																							Other
																	Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
																	Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
																	(in thousands)
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	231,884		$	—		$	231,884
																Total operating expenses	—			—			179,371			—			$	179,371
																Income from operations	—			—			52,513			—			52,513
																Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,954		)	—			$	(6,954	)
																Net income before income taxes	—			—			45,559			—			$	45,559
																Taxes on income	—			—			18,875			—			$	18,875
																Net income	$	—		$	—		$	26,684		$	—		$	26,684
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	56,840		$	—		$	56,840
																Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(8,171		)	—			(8,171		)
																Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(50,436		)	—			(50,436		)
																Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,767		)	—			(1,767		)
																Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			18,913			—			18,913
																Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	17,146		$	—		$	17,146

Schedule_III_REAL_ESTATE_ASSET

Schedule III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	'
Schedule III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	'
	SCHEDULE III
	REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
	December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
															Gross Amount at which Carried at										Life on
															Close of Period										which
																									Depreciation
																									in Latest
							Initial Cost to Company																		Income
													Cost										Original		Statement is
													Capitalized										Date of		Computed(2)
													Subsequent to										Construction /
	Description	Location		Ownership			Land		Building/		Total		Acquisition		Land		Building/		Total(1)		Accumulated		Renovation	Date
				Percentage					Improvements								Improvements				Depreciation			Acquired
	Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg	Lawrenceburg, IN			100	%	$	15,251	$	342,393	$	357,644	$	—	$	15,251	$	342,393	$	357,644	$	71,978	1997/2009	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino Aurora	Aurora, IL			100	%		4,937		98,379		103,316		—		4,937		98,379		103,316		44,796	1993/2002/2012	11/1/13		30
	Hollywood Casino Joliet	Joliet, IL			100	%		19,214		101,104		120,318		—		19,214		101,104		120,318		33,380	1992/2003/2010	11/1/13		31
	Argosy Casino Alton	Alton, IL			100	%		—		6,462		6,462		—		—		6,462		6,462		3,411	1991/1999	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino Toledo	Toledo, OH			100	%		12,003		144,094		156,097		—		12,003		144,094		156,097		8,440	2012	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino Columbus	Columbus, OH			100	%		38,240		188,543		226,783		62		38,266		188,579		226,845		8,629	2012	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races	Charles Town, WV			100	%		35,102		233,069		268,171		—		35,102		233,069		268,171		84,897	1997/2010	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course	Grantville, PA			100	%		25,500		161,810		187,310		—		25,500		161,810		187,310		41,299	2008/2010	11/1/13		31
	M Resort	Henderson, NV			100	%		66,104		126,689		192,793		—		66,104		126,689		192,793		11,709	2009/2012	11/1/13		30
	Hollywood Casino Bangor	Bangor, ME			100	%		12,883		84,257		97,140		—		12,883		84,257		97,140		16,621	2008/2012	11/1/13		31
	Zia Park Casino	Hobbs, NM			100	%		9,313		38,947		48,260		—		9,313		38,947		48,260		11,145	2005	11/1/13		31
	Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis	Bay St. Louis, MS			100	%		59,388		87,352		146,740		—		59,388		87,352		146,740		32,897	1992/2006/2011	11/1/13		40
	Argosy Casino Riverside	Riverside, MO			100	%		23,468		143,301		166,769		—		23,468		143,301		166,769		38,387	1994/2007	11/1/13		37
	Hollywood Casino Tunica	Tunica, MS			100	%		4,634		42,031		46,665		—		4,634		42,031		46,665		18,781	1994/2012	11/1/13		31
	Boomtown Biloxi	Biloxi, MS			100	%		3,423		63,083		66,506		—		3,423		63,083		66,506		30,720	1994/2006	11/1/13		15
	Argosy Casino Sioux City	Sioux City, IA			100	%		3		11,920		11,923		—		3		11,920		11,923		11,148	1993/2004	11/1/13		8
	Hollywood Casino St. Louis	Maryland Heights, MO			100	%		44,198		177,063		221,261		—		44,198		177,063		221,261		16,250	1997/2013	11/1/13		13
	Hollywood at Dayton Raceway	Dayton, OH			100	%		3,211		—		3,211		—		3,211		—		3,211		—	N/A	11/1/13		N/A
	Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track	Youngstown, OH			100	%		5,683		—		5,683		—		5,683		—		5,683		—	N/A	11/1/13		N/A
							$	382,555	$	2,050,497	$	2,433,052	$	62	$	382,581	$	2,050,533	$	2,433,114	$	484,488
	-1
	The total cost for federal income tax purposes of the properties listed above was $2.44 billion.
	-2
	Estimated useful lives range from 1 to 41 years.
	Real Estate:
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	—
	Amounts contributed from Spin-Off		2,433,052
	Improvements		62
	Balance at the end of the year	$	2,433,114
	Accumulated Depreciation:
	Balance at the beginning of the period	$	—
	Amounts contributed from Spin-Off		(469,666	)
	Depreciation expense		(14,822	)
	Balance at the end of the year	$	(484,488	)

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'											'
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
												The Company considers all cash balances and highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
Concentration of Credit Risk	'											'
												Concentration of Credit Risk
												Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of operators, tenants, or obligors related to the Company's investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to the Company, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. As of December 31, 2013, substantially all of the Company's real estate properties were leased to Penn, and all of the Company's rental revenues were derived from a master lease defined below. Penn is a publicly traded company that is subject to the informational filing requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is required to file periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penn's net revenues were $2.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Other than the Company's tenant concentration, management believes the Company's portfolio was reasonably diversified by geographical location and did not contain any other significant concentration of credit risks. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's portfolio of 19 leased properties was diversified by location across 11 states.
												Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
												The Company's policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution, and place investments with financial institutions evaluated as being creditworthy, or in short-term money market and tax-free bond funds which are exposed to minimal interest rate and credit risk. At times, the Company has bank deposits and overnight repurchase agreements that exceed federally-insured limits.
												Accounts are written off when management determines that an account is uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined to reduce the Company's receivables to their carrying value, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on historical collection experience, specific review of individual customer accounts, and current economic and business conditions.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	'											'
												Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
												Prepaid expenses consist of expenditures for goods (other than inventories) or services before the goods are used or the services are received. These amounts are deferred and charged to operations as the benefits are realized and primarily consist of prepayments for insurance and other contracts that will be expensed during the subsequent year. It also consists of admission fees and property taxes that were paid in advance. Other current assets are items expected to be realized within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Other current assets primarily include accounts receivable and food and beverage inventory. Other assets are all items that are long-term in nature and primarily include deferred compensation assets (see Note 7 for further details) and a deposit for certain real estate for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge that should close in 2014.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'											'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
												Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
												The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents.
												The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents. The Company maintained a higher level of cash on hand at December 31, 2013 in order to fund the cash portion of its Purging Distribution. See Note 15 for additional details.
	Long-term Debt
												Long-term Debt
	The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”
												The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value			2013						2012
	Financial assets:											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Financial liabilities:											Financial assets:
	Long-term debt											Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		Financial liabilities:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750		Long-term debt
												Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
Real Estate Investments	'											'
												Real Estate Investments
												The Company records the acquisition of real estate at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by the Company include costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings and building improvements which are generally between 8 years to 41 years.
												The Company continually monitors events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amount of the Company's real estate investments may not be recoverable or realized. When indicators of potential impairment suggest that the carrying value of real estate investments may not be recoverable, the Company assesses the recoverability by estimating whether it will recover the carrying value of its real estate investments through its undiscounted future cash flows and the eventual disposition of the investment. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss. The Company groups its Real Estate Investments by tenant in evaluating impairment. If the Company determines the carrying amount is not recoverable, it would recognize an impairment charge equivalent to the amount required to adjust the carrying amount to its estimated fair value, calculated in accordance with current GAAP fair value provisions.
Property and Equipment used in operations	'											'
												Property and Equipment used in operations
												Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and represent assets used by the Company's TRS operations and certain corporate assets. Maintenance and repairs that neither add materially to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in the determination of income.
												Depreciation of property and equipment is recorded using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
												Land improvements	5 to 15 years
												Building and improvements	5 to 40 years
												Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 to 31 years
												Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the related lease term.
												The estimated useful lives are determined based on the nature of the assets as well as the Company's current operating strategy.
												The Company reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable based on undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. The factors considered by the Company in performing this assessment include current operating results, market and other applicable trends and residual values, as well as the effect of obsolescense demand, competition and other factors. In estimating expected future cash flows for determining whether an asset is impaired, assets are grouped at the individual property level. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of property and equipment, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'											'
												Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
												At December 31, 2013, the Company had $75.5 million in goodwill and $9.6 million in other intangible assets within its consolidated balance sheet, resulting from the contribution of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville from Penn in connection with the Spin-Off.
												Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value in step 1 of the impairment test, then step 2 of the impairment test is performed to determine the implied value of goodwill. If the implied value of goodwill is less than the goodwill allocated, an impairment loss is recognized.
												In accordance with ASC 350, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other," the Company considers its Hollywood Casino Perryville gaming license as an indefinite-life intangible asset that does not require amortization based on the Company's future expectations to operate this casino indefinitely as well as the gaming industry's historical experience in renewing these intangible assets at minimal cost with various state gaming commissions. Rather, the Company's gaming license is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the recorded asset to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-life intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized.
												The evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company must make various assumptions and estimates in performing its impairment testing. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent the Company's best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition. Changes in estimates, increases in the Company's cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, changes in operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions could produce significantly different results. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the Company's estimates. If the Company's ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, the Company may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. The Company's estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory and economic climates, as well as recent operating information and budgets. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events.
												Forecasted cash flows (based on the Company's annual operating plan as determined in the fourth quarter) can be significantly impacted by the local economy in which the Company's reporting unit operates. For example, increases in unemployment rates can result in decreased customer visitations and/or lower customer spend per visit. In addition, new legislation which approves gaming in nearby jurisdictions or further expands gaming in jurisdictions has the impact of increasing competition for the property which generally will have a negative effect on its profitability once competitors become established as a certain level of cannibalization occurs absent an overall increase in customer visitations. Lastly, increases in gaming taxes approved by state regulatory bodies can negatively impact forecasted cash flows.
												Assumptions and estimates about future cash flow levels and multiples are complex and subjective. They are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and can be affected by a variety of factors, including external factors, such as industry, geopolitical and economic trends, and internal factors, such as changes in our business strategy, which may reallocate capital and resources to different or new opportunities which management believes will enhance the Company's overall value but may be to the detriment of its reporting unit.
Debt Issuance Costs	'											'
												Debt Issuance Costs
												Debt issuance costs that are incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance of debt are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying indebtedness.
Comprehensive Income	'											'
	Comprehensive Income
												Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity during a period. The Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
												Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders' equity during a period, including but not limited to, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and unrealized fair value adjustments on certain derivative instruments. Since the Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders' equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
Income Taxes	'											'
												Income Taxes
												The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). Under ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and are measured at the prevailing enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realizability of the deferred tax assets is evaluated by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if any, as necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the forecast of future taxable income.
												ASC 740 also creates a single model to address uncertainty in tax positions, and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
												The Company is required under ASC 740 to disclose its accounting policy for classifying interest and penalties, the amount of interest and penalties charged to expense each period, as well as the cumulative amounts recorded in the combined balance sheets. If and when they occur, the Company will classify any income tax-related penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in taxes on income within the consolidated statements of income. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognized any interest and penalties, net of deferred taxes.
												The Company intends to elect on its U.S. federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a "taxable REIT subsidiary" effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. The Company intends to continue to be organized and to operate in a manner that will permit the Company to qualify as a REIT. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that it distributes as dividends to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on its taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates, and dividends paid to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Company in computing taxable income. Any resulting corporate liability could be substantial and could materially and adversely affect the Company's net income and net cash available for distribution to shareholders. Unless the Company was entitled to relief under certain Internal Revenue Code provisions, the Company also would be disqualified from re-electing to be taxed as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which it failed to qualify to be taxed as a REIT.
												The TRS Properties are able to engage in activities resulting in income that would be not qualifying income for a REIT. As a result, certain activities of the Company which occur within its TRS Properties are subject to federal and state income taxes.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'											'
	Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
												Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
	The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractually fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been transferred to the tenant. For facilities being jointly developed with the tenant, the Company retains control of the assets to be leased until operations commence and control is transferred to the tenant.
												The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractual fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant.
	As of March 31, 2014, all but three of the Company’s properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by most Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the Master Lease. In January 2014, GLPI completed the asset acquisition of Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois. GLPI subsequently leased the property back to Casino Queen on a “triple net” basis on terms similar to those in the Master Lease.
												As of December 31, 2013, all but two of the Company's properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by all Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease, or that own a gaming license, other license or other material asset necessary to operate any portion of the facilities. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the entire portfolio.
	The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
												The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
	Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
												As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum rental income from the Company's properties under non-cancelable operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
	Gaming revenue generated by the TRS Properties mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue, and to a lesser extent, table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), and front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Year ending December 31,
												2014	$	375,602
		Three Months Ended March 31,										2015		375,602
		2014			2013							2016		375,602
		(in thousands)										2017		376,101
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352						2018		368,311
	Table game	4,940			3,448							Thereafter		3,240,760
	Poker	434			280
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080						​	​	​	​
												Total	$	5,111,978
	Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, “Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
	The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:											​	​	​	​
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							For the year ended December 31, 2013, GLPI recognized $6.7 million in contingent rental income from Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo related to clause (ii) in the paragraph above.
		(in thousands)
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517						Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition," the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
	Other	9			129
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646						Gaming revenue mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue as well as to a lesser extent table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for "ticket-in, ticket-out" coupons in the customers' possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:											The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)											(in thousands)
	Food and beverage	$	716		$	713						Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
	Other	3			69							Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						Poker		2,453			882			620
												Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
												Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, "Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives." The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
												The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
													(in thousands)
												Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
												Other		167			767			843
												Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
												The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
													(in thousands)
												Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
												Other		86			384			409
												Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
Gaming and Admission Taxes	'											'
	Gaming and Admission Taxes
												Gaming and Admission Taxes
	For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company’s estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rates change during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income, totaled $17.3 million, and $18.7 million, respectively.
												For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company's estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rate changes during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the combined statements of income, totaled $71.6 million, $94.9 million and $105.4 million, respectively.
Earnings Per Share	'											'
	Earnings Per Share
												Earnings Per Share
	The Company calculates earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (unvested restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off and to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
												The Company calculates earnings per share ("EPS") in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share." Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (outstanding restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off. The Company's share counts were also retroactively restated to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
	The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
												The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
	Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013
	Determination of shares:												2013			2012			2011
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582								Determination of shares:
	Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318								Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
	Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013
		(in thousands, expect per share data)										​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Calculation of basic EPS:											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202						The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582
	Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Calculation of diluted EPS:												(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Calculation of basic EPS:
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603							Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
	Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
	There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
												Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
												Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
												Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
												Calculation of diluted EPS:
												Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
												Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23
												There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation	'											'
	Stock-Based Compensation
												Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in the first quarter 2014.
												In connection with the Spin-Off, each outstanding option and cash settled stock appreciation right ("SAR") with respect to Penn common stock outstanding on the distribution date was converted into two awards, an adjusted Penn option and a GLPI option, or, in the case of the SARs, an adjusted Penn SAR and a GLPI SAR. The adjustment preserved the aggregate intrinsic value of the options and SARs. Additionally, in connection with the Spin-Off, holders of outstanding restricted stock and phantom stock units ("PSUs") with respect to Penn common stock became entitled to an additional share of restricted stock or PSU with respect to GLPI common stock for each share of Penn restricted stock or PSU held.
	Additionally, the cash-settled phantom stock units (“PSU”) entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, “Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities.”
												The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn; and for purposes of the GLPI awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with Penn following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with GLPI.
	In addition, the Company’s stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
												The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in 2013.
	In connection with the Spin-Off of GLPI, employee stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights of Penn were converted through the issuance of GLPI employee stock options and GLPI cash settled stock appreciation rights and an adjustment to the exercise prices of their Penn awards. The number of options and cash settled stock appreciation rights, subject to and the exercise price of each converted award was adjusted to preserve the same intrinsic value of the awards that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
												Additionally, the cash-settled PSUs entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, "Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities."
	Holders of outstanding restricted stock awards and cash settled phantom stock unit awards received an additional share of restricted stock or cash settled phantom stock unit awards in GLPI common stock at the Spin-Off so that the intrinsic value of these awards were equivalent to those that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
												In addition, the Company's SARs are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
	The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock awards and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn.
												See Note 10 for further information related to the treatment of the unrecognized compensation expense at the time of the Spin-Off related to awards held by GLPI employees.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was $5.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.47 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $1.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $3.3 million of compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on vested employee stock options.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was $6.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock awards that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 3.28 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	The following table contains information on restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
		Number of
		Award Shares
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	419,067
	E&P Purge	106,261
	Granted	64,279
	Released	(110,714	)
	Canceled	(37,274	)
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	441,619
	In addition, there was $8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.37 years, for Penn and GLPI PSUs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the purge distribution dividend and the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on unvested PSUs.
	Additionally, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.62 years, for Penn and GLPI SARs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $21 thousand of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	Upon the declaration of the Purging Distribution, GLPI options and GLPI SARs were adjusted in a manner that preserved both the pre-distribution intrinsic value of the options and SARs and the pre-distribution ratio of the stock price to exercise price that existed immediately before the Purging Distribution. Additionally, upon declaration of the Purging Distribution, holders of GLPI PSUs were credited with the special dividend, which will accrue and be paid, if applicable, on the vesting date of the related PSU. Holders of GLPI restricted stock were entitled to receive the special dividend with respect to such restricted stock on the same date or dates that the special dividend was payable on GLPI common stock to shareholders of GLPI generally.
Segment Information	'											'
	Segment Information
												Segment Information
	Consistent with how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company’s financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) (“GLP Capital”) and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company’s business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 9 for further information with respect to the Company’s segments.
												Consistent with how the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company's financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) ("GLP Capital") and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company's business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 11 for further information with respect to the Company's segments.
Statements of Cash Flows	'											'
												Statements of Cash Flows
												The Company has presented the consolidated statements of cash flows using the indirect method, which involves the reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities.
Certain Risks and Uncertainties	'											'
												Certain Risks and Uncertainties
												The Company is dependent on Penn (including its subsidiaries), who is the lessee of substantially all of the Company's properties pursuant to the Master Lease and accounts for a significant portion of its revenues. The inability or unwillingness of Penn to meet its subsidiary's rent obligations and other obligations under the Master Lease could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial position or results of operations, including the Company's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders as required to maintain its status as a REIT. For these reasons, if Penn were to experience a material adverse effect on its gaming business, financial position or results of operations, the Company's business, financial position or results of operations could also be materially adversely affected.
												The Company's operations are also dependent on its continued licensing by state gaming commissions of its gaming tenants and operators. The loss of a license could have an adverse effect on future results of operations. Additionally, the Company is dependent on the local market in which its gaming tenants and operators operate for a significant number of its patrons and revenues. If economic conditions in these areas deteriorate or additional gaming licenses are awarded in these markets, the Company's results of operations could be adversely affected. Furthermore, the Company is dependent upon a stable gaming tax structure in the locations that its gaming tenants and operators operate in. Any change in the tax structure could have an adverse effect on future results of operations.

Business_and_Basis_of_Presenta1

Business and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business and Basis of Presentation	'
Schedule of assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn	'
	The assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn were as follows (in thousands):
	Prepaid expenses	$	2,766
	Current deferred income tax assets		4,358
	Property and equipment, net		2,024,572
	Other assets		16,245
	Accrued expenses		(5,656	)
	Other current liabilities		(12,219	)
	Deferred income tax liabilities		(6,493	)
	Net contribution	$	2,023,573

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments	'											'
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value			2013						2012
	Financial assets:											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Financial liabilities:											Financial assets:
	Long-term debt											Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		Financial liabilities:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750		Long-term debt
												Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
Schedule of the estimated useful lives of property and equipment	'											'
												Depreciation of property and equipment is recorded using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
												Land improvements	5 to 15 years
												Building and improvements	5 to 40 years
												Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 to 31 years
Schedule of future minimum rental income from properties under non-cancelable operating leases	'											'
												As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum rental income from the Company's properties under non-cancelable operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
												Year ending December 31,
												2014	$	375,602
												2015		375,602
												2016		375,602
												2017		376,101
												2018		368,311
												Thereafter		3,240,760
												Total	$	5,111,978
Schedule of the components of gaming revenue	'											'
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
												The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352							(in thousands)
	Table game	4,940			3,448							Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
	Poker	434			280							Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080						Poker		2,453			882			620
												Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
Schedule of amounts included in promotional allowances	'											'
	The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517							(in thousands)
	Other	9			129							Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646						Other		167			767			843
												Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
Schedule of the estimated cost of providing complimentary services	'											'
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Food and beverage	$	716		$	713							(in thousands)
	Other	3			69							Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						Other		86			384			409
												Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
Schedule of reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS	'											'
	The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
												The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
	Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013
	Determination of shares:												2013			2012			2011
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582								Determination of shares:
	Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318								Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock	'											'
	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
												The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013
		(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Calculation of basic EPS:											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214							(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)					Calculation of basic EPS:
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202						Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582							Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
	Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
	Calculation of diluted EPS:											Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603							Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
	Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						Calculation of diluted EPS:
												Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
												Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23

Real_Estate_Investments_Tables

Real Estate Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investments	'							'
Schedule of real estate investments, net	'							'
	Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 20 properties and is summarized as follows:
								Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 19 properties and is summarized as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	453,141		$	382,581			(in thousands)
	Building and improvements	2,120,663			2,050,533			Land and improvements	$	382,581		$	—
	Construction in progress	87,323			61,677			Building and improvements		2,050,533			—
	Total real estate investments	2,661,127			2,494,791			Construction in progress		61,677			—
	Less accumulated depreciation	(507,474		)	(484,488		)
	Real estate investments, net	$	2,153,653		$	2,010,303		​	​	​	​	​	​
								Total property and equipment		2,494,791			—
								Less accumulated depreciation		(484,488	)		—
								Property and equipment, net	$	2,010,303		$	—

Property_and_Equipment_used_in1

Property and Equipment used in operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment Used in Operations	'							'
Schedule of property and equipment used in operations, net	'							'
	Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following and primarily represents the assets utilized in the TRS:
								Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
									(in thousands)
	Land and improvements	$	31,635		$	27,586		Land and improvements	$	27,586		$	28,193
	Building and improvements	116,267			115,888			Building and improvements		115,888			109,248
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	102,740			101,288			Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		101,288			76,088
	Construction in progress	504			203			Construction in progress		203			87
	Total property and equipment	251,146			244,965
	Less accumulated depreciation	(109,260		)	(105,844		)	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Property and equipment, net	$	141,886		$	139,121		Total property and equipment		244,965			213,616
								Less accumulated depreciation		(105,844	)		(94,662	)
								Property and equipment, net	$	139,121		$	118,954

Longterm_Debt_Tables

Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt	'					'
Schedule of long-term debt	'					'
	Long-term debt is as follows:
						Long-term debt is as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands)				December 31,	2013
	Senior unsecured credit facility	$	450,000	$	300,000		(in thousands)
	$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	550,000		550,000		Senior unsecured credit facility	$	300,000
	$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	1,000,000		1,000,000		$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018		550,000
	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	500,000		500,000		$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020		1,000,000
		$	2,500,000	$	2,350,000	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023		500,000
							$	2,350,000
Schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt	'					'
	The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):
						The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
	2014	$	—
	2015	—
	2016	—				2014	$	—
	2017	—				2015		—
	2018	1,000,000				2016		—
	Thereafter	1,500,000				2017		—
	Total minimum payments	$	2,500,000			2018		850,000
						Thereafter		1,500,000
						Total minimum payments	$	2,350,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies.	'
Schedule of future minimum lease commitments relating to the base lease rent portion of noncancelable operating leases	'
	The future minimum lease commitments relating to the base lease rent portion of noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,013
	2015		314
	2016		302
	2017		316
	2018		334
	Thereafter		44,178
	Total	$	46,457

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	The components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued expenses	$	2,228		$	2,859
	Net deferred tax assets		2,228			2,859
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property, plant and equipment		(3,459	)		(7,840	)
	Intangibles		(823	)		(577	)
	Net deferred tax liabilities		(4,282	)		(8,417	)
	Net:	$	(2,054	)	$	(5,558	)
Schedule of the provision for income taxes charged to operations	'
	The provision for income taxes charged to operations for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	19,429		$	12,216		$	21,048
	State		3,513			2,303			4,341
	Total current		22,942			14,519			25,389
	Deferred tax (benefit) expense
	Federal		(7,624	)		64			(6,780	)
	State		1,978			(152	)		266
	Total deferred		(5,646	)		(88	)		(6,514	)
	Total provision	$	17,296		$	14,431		$	18,875
Schedule of reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the actual effective income tax rate	'
	The following tables reconcile the statutory federal income tax rate to the actual effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Percent of pretax income
	U.S. federal statutory income tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local income taxes		10.4	%		3	%		6.6	%
	Nondeductible transaction costs		7.5	%		0	%		0	%
	REIT conversion benefit		(5.3	)%		0	%		0	%
	Other permanent differences		(0.8	)%		0.1	%		0.2	%
	Other miscellaneous items		(0.2	)%		0.5	%		(0.4	)%
			46.6	%		38.6	%		41.4	%
	Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)
	Amount based upon pretax income
	U.S. federal statutory income tax	$	12,994		$	13,073		$	15,945
	State and local income taxes		3,840			1,126			3,016
	Nondeductible transaction costs		2,793			—			—
	REIT conversion benefit		(1,959	)		—			—
	Permanent differences		(268	)		30			72
	Other miscellaneous items		(104	)		202			(158	)
		$	17,296		$	14,431		$	18,875

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of stock options issued and outstanding	'
	The following tables contain information on stock options issued and outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2013 as well as restricted shares:
		Number of			Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		Option Shares			Average		Average		Intrinsic Value
					Exercise		Remaining		(in thousands)
					Price		Contractual
							Term (in years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		—		$	—
	Options transferred on Spin-Off date		10,396,889			24.35
	Exercised		(57,811	)		24.75
	Canceled		(625	)		20.85
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		10,338,453		$	24.34		3.15	$	270,222
Schedule of stock options outstanding by exercise price range	'
		Exercise Price Range							Total
		$9.32 to			$22.90 to		$29.19 to		$9.32 to
		$22.41			$29.10		$47.40		$47.40
	Outstanding options
	Number outstanding		4,049,443			3,555,573		2,733,437		10,338,453
	Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		1.94			3.69		4.16		3.15
	Weighted-average exercise price	$	19.54		$	25.16	$	30.41	$	24.34
	Exercisable options
	Number outstanding		3,621,045			2,805,381		1,504,710		7,931,136
	Weighted-average exercise price	$	19.38		$	24.68	$	31.36	$	23.53
Schedule of restricted shares issued and outstanding	'
		Number of
		Award
		Shares
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		—
	Amounts transferred in connection with Spin-Off		419,067
	Released		—
	Canceled		—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		419,067

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014										Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information	'										'
Schedule of information with respect to the Company's segments	'										'
	The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company’s segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company’s segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
											The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company's segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company's segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
		GLP Capital (1)		TRS Properties		Eliminations (2)			Total
		(in thousands)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014											GLP		TRS		Total
	Net revenues	$	118,112	$	40,216	$	—		$	158,328		Capital(1)		Properties
	Income from operations	67,871		6,463		—			74,334			(in thousands)
	Interest, net	28,428		2,601		(2,601		)	28,428		For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Income from operations before income taxes	42,044		3,862		—			45,906		Net revenues	$	76,557	$	165,572	$	242,129
	Income tax provision	—		1,594		—			1,594		Income from operations		34,333		26,249		60,582
	Net income	42,044		2,268		—			44,312		Interest expense		19,254		—		19,254
	Depreciation	23,441		3,081		—			26,522		Income from operations before income taxes		15,079		22,047		37,126
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	24,002		—		—			24,002		Income tax provision		8,467		8,829		17,296
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		871		—			871		Net income		6,612		13,218		19,830
											Depreciation		14,896		14,027		28,923
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013										Capital expenditures		13,042		3,386		16,428
	Net revenues	$	—	$	42,649	$	—		$	42,649	For the year ended December 31, 2012
	Income from operations	—		6,810		—			6,810		Net revenues	$	—	$	210,643	$	210,643
	Income from operations before income taxes	—		5,530		—			5,530		Income from operations		—		43,668		43,668
	Income tax provision	—		2,316		—			2,316		Interest expense		—		—		—
	Net income	—		3,214		—			3,214		Income from operations before income taxes		—		37,350		37,350
	Depreciation	—		3,588		—			3,588		Income tax provision		—		14,431		14,431
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	—		78		—			78		Net income		—		22,919		22,919
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		896		—			896		Depreciation		—		14,090		14,090
											Capital expenditures		—		5,190		5,190
	Balance sheet at March 31,2014										For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Total assets	$	2,324,839	$	237,047	—			$	2,561,886	Net revenues	$	—	$	231,884	$	231,884
											Income from operations		—		52,513		52,513
	Balance sheet at December 31, 2013										Interest expense		—		—		—
	Total assets	$	2,379,243	$	229,996	—			$	2,609,239	Income from operations before income taxes		—		45,559		45,559
											Income tax provision		—		18,875		18,875
											Net income		—		26,684		26,684
	(1)         GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off.										Depreciation		—		14,568		14,568
	(2)         Amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent the elimination of intercompany interest payments from the Company’s TRS Properties business segment to its GLP Capital business segment.										Capital expenditures		—		8,288		8,288
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2013
											Total assets		2,379,243		229,996		2,609,239
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2012
											Total assets		—		267,075		267,075
											-1
											GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off. For the year ended December 31, 2013, all revenues in the GLP Capital segment were attributable from Penn under the terms of the Master Lease. Results included transaction costs associated with the Spin-Off of $13.5 million.

Summarized_Quarterly_Data_Unau1

Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)	'
Summary of quarterly results of operations	'
	The following table summarizes the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Fiscal Quarter
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	2013
	Net revenues	$	42,648	$	46,072	$	39,633	$	113,776
	Income from operations		6,811		9,090		5,665		39,016
	Net income		3,216		4,699		2,681		9,234
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.04	$	0.04	$	0.02	$	0.08
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.03	$	0.04	$	0.02	$	0.08
	2012
	Net revenues	$	66,909	$	60,252	$	45,823	$	37,659
	Income from operations		16,507		14,472		8,155		4,534
	Net income		8,665		7,618		4,530		2,106
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.08	$	0.07	$	0.04	$	0.02
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.07	$	0.07	$	0.04	$	0.02

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol1

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers (Tables)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
Summary of financial information for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers	'																'
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At March 31, 2014																At December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,013,643		$	140,010		$	—		$	2,153,653		Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	(82,258		)	393,503			122,853			(434,098		)	—			Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—
	Other	42,395			85,340			280,498			—			408,233			Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936
	Total assets	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,361		$	(434,098	)	$	2,561,886		Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Other liabilities	$	28,165		$	74,940		$	26,809					$	129,914		Other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,516		$	343		$	116,810
	Intercompany debt							193,595			(193,595		)	—			Intercompany debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Long-term debt	—			2,500,000			—			—			2,500,000			Long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(68,028		)	(82,454		)	322,955			(240,501		)	(68,028		)	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,359		$	(434,096	)	$	2,561,886		Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Net revenues	$	—		$	115,072		$	43,256		$	—		$	158,328		Net revenues	$	—		$	76,557		$	165,572		$	—		$	242,129
	Operating expenses	14,522			34,630			34,842			—			83,994			Operating expenses	19,800			22,424			139,323			—			181,547
	Income (loss) from operations	(14,522		)	80,442			8,414			—			74,334			Income (loss) from operations	(19,800		)	54,133			26,249			—			60,582
	Other income (expenses)																Other income (expenses)
	Intercompany dividends and interest	275,011			6,384			279,607			(561,002		)	—			Intercompany dividends and interest	68,955						68,955			(137,910		)	—
	Other income (expenses)	—			(26,373		)	(2,055		)	—			(28,428		)	Other income (expenses)	—			(19,254		)	(4,202		)	—			(23,456		)
	Total other income (expenses)	275,011			(19,989		)	277,552			(561,002		)	(28,428		)	Total other income (expenses)	68,955			(19,254		)	64,753			(137,910		)	(23,456		)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes	260,489			60,453			285,966			(561,002		)	45,906			Net income (loss) before income taxes	49,155			34,879			91,002			(137,910		)	37,126
	Taxes on income	—			—			1,594			—			1,594			Taxes on income	643			7,824			8,829			—			17,296
	Net income (loss)	$	260,489		$	60,453		$	284,372		$	(561,002	)	$	44,312		Net income (loss)	$	48,512		$	27,055		$	82,173		$	(137,910	)	$	19,830
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	217,250		$	(329,090	)	$	191,567		$	—		$	79,727		Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	68,082		$	(81,887	)	$	94,437		$	—		$	80,632
	Net cash used in investing activities	(1,532		)	(25,826		)	(182,601		)	—			(209,959		)	Net cash used in investing activities	(5,562		)	(7,480		)	(3,233		)	—			(16,275		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,719		)	150,008			—			—			(106,711		)	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(19,719		)	310,463			(84,442		)	—			206,302
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(41,001		)	(204,908		)	8,966			—			(236,943		)	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	42,801			221,096			6,762			—			270,659
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,801			221,096			21,324			—			285,221			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			14,562			—			14,562
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,800		$	16,188		$	30,290		$	—		$	48,278		Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	42,801		$	221,096		$	21,324		$	—		$	285,221
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At December 31, 2013																At December 31, 2012
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303		Total real estate assets	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—			Total other assets	—			—			267,075			—			267,075
	Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936			Total assets	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		(620,944		)	$	2,609,239
																	Total other liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	30,745		$	—		$	30,745
	Total other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,517		342			$	116,810		Total long-term debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000			Total shareholders’ equity	—			—			236,330			—			236,330
	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,154		$	(620,945	)	$	2,609,239
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	210,643		$	—		$	210,643
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	42,649		$	—		$	42,649		Total operating expenses	—			—			166,975			—			$	166,975
	Total operating expenses	—			—			35,839			—			$	35,839		Income from operations	—			—			43,668			—			43,668
	Income from operations	—			—			6,810			—			6,810			Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,318		)	—			$	(6,318	)
	Other income (expenses)	—			—			(1,280		)	—			$	(1,280	)	Net income before income taxes	—			—			37,350			—			$	37,350
	Net income before income taxes	—			—			5,530			—			$	5,530		Taxes on income	—			—			14,431			—			$	14,431
	Taxes on income	—			—			2,316			—			$	2,316		Net income	$	—		$	—		$	22,919		$	—		$	22,919
	Net income	$	—		$	—		$	3,214		$	—		$	3,214
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	26,744		$	—		$	26,744
Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	(3,759	)	$	—		$	(3,759	)	Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(4,810		)	—			(4,810		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(895		)	—			(895		)	Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(24,518		)	—			(24,518		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—			—			7,280			—			7,280			Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(2,584		)	—			(2,584		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			2,626			—			2,626			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			17,146			—			17,146
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			14,562			—			14,562			Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	14,562		$	—		$	14,562
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	17,188		$	—		$	17,188
																							Other
																	Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
																	Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
																	(in thousands)
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	231,884		$	—		$	231,884
																Total operating expenses	—			—			179,371			—			$	179,371
																Income from operations	—			—			52,513			—			52,513
																Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,954		)	—			$	(6,954	)
																Net income before income taxes	—			—			45,559			—			$	45,559
																Taxes on income	—			—			18,875			—			$	18,875
																Net income	$	—		$	—		$	26,684		$	—		$	26,684
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	56,840		$	—		$	56,840
																Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(8,171		)	—			(8,171		)
																Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(50,436		)	—			(50,436		)
																Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,767		)	—			(1,767		)
																Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			18,913			—			18,913
																Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	17,146		$	—		$	17,146

Business_and_Basis_of_Presenta2

Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 18, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
		item	item
		property	property
		facility	facility
Business and basis of presentation	'	'	'
Number of gaming and related facilities	'	22	21
Number of gaming and related facilities whose real property is included in the entity's portfolio	'	20	19
Number of properties under development	'	2	2
Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified	'	13	13
Purging Distribution	$1,050,000,000	'	'
Subsequent event	'	'	'
Business and basis of presentation	'	'	'
Purging Distribution	1,050,000,000	'	'
Penn	'	'	'
Business and basis of presentation	'	'	'
Number of publicly traded companies	'	2	2
Initial term of Master Lease	'	'15 years	'15 years
Number of lease renewal options of Master Lease	'	4	4
Term of Master Lease renewal options	'	'5 years	'5 years
Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified	'	'	11
Assets and liabilities contributed to GLPI from Penn	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses	'	'	2,766,000
Current deferred income tax assets	'	'	4,358,000
Property and equipment, net	'	'	2,024,572,000
Other assets	'	'	16,245,000
Accrued expenses	'	'	-5,656,000
Other current liabilities	'	'	-12,219,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	'	'	-6,493,000
Net contribution	'	'	2,023,573,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

item

item

Concentration of Credit Risk

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

$158,328

$113,776

$39,633

$46,072

$42,649

$37,659

$45,823

$60,252

$66,909

$242,129

$210,643

$231,884

Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified

13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13

'

'

Penn

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration of Credit Risk

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,900,000

$2,900,000

'

Number of properties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19

'

'

Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11

'

'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$48,278	$285,221	$14,562
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000	300,000	'
Senior notes	2,050,000	2,050,000	'
Fair Value	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48,278	285,221	14,562
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	441,000	294,750	'
Senior notes	$2,114,250	$2,058,750	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'	'
Goodwill	$75,521	$75,521	$75,521
Other intangible assets	$9,577	$9,577	$9,577
Income Taxes	'	'	'
Period following the year during which qualification is lost for which the entity will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes	'4 years	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Real Estate Investments	'	'	'
Useful lives	'1 year	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Real Estate Investments	'	'	'
Useful lives	'41 years	'	'
Land improvements | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Land improvements | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'15 years	'	'
Building and improvements | Minimum	'	'	'
Real Estate Investments	'	'	'
Useful lives	'8 years	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Building and improvements | Maximum	'	'	'
Real Estate Investments	'	'	'
Useful lives	'41 years	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'40 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Minimum	'	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Maximum	'	'	'
Property and Equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Useful lives	'31 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	property		property
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties leased to third parties other than subsidiary of Penn	3	'	2	'	'
Period after which rent structure is adjusted under the Master Lease	'5 years	'	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease during the preceding five years used for adjustment in the component of the rent structure	4.00%	'	4.00%	'	'
Period used in calculation of the average change to net revenues	'5 years	'	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of the change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease during the preceding month used for adjustment in rent structure	20.00%	'	20.00%	'	'
Future minimum rental income from the properties under non-cancelable operating leases	'	'	'	'	'
2014	'	'	$375,602,000	'	'
2015	'	'	375,602,000	'	'
2016	'	'	375,602,000	'	'
2017	'	'	376,101,000	'	'
2018	'	'	368,311,000	'	'
Thereafter	'	'	3,240,760,000	'	'
Total	'	'	5,111,978,000	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	38,755,000	41,080,000	159,352,000	202,581,000	223,302,000
Promotional allowances	1,370,000	1,646,000	6,137,000	7,573,000	7,814,000
Cost of complimentary services	719,000	782,000	2,993,000	3,703,000	3,607,000
Video lottery, net of cash incentives	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	33,381,000	37,352,000	138,803,000	189,808,000	210,349,000
Table game	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	4,940,000	3,448,000	18,096,000	11,891,000	12,333,000
Poker	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	434,000	280,000	2,453,000	882,000	620,000
Food and beverage	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	1,361,000	1,517,000	5,970,000	6,806,000	6,971,000
Cost of complimentary services	716,000	713,000	2,907,000	3,319,000	3,198,000
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	9,000	129,000	167,000	767,000	843,000
Cost of complimentary services	3,000	69,000	86,000	384,000	409,000
Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Contingent rental income	'	'	$6,700,000	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 5) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

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

segment

segment

Gaming and Admission Taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gaming expense

$17,300,000

'

'

'

$18,700,000

'

'

'

'

$71,600,000

$94,900,000

$105,400,000

Determination of shares:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

111,198,000

'

'

'

110,582,000

'

'

'

'

110,617,000

110,582,000

110,582,000

Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards (in shares)

6,282,000

'

'

'

4,703,000

'

'

'

'

4,924,000

4,703,000

4,703,000

Assumed conversion of restricted stock (in shares)

370,000

'

'

'

318,000

'

'

'

'

324,000

318,000

318,000

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

117,850,000

'

'

'

115,603,000

'

'

'

'

115,865,000

115,603,000

115,603,000

Calculation of basic EPS:

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

44,312,000

9,234,000

2,681,000

4,699,000

3,214,000

2,106,000

4,530,000

7,618,000

8,665,000

19,830,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

Less: Net income allocated to participating securities

-175,000

'

'

'

-12,000

'

'

'

'

-75,000

-86,000

-101,000

Net income attributable to common shareholders

44,137,000

'

'

'

3,202,000

'

'

'

'

19,755,000

22,833,000

26,583,000

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

111,198,000

'

'

'

110,582,000

'

'

'

'

110,617,000

110,582,000

110,582,000

Basic EPS (in dollars per share)

$0.40

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.08

$0.18

$0.21

$0.24

Calculation of diluted EPS:

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Net income

$44,312,000

$9,234,000

$2,681,000

$4,699,000

$3,214,000

$2,106,000

$4,530,000

$7,618,000

$8,665,000

$19,830,000

$22,919,000

$26,684,000

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

117,850,000

'

'

'

115,603,000

'

'

'

'

115,865,000

115,603,000

115,603,000

Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.07

$0.17

$0.20

$0.23

Anti-dilutive securities, options to purchase common stock outstanding (in shares)

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Stock-Based Compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of awards into which each outstanding option and cash settled SAR converted in connection with the Spin-Off (in shares)

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Stock option grants awarded (in shares)

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Segment Information

'

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Number of reportable segments

2

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2

'

'

Real_Estate_Investments_Detail

Real Estate Investments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	property	property
Real Estate Investments	'	'
Number of properties	20	19
Real estate investments	'	'
Total property and equipment	$2,661,127	$2,494,791
Less accumulated depreciation	-507,474	-484,488
Real estate investments, net	2,153,653	2,010,303
Number of properties under development	2	2
Penn	'	'
Real estate investments	'	'
Real estate investments, net	'	1,960,000
Land and improvements	'	'
Real estate investments	'	'
Total property and equipment	453,141	382,581
Building and improvements	'	'
Real estate investments	'	'
Total property and equipment	2,120,663	2,050,533
Construction in progress	'	'
Real estate investments	'	'
Total property and equipment	$87,323	$61,677

Property_and_Equipment_used_in2

Property and Equipment used in operations (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$251,146	$244,965	$213,616
Less accumulated depreciation	-109,260	-105,844	-94,662
Property and equipment, net	141,886	139,121	118,954
Land and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	31,635	27,586	28,193
Building and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	116,267	115,888	109,248
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	102,740	101,288	76,088
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$504	$203	$87

Longterm_Debt_Details

Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	$2,500,000,000	$2,350,000,000	'
$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	550,000,000	550,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	550,000,000	550,000,000	550,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	4.38%	4.38%	'
$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	4.88%	4.88%	'
$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	500,000,000	500,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	500,000,000	500,000,000	500,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	5.38%	5.38%	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	450,000,000	300,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	$1,000,000,000	'	'

Longterm_Debt_Details_2

Long-term Debt (Details 2) (USD $)

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Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Future minimum lease commitments relating to the base lease rent portion of noncancelable operating leases	'	'	'
2014	$1,013,000	'	'
2015	314,000	'	'
2016	302,000	'	'
2017	316,000	'	'
2018	334,000	'	'
Thereafter	44,178,000	'	'
Total	46,457,000	'	'
Penn	'	'	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Total rental expense under agreements	400,000	'	'
Penn's subsidiary | City of Bangor	'	'	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Initial term of lease	'15 years	'	'
Minimum rent	100,000	'	'
Number of lease renewal options	3	'	'
Term of lease renewal options	'10 years	'	'
Penn's subsidiary | Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi	'	'	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Initial term of lease	'99 years	'	'
Period after which the annual rental payment will be increased by fifteen percent	'5 years	'	'
Increase in annual rental payment after every 5 years (as a percent)	15.00%	'	'
Minimum rent	200,000	'	'
Penn's subsidiary | Casino in Tunica, Mississippi	'	'	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Initial term of lease	'5 years	'	'
Number of lease renewal options	9	'	'
Term of lease renewal options	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of gross revenues for determination of annual revenue-sharing provision under the lease agreement	4.00%	'	'
TRS properties	'	'	'
Operating Lease Commitments	'	'	'
Total rental expense under agreements	$1,400,000	$1,600,000	$1,600,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	item
	facility
Capital Expenditure Commitments	'	'	'
Capital expenditures under current construction program for 2014	$137.40	'	'
Contractual commitment to spend on capital expenditures	34.5	'	'
Number of Ohio racetracks scheduled to be opened in the second half of 2014	2	'	'
Maximum amount of real estate financing in the form of a loan or lease	418.5	'	'
Number of project which to be provide real estate financing in the form of loan or lease	2	'	'
Purchase obligations	'	'	'
Obligations to purchase various goods and services	1.4	'	'
Obligations to be incurred in 2014	1.1	'	'
Profit-sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k)	'	'	'
Employer's discretionary match contribution up to a maximum of 6% of eligible employee compensation (as a percent)	50.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of eligible employee compensation eligible for discretionary employer match contribution	6.00%	'	'
Matching contributions for the profit-sharing plan	0.2	0.2	0.2
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan	'	'	'
Vesting period for matching contribution by employer under the plan	'5 years	'	'
Employer's matching contributions for the non-qualified deferred compensation plan	0.3	0.1	0.1
Deferred compensation liability, which was included in other current liabilities	$12.80	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	item
Labor Agreements	'
Number of employees under Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trade Union agreement	128
Number of employees | Represented by a single union	'
Labor Agreements	'
Threshold number of employees under agreement for separate disclosure of unions	50

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued expenses	'	'	$2,228	$2,859	'
Net deferred tax assets	1,927	'	2,228	2,859	'
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	-3,459	-7,840	'
Intangibles	'	'	-823	-577	'
Net deferred tax liabilities	'	'	-4,282	-8,417	'
Net deferred taxes	'	'	-2,054	-5,558	'
Current tax expense	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	19,429	12,216	21,048
State	'	'	3,513	2,303	4,341
Total current	'	'	22,942	14,519	25,389
Deferred tax (benefit) expense	'	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	'	-7,624	64	-6,780
State	'	'	1,978	-152	266
Total deferred	-898	128	-5,646	-88	-6,514
Total provision	1,594	2,316	17,296	14,431	18,875
Percent of pretax income	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate (as a percent)	'	'	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes (as a percent)	'	'	10.40%	3.00%	6.60%
Nondeductible transaction costs (as a percent)	'	'	7.50%	0.00%	0.00%
REIT conversion benefit (as a percent)	'	'	-5.30%	0.00%	0.00%
Other permanent differences (as a percent)	'	'	-0.80%	0.10%	0.20%
Other miscellaneous items (as a percent)	'	'	-0.20%	0.50%	-0.40%
Actual effective income tax rate (as a percent)	'	'	46.60%	38.60%	41.40%
Amount based upon pretax income	'	'	'	'	'
U.S. federal statutory income tax	'	'	12,994	13,073	15,945
State and local income taxes	'	'	3,840	1,126	3,016
Nondeductible transaction costs	'	'	2,793	'	'
REIT conversion benefit	'	'	-1,959	'	'
Permanent differences	'	'	-268	30	72
Other miscellaneous items	'	'	-104	202	-158
Total provision	$1,594	$2,316	$17,296	$14,431	$18,875

Dividends_Details

Dividends (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 18, 2014
Dividends	'
Purging Distribution	$1,050,000,000
Dividend declared (in dollars per shares)	$0.52
Subsequent event	'
Dividends	'
Purging Distribution	1,050,000,000
Purging Distribution paid in cash	$210,000,000
Dividend declared (in dollars per shares)	$0.52

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Maximum shares of common stock that can be issued (in shares)	'	5,147,059
Stock option grants awarded (in shares)	0	0
Stock options and restricted stock awards	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Recognized compensation expense	'	1,600,000
Stock options	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	5,800,000	6,800,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 5 months 19 days	'1 year 8 months 5 days
Recognized compensation expense	1,400,000	'
Number of Option Shares	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	10,338,453	'
Options transferred on Spin-Off date (in shares)	'	10,396,889
Exercised (in shares)	'	-57,811
Canceled (in shares)	'	-625
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	'	10,338,453
Weighted-Average Exercise Price	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	24.34	'
Options transferred on Spin-Off date (in dollars per share)	'	24.35
Exercised (in dollars per share)	'	24.75
Canceled (in dollars per share)	'	20.85
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	'	24.34
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period	'	'3 years 1 month 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period	'	270,222,000
Restricted stock awards	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	6,400,000	4,700,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'3 years 3 months 11 days	'3 years 18 days
Recognized compensation expense	600,000	'
PSUs	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	8,100,000	9,400,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'2 years 4 months 13 days	'2 years 5 months 5 days
Recognized compensation expense	400,000	1,200,000
SARs	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	300,000	500,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 7 months 13 days	'1 year 10 months 2 days
Recognized compensation expense	21,000	200,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Stock-based compensation	'
Exercisable options, intrinsic value	$213.80
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$1.30
$9.32 to $47.40	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)	$9.32
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$47.40
Outstanding options, number (in shares)	10,338,453
Outstanding options, weighted-average remaining contractual life	'3 years 1 month 24 days
Outstanding options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$24.34
Exercisable options, number (in shares)	7,931,136
Exercisable options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$23.53
$9.32 to $22.41	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)	$9.32
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$22.41
Outstanding options, number (in shares)	4,049,443
Outstanding options, weighted-average remaining contractual life	'1 year 11 months 8 days
Outstanding options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$19.54
Exercisable options, number (in shares)	3,621,045
Exercisable options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$19.38
$22.90 to $29.10	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)	$22.90
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$29.10
Outstanding options, number (in shares)	3,555,573
Outstanding options, weighted-average remaining contractual life	'3 years 8 months 8 days
Outstanding options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$25.16
Exercisable options, number (in shares)	2,805,381
Exercisable options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$24.68
$29.19 to $47.40	'
Stock-based compensation	'
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)	$29.19
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)	$47.40
Outstanding options, number (in shares)	2,733,437
Outstanding options, weighted-average remaining contractual life	'4 years 1 month 28 days
Outstanding options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$30.41
Exercisable options, number (in shares)	1,504,710
Exercisable options, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$31.36

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted stock awards	'	'
Restricted shares issued and outstanding	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	419,067	'
Amounts transferred in connection with Spin-Off (in shares)	'	419,067
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	441,619	419,067
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	$6,400,000	$4,700,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'3 years 3 months 11 days	'3 years 18 days
Recognized compensation expense	600,000	'
PSUs	'	'
Restricted shares issued and outstanding	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	8,100,000	9,400,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'2 years 4 months 13 days	'2 years 5 months 5 days
Recognized compensation expense	400,000	1,200,000
SARs	'	'
Restricted shares issued and outstanding	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	300,000	500,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 7 months 13 days	'1 year 10 months 2 days
Recognized compensation expense	21,000	200,000
Stock options	'	'
Restricted shares issued and outstanding	'	'
Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized	5,800,000	6,800,000
Period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 5 months 19 days	'1 year 8 months 5 days
Recognized compensation expense	$1,400,000	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

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Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

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Jun. 30, 2012

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Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment information

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

$158,328,000

$113,776,000

$39,633,000

$46,072,000

$42,649,000

$37,659,000

$45,823,000

$60,252,000

$66,909,000

$242,129,000

$210,643,000

$231,884,000

Income from operations

74,334,000

39,016,000

5,665,000

9,090,000

6,810,000

4,534,000

8,155,000

14,472,000

16,507,000

60,582,000

43,668,000

52,513,000

Interest expense

28,974,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,254,000

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906,000

'

'

'

5,530,000

'

'

'

'

37,126,000

37,350,000

45,559,000

Income tax provision

1,594,000

'

'

'

2,316,000

'

'

'

'

17,296,000

14,431,000

18,875,000

Net income

44,312,000

9,234,000

2,681,000

4,699,000

3,214,000

2,106,000

4,530,000

7,618,000

8,665,000

19,830,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

Depreciation

26,522,000

'

'

'

3,588,000

'

'

'

'

28,923,000

14,090,000

14,568,000

Capital expenditures

24,002,000

'

'

'

78,000

'

'

'

'

16,428,000

5,190,000

8,288,000

Assets

2,561,886,000

2,609,239,000

'

'

'

267,075,000

'

'

'

2,609,239,000

267,075,000

'

GLP Capital

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

118,112,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557,000

'

'

Income from operations

67,871,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,333,000

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,254,000

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

42,044,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,079,000

'

'

Income tax provision

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,467,000

'

'

Net income

42,044,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,612,000

'

'

Depreciation

23,441,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,896,000

'

'

Capital expenditures

24,002,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,042,000

'

'

Assets

2,324,839,000

2,379,243,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,379,243,000

'

'

Transaction costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,500,000

'

'

TRS properties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

40,216,000

'

'

'

42,649,000

'

'

'

'

165,572,000

210,643,000

231,884,000

Income from operations

6,463,000

'

'

'

6,810,000

'

'

'

'

26,249,000

43,668,000

52,513,000

Income from operations before income taxes

3,862,000

'

'

'

5,530,000

'

'

'

'

22,047,000

37,350,000

45,559,000

Income tax provision

1,594,000

'

'

'

2,316,000

'

'

'

'

8,829,000

14,431,000

18,875,000

Net income

2,268,000

'

'

'

3,214,000

'

'

'

'

13,218,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

Depreciation

3,081,000

'

'

'

3,588,000

'

'

'

'

14,027,000

14,090,000

14,568,000

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

78,000

'

'

'

'

3,386,000

5,190,000

8,288,000

Assets

$237,047,000

$229,996,000

'

'

'

$267,075,000

'

'

'

$229,996,000

$267,075,000

'

Summarized_Quarterly_Data_Unau2

Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Oct. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Senior unsecured credit facility

Senior unsecured credit facility

GLP Capital

GLP Capital

Spin-Off

Master Lease

Senior unsecured credit facility

Senior unsecured credit facility

Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

$158,328,000

$113,776,000

$39,633,000

$46,072,000

$42,649,000

$37,659,000

$45,823,000

$60,252,000

$66,909,000

$242,129,000

$210,643,000

$231,884,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from operations

74,334,000

39,016,000

5,665,000

9,090,000

6,810,000

4,534,000

8,155,000

14,472,000

16,507,000

60,582,000

43,668,000

52,513,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

44,312,000

9,234,000

2,681,000

4,699,000

3,214,000

2,106,000

4,530,000

7,618,000

8,665,000

19,830,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings per common share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.40

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.08

$0.18

$0.21

$0.24

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.07

$0.17

$0.20

$0.23

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rental revenue

118,112,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,600,000

Transaction costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,500,000

'

Depreciation expense

26,522,000

'

'

'

3,588,000

'

'

'

'

28,923,000

14,090,000

14,568,000

'

'

'

'

14,800,000

'

Debt instrument term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

'

Aggregate principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

'

2,050,000,000

'

'

Interest expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

PreSpin_Transactions_with_Penn1

Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'	'	'	'
Cumulative net advances	'	'	'	$43,318,000	'
Penn | Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'	'	'	'
Management fee as a percentage of net revenues	3.00%	'	3.00%	'	'
Management fees incurred and paid	'	1,300,000	4,200,000	6,300,000	7,000,000
Cumulative net advances	'	'	'	$43,300,000	'

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca1

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest paid	$2.10	$0	$0.80	$0	$0
Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	10.1	'	'	'	'
State taxing authorities	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	1.4	'	'	'	'
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	1.4	'	0	'	'
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Penn | Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	'	1.8	9.4	13.2	15.1
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Penn | State taxing authorities	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	$0.90	$0	$1.60	$2.80	$3.30

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Feb. 18, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Feb. 18, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
			Casino Queen	Casino Queen	Real estate assets associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois	Subsequent event	Subsequent event	Subsequent event	Subsequent event	Subsequent event	Subsequent event
				item			Senior unsecured credit facility	Senior unsecured credit facility	Revolving credit facility	Casino Queen	Real estate assets associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois
							LIBOR	Base rate		item
Subsequent events	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount paid for acquisition	'	$140,730,000	'	'	$140,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	$140,000,000
Payments for term loan	'	'	43,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	43,000,000	'
Term of term loan	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'
interest rate on term loan (as a percent)	'	'	7.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	7.00%	'
Rent per year of property leased back on a triple net basis	'	'	14,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	14,000,000	'
Initial lease term	'	'	'	'15 years	'	'	'	'	'	'15 years	'
Number of lease renewal options	'	'	'	4	'	'	'	'	'	4	'
Term of lease renewal options	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'	'	'5 years	'
Purging Distribution	1,050,000,000	'	'	'	'	1,050,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Total cash limitation on purging distribution in cash	$210,000,000	'	'	'	'	$210,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	88,691,827	'	'	'	'	88,691,827	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of stockholders who elected the cash distribution	54.30%	'	'	'	'	54.30%	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of stockholders who elected a stock distribution or made no election	45.70%	'	'	'	'	45.70%	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected cash distribution (in dollars per share)	$4.36	'	'	'	'	$4.36	'	'	'	'	'
Stock dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected cash distribution	0.195747	'	'	'	'	0.195747	'	'	'	'	'
Stock dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected stock distribution	0.309784	'	'	'	'	0.309784	'	'	'	'	'
Period of trading days taken for calculation of volume weighted average price	'3 days	'	'	'	'	'3 days	'	'	'	'	'
Volume weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$38.22	'	'	'	'	$38.22	'	'	'	'	'
Shares issued in connection with dividend payment	22,000,000	'	'	'	'	22,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.52	'	'	'	'	$0.52	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate, description	'	'	'	'	'	'	'LIBOR	'base rate	'	'	'
Interest rate added to the base rate (as a percent)	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.50%	0.50%	'	'	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0.25%	'	'

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol2

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Dec. 31, 2010

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

$2,153,653

$2,010,303

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,010,303

'

'

'

Other

408,233

598,936

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

598,936

'

'

'

Total assets

2,561,886

2,609,239

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

2,609,239

267,075

'

'

Other liabilities

129,914

116,810

'

'

'

30,745

'

'

'

116,810

30,745

'

'

Long-term debt

2,500,000

2,350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,350,000

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-68,028

142,429

'

'

'

236,330

'

'

'

142,429

236,330

219,911

215,388

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

2,561,886

2,609,239

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

2,609,239

267,075

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

158,328

113,776

39,633

46,072

42,649

37,659

45,823

60,252

66,909

242,129

210,643

231,884

'

Operating expenses

83,994

'

'

'

35,839

'

'

'

'

181,547

166,975

179,371

'

Income from operations

74,334

39,016

5,665

9,090

6,810

4,534

8,155

14,472

16,507

60,582

43,668

52,513

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-28,428

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-23,456

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-28,428

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

-23,456

-6,318

-6,954

'

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

37,126

37,350

45,559

'

Taxes on income

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

17,296

14,431

18,875

'

Net income

44,312

9,234

2,681

4,699

3,214

2,106

4,530

7,618

8,665

19,830

22,919

26,684

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

79,727

'

'

'

-3,759

'

'

'

'

80,632

26,744

56,840

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-209,959

'

'

'

-895

'

'

'

'

-16,275

-4,810

-8,171

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

-106,711

'

'

'

7,280

'

'

'

'

206,302

-24,518

-50,436

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-236,943

'

'

'

2,626

'

'

'

'

270,659

-2,584

-1,767

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

285,221

'

'

17,188

14,562

'

'

'

17,146

14,562

17,146

18,913

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

48,278

285,221

'

'

17,188

14,562

'

'

'

285,221

14,562

17,146

'

Eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

-434,098

-621,287

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-621,287

'

'

'

Other

'

343

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

343

'

'

'

Total assets

-434,098

-620,944

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-620,944

'

'

'

Other liabilities

'

343

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

343

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-240,501

-621,287

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-621,287

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

-434,096

-620,944

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-620,944

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Net income

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Parent Guarantor

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

-82,258

104,391

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

104,391

'

'

'

Other

42,395

83,083

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,083

'

'

'

Total assets

-39,863

187,474

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187,474

'

'

'

Other liabilities

28,165

45,045

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,045

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-68,028

142,429

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

142,429

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

-39,863

187,474

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187,474

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating expenses

14,522

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,800

'

'

'

Income from operations

-14,522

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,800

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

275,011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Total other expenses

275,011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

260,489

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,155

'

'

'

Taxes on income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

643

'

'

'

Net income

260,489

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,512

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

217,250

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,082

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-1,532

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,562

'

'

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

-256,719

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,719

'

'

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-41,001

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,801

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

42,801

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

1,800

42,801

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,801

'

'

'

Subsidiary Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

2,013,643

2,010,303

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,010,303

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

393,503

208,739

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

208,739

'

'

'

Other

85,340

285,514

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

285,514

'

'

'

Total assets

2,492,486

2,504,556

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,504,556

'

'

'

Other liabilities

74,940

47,906

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47,906

'

'

'

Long-term debt

2,500,000

2,350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,350,000

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-82,454

106,650

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

106,650

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

2,492,486

2,504,556

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,504,556

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

115,072

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557

'

'

'

Operating expenses

34,630

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,424

'

'

'

Income from operations

80,442

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54,133

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

6,384

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-26,373

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,254

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-19,989

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,254

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

60,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,879

'

'

'

Taxes on income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,824

'

'

'

Net income

60,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,055

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

-329,090

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-81,887

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-25,826

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,480

'

'

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

150,008

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

310,463

'

'

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-204,908

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

221,096

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

221,096

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

16,188

221,096

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

221,096

'

'

'

Other Subsidiary Non-Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

140,010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

122,853

308,157

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

308,157

'

'

'

Other

280,498

229,996

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,996

'

'

'

Total assets

543,361

538,153

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

538,153

267,075

'

'

Other liabilities

26,809

23,516

'

'

'

30,745

'

'

'

23,516

30,745

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

322,955

514,637

'

'

'

236,330

'

'

'

514,637

236,330

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

543,359

538,153

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

538,153

267,075

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

43,256

'

'

'

42,649

'

'

'

'

165,572

210,643

231,884

'

Operating expenses

34,842

'

'

'

35,839

'

'

'

'

139,323

166,975

179,371

'

Income from operations

8,414

'

'

'

6,810

'

'

'

'

26,249

43,668

52,513

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

279,607

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-2,055

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,202

'

'

'

Total other expenses

277,552

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

64,753

-6,318

-6,954

'

Income from operations before income taxes

285,966

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

91,002

37,350

45,559

'

Taxes on income

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

8,829

14,431

18,875

'

Net income

284,372

'

'

'

3,214

'

'

'

'

82,173

22,919

26,684

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

191,567

'

'

'

-3,759

'

'

'

'

94,437

26,744

56,840

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-182,601

'

'

'

-895

'

'

'

'

-3,233

-4,810

-8,171

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

'

'

'

'

7,280

'

'

'

'

-84,442

-24,518

-50,436

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

8,966

'

'

'

2,626

'

'

'

'

6,762

-2,584

-1,767

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

21,324

'

'

'

14,562

'

'

'

17,146

14,562

17,146

18,913

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$30,290

$21,324

'

'

$17,188

$14,562

'

'

'

$21,324

$14,562

$17,146

'

Schedule_III_REAL_ESTATE_ASSET1

Schedule III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	382,555,000
Building/Improvements	2,050,497,000
Total	2,433,052,000
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	62,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	382,581,000
Building/Improvements	2,050,533,000
Total	2,433,114,000
Accumulated Depreciation	484,488,000
Total cost of the properties for federal income tax purposes	2,440,000,000
Minimum	'
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'1 year
Maximum	'
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'41 years
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, IN	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	15,251,000
Building/Improvements	342,393,000
Total	357,644,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	15,251,000
Building/Improvements	342,393,000
Total	357,644,000
Accumulated Depreciation	71,978,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino Aurora, IL	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	4,937,000
Building/Improvements	98,379,000
Total	103,316,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	4,937,000
Building/Improvements	98,379,000
Total	103,316,000
Accumulated Depreciation	44,796,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'30 years
Hollywood Casino Joliet, IL	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	19,214,000
Building/Improvements	101,104,000
Total	120,318,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	19,214,000
Building/Improvements	101,104,000
Total	120,318,000
Accumulated Depreciation	33,380,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Argosy Casino Alton, IL	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Building/Improvements	6,462,000
Total	6,462,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Building/Improvements	6,462,000
Total	6,462,000
Accumulated Depreciation	3,411,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino Toledo, IL	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	12,003,000
Building/Improvements	144,094,000
Total	156,097,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	12,003,000
Building/Improvements	144,094,000
Total	156,097,000
Accumulated Depreciation	8,440,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino Columbus, OH	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	38,240,000
Building/Improvements	188,543,000
Total	226,783,000
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	62,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	38,266,000
Building/Improvements	188,579,000
Total	226,845,000
Accumulated Depreciation	8,629,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, WV	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	35,102,000
Building/Improvements	233,069,000
Total	268,171,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	35,102,000
Building/Improvements	233,069,000
Total	268,171,000
Accumulated Depreciation	84,897,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, PA	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	25,500,000
Building/Improvements	161,810,000
Total	187,310,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	25,500,000
Building/Improvements	161,810,000
Total	187,310,000
Accumulated Depreciation	41,299,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
M Resort, NV	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	66,104,000
Building/Improvements	126,689,000
Total	192,793,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	66,104,000
Building/Improvements	126,689,000
Total	192,793,000
Accumulated Depreciation	11,709,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'30 years
Hollywood Casino Bangor, ME	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	12,883,000
Building/Improvements	84,257,000
Total	97,140,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	12,883,000
Building/Improvements	84,257,000
Total	97,140,000
Accumulated Depreciation	16,621,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Zia Park Casino, NM	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	9,313,000
Building/Improvements	38,947,000
Total	48,260,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	9,313,000
Building/Improvements	38,947,000
Total	48,260,000
Accumulated Depreciation	11,145,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis, MS	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	59,388,000
Building/Improvements	87,352,000
Total	146,740,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	59,388,000
Building/Improvements	87,352,000
Total	146,740,000
Accumulated Depreciation	32,897,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'40 years
Argosy Casino Riverside, MO	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	23,468,000
Building/Improvements	143,301,000
Total	166,769,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	23,468,000
Building/Improvements	143,301,000
Total	166,769,000
Accumulated Depreciation	38,387,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'37 years
Hollywood Casino Tunica, MS	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	4,634,000
Building/Improvements	42,031,000
Total	46,665,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	4,634,000
Building/Improvements	42,031,000
Total	46,665,000
Accumulated Depreciation	18,781,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'31 years
Boomtown Biloxi, MS	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	3,423,000
Building/Improvements	63,083,000
Total	66,506,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	3,423,000
Building/Improvements	63,083,000
Total	66,506,000
Accumulated Depreciation	30,720,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'15 years
Argosy Casino Sioux City, IA	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	3,000
Building/Improvements	11,920,000
Total	11,923,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	3,000
Building/Improvements	11,920,000
Total	11,923,000
Accumulated Depreciation	11,148,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'8 years
Hollywood Casino St. Louis, MO	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	44,198,000
Building/Improvements	177,063,000
Total	221,261,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	44,198,000
Building/Improvements	177,063,000
Total	221,261,000
Accumulated Depreciation	16,250,000
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Income Statement is Computed	'13 years
Hollywood at Dayton Raceway, OH	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	3,211,000
Total	3,211,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	3,211,000
Total	3,211,000
Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track, OH	'
Real estate assets and accumulated depreciation	'
Ownership Percentage	100.00%
Initial Cost to Company	'
Land	5,683,000
Total	5,683,000
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period	'
Land	5,683,000
Total	5,683,000

Schedule_III_REAL_ESTATE_ASSET2

Schedule III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate:	'
Amounts contributed from Spin-Off	$2,433,052
Improvements	62
Balance at the end of the year	2,433,114
Accumulated Depreciation:	'
Amounts contributed from Spin-Off	-469,666
Depreciation expense	-14,822
Balance at the end of the year	$484,488

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'
Real estate investments, net	$2,153,653	$2,010,303	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment, used in operations, net	141,886	139,121	'	118,954	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48,278	285,221	17,188	14,562	17,146	18,913
Prepaid expenses	7,667	5,983	'	1,141	'	'
Deferred income taxes	1,927	2,228	'	2,859	'	'
Other current assets	24,240	17,367	'	1,009	'	'
Goodwill	75,521	75,521	'	75,521	'	'
Other intangible assets	9,577	9,577	'	9,577	'	'
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,277 and $1,270 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	44,862	46,877	'	'	'	'
Loan receivable	41,000	'	'	'	'	'
Other assets	13,275	17,041	'	134	'	'
Total assets	2,561,886	2,609,239	'	267,075	'	'
Liabilities	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	24,594	21,397	'	251	'	'
Accrued expenses	6,995	13,783	'	5,787	'	'
Accrued interest	42,869	18,055	'	'	'	'
Accrued salaries and wages	8,135	10,337	'	3,507	'	'
Gaming, property, and other taxes	23,764	18,789	'	1,136	'	'
Income taxes	5,889	17,256	'	11,538	'	'
Other current liabilities	14,585	12,911	'	109	'	'
Long-term debt	2,500,000	2,350,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	3,083	4,282	'	8,417	'	'
Total liabilities	2,629,914	2,466,810	'	30,745	'	'
Shareholders' (deficit) equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock ($.01 par value, 550,000,000 shares authorized, 111,771,524 and 88,659,448 shares issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	1,118	887	'	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	862,588	3,651	'	71,356	'	'
Retained (deficit) earnings	-931,734	137,891	'	164,974	'	'
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	-68,028	142,429	'	236,330	219,911	215,388
Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity	$2,561,886	$2,609,239	'	$267,075	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$3,277	$1,270
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	550,000,000	550,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	111,771,524	88,659,448

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rental

$106,114

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$68,955

'

'

Real estate taxes paid by tenants

11,998

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,602

'

'

Total rental revenue

118,112

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557

'

'

Gaming

38,755

'

'

'

41,080

'

'

'

'

159,352

202,581

223,302

Food, beverage and other

2,831

'

'

'

3,215

'

'

'

'

12,357

15,635

16,396

Total revenues

159,698

'

'

'

44,295

'

'

'

'

248,266

218,216

239,698

Less promotional allowances

-1,370

'

'

'

-1,646

'

'

'

'

-6,137

-7,573

-7,814

Net revenues

158,328

113,776

39,633

46,072

42,649

37,659

45,823

60,252

66,909

242,129

210,643

231,884

Operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gaming

21,562

'

'

'

23,139

'

'

'

'

89,367

113,111

124,971

Food, beverage and other

2,546

'

'

'

2,767

'

'

'

'

10,775

13,114

13,664

Real estate taxes

12,423

'

'

'

406

'

'

'

'

9,220

1,592

1,362

General and administrative

20,941

'

'

'

5,939

'

'

'

'

43,262

25,068

24,806

Depreciation

26,522

'

'

'

3,588

'

'

'

'

28,923

14,090

14,568

Total operating expenses

83,994

'

'

'

35,839

'

'

'

'

181,547

166,975

179,371

Income from operations

74,334

39,016

5,665

9,090

6,810

4,534

8,155

14,472

16,507

60,582

43,668

52,513

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest expense

-28,974

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,254

'

'

Interest income

546

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

2

4

Management fee

'

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

-4,203

-6,320

-6,958

Total other expenses

-28,428

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

-23,456

-6,318

-6,954

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

37,126

37,350

45,559

Income tax provision

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

17,296

14,431

18,875

Net income

$44,312

$9,234

$2,681

$4,699

$3,214

$2,106

$4,530

$7,618

$8,665

$19,830

$22,919

$26,684

Earnings per common share:

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'

'

'

'

'

Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.40

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.08

$0.18

$0.21

$0.24

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.07

$0.17

$0.20

$0.23

Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.52

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Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings (Deficit)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$215,388	'	$100,017	$115,371
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Net income	26,684	'	'	26,684
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	219,911	'	77,856	142,055
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Net income	22,919	'	'	22,919
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	236,330	'	71,356	164,974
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Stock option activity	2,622	1	2,621	'
Stock option activity (in shares)	'	57,811	'	'
Restricted stock activity	374	'	374	'
Net income	19,830	'	'	19,830
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	142,429	887	3,651	137,891
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	88,659,448	88,659,448	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Stock option activity	15,854	10	15,844	'
Stock option activity (in shares)	'	1,051,847	'	'
Restricted stock activity	-583	1	-584	'
Restricted stock activity (in shares)	'	80,408	'	'
Dividends paid, including purging distribution	-270,040	220	843,677	-1,113,937
Dividends paid, including purging distribution (in shares)	'	21,979,821	'	'
Net income	44,312	'	'	44,312
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	($68,028)	$1,118	$862,588	($931,734)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	111,771,524	111,771,524	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating activities	'
Net income	$44,312
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'
Depreciation	26,522
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,007
Losses (Gain) on sale of fixed assets	158
Deferred income taxes	-898
Charge for stock-based compensation	1,951
(Increase) decrease,	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-5,201
Other assets	-273
Increase (decrease),	'
Accounts payable	43
Accrued expenses	-6,788
Accrued interest	24,814
Accrued salaries and wages	-2,202
Gaming, pari-mutuel, property and other taxes	4,975
Income taxes	-11,367
Other current and noncurrent liabilities	1,674
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	79,727
Investing activities	'
Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	-24,002
Capital maintenance expenditures	-871
Increase in cash in escrow	-3,356
Funding of loan receivable	-43,000
Principal payments on loan receivable	2,000
Acquisition of real estate	-140,730
Net cash used in investing activities	-209,959
Financing activities	'
Dividends paid	-270,040
Proceeds from exercise of options	13,321
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	182,008
Payments of long-term debt	-32,000
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-106,711
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-236,943
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	285,221
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$48,278

Organization_and_Operations

Organization and Operations	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization and Operations	'	'
Organization and Operations	'	'
	1.              Organization and Operations
		2. Principles of Consolidation
	On November 15, 2012, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (“Penn”) announced that it intended to pursue a plan to separate the majority of its operating assets and real property assets into two publicly traded companies including an operating entity, and, through a tax-free spin-off of its real estate assets to holders of its common and preferred stock, a newly formed publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”), Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) (the “Spin-Off”).
		The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GLPI and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	GLPI and subsidiaries (the “Company”) was incorporated on February 13, 2013, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn. In connection with the Spin-Off, which was completed on November 1, 2013, Penn contributed to GLPI, through a series of internal corporate restructurings, substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with Penn’s real property interests and real estate development business, as well as the assets and liabilities of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville, which are referred to as the “TRS Properties,” in a tax-free distribution. The Company intends to elect on its United States (“U.S.”) federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a “taxable REIT subsidiary” (a “TRS”) effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. As a result of the Spin-Off, GLPI owns substantially all of Penn’s former real property assets and leases back most of those assets to Penn for use by its subsidiaries, under a master lease, a “triple-net” operating lease with an initial term of 15 years with no purchase option, followed by four 5 year renewal options (exercisable by Penn) on the same terms and conditions (the “Master Lease”), and GLPI also owns and operates the TRS Properties through an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, GLP Holdings, Inc.
	Prior to the Spin-Off, GLPI and Penn entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement setting forth the mechanics of the Spin-Off, certain organizational matters and other ongoing obligations of Penn and GLPI. Penn and GLPI or their respective subsidiaries, as applicable, also entered into a number of other agreements prior to the Spin-Off to provide a framework for the restructuring and for the relationships between GLPI and Penn after the Spin-Off.
	GLPI’s primary business consists of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in “triple net” lease arrangements. As of March 31, 2014, GLPI’s portfolio consisted of 22 gaming and related facilities, which included the TRS Properties, the real property associated with 19 gaming and related facilities of Penn (including two properties under development in Dayton, Ohio and Mahoning Valley, Ohio), and the real property associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois, that was acquired in January 2014.  These facilities are geographically diversified across 13 states. GLPI expects to grow its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators under prudent terms, which may or may not include Penn.
	In connection with the Spin-Off, Penn allocated its accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) for periods prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off between Penn and GLPI. In connection with its election to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, GLPI declared a special dividend to its shareholders to distribute any accumulated earnings and profits relating to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off, to comply with certain REIT qualification requirements (the “Purging Distribution”). The Purging Distribution, which was paid on February 18, 2014, totaled approximately $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock.  See Note 8 for further details.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GLPI and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses for the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. The notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (our “Annual Report”) should be read in conjunction with these condensed consolidated financial statements.  The December 31, 2013 financial information has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
	2.              Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
												3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
												The Company considers all cash balances and highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
												Concentration of Credit Risk
	The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents.
												Concentrations of credit risks arise when a number of operators, tenants, or obligors related to the Company's investments are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations, including those to the Company, to be similarly affected by changes in economic conditions. As of December 31, 2013, substantially all of the Company's real estate properties were leased to Penn, and all of the Company's rental revenues were derived from a master lease defined below. Penn is a publicly traded company that is subject to the informational filing requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is required to file periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penn's net revenues were $2.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Other than the Company's tenant concentration, management believes the Company's portfolio was reasonably diversified by geographical location and did not contain any other significant concentration of credit risks. As of December 31, 2013, the Company's portfolio of 19 leased properties was diversified by location across 11 states.
	Long-term Debt
												Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
	The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”
												The Company's policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution, and place investments with financial institutions evaluated as being creditworthy, or in short-term money market and tax-free bond funds which are exposed to minimal interest rate and credit risk. At times, the Company has bank deposits and overnight repurchase agreements that exceed federally-insured limits.
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												Accounts are written off when management determines that an account is uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined to reduce the Company's receivables to their carrying value, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on historical collection experience, specific review of individual customer accounts, and current economic and business conditions.
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair		Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value
	Financial assets:											Prepaid expenses consist of expenditures for goods (other than inventories) or services before the goods are used or the services are received. These amounts are deferred and charged to operations as the benefits are realized and primarily consist of prepayments for insurance and other contracts that will be expensed during the subsequent year. It also consists of admission fees and property taxes that were paid in advance. Other current assets are items expected to be realized within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Other current assets primarily include accounts receivable and food and beverage inventory. Other assets are all items that are long-term in nature and primarily include deferred compensation assets (see Note 7 for further details) and a deposit for certain real estate for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge that should close in 2014.
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221
	Financial liabilities:											Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Long-term debt
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Comprehensive Income											The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents. The Company maintained a higher level of cash on hand at December 31, 2013 in order to fund the cash portion of its Purging Distribution. See Note 15 for additional details.
	Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity during a period. The Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.											Long-term Debt
	Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances											The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
	The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractually fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been transferred to the tenant. For facilities being jointly developed with the tenant, the Company retains control of the assets to be leased until operations commence and control is transferred to the tenant.											The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
	As of March 31, 2014, all but three of the Company’s properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by most Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the Master Lease. In January 2014, GLPI completed the asset acquisition of Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois. GLPI subsequently leased the property back to Casino Queen on a “triple net” basis on terms similar to those in the Master Lease.
													2013						2012
	The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
													Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.											Financial assets:
												Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Gaming revenue generated by the TRS Properties mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue, and to a lesser extent, table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), and front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.											Financial liabilities:
												Long-term debt
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							Real Estate Investments
		(in thousands)
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352						The Company records the acquisition of real estate at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by the Company include costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine the appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings and building improvements which are generally between 8 years to 41 years.
	Table game	4,940			3,448
	Poker	434			280							The Company continually monitors events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amount of the Company's real estate investments may not be recoverable or realized. When indicators of potential impairment suggest that the carrying value of real estate investments may not be recoverable, the Company assesses the recoverability by estimating whether it will recover the carrying value of its real estate investments through its undiscounted future cash flows and the eventual disposition of the investment. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss. The Company groups its Real Estate Investments by tenant in evaluating impairment. If the Company determines the carrying amount is not recoverable, it would recognize an impairment charge equivalent to the amount required to adjust the carrying amount to its estimated fair value, calculated in accordance with current GAAP fair value provisions.
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080
												Property and Equipment used in operations
	Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, “Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
												Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and represent assets used by the Company's TRS operations and certain corporate assets. Maintenance and repairs that neither add materially to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in the determination of income.
	The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												Depreciation of property and equipment is recorded using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Land improvements	5 to 15 years
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517						Building and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Other	9			129							Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	3 to 31 years
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646
												Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the related lease term.
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The estimated useful lives are determined based on the nature of the assets as well as the Company's current operating strategy.
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							The Company reviews the carrying value of its property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable based on undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. The factors considered by the Company in performing this assessment include current operating results, market and other applicable trends and residual values, as well as the effect of obsolescense demand, competition and other factors. In estimating expected future cash flows for determining whether an asset is impaired, assets are grouped at the individual property level. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying value of property and equipment, the Company must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets.
	(in thousands)
Food and beverage	$	716		$	713						Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Other	3			69
Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						At December 31, 2013, the Company had $75.5 million in goodwill and $9.6 million in other intangible assets within its consolidated balance sheet, resulting from the contribution of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville from Penn in connection with the Spin-Off.
Gaming and Admission Taxes											Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value in step 1 of the impairment test, then step 2 of the impairment test is performed to determine the implied value of goodwill. If the implied value of goodwill is less than the goodwill allocated, an impairment loss is recognized.
For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company’s estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rates change during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income, totaled $17.3 million, and $18.7 million, respectively.											In accordance with ASC 350, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other," the Company considers its Hollywood Casino Perryville gaming license as an indefinite-life intangible asset that does not require amortization based on the Company's future expectations to operate this casino indefinitely as well as the gaming industry's historical experience in renewing these intangible assets at minimal cost with various state gaming commissions. Rather, the Company's gaming license is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the recorded asset to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-life intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized.
Earnings Per Share											The evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-life intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company must make various assumptions and estimates in performing its impairment testing. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent the Company's best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition. Changes in estimates, increases in the Company's cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, changes in operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions could produce significantly different results. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the Company's estimates. If the Company's ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, the Company may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. The Company's estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory and economic climates, as well as recent operating information and budgets. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events.
The Company calculates earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (unvested restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off and to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.											Forecasted cash flows (based on the Company's annual operating plan as determined in the fourth quarter) can be significantly impacted by the local economy in which the Company's reporting unit operates. For example, increases in unemployment rates can result in decreased customer visitations and/or lower customer spend per visit. In addition, new legislation which approves gaming in nearby jurisdictions or further expands gaming in jurisdictions has the impact of increasing competition for the property which generally will have a negative effect on its profitability once competitors become established as a certain level of cannibalization occurs absent an overall increase in customer visitations. Lastly, increases in gaming taxes approved by state regulatory bodies can negatively impact forecasted cash flows.
The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):											Assumptions and estimates about future cash flow levels and multiples are complex and subjective. They are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and can be affected by a variety of factors, including external factors, such as industry, geopolitical and economic trends, and internal factors, such as changes in our business strategy, which may reallocate capital and resources to different or new opportunities which management believes will enhance the Company's overall value but may be to the detriment of its reporting unit.
Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013								Debt Issuance Costs
Determination of shares:											Debt issuance costs that are incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance of debt are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying indebtedness.
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582
Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Comprehensive Income
Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders' equity during a period, including but not limited to, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and unrealized fair value adjustments on certain derivative instruments. Since the Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders' equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Income Taxes
Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013							The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). Under ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and are measured at the prevailing enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realizability of the deferred tax assets is evaluated by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if any, as necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the forecast of future taxable income.
	(in thousands, expect per share data)
Calculation of basic EPS:											ASC 740 also creates a single model to address uncertainty in tax positions, and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions for 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)					The Company is required under ASC 740 to disclose its accounting policy for classifying interest and penalties, the amount of interest and penalties charged to expense each period, as well as the cumulative amounts recorded in the combined balance sheets. If and when they occur, the Company will classify any income tax-related penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in taxes on income within the consolidated statements of income. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not recognized any interest and penalties, net of deferred taxes.
Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582							The Company intends to elect on its U.S. federal income tax return for its taxable year beginning on January 1, 2014 to be treated as a REIT and the Company, together with an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, GLP Holdings, Inc., intend to jointly elect to treat each of GLP Holdings, Inc., Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. and Penn Cecil Maryland, Inc. as a "taxable REIT subsidiary" effective on the first day of the first taxable year of GLPI as a REIT. The Company intends to continue to be organized and to operate in a manner that will permit the Company to qualify as a REIT. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that it distributes as dividends to its shareholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on its taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates, and dividends paid to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Company in computing taxable income. Any resulting corporate liability could be substantial and could materially and adversely affect the Company's net income and net cash available for distribution to shareholders. Unless the Company was entitled to relief under certain Internal Revenue Code provisions, the Company also would be disqualified from re-electing to be taxed as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which it failed to qualify to be taxed as a REIT.
Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
											The TRS Properties are able to engage in activities resulting in income that would be not qualifying income for a REIT. As a result, certain activities of the Company which occur within its TRS Properties are subject to federal and state income taxes.
Calculation of diluted EPS:
Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603
Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractual fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant.
There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.											As of December 31, 2013, all but two of the Company's properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by all Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease, or that own a gaming license, other license or other material asset necessary to operate any portion of the facilities. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the entire portfolio.
Stock-Based Compensation											The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in the first quarter 2014.											As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum rental income from the Company's properties under non-cancelable operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
Additionally, the cash-settled phantom stock units (“PSU”) entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, “Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities.”
											Year ending December 31,
In addition, the Company’s stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.											2014	$	375,602
											2015		375,602
In connection with the Spin-Off of GLPI, employee stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights of Penn were converted through the issuance of GLPI employee stock options and GLPI cash settled stock appreciation rights and an adjustment to the exercise prices of their Penn awards. The number of options and cash settled stock appreciation rights, subject to and the exercise price of each converted award was adjusted to preserve the same intrinsic value of the awards that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.											2016		375,602
											2017		376,101
Holders of outstanding restricted stock awards and cash settled phantom stock unit awards received an additional share of restricted stock or cash settled phantom stock unit awards in GLPI common stock at the Spin-Off so that the intrinsic value of these awards were equivalent to those that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.											2018		368,311
											Thereafter		3,240,760
The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock awards and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn.
As of March 31, 2014, there was $5.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.47 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $1.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $3.3 million of compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on vested employee stock options.											Total	$	5,111,978
As of March 31, 2014, there was $6.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock awards that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 3.28 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.											​	​	​	​
The following table contains information on restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Number of										For the year ended December 31, 2013, GLPI recognized $6.7 million in contingent rental income from Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo related to clause (ii) in the paragraph above.
	Award Shares
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	419,067										Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition," the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
E&P Purge	106,261
Granted	64,279										Gaming revenue mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue as well as to a lesser extent table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for "ticket-in, ticket-out" coupons in the customers' possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
Released	(110,714	)
Canceled	(37,274	)									The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	441,619
In addition, there was $8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.37 years, for Penn and GLPI PSUs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the purge distribution dividend and the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on unvested PSUs.											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
Additionally, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.62 years, for Penn and GLPI SARs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $21 thousand of compensation expense associated with these awards.											Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
											Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
Upon the declaration of the Purging Distribution, GLPI options and GLPI SARs were adjusted in a manner that preserved both the pre-distribution intrinsic value of the options and SARs and the pre-distribution ratio of the stock price to exercise price that existed immediately before the Purging Distribution. Additionally, upon declaration of the Purging Distribution, holders of GLPI PSUs were credited with the special dividend, which will accrue and be paid, if applicable, on the vesting date of the related PSU. Holders of GLPI restricted stock were entitled to receive the special dividend with respect to such restricted stock on the same date or dates that the special dividend was payable on GLPI common stock to shareholders of GLPI generally.											Poker		2,453			882			620
Segment Information											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
											Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
Consistent with how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company’s financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) (“GLP Capital”) and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company’s business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 9 for further information with respect to the Company’s segments.
											Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, "Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives." The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
											The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
											Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
											Other		167			767			843
											Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
											The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands)
											Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
											Other		86			384			409
											Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
											Gaming and Admission Taxes
											For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company's estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rate changes during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the combined statements of income, totaled $71.6 million, $94.9 million and $105.4 million, respectively.
											Earnings Per Share
											The Company calculates earnings per share ("EPS") in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share." Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (outstanding restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off. The Company's share counts were also retroactively restated to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
											The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
												2013			2012			2011
											Determination of shares:
											Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
											Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
											Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
											Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
											The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
												(in thousands, expect per share data)
											Calculation of basic EPS:
											Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
											Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
											Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
											Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
											Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
											Calculation of diluted EPS:
											Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
											Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
											Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23
											There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.
											Stock-Based Compensation
											In connection with the Spin-Off, each outstanding option and cash settled stock appreciation right ("SAR") with respect to Penn common stock outstanding on the distribution date was converted into two awards, an adjusted Penn option and a GLPI option, or, in the case of the SARs, an adjusted Penn SAR and a GLPI SAR. The adjustment preserved the aggregate intrinsic value of the options and SARs. Additionally, in connection with the Spin-Off, holders of outstanding restricted stock and phantom stock units ("PSUs") with respect to Penn common stock became entitled to an additional share of restricted stock or PSU with respect to GLPI common stock for each share of Penn restricted stock or PSU held.
											The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn; and for purposes of the GLPI awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with Penn following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with GLPI.
											The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in 2013.
											Additionally, the cash-settled PSUs entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, "Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities."
											In addition, the Company's SARs are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
											See Note 10 for further information related to the treatment of the unrecognized compensation expense at the time of the Spin-Off related to awards held by GLPI employees.
											Segment Information
											Consistent with how the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company's financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) ("GLP Capital") and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company's business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 11 for further information with respect to the Company's segments.
											Statements of Cash Flows
											The Company has presented the consolidated statements of cash flows using the indirect method, which involves the reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities.
											Certain Risks and Uncertainties
											The Company is dependent on Penn (including its subsidiaries), who is the lessee of substantially all of the Company's properties pursuant to the Master Lease and accounts for a significant portion of its revenues. The inability or unwillingness of Penn to meet its subsidiary's rent obligations and other obligations under the Master Lease could materially adversely affect the Company's business, financial position or results of operations, including the Company's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders as required to maintain its status as a REIT. For these reasons, if Penn were to experience a material adverse effect on its gaming business, financial position or results of operations, the Company's business, financial position or results of operations could also be materially adversely affected.
											The Company's operations are also dependent on its continued licensing by state gaming commissions of its gaming tenants and operators. The loss of a license could have an adverse effect on future results of operations. Additionally, the Company is dependent on the local market in which its gaming tenants and operators operate for a significant number of its patrons and revenues. If economic conditions in these areas deteriorate or additional gaming licenses are awarded in these markets, the Company's results of operations could be adversely affected. Furthermore, the Company is dependent upon a stable gaming tax structure in the locations that its gaming tenants and operators operate in. Any change in the tax structure could have an adverse effect on future results of operations.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Acquisitions	'
Acquisitions	'
	3.              Acquisitions
	In January 2014, the Company completed the asset acquisition of the real property associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois for $140.7 million, including transaction fees of $0.7 million.  Simultaneously with the acquisition, GLPI also provided Casino Queen with a $43 million, five year term loan at 7% interest, pre-payable at any time, which, together with the sale proceeds, completely refinanced and retired all of Casino Queen’s outstanding long-term debt obligations. As of March 31, 2014, the balance of this loan was $41 million, due to principal and interest payments made.  GLPI leased the property back to Casino Queen on a “triple net” basis on terms similar to those in the Master Lease and will result in approximately $14 million in annual rent.  The lease has an initial term of 15 years, and the tenant has an option to renew it at the same terms and conditions for four successive five year periods.

Real_Estate_Investments1

Real Estate Investments	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investments	'							'
Real Estate Investments	'							'
	4.              Real Estate Investments
								4. Real Estate Investments
	Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 20 properties and is summarized as follows:
								Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 19 properties and is summarized as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	453,141		$	382,581			(in thousands)
	Building and improvements	2,120,663			2,050,533			Land and improvements	$	382,581		$	—
	Construction in progress	87,323			61,677			Building and improvements		2,050,533			—
	Total real estate investments	2,661,127			2,494,791			Construction in progress		61,677			—
	Less accumulated depreciation	(507,474		)	(484,488		)
	Real estate investments, net	$	2,153,653		$	2,010,303		​	​	​	​	​	​
								Total property and equipment		2,494,791			—
	Construction in progress primarily represents two development projects which the Company is responsible for the real estate construction costs, namely Hollywood at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track which Penn anticipates opening in the fall of 2014.  The Company acquired the real estate of Casino Queen for $140.7 million in January 2014.							Less accumulated depreciation		(484,488	)		—
								Property and equipment, net	$	2,010,303		$	—
								In connection with the Spin-Off, Penn contributed $1.96 billion of real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation which was recorded at Penn's historical carrying value. Construction in progress primarily represents two development projects which the Company is responsible for the real estate construction costs, namely Hollywood at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Track which Penn anticipates opening in the fall of 2014.

Recovered_Sheet1

Property and Equipment Used in Operations	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment Used in Operations	'							'
Property and Equipment Used in Operations	'							'
	5.              Property and Equipment Used in Operations
								5. Property and Equipment used in operations
	Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following and primarily represents the assets utilized in the TRS:
								Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
									(in thousands)
	Land and improvements	$	31,635		$	27,586		Land and improvements	$	27,586		$	28,193
	Building and improvements	116,267			115,888			Building and improvements		115,888			109,248
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	102,740			101,288			Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		101,288			76,088
	Construction in progress	504			203			Construction in progress		203			87
	Total property and equipment	251,146			244,965
	Less accumulated depreciation	(109,260		)	(105,844		)	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Property and equipment, net	$	141,886		$	139,121		Total property and equipment		244,965			213,616
								Less accumulated depreciation		(105,844	)		(94,662	)
								Property and equipment, net	$	139,121		$	118,954

Longterm_Debt1

Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt	'					'
Long-term Debt	'					'
	6.              Long-term Debt
						6. Long-term Debt
	Long-term debt is as follows:
						Long-term debt is as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands)				December 31,	2013
	Senior unsecured credit facility	$	450,000	$	300,000		(in thousands)
	$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	550,000		550,000		Senior unsecured credit facility	$	300,000
	$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	1,000,000		1,000,000		$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018		550,000
	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	500,000		500,000		$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020		1,000,000
		$	2,500,000	$	2,350,000	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023		500,000
	The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):					​	​	​
							$	2,350,000
	2014	$	—
	2015	—				​	​	​
	2016	—				​	​	​
	2017	—
	2018	1,000,000
	Thereafter	1,500,000				The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
	Total minimum payments	$	2,500,000
	The Company participates in a $1,000.0 million senior unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $700.0 million revolving credit facility and a $300.0 million Term Loan A facility. The Credit Facility matures on October 28, 2018. At March 31, 2014, the Credit Facility had a gross outstanding balance of $450 million, consisting of the $300 million Term Loan A facility and $150 million of borrowings under the revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2014, $550 million remained available under the Credit Facility.					2014	$	—
						2015		—
	The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of GLPI and its subsidiaries, to grant liens on their assets, incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations or pay certain dividends and other restricted payments. The Credit Facility contains the following financial covenants, which are measured quarterly on a trailing four-quarter basis: a maximum total debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum senior secured debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum ratio of certain recourse debt to unencumbered asset value and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, GLPI is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. GLPI is required to maintain its status as a REIT on and after the effective date of its election to be treated as a REIT, which election GLPI intends to make on its U.S. federal income tax return for its first full fiscal year following the Spin-Off. GLPI is permitted to pay dividends to its shareholders as may be required in order to maintain REIT status, subject to the absence of payment or bankruptcy defaults. GLPI is also permitted to make other dividends and distributions subject to pro forma compliance with the financial covenants and the absence of defaults. The Credit Facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. Such events of default include the occurrence of a change of control and termination of the Master Lease (subject to certain replacement rights). The occurrence and continuance of an event of default under the Credit Facility will enable the lenders under the Credit Facility to accelerate the loans, and terminate the commitments, thereunder.					2016		—
						2017		—
	The Notes contain covenants limiting the Company’s ability to: incur additional debt and use their assets to secure debt; merge or consolidate with another company; and make certain amendments to the Master Lease. The Notes also require the Company to maintain a specified ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. These covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.					2018		850,000
						Thereafter		1,500,000
	At March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all required covenants.
						Total minimum payments	$	2,350,000
						On October 28, 2013, GLP Capital entered into a new five year senior unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), consisting of a $700 million revolving credit facility and a $300 million Term Loan A facility. The interest rates payable on the loans are, at our option, equal to either a LIBOR rate or a base rate plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.0% to 2.0% per annum for LIBOR loans and 0.0% to 1.0% per annum for base rate loans, in each case, depending on the credit ratings assigned to the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2013, the applicable margin was 1.75% for LIBOR loans and 0.75% for base rate loans, which was reduced to 1.50% and 0.50%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2014. See Note 15 for further details. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitments under the revolving facility at a rate that ranges from 0.15% to 0.35% per annum, depending on the credit ratings assigned to the Credit Facility. At December 31, 2013, the commitment fee rate was 0.30%, which was reduced to 0.25% in the first quarter of 2014. GLP Capital is not required to repay any loans under the Credit Facility prior to maturity on October 28, 2018. GLP Capital may prepay all or any portion of the loans under the Credit Facility prior to maturity without premium or penalty, subject to reimbursement of any LIBOR breakage costs of the lenders. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by GLPI.
						The Company's Credit Facility had a gross outstanding balance of $300 million at December 31, 2013, consisting of the $300 million Term Loan A facility. No balances were outstanding on the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2013.
						The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of GLPI and its subsidiaries, to grant liens on their assets, incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations or pay certain dividends and other restricted payments. The Credit Facility contains the following financial covenants, which are measured quarterly on a trailing four-quarter basis: a maximum total debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum senior secured debt to total asset value ratio, a maximum ratio of certain recourse debt to unencumbered asset value and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. In addition, GLPI is required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth. GLPI is required to maintain its status as a REIT on and after the effective date of its election to be treated as a REIT, which election GLPI intends to make on its U.S. federal income tax return for its first full fiscal year following the Spin-Off. GLPI is permitted to pay dividends to its shareholders as may be required in order to maintain REIT status, subject to the absence of payment or bankruptcy defaults. GLPI is also permitted to make other dividends and distributions subject to pro forma compliance with the financial covenants and the absence of defaults. The Credit Facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. Such events of default include the occurrence of a change of control and termination of the Master Lease (subject to certain replacement rights). The occurrence and continuance of an event of default under the Credit Facility will enable the lenders under the Credit Facility to accelerate the loans, and terminate the commitments, thereunder.
						On October 30 and 31, 2013, the Company completed offerings of $2,050 million aggregate principal amount of three series of new senior notes issued by two of GLPI's wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Issuers"): $550 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes"); $1,000 million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes"); and $500 million of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes," and collectively with the 2018 Notes and the 2020 Notes, the "Notes"). The 2018 Notes mature on November 1, 2018 and bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year. The 2020 Notes mature on November 1, 2020 and bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year. The 2023 Notes mature on November 1, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of 5.375% per year. Interest on the Notes is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on May 1, 2014.
						The Company may redeem the Notes of any series at any time, and from time to time, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus a "make-whole" redemption premium described in the indenture governing the Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date, except that if Notes of a series are redeemed 90 or fewer days prior to their maturity, the redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. If GLPI experiences a change of control accompanied by a decline in the credit rating of the Notes of a particular series, the Company will be required to give holders of the Notes of such series the opportunity to sell their Notes of such series at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Notes of such series, together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the repurchase date. The Notes also are subject to mandatory redemption requirements imposed by gaming laws and regulations.
						The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by GLPI. The Notes are the Issuers' senior unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Issuers' senior indebtedness, including the Credit Facility, and senior in right of payment to all of the Issuers' subordinated indebtedness, without giving effect to collateral arrangements.
						The Notes contain covenants limiting the Issuers' ability to: incur additional debt and use their assets to secure debt; merge or consolidate with another company; and make certain amendments to the Master Lease. The Notes also require the Issuers to maintain a specified ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. These covenants are subject to a number of important and significant limitations, qualifications and exceptions.
						GLPI used the proceeds of the 2018 Notes and the 2023 Notes, together with borrowings under the Credit Facility, to make distributions directly or indirectly, to Penn in partial exchange for the contribution of real property assets to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off and to pay related fees and expenses. A portion of the net proceeds from the 2020 Notes was used to repay certain amounts drawn under the revolving portion of the Credit Facility and the remaining net proceeds were used to fund the Purging Distribution by GLPI of accumulated earnings and profits on its real property assets in order to comply with certain REIT qualification requirements. The proceeds of additional revolving loans under the Credit Facility will be used for working capital, to fund permitted dividends, distributions and acquisitions, for general corporate purposes and for any other purpose not prohibited by the documentation governing the Credit Facility.
						At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants.

Commitments_and_Contingencies1

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies.	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
	7.              Commitments and Contingencies
		7. Commitments and Contingencies
	Litigation
		Litigation
	Pursuant to a Separation and Distribution Agreement between Penn and GLPI, any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings involving the businesses and operations of Penn’s real property holdings prior to the Spin-Off (other than any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings where the dispute arises from the operation or ownership of the TRS Properties) will be retained by Penn and Penn will indemnify GLPI (and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents and certain other related parties) against any losses it may incur arising from or relating to such legal proceedings.
		Pursuant to a Separation and Distribution Agreement between Penn and GLPI, any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings involving the businesses and operations of Penn's real property holdings prior to the Spin-Off (other than any liability arising from or relating to legal proceedings where the dispute arises from the operation or ownership of the TRS Properties) will be retained by Penn and Penn will indemnify GLPI (and its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees and agents and certain other related parties) against any losses it may incur arising from or relating to such legal proceedings.
	The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, and other matters arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings. However, such proceedings can be costly, time consuming, and unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings may not materially impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters.
		The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, and other matters arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In addition, the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings. However, such proceedings can be costly, time consuming, and unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings may not materially impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters.
		Operating Lease Commitments
		As part of the Spin-Off, Penn assigned to GLPI various leases on the property acquired in connection with the Spin-Off. The following is a description of some of the more significant lease contracts that Penn assigned to GLPI. Total rental expense under these agreements was $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 (which covers the period subsequent to the Spin-Off date).
		One of Penn's subsidiaries entered into a lease agreement for the land utilized in connection with the operations of a casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The lease commenced March 3, 1994 and is for a term of 99 years. The annual rental payments are increased every 5 years by fifteen percent and will be $0.2 million for 2014. The next reset period is in March 2014.
		One of Penn's subsidiaries entered into a lease agreement for the land utilized in connection with the operations of a casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The lease commenced on October 11, 1993 with a five year initial term and nine five year renewals at the tenant's option. The lease agreement has an annual fixed rent provision, as well as an annual revenue-sharing provisions, which is equal to the result obtained by subtracting the fixed rent provision from 4% of gross revenues.
		One of Penn's subsidiaries has an operating lease with the City of Bangor which covers the permanent casino facility that opened on July 1, 2008. Under the lease agreement, there is a fixed rent provision which GLPI is responsible for which totals $0.1 million per year. The final term of the lease, which commenced with the opening of the permanent facility, is for an initial term of fifteen years, with three ten-year renewal options.
		The future minimum lease commitments relating to the base lease rent portion of noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		Year ending December 31,
		2014	$	1,013
		2015		314
		2016		302
		2017		316
		2018		334
		Thereafter		44,178
		Total	$	46,457
		In addition, for the TRS Properties, the Company is liable under numerous operating leases for equipment and other miscellaneous assets, which expire at various dates through 2015. Total rental expense under these agreements was $1.4 million, $1.6 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
		Capital Expenditure Commitments
		The Company's current construction program for 2014 calls for capital expenditures of approximately $137.4 million, of which the Company was contractually committed to spend approximately $34.5 million at December 31, 2013, related to the two Ohio racetracks scheduled to be opened in the fall of 2014.
		Additionally, as part of the Spin-Off, GLPI is committed to fund certain projects in development at Penn, including a new gaming and entertainment destination in Philadelphia, PA and an integrated racing and gaming facility in Lawrence County, near Pittsburgh (the last of the Category 1 sites in Pennsylvania). If Penn is selected for both of these projects, GLPI would provide real estate financing in the form of a loan or lease up to $418.5 million for these two projects.
		Purchase obligations
		The Company has obligations to purchase various goods and services totaling $1.4 million at December 31, 2013, of which $1.1 million will be incurred in 2014.
		Employee Benefit Plans
		The Company maintains a profit-sharing plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which covers all eligible employees. The plan enables participating employees to defer a portion of their salary in a retirement fund to be administered by the Company. The Company makes a discretionary match contribution of 50% of employees' elective salary deferrals, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible employee compensation. The matching contributions for the profit-sharing plan for all years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.2 million.
		The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that covers most management and other highly-compensated employees. The plan allows the participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their base annual salary and/or their annual bonus, and earn tax-deferred earnings on these deferrals. The plan also provides for matching Company contributions that vest over a five-year period. The Company has established a Trust, and transfers to the Trust, on a periodic basis, an amount necessary to provide for its respective future liabilities with respect to participant deferral and Company contribution amounts. The Company's matching contributions for the non-qualified deferred compensation plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The Company's deferred compensation liability, which was included in other current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet, was $12.8 million at December 31, 2013 and relates primarily to balances contributed to use as part of the Spin-Off related to our executive officers that were previously employed by Penn.
		Labor Agreements
		Some of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees are currently represented by labor unions. The Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trade Union represents 128 of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees under an agreement that expires in February 2020. Additionally, Local No. 27 United Food and Commercial Workers and United Industrial Service Transportation Professional and Government Workers of North America represent certain employees under collective bargaining agreements that expire in 2020, neither of which represents more than 50 of Hollywood Casino Perryville's employees. If the Company fails to renew or modify existing agreements on satisfactory terms, this failure could have a material adverse effect on Hollywood Casino Perryville's business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that Hollywood Casino Perryville will be able to maintain these agreements.

Dividends1

Dividends	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Dividends.	'	'
Dividends	'	'
	8.              Dividends
		9. Dividends
	On February 18, 2014, GLPI made the Purging Distribution, which totaled $1.05 billion and was comprised of cash and GLPI common stock, to distribute the accumulated earnings and profits related to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off. Shareholders were given the option to elect either an all-cash or all-stock dividend, subject to a total cash limitation of $210 million. Of the 88,691,827 shares of common stock outstanding on the record date, approximately 54.3% elected the cash distribution and approximately 45.7% elected a stock distribution or made no election. Shareholders electing cash received $4.358049 plus 0.195747 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Shareholders electing stock or not making an election received 0.309784 additional GLPI shares per common share held on the record date. Stock dividends were paid based on the volume weighted average price for the three trading days ended February 13, 2014 of $38.2162 per share. Approximately 22.0 million shares were issued in connection with this dividend payment.  In addition, cash distributions were made to GLPI and Penn employee restricted stock award holders in the amount of $1 million for the purging distribution.  GLPI and Penn have jointly requested a Pre-Filing Agreement from the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Revenue Procedure 2009-14 to confirm the appropriate allocation of Penn’s historical earnings and profits between GLPI and Penn.  The outcome of this request may affect the amount of the dividend required to be paid by GLPI to its shareholders prior to December 31, 2014.
		On February 18, 2014, GLPI made the Purging Distribution of $1.05 billion, of which approximately $210.0 million was made in cash with the remainder in GLPI common stock to distribute the accumulated earnings and profits related to the real property assets and attributable to any pre-REIT years, including any earnings and profits allocated to GLPI in connection with the Spin-Off. In addition, on February 18, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared its first quarterly dividend. Shareholders of record on March 7, 2014 will receive $0.52 per common share, payable on March 28, 2014. See Note 15 for further details.
	Additionally, on February 18, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared its first quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share, which was paid on March 28, 2014, in the amount of $58 million, to shareholders of record on March 7, 2014. In addition, dividend payments were made to GLPI restricted stock award holders in the amount of $1.0 million.

Segment_Information1

Segment Information	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014										Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information	'										'
Segment Information	'										'
	9.              Segment Information
											11. Segment Information
	The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company’s segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company’s segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
											The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company's segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company's segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
		GLP Capital (1)		TRS Properties		Eliminations (2)			Total
		(in thousands)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014											GLP		TRS		Total
	Net revenues	$	118,112	$	40,216	$	—		$	158,328		Capital(1)		Properties
	Income from operations	67,871		6,463		—			74,334			(in thousands)
	Interest, net	28,428		2,601		(2,601		)	28,428		For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Income from operations before income taxes	42,044		3,862		—			45,906		Net revenues	$	76,557	$	165,572	$	242,129
	Income tax provision	—		1,594		—			1,594		Income from operations		34,333		26,249		60,582
	Net income	42,044		2,268		—			44,312		Interest expense		19,254		—		19,254
	Depreciation	23,441		3,081		—			26,522		Income from operations before income taxes		15,079		22,047		37,126
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	24,002		—		—			24,002		Income tax provision		8,467		8,829		17,296
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		871		—			871		Net income		6,612		13,218		19,830
											Depreciation		14,896		14,027		28,923
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013										Capital expenditures		13,042		3,386		16,428
	Net revenues	$	—	$	42,649	$	—		$	42,649	For the year ended December 31, 2012
	Income from operations	—		6,810		—			6,810		Net revenues	$	—	$	210,643	$	210,643
	Income from operations before income taxes	—		5,530		—			5,530		Income from operations		—		43,668		43,668
	Income tax provision	—		2,316		—			2,316		Interest expense		—		—		—
	Net income	—		3,214		—			3,214		Income from operations before income taxes		—		37,350		37,350
	Depreciation	—		3,588		—			3,588		Income tax provision		—		14,431		14,431
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	—		78		—			78		Net income		—		22,919		22,919
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		896		—			896		Depreciation		—		14,090		14,090
											Capital expenditures		—		5,190		5,190
	Balance sheet at March 31,2014										For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Total assets	$	2,324,839	$	237,047	—			$	2,561,886	Net revenues	$	—	$	231,884	$	231,884
											Income from operations		—		52,513		52,513
	Balance sheet at December 31, 2013										Interest expense		—		—		—
	Total assets	$	2,379,243	$	229,996	—			$	2,609,239	Income from operations before income taxes		—		45,559		45,559
											Income tax provision		—		18,875		18,875
											Net income		—		26,684		26,684
	(1)         GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off.										Depreciation		—		14,568		14,568
	(2)         Amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent the elimination of intercompany interest payments from the Company’s TRS Properties business segment to its GLP Capital business segment.										Capital expenditures		—		8,288		8,288
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2013
											Total assets		2,379,243		229,996		2,609,239
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2012
											Total assets		—		267,075		267,075
											-1
											GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off. For the year ended December 31, 2013, all revenues in the GLP Capital segment were attributable from Penn under the terms of the Master Lease. Results included transaction costs associated with the Spin-Off of $13.5 million.

PreSpin_Transactions_with_Penn2

Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'
	10.  Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn
		13. Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn
	Before the Spin-Off, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had a corporate overhead assessment with Penn, whereby Penn provided various management services in consideration of a management fee equal to 3% of net revenues. The Company incurred and paid management fees of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. In connection with the completion of the Spin-Off, the management fee agreements between Penn and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville were terminated.
		Before the Spin-Off, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had a corporate overhead assessment with Penn, whereby Penn provided various management services in consideration of a management fee equal to 3% of net revenues. The Company incurred and paid management fees of $4.2 million, $6.3 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 (before the Spin-Off), 2012 and 2011, respectively. In connection with the completion of the Spin-Off, the management fee agreements between Penn and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville were terminated.
		Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville had cumulative net advances of $43.3 million at December 31, 2012. The advances were the result of operating cash flows generated by Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville in excess of intercompany allocations such as the management fee agreement. As part of the Spin-Off, these amounts were forgiven.

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca2

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	'	'
	11.  Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
		14. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
	Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company’s Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville paid no federal income taxes directly to tax authorities and instead settled all intercompany balances with Penn. These settlements included, among other things, the share of the income taxes allocated by Penn to Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville. The amounts paid to Penn for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville’s allocated share of federal income taxes was $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made federal income tax payments directly to tax authorities of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made state income tax payments directly to the state authorities of $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and no payments for the three months ended March 31, 2013. In addition, GLPI, prior to qualifying for REIT status, was subjected to corporate federal and state income taxes. The Company paid federal income tax directly to tax authorities of $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company also paid state income tax payments of $1.4 million directly to the state authorities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Cash paid for interest was $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and no interest was paid for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
		Prior to the Spin-Off, the Company's Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville paid no federal income taxes directly to tax authorities and instead settled all intercompany balances with Penn. These settlements included, among other things, the share of the income taxes allocated by Penn to Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville. The amounts paid to Penn for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville's allocated share of federal income taxes was $9.4 million, $13.2 million and $15.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Their first federal income taxes payment directly to tax authorities will occur in early 2014. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville made state income tax payments directly to the state authorities of $1.6 million, $2.8 million and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash paid for interest was $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and no interest was paid for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol3

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
	12.  Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers																16.  Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers
	GLPI guarantees the 2018 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes (collectively, the “Notes”) issued by its subsidiaries, GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. Each of the subsidiary issuers is 100% owned by GLPI. The guarantees of GLPI are full and unconditional. GLPI is not subject to any material or significant restrictions on its ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan or to transfer assets from such subsidiaries, except as provided by applicable law. No subsidiaries of GLPI guarantee the Notes.																GLPI guarantees the 2018 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notes issued by its subsidiaries, GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. Each of the subsidiary issuers is 100% owned by GLPI. The guarantees of GLPI are full and unconditional. GLPI is not subject to any material or significant restrictions on its ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan or to transfer assets from such subsidiaries, except as provided by applicable law. No subsidiaries of GLPI guarantee the Notes.
	Summarized financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers is presented below.																Summarized financial information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers is presented below.
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At March 31, 2014																At December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,013,643		$	140,010		$	—		$	2,153,653		Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	(82,258		)	393,503			122,853			(434,098		)	—			Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—
	Other	42,395			85,340			280,498			—			408,233			Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936
	Total assets	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,361		$	(434,098	)	$	2,561,886		Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Other liabilities	$	28,165		$	74,940		$	26,809					$	129,914		Other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,516		$	343		$	116,810
	Intercompany debt							193,595			(193,595		)	—			Intercompany debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Long-term debt	—			2,500,000			—			—			2,500,000			Long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(68,028		)	(82,454		)	322,955			(240,501		)	(68,028		)	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,359		$	(434,096	)	$	2,561,886		Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Net revenues	$	—		$	115,072		$	43,256		$	—		$	158,328		Net revenues	$	—		$	76,557		$	165,572		$	—		$	242,129
	Operating expenses	14,522			34,630			34,842			—			83,994			Operating expenses	19,800			22,424			139,323			—			181,547
	Income (loss) from operations	(14,522		)	80,442			8,414			—			74,334			Income (loss) from operations	(19,800		)	54,133			26,249			—			60,582
	Other income (expenses)																Other income (expenses)
	Intercompany dividends and interest	275,011			6,384			279,607			(561,002		)	—			Intercompany dividends and interest	68,955						68,955			(137,910		)	—
	Other income (expenses)	—			(26,373		)	(2,055		)	—			(28,428		)	Other income (expenses)	—			(19,254		)	(4,202		)	—			(23,456		)
	Total other income (expenses)	275,011			(19,989		)	277,552			(561,002		)	(28,428		)	Total other income (expenses)	68,955			(19,254		)	64,753			(137,910		)	(23,456		)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes	260,489			60,453			285,966			(561,002		)	45,906			Net income (loss) before income taxes	49,155			34,879			91,002			(137,910		)	37,126
	Taxes on income	—			—			1,594			—			1,594			Taxes on income	643			7,824			8,829			—			17,296
	Net income (loss)	$	260,489		$	60,453		$	284,372		$	(561,002	)	$	44,312		Net income (loss)	$	48,512		$	27,055		$	82,173		$	(137,910	)	$	19,830
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	217,250		$	(329,090	)	$	191,567		$	—		$	79,727		Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	68,082		$	(81,887	)	$	94,437		$	—		$	80,632
	Net cash used in investing activities	(1,532		)	(25,826		)	(182,601		)	—			(209,959		)	Net cash used in investing activities	(5,562		)	(7,480		)	(3,233		)	—			(16,275		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,719		)	150,008			—			—			(106,711		)	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(19,719		)	310,463			(84,442		)	—			206,302
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(41,001		)	(204,908		)	8,966			—			(236,943		)	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	42,801			221,096			6,762			—			270,659
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,801			221,096			21,324			—			285,221			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			14,562			—			14,562
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,800		$	16,188		$	30,290		$	—		$	48,278		Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	42,801		$	221,096		$	21,324		$	—		$	285,221
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At December 31, 2013																At December 31, 2012
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303		Total real estate assets	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—			Total other assets	—			—			267,075			—			267,075
	Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936			Total assets	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		(620,944		)	$	2,609,239
																	Total other liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	30,745		$	—		$	30,745
	Total other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,517		342			$	116,810		Total long-term debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000			Total shareholders’ equity	—			—			236,330			—			236,330
	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,154		$	(620,945	)	$	2,609,239
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	210,643		$	—		$	210,643
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	42,649		$	—		$	42,649		Total operating expenses	—			—			166,975			—			$	166,975
	Total operating expenses	—			—			35,839			—			$	35,839		Income from operations	—			—			43,668			—			43,668
	Income from operations	—			—			6,810			—			6,810			Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,318		)	—			$	(6,318	)
	Other income (expenses)	—			—			(1,280		)	—			$	(1,280	)	Net income before income taxes	—			—			37,350			—			$	37,350
	Net income before income taxes	—			—			5,530			—			$	5,530		Taxes on income	—			—			14,431			—			$	14,431
	Taxes on income	—			—			2,316			—			$	2,316		Net income	$	—		$	—		$	22,919		$	—		$	22,919
	Net income	$	—		$	—		$	3,214		$	—		$	3,214
																Year Ended December 31, 2012
Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	26,744		$	—		$	26,744
Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	(3,759	)	$	—		$	(3,759	)	Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(4,810		)	—			(4,810		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(895		)	—			(895		)	Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(24,518		)	—			(24,518		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—			—			7,280			—			7,280			Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(2,584		)	—			(2,584		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			2,626			—			2,626			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			17,146			—			17,146
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			14,562			—			14,562			Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	14,562		$	—		$	14,562
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	17,188		$	—		$	17,188
																							Other
																	Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
																	Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
																	(in thousands)
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	231,884		$	—		$	231,884
																Total operating expenses	—			—			179,371			—			$	179,371
																Income from operations	—			—			52,513			—			52,513
																Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,954		)	—			$	(6,954	)
																Net income before income taxes	—			—			45,559			—			$	45,559
																Taxes on income	—			—			18,875			—			$	18,875
																Net income	$	—		$	—		$	26,684		$	—		$	26,684
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	56,840		$	—		$	56,840
																Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(8,171		)	—			(8,171		)
																Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(50,436		)	—			(50,436		)
																Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,767		)	—			(1,767		)
																Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			18,913			—			18,913
																Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	17,146		$	—		$	17,146

Summary_of_Significant_Account9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'											'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
												Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
												The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate:
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
												Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents.
												The fair value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents approximates the carrying value of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents. The Company maintained a higher level of cash on hand at December 31, 2013 in order to fund the cash portion of its Purging Distribution. See Note 15 for additional details.
	Long-term Debt
												Long-term Debt
	The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”
												The fair value of the senior notes and senior unsecured credit facility is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and as such is a Level 1 measurement as defined under ASC 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures."
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value			2013						2012
	Financial assets:											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Financial liabilities:											Financial assets:
	Long-term debt											Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		Financial liabilities:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750		Long-term debt
												Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
Comprehensive Income	'											'
	Comprehensive Income
												Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity during a period. The Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
												Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders' equity during a period, including but not limited to, unrealized gains and losses on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and unrealized fair value adjustments on certain derivative instruments. Since the Company did not have any non-owner changes in shareholders' equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was equivalent to net income for those time periods.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'											'
	Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
												Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
	The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractually fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been transferred to the tenant. For facilities being jointly developed with the tenant, the Company retains control of the assets to be leased until operations commence and control is transferred to the tenant.
												The Company recognizes rental revenue from tenants, including rental abatements, lease incentives and contractual fixed increases attributable to operating leases, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured. Contingent rental income is recognized once the lessee achieves the specified target. Recognition of rental income commences when control of the facility has been given to the tenant.
	As of March 31, 2014, all but three of the Company’s properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by most Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the Master Lease. In January 2014, GLPI completed the asset acquisition of Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois. GLPI subsequently leased the property back to Casino Queen on a “triple net” basis on terms similar to those in the Master Lease.
												As of December 31, 2013, all but two of the Company's properties were leased to a subsidiary of Penn under the Master Lease. The obligations under the Master Lease are guaranteed by Penn and by all Penn subsidiaries that occupy and operate the facilities leased under the Master Lease, or that own a gaming license, other license or other material asset necessary to operate any portion of the facilities. A default by Penn or its subsidiaries with regard to any facility will cause a default with regard to the entire portfolio.
	The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
												The rent structure under the Master Lease with Penn includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual 2% escalator if certain rent coverage ratio thresholds are met, and a component that is based on the performance of the facilities, which is adjusted, subject to certain floors (i) every 5 years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) during the preceding five years, and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the change in net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo during the preceding month. In addition to rent, all properties under the Master Lease with Penn are required to pay the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
	Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition,” the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
												As of December 31, 2013, the future minimum rental income from the Company's properties under non-cancelable operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
	Gaming revenue generated by the TRS Properties mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue, and to a lesser extent, table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), and front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											Year ending December 31,
												2014	$	375,602
		Three Months Ended March 31,										2015		375,602
		2014			2013							2016		375,602
		(in thousands)										2017		376,101
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352						2018		368,311
	Table game	4,940			3,448							Thereafter		3,240,760
	Poker	434			280
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080						​	​	​	​
												Total	$	5,111,978
	Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, “Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives.” The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
	The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:											​	​	​	​
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							For the year ended December 31, 2013, GLPI recognized $6.7 million in contingent rental income from Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo related to clause (ii) in the paragraph above.
		(in thousands)
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517						Additionally, in accordance with ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition," the Company records revenue for the real estate taxes paid by its tenants on the leased properties under the Master Lease with an offsetting expense in real estate taxes within the consolidated statement of income as the Company has concluded it is the primary obligor under the Master Lease.
	Other	9			129
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646						Gaming revenue mainly consists of video lottery gaming revenue as well as to a lesser extent table game and poker revenue. Video lottery gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for "ticket-in, ticket-out" coupons in the customers' possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increases. Table game gaming revenue is the aggregate of table drop adjusted for the change in aggregate table chip inventory. Table drop is the total dollar amount of the currency, coins, chips, tokens, outstanding counter checks (markers), front money that are removed from the live gaming tables. Additionally, food and beverage revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:											The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013							Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
		(in thousands)											(in thousands)
	Food and beverage	$	716		$	713						Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
	Other	3			69							Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						Poker		2,453			882			620
												Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
												Gaming revenue is recognized net of certain sales incentives in accordance with ASC 605-50, "Revenue Recognition—Customer Payments and Incentives." The Company records certain sales incentives and points earned in point-loyalty programs as a reduction of revenue.
												The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
													(in thousands)
												Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
												Other		167			767			843
												Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
												The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
													(in thousands)
												Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
												Other		86			384			409
												Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
Gaming and Admission Taxes	'											'
	Gaming and Admission Taxes
												Gaming and Admission Taxes
	For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company’s estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rates change during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income, totaled $17.3 million, and $18.7 million, respectively.
												For the TRS Properties, the Company is subject to gaming and admission taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company primarily recognizes gaming tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. At Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the gaming admission tax is based on graduated tax rates. The Company records gaming and admission taxes at the Company's estimated effective gaming tax rate for the year, considering estimated taxable gaming revenue and the applicable rates. Such estimates are adjusted each interim period. If gaming tax rate changes during the year, such changes are applied prospectively in the determination of gaming tax expense in future interim periods. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these expenses, which are recorded within gaming expense in the combined statements of income, totaled $71.6 million, $94.9 million and $105.4 million, respectively.
Earnings Per Share	'											'
	Earnings Per Share
												Earnings Per Share
	The Company calculates earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (unvested restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off and to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
												The Company calculates earnings per share ("EPS") in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share." Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, excluding net income attributable to participating securities (outstanding restricted stock awards). Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted shares. Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were retroactively restated for the number of GLPI basic and diluted shares outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off. The Company's share counts were also retroactively restated to include the shares issued as part of the Purge Distribution.
	The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
												The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
	Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013
	Determination of shares:												2013			2012			2011
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582								Determination of shares:
	Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318								Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
	Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013
		(in thousands, expect per share data)										​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Calculation of basic EPS:											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202						The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582
	Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
												Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Calculation of diluted EPS:												(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Calculation of basic EPS:
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603							Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
	Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
	There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.											​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
												Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
												Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
												Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
												Calculation of diluted EPS:
												Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
												Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23
												There were no outstanding options to purchase shares of common stock during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation	'											'
	Stock-Based Compensation
												Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in the first quarter 2014.
												In connection with the Spin-Off, each outstanding option and cash settled stock appreciation right ("SAR") with respect to Penn common stock outstanding on the distribution date was converted into two awards, an adjusted Penn option and a GLPI option, or, in the case of the SARs, an adjusted Penn SAR and a GLPI SAR. The adjustment preserved the aggregate intrinsic value of the options and SARs. Additionally, in connection with the Spin-Off, holders of outstanding restricted stock and phantom stock units ("PSUs") with respect to Penn common stock became entitled to an additional share of restricted stock or PSU with respect to GLPI common stock for each share of Penn restricted stock or PSU held.
	Additionally, the cash-settled phantom stock units (“PSU”) entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, “Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities.”
												The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn; and for purposes of the GLPI awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with Penn following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with GLPI.
	In addition, the Company’s stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
												The Company accounts for stock compensation under ASC 718, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," which requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. This expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant. The fair value for stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. There were no stock option grants awarded in 2013.
	In connection with the Spin-Off of GLPI, employee stock options and cash settled stock appreciation rights of Penn were converted through the issuance of GLPI employee stock options and GLPI cash settled stock appreciation rights and an adjustment to the exercise prices of their Penn awards. The number of options and cash settled stock appreciation rights, subject to and the exercise price of each converted award was adjusted to preserve the same intrinsic value of the awards that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
												Additionally, the cash-settled PSUs entitle employees to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company's common stock on the vesting date. These PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period in accordance with ASC 718-30, "Compensation-Stock Compensation, Awards Classified as Liabilities."
	Holders of outstanding restricted stock awards and cash settled phantom stock unit awards received an additional share of restricted stock or cash settled phantom stock unit awards in GLPI common stock at the Spin-Off so that the intrinsic value of these awards were equivalent to those that existed immediately prior to the Spin-Off.
												In addition, the Company's SARs are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. The fair value of these awards is calculated during each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
	The adjusted options and SARs, as well as the restricted stock awards and PSUs, otherwise remain subject to their original terms, except that for purposes of the adjusted Penn awards (including in determining exercisability and the post-termination exercise period), continued service with GLPI following the distribution date shall be deemed continued service with Penn.
												See Note 10 for further information related to the treatment of the unrecognized compensation expense at the time of the Spin-Off related to awards held by GLPI employees.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was $5.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.47 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $1.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $3.3 million of compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on vested employee stock options.
	As of March 31, 2014, there was $6.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost for restricted stock awards that will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 3.28 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	The following table contains information on restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
		Number of
		Award Shares
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	419,067
	E&P Purge	106,261
	Granted	64,279
	Released	(110,714	)
	Canceled	(37,274	)
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	441,619
	In addition, there was $8.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.37 years, for Penn and GLPI PSUs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $0.4 million of compensation expense associated with these awards. In addition, the Company also recognized $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, relating to the purge distribution dividend and the first quarter $.52 dividend paid on unvested PSUs.
	Additionally, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost at March 31, 2014, which will be recognized over the grants remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.62 years, for Penn and GLPI SARs held by GLPI employees that will be cash-settled by GLPI. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized $21 thousand of compensation expense associated with these awards.
	Upon the declaration of the Purging Distribution, GLPI options and GLPI SARs were adjusted in a manner that preserved both the pre-distribution intrinsic value of the options and SARs and the pre-distribution ratio of the stock price to exercise price that existed immediately before the Purging Distribution. Additionally, upon declaration of the Purging Distribution, holders of GLPI PSUs were credited with the special dividend, which will accrue and be paid, if applicable, on the vesting date of the related PSU. Holders of GLPI restricted stock were entitled to receive the special dividend with respect to such restricted stock on the same date or dates that the special dividend was payable on GLPI common stock to shareholders of GLPI generally.
Segment Information	'											'
	Segment Information
												Segment Information
	Consistent with how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company’s financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) (“GLP Capital”) and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company’s business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 9 for further information with respect to the Company’s segments.
												Consistent with how the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews and assesses the Company's financial performance, the Company has two reportable segments, GLP Capital, L.P. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLPI through which GLPI owns substantially all of its assets) ("GLP Capital") and the TRS Properties. The GLP Capital reportable segment consists of the leased real property and represents the majority of the Company's business. The TRS Properties reportable segment consists of Hollywood Casino Perryville and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. See Note 11 for further information with respect to the Company's segments.

Recovered_Sheet2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014											Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'											'
Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments	'											'
	The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
												The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying		Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount		Value			2013						2012
	Financial assets:											December 31,	Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,278		$	48,278		$	285,221	$	285,221		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Financial liabilities:											Financial assets:
	Long-term debt											Cash and cash equivalents	$	285,221		$	285,221		$	14,562		$	14,562
	Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000			441,000			300,000		294,750		Financial liabilities:
	Senior notes	2,050,000			2,114,250			2,050,000		2,058,750		Long-term debt
												Senior unsecured credit facility		300,000			294,750			—			—
												Senior notes		2,050,000			2,058,750			—			—
Schedule of the components of gaming revenue	'											'
	The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
												The following table discloses the components of gaming revenue within the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Video lottery	$	33,381		$	37,352							(in thousands)
	Table game	4,940			3,448							Video lottery, net of cash incentives	$	138,803		$	189,808		$	210,349
	Poker	434			280							Table game		18,096			11,891			12,333
	Total gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$	38,755		$	41,080						Poker		2,453			882			620
												Total gaming revenue	$	159,352		$	202,581		$	223,302
Schedule of amounts included in promotional allowances	'											'
	The amounts included in promotional allowances for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The amounts included in promotional allowances for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Food and beverage	$	1,361		$	1,517							(in thousands)
	Other	9			129							Food and beverage	$	5,970		$	6,806		$	6,971
	Total promotional allowances	$	1,370		$	1,646						Other		167			767			843
												Total promotional allowances	$	6,137		$	7,573		$	7,814
Schedule of the estimated cost of providing complimentary services	'											'
	The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
												The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services, which is primarily included in food, beverage, and other expense, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)										Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Food and beverage	$	716		$	713							(in thousands)
	Other	3			69							Food and beverage	$	2,907		$	3,319		$	3,198
	Total cost of complimentary services	$	719		$	782						Other		86			384			409
												Total cost of complimentary services	$	2,993		$	3,703		$	3,607
Schedule of reconciliation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS	'											'
	The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
												The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):
	Three months ended March 31,	2014		2013
	Determination of shares:												2013			2012			2011
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198		110,582								Determination of shares:
	Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards	6,282		4,703								Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Assumed conversion of restricted stock	370		318								Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards		4,924			4,703			4,703
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850		115,603								Assumed conversion of restricted stock		324			318			318
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock	'											'
	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company’s common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
												The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the Company's common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	Three months ended March 31,	2014			2013
		(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Calculation of basic EPS:											Year ended December 31,	2013			2012			2011
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214							(in thousands, expect per share data)
	Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	(175		)	(12		)					Calculation of basic EPS:
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	44,137		$	3,202						Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding	111,198			110,582							Less: Net income allocated to participating securities		(75	)		(86	)		(101	)
	Basic EPS	$	0.4		$	0.03
	Calculation of diluted EPS:											Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	19,755		$	22,833		$	26,583
	Net income	$	44,312		$	3,214						Weighted-average common shares outstanding		110,617			110,582			110,582
	Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	117,850			115,603							Basic EPS	$	0.18		$	0.21		$	0.24
	Diluted EPS	$	0.38		$	0.03						Calculation of diluted EPS:
												Net income	$	19,830		$	22,919		$	26,684
												Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding		115,865			115,603			115,603
												Diluted EPS	$	0.17		$	0.2		$	0.23
Schedule of restricted stock award activity	'											'
	The following table contains information on restricted stock award activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
		Number of
		Award Shares
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	419,067
	E&P Purge	106,261
	Granted	64,279
	Released	(110,714	)
	Canceled	(37,274	)
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014	441,619

Real_Estate_Investments_Tables1

Real Estate Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Real Estate Investments	'							'
Schedule of real estate investments, net	'							'
	Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 20 properties and is summarized as follows:
								Real estate investments, net, represents investments in 19 properties and is summarized as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	453,141		$	382,581			(in thousands)
	Building and improvements	2,120,663			2,050,533			Land and improvements	$	382,581		$	—
	Construction in progress	87,323			61,677			Building and improvements		2,050,533			—
	Total real estate investments	2,661,127			2,494,791			Construction in progress		61,677			—
	Less accumulated depreciation	(507,474		)	(484,488		)
	Real estate investments, net	$	2,153,653		$	2,010,303		​	​	​	​	​	​
								Total property and equipment		2,494,791			—
								Less accumulated depreciation		(484,488	)		—
								Property and equipment, net	$	2,010,303		$	—

Recovered_Sheet3

Property and Equipment Used in Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014							Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment Used in Operations	'							'
Schedule of property and equipment used in operations, net	'							'
	Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following and primarily represents the assets utilized in the TRS:
								Property and equipment used in operations, net, consists of the following:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)						December 31,	2013			2012
									(in thousands)
	Land and improvements	$	31,635		$	27,586		Land and improvements	$	27,586		$	28,193
	Building and improvements	116,267			115,888			Building and improvements		115,888			109,248
	Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	102,740			101,288			Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		101,288			76,088
	Construction in progress	504			203			Construction in progress		203			87
	Total property and equipment	251,146			244,965
	Less accumulated depreciation	(109,260		)	(105,844		)	​	​	​	​	​	​	​
	Property and equipment, net	$	141,886		$	139,121		Total property and equipment		244,965			213,616
								Less accumulated depreciation		(105,844	)		(94,662	)
								Property and equipment, net	$	139,121		$	118,954

Longterm_Debt_Tables1

Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014					Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt	'					'
Schedule of long-term debt	'					'
	Long-term debt is as follows:
						Long-term debt is as follows:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands)				December 31,	2013
	Senior unsecured credit facility	$	450,000	$	300,000		(in thousands)
	$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	550,000		550,000		Senior unsecured credit facility	$	300,000
	$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	1,000,000		1,000,000		$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018		550,000
	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	500,000		500,000		$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020		1,000,000
		$	2,500,000	$	2,350,000	$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023		500,000
							$	2,350,000
Schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt	'					'
	The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):
						The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
	2014	$	—
	2015	—
	2016	—				2014	$	—
	2017	—				2015		—
	2018	1,000,000				2016		—
	Thereafter	1,500,000				2017		—
	Total minimum payments	$	2,500,000			2018		850,000
						Thereafter		1,500,000
						Total minimum payments	$	2,350,000

Segment_Information_Tables1

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014										Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Information	'										'
Schedule of information with respect to the Company's segments	'										'
	The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company’s segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company’s segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
											The following tables present certain information with respect to the Company's segments. Intersegment revenues between the Company's segments were not material in any of the periods presented below.
		GLP Capital (1)		TRS Properties		Eliminations (2)			Total
		(in thousands)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014											GLP		TRS		Total
	Net revenues	$	118,112	$	40,216	$	—		$	158,328		Capital(1)		Properties
	Income from operations	67,871		6,463		—			74,334			(in thousands)
	Interest, net	28,428		2,601		(2,601		)	28,428		For the year ended December 31, 2013
	Income from operations before income taxes	42,044		3,862		—			45,906		Net revenues	$	76,557	$	165,572	$	242,129
	Income tax provision	—		1,594		—			1,594		Income from operations		34,333		26,249		60,582
	Net income	42,044		2,268		—			44,312		Interest expense		19,254		—		19,254
	Depreciation	23,441		3,081		—			26,522		Income from operations before income taxes		15,079		22,047		37,126
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	24,002		—		—			24,002		Income tax provision		8,467		8,829		17,296
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		871		—			871		Net income		6,612		13,218		19,830
											Depreciation		14,896		14,027		28,923
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013										Capital expenditures		13,042		3,386		16,428
	Net revenues	$	—	$	42,649	$	—		$	42,649	For the year ended December 31, 2012
	Income from operations	—		6,810		—			6,810		Net revenues	$	—	$	210,643	$	210,643
	Income from operations before income taxes	—		5,530		—			5,530		Income from operations		—		43,668		43,668
	Income tax provision	—		2,316		—			2,316		Interest expense		—		—		—
	Net income	—		3,214		—			3,214		Income from operations before income taxes		—		37,350		37,350
	Depreciation	—		3,588		—			3,588		Income tax provision		—		14,431		14,431
	Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements	—		78		—			78		Net income		—		22,919		22,919
	Capital maintenance expenditures	—		896		—			896		Depreciation		—		14,090		14,090
											Capital expenditures		—		5,190		5,190
	Balance sheet at March 31,2014										For the year ended December 31, 2011
	Total assets	$	2,324,839	$	237,047	—			$	2,561,886	Net revenues	$	—	$	231,884	$	231,884
											Income from operations		—		52,513		52,513
	Balance sheet at December 31, 2013										Interest expense		—		—		—
	Total assets	$	2,379,243	$	229,996	—			$	2,609,239	Income from operations before income taxes		—		45,559		45,559
											Income tax provision		—		18,875		18,875
											Net income		—		26,684		26,684
	(1)         GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off.										Depreciation		—		14,568		14,568
	(2)         Amounts in the “Eliminations” column represent the elimination of intercompany interest payments from the Company’s TRS Properties business segment to its GLP Capital business segment.										Capital expenditures		—		8,288		8,288
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2013
											Total assets		2,379,243		229,996		2,609,239
											Balance sheet at December 31, 2012
											Total assets		—		267,075		267,075
											-1
											GLP Capital operations commenced November 1, 2013 in connection with the Spin-Off. For the year ended December 31, 2013, all revenues in the GLP Capital segment were attributable from Penn under the terms of the Master Lease. Results included transaction costs associated with the Spin-Off of $13.5 million.

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol4

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers (Tables)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014																Dec. 31, 2013
Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers	'																'
Summary of financial information for GLPI as the parent guarantor, for GLP Capital, L.P. and GLP Financing II, Inc. as the subsidiary issuers and the other subsidiary non-issuers	'																'
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At March 31, 2014																At December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,013,643		$	140,010		$	—		$	2,153,653		Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	(82,258		)	393,503			122,853			(434,098		)	—			Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—
	Other	42,395			85,340			280,498			—			408,233			Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936
	Total assets	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,361		$	(434,098	)	$	2,561,886		Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Other liabilities	$	28,165		$	74,940		$	26,809					$	129,914		Other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,516		$	343		$	116,810
	Intercompany debt							193,595			(193,595		)	—			Intercompany debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Long-term debt	—			2,500,000			—			—			2,500,000			Long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(68,028		)	(82,454		)	322,955			(240,501		)	(68,028		)	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(39,863	)	$	2,492,486		$	543,359		$	(434,096	)	$	2,561,886		Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		$	(620,944	)	$	2,609,239
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Net revenues	$	—		$	115,072		$	43,256		$	—		$	158,328		Net revenues	$	—		$	76,557		$	165,572		$	—		$	242,129
	Operating expenses	14,522			34,630			34,842			—			83,994			Operating expenses	19,800			22,424			139,323			—			181,547
	Income (loss) from operations	(14,522		)	80,442			8,414			—			74,334			Income (loss) from operations	(19,800		)	54,133			26,249			—			60,582
	Other income (expenses)																Other income (expenses)
	Intercompany dividends and interest	275,011			6,384			279,607			(561,002		)	—			Intercompany dividends and interest	68,955						68,955			(137,910		)	—
	Other income (expenses)	—			(26,373		)	(2,055		)	—			(28,428		)	Other income (expenses)	—			(19,254		)	(4,202		)	—			(23,456		)
	Total other income (expenses)	275,011			(19,989		)	277,552			(561,002		)	(28,428		)	Total other income (expenses)	68,955			(19,254		)	64,753			(137,910		)	(23,456		)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes	260,489			60,453			285,966			(561,002		)	45,906			Net income (loss) before income taxes	49,155			34,879			91,002			(137,910		)	37,126
	Taxes on income	—			—			1,594			—			1,594			Taxes on income	643			7,824			8,829			—			17,296
	Net income (loss)	$	260,489		$	60,453		$	284,372		$	(561,002	)	$	44,312		Net income (loss)	$	48,512		$	27,055		$	82,173		$	(137,910	)	$	19,830
	Quarter ended March 31, 2014																Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	217,250		$	(329,090	)	$	191,567		$	—		$	79,727		Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	68,082		$	(81,887	)	$	94,437		$	—		$	80,632
	Net cash used in investing activities	(1,532		)	(25,826		)	(182,601		)	—			(209,959		)	Net cash used in investing activities	(5,562		)	(7,480		)	(3,233		)	—			(16,275		)
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,719		)	150,008			—			—			(106,711		)	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(19,719		)	310,463			(84,442		)	—			206,302
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(41,001		)	(204,908		)	8,966			—			(236,943		)	Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	42,801			221,096			6,762			—			270,659
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	42,801			221,096			21,324			—			285,221			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			14,562			—			14,562
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,800		$	16,188		$	30,290		$	—		$	48,278		Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	42,801		$	221,096		$	21,324		$	—		$	285,221
								Other																Other
		Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary										Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
		Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated				Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
		(in thousands)																(in thousands)
	At December 31, 2013																At December 31, 2012
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet																Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Real estate investments, net	$	—		$	2,010,303		$	—		$	—		$	2,010,303		Total real estate assets	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries	104,391			208,739			308,157			(621,287		)	—			Total other assets	—			—			267,075			—			267,075
	Other	83,083			285,514			229,996			343			598,936			Total assets	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total assets	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,153		(620,944		)	$	2,609,239
																	Total other liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	30,745		$	—		$	30,745
	Total other liabilities	$	45,045		$	47,906		$	23,517		342			$	116,810		Total long-term debt	—			—			—			—			—
	Total long-term debt	—			2,350,000			—			—			2,350,000			Total shareholders’ equity	—			—			236,330			—			236,330
	Total shareholders’ equity	142,429			106,650			514,637			(621,287		)	142,429			Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	—		$	—		$	267,075		$	—		$	267,075
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	187,474		$	2,504,556		$	538,154		$	(620,945	)	$	2,609,239
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	210,643		$	—		$	210,643
	Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	42,649		$	—		$	42,649		Total operating expenses	—			—			166,975			—			$	166,975
	Total operating expenses	—			—			35,839			—			$	35,839		Income from operations	—			—			43,668			—			43,668
	Income from operations	—			—			6,810			—			6,810			Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,318		)	—			$	(6,318	)
	Other income (expenses)	—			—			(1,280		)	—			$	(1,280	)	Net income before income taxes	—			—			37,350			—			$	37,350
	Net income before income taxes	—			—			5,530			—			$	5,530		Taxes on income	—			—			14,431			—			$	14,431
	Taxes on income	—			—			2,316			—			$	2,316		Net income	$	—		$	—		$	22,919		$	—		$	22,919
	Net income	$	—		$	—		$	3,214		$	—		$	3,214
																	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Quarter ended March 31, 2013																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	26,744		$	—		$	26,744
Net cash used in operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	(3,759	)	$	—		$	(3,759	)	Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(4,810		)	—			(4,810		)
Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(895		)	—			(895		)	Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(24,518		)	—			(24,518		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—			—			7,280			—			7,280			Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(2,584		)	—			(2,584		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			2,626			—			2,626			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			17,146			—			17,146
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			—			14,562			—			14,562			Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	14,562		$	—		$	14,562
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	—		$	17,188		$	—		$	17,188
																							Other
																	Parent			Subsidiary			Subsidiary
																	Guarantor			Issuers			Non-Issuers			Eliminations			Consolidated
																	(in thousands)
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
																Net revenues	$	—		$	—		$	231,884		$	—		$	231,884
																Total operating expenses	—			—			179,371			—			$	179,371
																Income from operations	—			—			52,513			—			52,513
																Other income (expenses)	—			—			(6,954		)	—			$	(6,954	)
																Net income before income taxes	—			—			45,559			—			$	45,559
																Taxes on income	—			—			18,875			—			$	18,875
																Net income	$	—		$	—		$	26,684		$	—		$	26,684
																Year ended December 31, 2011
																Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
																Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—		$	—		$	56,840		$	—		$	56,840
																Net cash used in investing activities	—			—			(8,171		)	—			(8,171		)
																Net cash used in financing activities	—			—			(50,436		)	—			(50,436		)
																Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1,767		)	—			(1,767		)
																Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	—			—			18,913			—			18,913
																Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	—		$	—		$	17,146		$	—		$	17,146

Organization_and_Operations_De

Organization and Operations (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 18, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
		item	item
		facility	property
		property	facility
Organization and Operations	'	'	'
Number of gaming and related facilities	'	22	21
Number of gaming and related facilities whose real property is included in the entity's portfolio	'	20	19
Number of properties under development	'	2	2
Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified	'	13	13
Purging Distribution	$1.05	'	'
Penn	'	'	'
Organization and Operations	'	'	'
Number of publicly traded companies	'	2	2
Initial term of Master Lease	'	'15 years	'15 years
Number of lease renewal options of Master Lease	'	4	4
Term of Master Lease renewal options	'	'5 years	'5 years
Number of states across which the portfolio of properties is diversified	'	'	11

Recovered_Sheet4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$48,278	$285,221	$14,562
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	450,000	300,000	'
Senior notes	2,050,000	2,050,000	'
Fair Value	'	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	48,278	285,221	14,562
Financial liabilities:	'	'	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	441,000	294,750	'
Senior notes	$2,114,250	$2,058,750	'

Recovered_Sheet5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	property		property
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties leased to third parties other than subsidiary of Penn	3	'	2	'	'
Period after which rent structure is adjusted under the Master Lease	'5 years	'	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of the average change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease during the preceding five years used for adjustment in the component of the rent structure	4.00%	'	4.00%	'	'
Period used in calculation of the average change to net revenues	'5 years	'	'5 years	'	'
Percentage of the change to net revenues of all facilities under the Master Lease during the preceding month used for adjustment in rent structure	20.00%	'	20.00%	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	$38,755	$41,080	$159,352	$202,581	$223,302
Promotional allowances	1,370	1,646	6,137	7,573	7,814
Cost of complimentary services	719	782	2,993	3,703	3,607
Video lottery	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	33,381	37,352	138,803	189,808	210,349
Table game	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	4,940	3,448	18,096	11,891	12,333
Poker	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Gaming revenue, net of cash incentives	434	280	2,453	882	620
Food and beverage	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	1,361	1,517	5,970	6,806	6,971
Cost of complimentary services	716	713	2,907	3,319	3,198
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional allowances	9	129	167	767	843
Cost of complimentary services	$3	$69	$86	$384	$409

Recovered_Sheet6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

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

segment

segment

Gaming and Admission Taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gaming expense

$17,300,000

'

'

'

$18,700,000

'

'

'

'

$71,600,000

$94,900,000

$105,400,000

Determination of shares:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

111,198,000

'

'

'

110,582,000

'

'

'

'

110,617,000

110,582,000

110,582,000

Assumed conversion of dilutive employee stock-based awards (in shares)

6,282,000

'

'

'

4,703,000

'

'

'

'

4,924,000

4,703,000

4,703,000

Assumed conversion of restricted stock (in shares)

370,000

'

'

'

318,000

'

'

'

'

324,000

318,000

318,000

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

117,850,000

'

'

'

115,603,000

'

'

'

'

115,865,000

115,603,000

115,603,000

Calculation of basic EPS:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

44,312,000

9,234,000

2,681,000

4,699,000

3,214,000

2,106,000

4,530,000

7,618,000

8,665,000

19,830,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

Less: Net income allocated to participating securities

-175,000

'

'

'

-12,000

'

'

'

'

-75,000

-86,000

-101,000

Net income attributable to common shareholders

44,137,000

'

'

'

3,202,000

'

'

'

'

19,755,000

22,833,000

26,583,000

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

111,198,000

'

'

'

110,582,000

'

'

'

'

110,617,000

110,582,000

110,582,000

Basic EPS (in dollars per share)

$0.40

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.08

$0.18

$0.21

$0.24

Calculation of diluted EPS:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

44,312,000

9,234,000

2,681,000

4,699,000

3,214,000

2,106,000

4,530,000

7,618,000

8,665,000

19,830,000

22,919,000

26,684,000

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

117,850,000

'

'

'

115,603,000

'

'

'

'

115,865,000

115,603,000

115,603,000

Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)

$0.38

$0.08

$0.02

$0.04

$0.03

$0.02

$0.04

$0.07

$0.07

$0.17

$0.20

$0.23

Anti-dilutive securities, options to purchase common stock outstanding (in shares)

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Segment Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of reportable segments

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock option grants awarded (in shares)

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Number of awards into which each outstanding option and cash settled SAR converted in connection with the Spin-Off (in shares)

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost

5,800,000

6,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,800,000

'

'

Remaining weighted average vesting period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost

'1 year 5 months 19 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 8 months 5 days

'

'

Recognized compensation expense

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional compensation expense related to dividend

3,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend paid

0.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted stock awards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost

6,400,000

4,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,700,000

'

'

Remaining weighted average vesting period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost

'3 years 3 months 11 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years 18 days

'

'

Recognized compensation expense

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend paid

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Award Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)

419,067

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

E&P Purge (in shares)

106,261

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in shares)

64,279

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Released (in shares)

-110,714

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Canceled (in shares)

-37,274

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)

441,619

419,067

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

419,067

'

'

PSUs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost

8,100,000

9,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,400,000

'

'

Remaining weighted average vesting period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost

'2 years 4 months 13 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 5 months 5 days

'

'

Recognized compensation expense

400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,200,000

'

'

Additional compensation expense related to dividend

400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends paid per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend paid

0.52

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

SARs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost

300,000

500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

Remaining weighted average vesting period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost

'1 year 7 months 13 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 10 months 2 days

'

'

Recognized compensation expense

$21,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$200,000

'

'

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
		item
Acquisitions	'	'
Amount paid for acquisition	'	$140,730,000
Loan receivable	'	41,000,000
Casino Queen	'	'
Acquisitions	'	'
Payments for term loan	43,000,000	'
Loan receivable	'	41,000,000
Term of term loan	'5 years	'
Interest rate on term loan (as a percent)	7.00%	'
Annual rent of property leased back on a triple net basis	14,000,000	'
Initial lease term	'	'15 years
Number of lease renewal option	'	4
Period of lease renewal option	'	'5 years
Real property associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois	'	'
Acquisitions	'	'
Amount paid for acquisition	140,700,000	'
Transaction fees related to real estate acquisitions	$700,000	'

Real_Estate_Investments_Detail1

Real Estate Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	property	property	Real property associated with the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois	Land and improvements	Land and improvements	Building and improvements	Building and improvements	Construction in progress	Construction in progress
Real Estate Investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties	20	19	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Real estate investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total real estate investments	$2,661,127	$2,494,791	'	$453,141	$382,581	$2,120,663	$2,050,533	$87,323	$61,677
Less accumulated depreciation	-507,474	-484,488	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Real estate investments, net	2,153,653	2,010,303	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of properties under development	2	2	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase in Real Estate Investments	$140,730	'	$140,700	'	'	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet7

Property and Equipment Used in Operations (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$251,146	$244,965	$213,616
Less accumulated depreciation	-109,260	-105,844	-94,662
Property and equipment, net	141,886	139,121	118,954
Land and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	31,635	27,586	28,193
Building and improvements	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	116,267	115,888	109,248
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	102,740	101,288	76,088
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Property and equipment used in operations	'	'	'
Total property and equipment	$504	$203	$87

Longterm_Debt_Details1

Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	$2,500,000,000	$2,350,000,000	'
$550 million 4.375% senior notes due November 2018	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	550,000,000	550,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	550,000,000	550,000,000	550,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	4.38%	4.38%	'
$1,000 million 4.875% senior notes due November 2020	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	4.88%	4.88%	'
$500 million 5.375% senior notes due November 2023	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	500,000,000	500,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	500,000,000	500,000,000	500,000,000
Debt instrument interest rate stated percentage	5.38%	5.38%	'
Senior unsecured credit facility	'	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'	'
Long-term debt	450,000,000	300,000,000	'
Face amount of debt	$1,000,000,000	'	'

Longterm_Debt_Details_21

Long-term Debt (Details 2) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future minimum repayments of long-term debt	'	'
2018	$1,000,000	$850,000
Thereafter	1,500,000	1,500,000
Debt	$2,500,000	$2,350,000

Longterm_Debt_Details_3

Long-term Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Senior unsecured credit facility	'
Long-term debt	'
Face amount of debt	$1,000
Gross outstanding balance	450
Available borrowing capacity	550
Revolving credit facility	'
Long-term debt	'
Face amount of debt	700
Gross outstanding balance on revolving credit facility	150
Term Loan A facility	'
Long-term debt	'
Face amount of debt	300
Gross outstanding balance	$300

Dividends_Details1

Dividends (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Feb. 18, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
			Restricted stock awards
Dividends	'	'	'
Purging Distribution	'	$1,050,000,000	'
Total cash limitation on purging distribution in cash	'	210,000,000	'
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	'	88,691,827	'
Percentage of stockholders who elected the cash distribution	'	54.30%	'
Percentage of stockholders who elected a stock distribution or made no election	'	45.70%	'
Cash dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected cash distribution (in dollars per share)	'	$4.36	'
Stock dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected cash distribution	'	0.195747	'
Stock dividend distributed per common share held by shareholders who elected stock distribution	'	0.309784	'
Period of trading days taken for calculation of volume weighted average price	'	'3 days	'
Volume weighted average price (in dollars per share)	'	$38.22	'
Dividend paid	'	'	1,000,000
Shares issued in connection with dividend payment	'	22,000,000	'
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)	'	$0.52	'
Dividend paid	$58,000,000	'	'

Segment_Information_Details1

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

$158,328

$113,776

$39,633

$46,072

$42,649

$37,659

$45,823

$60,252

$66,909

$242,129

$210,643

$231,884

Income from operations

74,334

39,016

5,665

9,090

6,810

4,534

8,155

14,472

16,507

60,582

43,668

52,513

Interest, net

28,428

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

37,126

37,350

45,559

Income tax provision

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

17,296

14,431

18,875

Net income

44,312

9,234

2,681

4,699

3,214

2,106

4,530

7,618

8,665

19,830

22,919

26,684

Depreciation

26,522

'

'

'

3,588

'

'

'

'

28,923

14,090

14,568

Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements

24,002

'

'

'

78

'

'

'

'

16,428

5,190

8,288

Capital maintenance expenditures

871

'

'

'

896

'

'

'

'

4,230

3,260

3,157

Total assets

2,561,886

2,609,239

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

2,609,239

267,075

'

Eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest, net

-2,601

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

GLP Capital

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

118,112

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557

'

'

Income from operations

67,871

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,333

'

'

Interest, net

28,428

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

42,044

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,079

'

'

Income tax provision

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,467

'

'

Net income

42,044

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,612

'

'

Depreciation

23,441

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14,896

'

'

Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements

24,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,042

'

'

Total assets

2,324,839

2,379,243

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,379,243

'

'

TRS Properties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

40,216

'

'

'

42,649

'

'

'

'

165,572

210,643

231,884

Income from operations

6,463

'

'

'

6,810

'

'

'

'

26,249

43,668

52,513

Interest, net

2,601

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

3,862

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

22,047

37,350

45,559

Income tax provision

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

8,829

14,431

18,875

Net income

2,268

'

'

'

3,214

'

'

'

'

13,218

22,919

26,684

Depreciation

3,081

'

'

'

3,588

'

'

'

'

14,027

14,090

14,568

Capital project expenditures, net of reimbursements

'

'

'

'

78

'

'

'

'

3,386

5,190

8,288

Capital maintenance expenditures

871

'

'

'

896

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total assets

$237,047

$229,996

'

'

'

$267,075

'

'

'

$229,996

$267,075

'

PreSpin_Transactions_with_Penn3

Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn (Details) (Penn, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville, USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Penn | Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-Spin Transactions with Penn	'	'	'	'	'
Management fee as a percentage of net revenues	3.00%	'	3.00%	'	'
Management fees incurred and paid	'	$1.30	$4.20	$6.30	$7

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Ca3

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Interest paid	$2.10	$0	$0.80	$0	$0
Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	10.1	'	'	'	'
State taxing authorities	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	1.4	'	'	'	'
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	1.4	'	0	'	'
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Penn | Federal	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	'	1.8	9.4	13.2	15.1
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Perryville | Penn | State taxing authorities	'	'	'	'	'
Supplemental Disclosures of cash flow information	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes paid	$0.90	$0	$1.60	$2.80	$3.30

Supplementary_Condensed_Consol5

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

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

Dec. 31, 2010

Supplementary Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Parent Guarantor and Subsidiary Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

$2,153,653

$2,010,303

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,010,303

'

'

'

Other

408,233

598,936

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

598,936

'

'

'

Total assets

2,561,886

2,609,239

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

2,609,239

267,075

'

'

Other liabilities

129,914

116,810

'

'

'

30,745

'

'

'

116,810

30,745

'

'

Long-term debt

2,500,000

2,350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,350,000

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-68,028

142,429

'

'

'

236,330

'

'

'

142,429

236,330

219,911

215,388

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

2,561,886

2,609,239

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

2,609,239

267,075

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

158,328

113,776

39,633

46,072

42,649

37,659

45,823

60,252

66,909

242,129

210,643

231,884

'

Operating expenses

83,994

'

'

'

35,839

'

'

'

'

181,547

166,975

179,371

'

Income from operations

74,334

39,016

5,665

9,090

6,810

4,534

8,155

14,472

16,507

60,582

43,668

52,513

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-28,428

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-23,456

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-28,428

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

-23,456

-6,318

-6,954

'

Income from operations before income taxes

45,906

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

37,126

37,350

45,559

'

Taxes on income

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

17,296

14,431

18,875

'

Net income

44,312

9,234

2,681

4,699

3,214

2,106

4,530

7,618

8,665

19,830

22,919

26,684

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

79,727

'

'

'

-3,759

'

'

'

'

80,632

26,744

56,840

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-209,959

'

'

'

-895

'

'

'

'

-16,275

-4,810

-8,171

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

-106,711

'

'

'

7,280

'

'

'

'

206,302

-24,518

-50,436

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-236,943

'

'

'

2,626

'

'

'

'

270,659

-2,584

-1,767

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

285,221

'

'

17,188

14,562

'

'

'

17,146

14,562

17,146

18,913

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

48,278

285,221

'

'

17,188

14,562

'

'

'

285,221

14,562

17,146

'

Eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

-434,098

-621,287

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-621,287

'

'

'

Other

'

343

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

343

'

'

'

Total assets

-434,098

-620,944

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-620,944

'

'

'

Other liabilities

'

343

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

343

'

'

'

Intercompany debt

-193,595

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-240,501

-621,287

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-621,287

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

-434,096

-620,944

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-620,944

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Net income

-561,002

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-137,910

'

'

'

Parent Guarantor

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

-82,258

104,391

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

104,391

'

'

'

Other

42,395

83,083

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

83,083

'

'

'

Total assets

-39,863

187,474

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187,474

'

'

'

Other liabilities

28,165

45,045

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,045

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-68,028

142,429

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

142,429

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

-39,863

187,474

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

187,474

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating expenses

14,522

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,800

'

'

'

Income from operations

-14,522

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,800

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

275,011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Total other expenses

275,011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

260,489

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49,155

'

'

'

Taxes on income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

643

'

'

'

Net income

260,489

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

48,512

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

217,250

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,082

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-1,532

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5,562

'

'

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

-256,719

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,719

'

'

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-41,001

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,801

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

42,801

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

1,800

42,801

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,801

'

'

'

Subsidiary Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

2,013,643

2,010,303

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,010,303

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

393,503

208,739

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

208,739

'

'

'

Other

85,340

285,514

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

285,514

'

'

'

Total assets

2,492,486

2,504,556

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,504,556

'

'

'

Other liabilities

74,940

47,906

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47,906

'

'

'

Long-term debt

2,500,000

2,350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,350,000

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

-82,454

106,650

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

106,650

'

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

2,492,486

2,504,556

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,504,556

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

115,072

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,557

'

'

'

Operating expenses

34,630

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,424

'

'

'

Income from operations

80,442

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54,133

'

'

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

6,384

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-26,373

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,254

'

'

'

Total other expenses

-19,989

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-19,254

'

'

'

Income from operations before income taxes

60,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,879

'

'

'

Taxes on income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,824

'

'

'

Net income

60,453

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,055

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

-329,090

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-81,887

'

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-25,826

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,480

'

'

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

150,008

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

310,463

'

'

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

-204,908

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

221,096

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

221,096

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

16,188

221,096

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

221,096

'

'

'

Other Subsidiary Non-Issuers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate investments, net

140,010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany transactions and investment in subsidiaries

122,853

308,157

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

308,157

'

'

'

Other

280,498

229,996

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

229,996

'

'

'

Total assets

543,361

538,153

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

538,153

267,075

'

'

Other liabilities

26,809

23,516

'

'

'

30,745

'

'

'

23,516

30,745

'

'

Intercompany debt

193,595

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total shareholders' (deficit) equity

322,955

514,637

'

'

'

236,330

'

'

'

514,637

236,330

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity

543,359

538,153

'

'

'

267,075

'

'

'

538,153

267,075

'

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

43,256

'

'

'

42,649

'

'

'

'

165,572

210,643

231,884

'

Operating expenses

34,842

'

'

'

35,839

'

'

'

'

139,323

166,975

179,371

'

Income from operations

8,414

'

'

'

6,810

'

'

'

'

26,249

43,668

52,513

'

Other Income (expenses)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intercompany dividends and interest

279,607

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68,955

'

'

'

Other income (expenses)

-2,055

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,202

'

'

'

Total other expenses

277,552

'

'

'

-1,280

'

'

'

'

64,753

-6,318

-6,954

'

Income from operations before income taxes

285,966

'

'

'

5,530

'

'

'

'

91,002

37,350

45,559

'

Taxes on income

1,594

'

'

'

2,316

'

'

'

'

8,829

14,431

18,875

'

Net income

284,372

'

'

'

3,214

'

'

'

'

82,173

22,919

26,684

'

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

191,567

'

'

'

-3,759

'

'

'

'

94,437

26,744

56,840

'

Net cash used in investing activities

-182,601

'

'

'

-895

'

'

'

'

-3,233

-4,810

-8,171

'

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

'

'

'

'

7,280

'

'

'

'

-84,442

-24,518

-50,436

'

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

8,966

'

'

'

2,626

'

'

'

'

6,762

-2,584

-1,767

'

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

21,324

'

'

'

14,562

'

'

'

17,146

14,562

17,146

18,913

'

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$30,290

$21,324

'

'

$17,188

$14,562

'

'

'

$21,324

$14,562

$17,146

'