Cover Cover
| Cover Cover | Jul. 30, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 30, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | PA |
| Entity File Number | 001-36124 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2116489 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 845 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Wyomissing |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19610 |
| City Area Code | 610 |
| Local Phone Number | 401-2900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | GLPI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001575965 |
| Amendment Flag | false |