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| Cover | Nov. 09, 2021 | Aug. 09, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89119 | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Las Vegas | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6601 Bermuda Road | |
| Local Phone Number | 897-7150 | |
| City Area Code | 702 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 9, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-0422894 | |
| Entity File Number | 001-11693 | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000750004 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Common Stock | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Trading Symbol | SGMS | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.001 par value | |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |