Boyd Gaming (BYD) 8-K 28 Jun 18 2018 Q1 Other Events Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Entity Registrant Name	BOYD GAMING CORP
Entity Central Index Key	906,553
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 179,706	$ 203,104
Restricted cash	25,794	24,175
Accounts receivable, net	36,499	40,322
Inventories	17,617	18,004
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	36,826	37,873
Income taxes receivable	5,185	5,185
Total current assets	301,627	328,663
Property and equipment, net	2,512,713	2,539,786
Other assets, net	79,567	81,128
Intangible assets, net	842,317	842,946
Goodwill, net	888,224	888,224
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent	5,183	5,183
Total assets	4,629,631	4,685,930
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	75,816	106,323
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	23,981	23,981
Accrued liabilities	280,076	255,146
Deferred income taxes and income taxes payable, current	1,842	21
Total current liabilities	381,715	385,471
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	2,969,223	3,051,899
Deferred income taxes	94,381	86,657
Other long-term tax liabilities	3,494	3,447
Other liabilities	63,256	61,229
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3, 8 and 9)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 112,651,223 and 112,634,418 shares outstanding	1,126	1,126
Additional paid-in capital	917,393	931,858
Retained earnings	199,877	164,425
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(834)	(182)
Total stockholders' equity	1,117,562	1,097,227
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,629,631	$ 4,685,930

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	112,651,223	112,634,418
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Revenues
Gaming	$ 440,463	$ 443,945
Food and beverage	85,399	86,605
Room	47,912	46,850
Other	32,344	32,665
Total revenues	606,118	610,065
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming	189,035	191,933
Food and beverage	82,690	84,348
Room	20,933	21,307
Other	20,805	21,415
Selling, general and administrative	87,583	91,613
Maintenance and utilities	27,926	26,399
Depreciation and amortization	51,276	53,964
Corporate expense	25,857	20,798
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,440	2,972
Other operating items, net	1,799	486
Total operating costs and expenses	511,344	515,235
Operating income	94,774	94,830
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(457)	(460)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	44,259	43,674
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	61	156
Other, net	(380)	111
Total other expense (income), net	43,483	43,481
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	51,291	51,349
Income tax provision	(9,892)	(16,273)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	41,399	35,076
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(375)
Net income	$ 41,399	$ 35,451
Continuing operations	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Discontinued operations	0	0
Basic net income per common share	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	114,375	115,269
Continuing operations	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Discontinued operations	0	0
Diluted net income per common share	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	115,154	115,902
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.05	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 41,399	$ 35,451
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Fair value adjustments to available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(964)	571
Comprehensive income	$ 40,435	$ 36,022

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net	Noncontrolling Interest
Balances at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 930,180	$ 1,129	$ 953,440	$ (23,824)	$ (615)	$ 50
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016		112,896,377
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	35,451	$ 0	537	35,451	0	0
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Income	15,777	0	0	15,777	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	571	$ 0	0	0	571	0
Stock options exercised		16,050
Stock options exercised	127	$ 0	127	0	0	0
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax		142,998
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	(2,162)	$ 1	(2,163)	0	0	0
Release of performance stock units, net of tax		173,653
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Performance Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	(1,791)	$ 2	(1,793)	0	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Share-based compensation costs	3,083	0	3,083	0	0	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation	(487)					(50)
Balances at Mar. 31, 2017	981,723	$ 1,132	953,231	27,404	(44)	0
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2017		113,229,078
Balances at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,097,227	$ 1,126	931,858	164,425	(182)	0
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017	112,634,418	112,634,418
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	$ 41,399	$ 0	0	41,399	0	0
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Change on Net Income	0	0	0	(312)	312	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(964)	$ 0	0	0	(964)	0
Stock options exercised		221,400
Stock options exercised	2,045	$ 2	2,043	0	0	0
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax		16,957
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	(364)	$ 0	(364)	0	0	0
Release of performance stock units, net of tax		337,537
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Performance Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures	(5,270)	$ 4	(5,274)	0	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		(559,089)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(19,803)	$ (6)	(19,797)	0	0	0
Dividends, Cash	(5,635)	0	0	(5,635)	0	0
Share-based compensation costs	8,927	0	8,927	0	0	0
Balances at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 1,117,562	$ 1,126	$ 917,393	$ 199,877	$ (834)	$ 0
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2018	112,651,223	112,651,223

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 41,399	$ 35,451
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(375)
Depreciation and amortization	51,276	53,964
Amortization of debt financing costs and discounts on debt	2,186	2,213
Share-based compensation expense	8,927	3,083
Deferred income taxes	8,094	15,159
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	61	156
Other operating activities	56	766
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	3,823	2,185
Inventories	387	606
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,047	(1,633)
Income taxes receivable	1,821	1,517
Other assets, net	169	(217)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(2,795)	4,959
Other long-term tax liabilities	47	31
Other liabilities	2,027	(261)
Net cash provided by operating activities	118,525	117,604
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(25,918)	(80,038)
Advances pursuant to development agreement	0	(35,108)
Other investing activities	(500)	44
Net cash used in investing activities	(26,418)	(115,102)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings under Boyd Gaming bank credit facility	179,600	256,700
Payments under Boyd Gaming bank credit facility	(264,403)	(275,063)
Debt financing costs, net	(9)	(1,889)
Share-based compensation activities, net	(3,589)	(3,826)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(19,803)	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	(5,632)	0
Other financing activities	(50)	(95)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(113,886)	(24,173)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash flows from operating activities	0	(255)
Cash flows from investing activities	0	630
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	375
Change in cash and cash equivalents	(21,779)	(21,296)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning period	227,279	210,350
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	205,500	189,054
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	16,897	29,851
Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net of refunds	(65)	(2)
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Payables incurred for capital expenditures	$ 6,452	$ 5,634

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "Boyd Gaming," "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 and has been operating since 1975. The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BYD." We are a geographically diversified operator of 24 wholly owned gaming entertainment properties. Headquartered in Las Vegas, we have gaming operations in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all information and footnote disclosures necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 26, 2018 , except as superseded by Current Report of Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC on June 28, 2018. As discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , we adopted the Revenue Standard effective January 1, 2018, by applying the full retrospective method, which has impacted previously reported results. The results for the periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that would be achieved during a full year of operations or in future periods. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Boyd Gaming and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which do not meet the consolidation criteria of the authoritative accounting guidance for voting interest, controlling interest or variable interest entities, are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. On August 1, 2016, Boyd Gaming completed the sale of its 50% equity interest in Marina District Development Holding Company, LLC ("MDDHC"), the parent company of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa ("Borgata"), pursuant to an Equity Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") enter into on May 31, 2016, as amended on July 19, 2016 by and among the Company, Boyd Atlantic City, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and MGM. (See Note 3, Acquisitions and Divestitures .) We accounted for our investment in Borgata by applying the equity method and reported its results as discontinued operations for all periods presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments, which include cash on hand and in banks, interest-bearing deposits and money market funds with maturities of three months or less at their date of purchase. The instruments are not restricted as to withdrawal or use and are on deposit with high credit quality financial institutions. Although these balances may at times exceed the federal insured deposit limit, we believe such risk is mitigated by the quality of the institution holding such deposit. The carrying values of these instruments approximate their fair values as such balances are generally available on demand. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 179,706 $ 203,104 $ 167,007 $ 193,862 Restricted cash 25,794 24,175 22,047 16,488 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 205,500 $ 227,279 $ 189,054 $ 210,350 Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenue contracts with customers consist of gaming wagers, hotel room sales, food & beverage offerings and other amenity transactions. The transaction price for a gaming wagering contract is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Cash discounts, commissions and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction of gross gaming revenues. The transaction price for hotel, food & beverage and other contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Hotel, food & beverage and other services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer over their stay at the hotel, when the delivery is made for the food & beverage or when the service is provided for other amenity transactions. Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s player loyalty programs and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the programs. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The loyalty point contract liability amount is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities and such goods or services are delivered to the customer. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to player loyalty programs. The Company collects advanced deposits from hotel customers for future reservations representing obligations of the Company until the hotel room stay is provided to the customer. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to advance deposits. The Company's outstanding chip liability represents the amounts owned in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one year of being purchased. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to the chip liability. The retail value of hotel accommodations, food & beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is recorded as departmental revenues. Gaming revenues are net of incentives earned in our slot bonus program such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food & beverages). We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and to a lesser extent for other goods or services, depending upon the property. The estimated retail value related to goods and services provided to guests without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty programs, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Food and beverage $ 42,638 $ 42,814 Rooms 19,000 18,590 Other 2,580 2,528 Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are recorded as a gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $78.1 million and $83.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Income Taxes Income taxes are recorded under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Use of the term "more likely than not" indicates the likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is continually assessed based on a more-likely-than-not realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with the utilization of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before expiration and tax planning strategies. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes, which prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions. Recognition occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement is only addressed if the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim period that they meet the "more likely than not" standard. If it is subsequently determined that a previously recognized tax position no longer meets the "more likely than not" standard, it is required that the tax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions. As applicable, the Company will recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term tax liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Use of Estimates 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-05, Income Taxes ("Update 2018-05") In March 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Update 2018-05, which amends the guidance to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") by adding income tax accounting implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). The SEC staff issued SAB 118 to provide guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. We have recorded an adjustment as a result of the Tax Act as described above in fourth quarter 2017. We believe our analysis to be complete and do not anticipate any material future changes to financial statements as a result of the impact of the Tax Act. However, if any changes are determined, we will record those as part of the measurement period. ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income ("Update 2018-02") In first quarter 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2018-02 which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act. The effect of this change in accounting principle is to record an other comprehensive income tax effect as a reduction in retained earnings of $0.3 million on the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2018. ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows ("Update 2016-18") In November 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-18, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 230 to add or clarify the guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-18 requires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts on the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted Update 2016-18 effective January 1, 2018 using the retrospective approach. We adjusted our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows from amounts previously reported due to the adoption of Update 2016-18. The effects of adopting Update 2016-18 on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) As Previously Reported Adoption of Update 2016-18 As Adjusted Net cash provided by operating activities $ 112,045 $ 5,559 $ 117,604 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period $ 193,862 $ 16,488 $ 210,350 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (26,855 ) 5,559 (21,296 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 167,007 $ 22,047 $ 189,054 ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows ("Update 2016-15") In August 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-15, which amends the guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-15 is intended to reduce the lack of consistent principles on certain classifications such as debt prepayment, debt extinguishment costs, distributions, insurance claims and beneficial interest in securitization transactions. The Company adopted Update 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018. The Company determined that the impact of the new standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements is not material. ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation ("Update 2016-09") In first quarter 2017, the Company adopted Update 2016-09 , which simplified several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-09 requires excess tax benefits and deficiencies to be recorded in income tax expense instead of equity. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle was to record the benefit of previously unrecognized excess tax deductions as an increase in retained earnings of $15.8 million on the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Update 2014-09"); ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date ("Update 2015-14" ) ; ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) ("Update 2016-08"); ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing ("Update 2016-10"); ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting ("Update 2016-11"); and ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients ("Update 2016-12"); (collectively, the “Revenue Standard”) The Revenue Standard prescribes a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The Company adopted the Revenue Standard by applying the full retrospective approach in first quarter 2018 and has adjusted the prior period presented. The guidance changed the presentation of net revenues as the historical presentation reflected revenues gross for goods and services provided to our customers as an inducement to play with us, with an offsetting reduction for promotional allowances to derive net revenues. Under the new guidance, revenues are allocated among our departmental classifications based on the relative standalone selling prices of the goods and services provided to the customer. Our reporting of amounts paid to operators of wide area progressive games has changed as a result of the adoption of the Revenue Standard. We previously reported these payments as contra-revenues. Under the Revenue Standard, these payments are reported as an operating expense. The accounting for our frequent player programs was also impacted, with changes to the timing and/or classification of certain transactions between revenues and operating expenses. The implementation of the Revenue Standard resulted in an increase to the player point liability due to the change in our accounting method for this liability from an estimated cost of redemption model to a deferred revenue model. As of the effective date of our adoption (January 1, 2015), the cumulative effect adjustment decreased beginning Retained earnings by $3.8 million (after tax), resulted in a deferred tax asset reduction of $2.4 million and increased Accrued liabilities by approximately $6.2 million on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The impact to the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was not material. The impact of this change in accounting for these programs is not expected to be material to any annual accounting period. The effects of the adoption of the Revenue Standard on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands, except per share data) As Previously Reported Adoption of Revenue Standard As Adjusted Revenues Gaming $ 499,999 $ (56,054 ) $ 443,945 Food and beverage 87,443 (838 ) 86,605 Room 47,326 (476 ) 46,850 Other 34,038 (1,373 ) 32,665 Gross revenues 668,806 (58,741 ) 610,065 Less promotional allowances 63,464 (63,464 ) — Net revenues 605,342 4,723 610,065 Operating costs and expenses Gaming 231,631 (39,698 ) 191,933 Food and beverage 49,518 34,830 84,348 Room 13,114 8,193 21,307 Other 19,979 1,436 21,415 Selling, general and administrative 91,613 — 91,613 Maintenance and utilities 26,399 — 26,399 Depreciation and amortization 53,964 — 53,964 Corporate expense 20,798 — 20,798 Project development, preopening and writedowns 2,972 — 2,972 Other operating items, net 486 — 486 Total operating costs and expenses 510,474 4,761 515,235 Operating income 94,868 (38 ) 94,830 Other expense (income) Interest income (460 ) — (460 ) Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 43,674 — 43,674 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 156 — 156 Other, net 111 — 111 Total other expense, net 43,481 — 43,481 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 51,387 (38 ) 51,349 Income tax provision (16,273 ) — (16,273 ) Income from continuing operations, net of tax 35,114 (38 ) 35,076 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 375 — 375 Net income $ 35,489 $ (38 ) $ 35,451 Basic net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Basic net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average basic shares outstanding 115,269 — 115,269 Diluted net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Diluted net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 115,902 — 115,902 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently being studied by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Divestitures	ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES Pending Acquisitions On May 2, 2018, we announced that we had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC ("Lattner"), for total cash consideration of $100.0 million , subject to adjustment based on cash, indebtedness and current liabilities of Lattner at closing and transaction expenses of Lattner. Lattner currently operates nearly 1,000 gaming units in 220 locations across the state of Illinois. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2018, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. We intend to finance the transaction through cash flow from operations and availability under our existing bank credit facility. On December 18, 2017, we announced that we had entered into a definitive agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the "Penn National Purchase Agreement"), to acquire the operations of four properties, which include Ameristar St. Charles and Ameristar Kansas City, both in Missouri, along with Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, and Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, for total net cash consideration of $575.0 million , subject to adjustments based on (a) the adjusted 2017 EBITDA of each property (as determined per the agreement), and (b) working capital, cash and indebtedness of the combined properties at closing and transaction expenses (the "Penn National Purchase"). On December 20, 2017, we announced that we had entered into a definitive agreement with Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. (the "Valley Forge Merger Agreement"), to acquire Valley Forge Casino Resort ("Valley Forge") in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for total cash consideration of $280.5 million , subject to adjustment based on working capital, cash and indebtedness of Valley Forge at closing and transaction expenses (the "Valley Forge Merger"). The completion of the Penn National Purchase and the Valley Forge Merger are each subject to customary conditions and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including, among others, approval by the required state gaming commissions and the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended. In addition, the Penn National Purchase is also contingent upon the successful completion of Penn National’s proposed acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the respective conditions in each of the Penn National Purchase Agreement and the Valley Forge Merger Agreement, we currently expect each of the transactions to close during the second half of 2018. Investment in and Divestiture of Borgata On August 1, 2016, Boyd Gaming completed the sale of its 50% equity interest in MDDHC, the parent company of Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to MGM pursuant to the Purchase Agreement entered into on May 31, 2016, as amended on July 19, 2016, by and among the Company, Boyd Atlantic City, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and MGM (the "Transaction"). Prior to the sale of our equity interest, the Company and MGM each held a 50% interest in MDDHC, which owned all the equity interests in Borgata. Until the closing of the sale, we were the managing member of MDDHC, and we were responsible for the day-to-day operations of Borgata. Following the Transaction, MDDHC became a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM. In consideration for the Transaction, MGM paid Boyd Gaming $900 million . The initial net cash proceeds were approximately $589 million , net of certain expenses and adjustments on the closing date, including outstanding indebtedness, cash and working capital. These initial proceeds did not include our 50% share of any future property tax settlement benefits related to the time period during which we held a 50% ownership in MDDHC to which Boyd Gaming retained the right to receive upon payment. During first quarter 2017, we recognized $0.6 million in income for the cash we received for our share of property tax benefits realized by Borgata during that period. This payment is included in discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements. On February 15, 2017, Borgata entered into a settlement agreement with Atlantic City, the terms of which provided for $72 million to be paid to Borgata to resolve the remaining property tax issues. These payments were received in full during second quarter 2017.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, Net	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment, net consists of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Land $ 294,533 $ 294,533 Buildings and improvements 2,946,722 2,935,539 Furniture and equipment 1,349,496 1,311,704 Riverboats and barges 239,240 238,926 Construction in progress 33,292 59,538 Total property and equipment 4,863,283 4,840,240 Less accumulated depreciation 2,350,570 2,300,454 Property and equipment, net $ 2,512,713 $ 2,539,786 Depreciation expense is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Depreciation expense $ 50,146 $ 49,394

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consist of the following: March 31, 2018 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 5.0 years $ 9,400 $ (4,042 ) $ — $ 5,358 Favorable lease rates 37.8 years 11,730 (3,132 ) — 8,598 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 42,503 (7,174 ) — 35,329 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 151,887 — (4,300 ) 147,587 Gaming license rights Indefinite 873,335 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 659,401 1,025,222 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 806,988 Balance, March 31, 2018 $ 1,067,725 $ (41,134 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 842,317 December 31, 2017 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 5.2 years $ 9,400 $ (3,470 ) $ — $ 5,930 Favorable lease rates 38.0 years 11,730 (3,075 ) — 8,655 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 42,503 (6,545 ) — 35,958 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 151,887 — (4,300 ) 147,587 Gaming license rights Indefinite 873,335 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 659,401 1,025,222 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 806,988 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 1,067,725 $ (40,505 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 842,946

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consist of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Payroll and related expenses $ 59,885 $ 70,724 Interest 45,034 19,858 Gaming liabilities 53,138 55,961 Player loyalty program liabilities 24,100 24,489 Advance deposits 22,240 18,922 Outstanding chip liability 4,570 4,928 Dividend payable 5,635 5,632 Other accrued liabilities 65,474 54,632 Total accrued liabilities $ 280,076 $ 255,146

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs, consists of the following: March 31, 2018 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) Mar. 31, 2018 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 4.162 % $ 1,536,251 $ (1,502 ) $ (22,440 ) $ 1,512,309 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (9,017 ) 740,983 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (10,542 ) 739,458 Other 5.800 % 454 — — 454 Total long-term debt 3,036,705 (1,502 ) (41,999 ) 2,993,204 Less current maturities 23,981 — — 23,981 Long-term debt, net $ 3,012,724 $ (1,502 ) $ (41,999 ) $ 2,969,223 December 31, 2017 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) Dec. 31, 2017 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 3.882 % $ 1,621,054 $ (1,556 ) $ (23,795 ) $ 1,595,703 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (9,455 ) 740,545 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (10,872 ) 739,128 Other 5.800 % 504 — — 504 Total long-term debt 3,121,558 (1,556 ) (44,122 ) 3,075,880 Less current maturities 23,981 — — 23,981 Long-term debt, net $ 3,097,577 $ (1,556 ) $ (44,122 ) $ 3,051,899 The outstanding principal amounts under our existing bank credit facility are comprised of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ 130,000 $ 170,000 Term A Loan 207,288 210,938 Refinancing Term B Loans 1,162,163 1,170,016 Swing Loan 36,800 70,100 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,536,251 $ 1,621,054 At March 31, 2018 , approximately $1.5 billion was outstanding under the bank credit facility. As such, with a total revolving credit commitment of $775.0 million available under the bank credit facility, $12.8 million was allocated to support various letters of credit, $130.0 million was borrowed on the Revolving Credit Facility and $36.8 million was borrowed on the Swing Loan, leaving remaining contractual availability of $595.4 million . Covenant Compliance As of March 31, 2018 , we believe that we were in compliance with the financial and other covenants of our debt instruments.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments Other than the additional commitment discussed in Note 3, Acquisitions and Divestitures , there have been no material changes to our commitments described under Note 9, Commitments and Contingencies , in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2018 . Contingencies Legal Matters We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all pending claims, if adversely decided, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

Stockholders' Equity and Stock

Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND STOCK INCENTIVE PLANS Share Repurchase Program On May 2, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had reaffirmed the Company’s existing share repurchase program, which as of March 31, 2018 , had $40.3 million remaining. The Company intends to make purchases of its common stock from time to time under this program through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers, exchange offers, redemptions or otherwise, upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine. The following table provides information regarding share repurchases during the referenced periods. (1) (In thousands, except per share data) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Shares repurchased (2) 559 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 19,803 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 35.42 (1) Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . These amounts exclude repurchases traded but not yet settled on or before March 31, 2018 . (2) All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares. (3) Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers. Dividends On May 2, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the reinstatement of the Company’s cash dividend program. The dividends declared by the Board under this program and reflected in the periods presented are: Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share December 7, 2017 December 28, 2017 January 15, 2018 $0.05 March 2, 2018 March 16, 2018 April 15, 2018 0.05 Share-Based Compensation We account for share-based awards exchanged for employee services in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for share-based payments. Under the guidance, share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period. The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Gaming $ 172 $ 70 Food and beverage 33 13 Room 15 6 Selling, general and administrative 872 358 Corporate expense 7,835 2,636 Total share-based compensation expense $ 8,927 $ 3,083 Performance Shares Our stock incentive plan provides for the issuance of Performance Share Unit ("PSU") grants which may be earned, in whole or in part, upon passage of time and the attainment of performance criteria. We periodically review our estimates of performance against the defined criteria to assess the expected payout of each outstanding PSU grant and adjust our stock compensation expense accordingly. The PSU grants awarded in fourth quarter 2014 and 2013 vested during first quarter 2018 and 2017, respectively. Common shares were issued based on the determination by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of our actual achievement of net revenue growth, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") growth and customer service scores for the three-year performance period of each grant. As provided under the provisions of our stock incentive plan, certain of the participants elected to surrender a portion of the shares to be received to pay the withholding and other payroll taxes payable on the compensation resulting from the vesting of the PSUs. The PSU grant awarded in December 2014 resulted in a total of 486,805 shares being issued during first quarter 2018, representing approximately 1.57 shares per PSU. Of the 486,805 shares issued, a total of 149,268 were surrendered by the participants for payroll taxes, resulting in a net issuance of 337,537 shares due to the vesting of the 2014 grant. The actual achievement level under the award metrics equaled the estimated performance as of year-end 2017; therefore, the vesting of the PSUs did not impact compensation costs in our 2018 condensed consolidated statement of operations. The PSU grant awarded in November 2013 resulted in a total of 268,429 shares being issued during first quarter 2017, representing approximately 0.80 shares per PSU. Of the 268,429 shares issued, a total of 94,776 were surrendered by the participants for payroll taxes, resulting in a net issuance of 173,653 shares due to the vesting of the 2013 grant. The actual achievement level under the award metrics equaled the estimated performance as of year-end 2016; therefore, the vesting of the PSUs did not impact compensation costs in our 2017 condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 : Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 : Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 3 : Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Thus, assets and liabilities categorized as Level 3 may be measured at fair value using inputs that are observable (Levels 1 and 2) and unobservable (Level 3). Management's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. Balances Measured at Fair Value The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 179,706 $ 179,706 $ — $ — Restricted cash 25,794 25,794 — — Investment available for sale 16,454 — — 16,454 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,813 $ — $ — $ 2,813 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 203,104 $ 203,104 $ — $ — Restricted cash 24,175 24,175 — — Investment available for sale 17,752 — — 17,752 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,887 $ — $ — $ 2,887 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, are based on statements received from our banks at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Investment Available for Sale We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $20.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 with a maturity date of June 1, 2037 that is classified as available for sale. We are the only holder of this instrument and there is no quoted market price for this instrument. As such, the fair value of this investment is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the instrument is estimated using a discounted cash flows approach and the significant unobservable input used in the valuation at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is a discount rate of 11.2% and 9.6% , respectively. Unrealized gains and losses on this instrument resulting from changes in the fair value of the instrument are not charged to earnings, but rather are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss) in the stockholders' equity section of the condensed consolidated balance sheets. At both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , $0.5 million of the carrying value of the investment available for sale is included as a current asset in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , $16.0 million and $17.3 million , respectively, is included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The discount associated with this investment of $2.9 million , at both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , is netted with the investment balance and is being accreted over the life of the investment using the effective interest method. The accretion of such discount is included in interest income on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Contingent Payments In connection with the development of the Kansas Star Casino ("Kansas Star"), Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star's EBITDA each month for a period of ten years commencing on December 20, 2011. The liability is recorded at the estimated fair value of the contingent payments using a discounted cash flows approach and the significant unobservable input used in the valuation at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , is a discount rate of 10.8% and 9.2% , respectively. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , there was a current liability of $0.9 million and $0.8 million , respectively, related to this agreement, which is recorded in accrued liabilities on the respective condensed consolidated balance sheets, and long-term obligation at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , of $1.9 million and $2.1 million , respectively, which is included in other liabilities on the respective condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 assets and liabilities: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 Assets Liability Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 17,752 $ (2,887 ) $ 17,259 $ (3,038 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 36 (62 ) 35 (129 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (1,334 ) — 571 — Included in other items, net — (82 ) — (391 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements — 218 — 210 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,454 $ (2,813 ) $ 17,865 $ (3,348 ) We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 financial instruments. We estimate our risk exposure using a sensitivity analysis of potential changes in the significant unobservable inputs of our fair value measurements. Our Level 3 financial instruments are most susceptible to valuation risk caused by changes in the discount rate. If the discount in our fair value measurements increased or decreased by 100 basis points, the change would not cause the value of our fair value measurements to change significantly. Balances Disclosed at Fair Value The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under minimum assessment agreements and other financial instruments: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 31,232 $ 25,271 $ 30,729 Level 3 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 31,729 $ 25,602 $ 26,999 Level 3 The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,536,251 $ 1,512,309 $ 1,543,774 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 740,983 791,250 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 739,458 780,000 Level 1 Other 454 454 454 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,036,705 $ 2,993,204 $ 3,115,478 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,621,054 $ 1,595,703 $ 1,625,178 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 740,545 798,750 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 739,128 810,000 Level 1 Other 504 504 504 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,121,558 $ 3,075,880 $ 3,234,432 The estimated fair value of our bank credit facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The estimated fair values of our Senior Notes are based on quoted market prices as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The other debt is a fixed-rate debt that is payable in 32 semi-annual installments, beginning in 2008. It is not traded and does not have an observable market input; therefore, we have estimated its fair value to be equal to the carrying value. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 measurements during the three months ended March 31, 2018 or 2017 .

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION We aggregate certain of our properties in order to present three Reportable Segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; and (iii) Midwest and South. The table below lists the classification of each of our properties. Las Vegas Locals Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Las Vegas, Nevada Suncoast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa North Las Vegas, Nevada Cannery Casino Hotel North Las Vegas, Nevada Eldorado Casino Henderson, Nevada Jokers Wild Casino Henderson, Nevada Downtown Las Vegas California Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Midwest and South Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino East Peoria, Illinois Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Michigan City, Indiana Diamond Jo Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa Diamond Jo Worth Northwood, Iowa Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, Kansas Amelia Belle Casino Amelia, Louisiana Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel Vinton, Louisiana Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino Opelousas, Louisiana Sam's Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport, Louisiana Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, Louisiana IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, Mississippi Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica, Mississippi Results of Operations - Total Reportable Segment Departmental Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA We evaluate each of our property's profitability based upon Property Adjusted EBITDA, which represents each property's earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, deferred rent, share-based compensation expense, project development, preopening and writedowns expenses, impairments of assets, other operating items, net, and gain or loss on early retirements of debt, as applicable. Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA is the aggregate sum of the Property Adjusted EBITDA for each of the properties included in our Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, and Midwest and South segments. Results for Downtown Las Vegas include the results of our Hawaii-based travel agency and captive insurance company. The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, departmental revenues for our Reportable Segments: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,148 $ 38,870 $ 26,156 $ 14,001 $ 222,175 Downtown Las Vegas 32,439 13,587 6,811 7,631 60,468 Midwest and South 264,876 32,942 14,945 10,712 323,475 Total Revenues $ 440,463 $ 85,399 $ 47,912 $ 32,344 $ 606,118 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,946 $ 38,452 $ 26,207 $ 13,636 $ 222,241 Downtown Las Vegas 33,892 13,457 5,774 7,824 60,947 Midwest and South 266,107 34,696 14,869 11,205 326,877 Total Revenues $ 443,945 $ 86,605 $ 46,850 $ 32,665 $ 610,065 The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to operating income, as reported in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Adjusted EBITDA Las Vegas Locals $ 71,030 $ 65,914 Downtown Las Vegas 13,218 13,701 Midwest and South 94,246 94,313 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA 178,494 173,928 Corporate expense (18,022 ) (18,163 ) Adjusted EBITDA 160,472 155,765 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 256 430 Depreciation and amortization 51,276 53,964 Share-based compensation expense 8,927 3,083 Project development, preopening and writedowns 3,440 2,972 Other operating items, net 1,799 486 Total other operating costs and expenses 65,698 60,935 Operating income $ 94,774 $ 94,830 For purposes of this presentation, corporate expense excludes its portion of share-based compensation expense. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft expenses and various other expenses not directly related to our casino and hotel operations. Total Reportable Segment Assets The Company's assets by Reportable Segment consisted of the following amounts: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,770,803 $ 1,792,119 Downtown Las Vegas 171,378 170,574 Midwest and South 2,467,103 2,496,957 Total Reportable Segment Assets 4,409,284 4,459,650 Corporate 220,347 226,280 Total Assets $ 4,629,631 $ 4,685,930

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION Separate condensed consolidating financial information for our subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors of our 6.875% Notes, our 6.375% Notes and our 6.000% Notes (collectively, the "Notes") is presented below. Each of these notes is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of our current and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, all of which are 100% owned by us. The non-guarantors primarily represent special purpose entities, tax holding companies, our less significant operating subsidiaries and our less than wholly owned subsidiaries. On June 25, 2018, the Company issued $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior notes due 2026 (the " 6.000% Notes"). The 6.000% Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our current and future domestic restricted subsidiaries. With the exception of one subsidiary, the guarantors of the 6.000% Notes are the same as for our 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes. The non-guarantors primarily represent our special purpose entities, tax holding companies, our less significant operating subsidiaries and our less than wholly owned subsidiaries. The tables below present the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 . These tables reflect the impact of the adoption of the Revenue Standard and Update 2016-18 (see Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ). Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ (2 ) $ 176,844 $ — $ 2,864 $ — $ — $ 179,706 Restricted cash — 14,201 — 11,593 — — 25,794 Other current assets 75,855 16,146 234 2,835 — 1,057 96,127 Property and equipment, net 84,327 2,401,519 — 26,867 — — 2,512,713 Investments in subsidiaries 5,007,912 5,996 — 1,106 — (5,015,014 ) — Intercompany receivable — 1,715,185 373,718 — — (2,088,903 ) — Other assets, net 15,092 31,465 — 38,193 — — 84,750 Intangible assets, net — 818,258 — 24,059 — — 842,317 Goodwill, net — 887,442 — 782 — — 888,224 Total assets $ 5,183,184 $ 6,067,056 $ 373,952 $ 108,299 $ — $ (7,102,860 ) $ 4,629,631 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 86 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 23,981 Other current liabilities 131,270 206,411 — 19,348 — 705 357,734 Intercompany payable 1,035,428 — — 1,052,846 — (2,088,274 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 2,968,854 369 — — — — 2,969,223 Other long-term liabilities (93,825 ) 264,485 900 (10,429 ) — — 161,131 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,117,562 5,595,705 373,052 (953,466 ) — (5,015,291 ) 1,117,562 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,183,184 $ 6,067,056 $ 373,952 $ 108,299 $ — $ (7,102,860 ) $ 4,629,631 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - continued December 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 347 $ 199,574 $ — $ 3,183 $ — $ — $ 203,104 Restricted cash — 14,389 — 9,786 — — 24,175 Other current assets 78,226 20,687 234 2,782 — (545 ) 101,384 Property and equipment, net 88,464 2,424,361 — 26,961 — — 2,539,786 Investments in subsidiaries 4,913,592 — — 18,097 — (4,931,689 ) — Intercompany receivable — 1,560,841 373,718 — — (1,934,559 ) — Other assets, net 14,725 33,369 — 38,217 — — 86,311 Intangible assets, net — 818,887 — 24,059 — — 842,946 Goodwill, net — 887,442 — 782 — — 888,224 Total assets $ 5,095,354 $ 5,959,550 $ 373,952 $ 123,867 $ — $ (6,866,793 ) $ 4,685,930 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 86 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 23,981 Other current liabilities 130,030 212,146 — 19,578 — (264 ) 361,490 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 73,130 — — — (73,130 ) — Intercompany payable 888,444 — — 1,046,114 — (1,934,558 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,051,481 418 — — — — 3,051,899 Other long-term liabilities (95,723 ) 256,584 900 (10,428 ) — — 151,333 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,097,227 5,417,186 373,052 (931,397 ) — (4,858,841 ) 1,097,227 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,095,354 $ 5,959,550 $ 373,952 $ 123,867 $ — $ (6,866,793 ) $ 4,685,930 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 20,841 $ 600,962 $ — $ 10,021 $ — $ (25,706 ) $ 606,118 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 303,833 — 9,630 — — 313,463 Selling, general and administrative 11 85,721 — 1,862 — (11 ) 87,583 Maintenance and utilities — 27,598 — 328 — — 27,926 Depreciation and amortization 3,836 46,530 — 910 — — 51,276 Corporate expense 25,248 3 — 606 — — 25,857 Project development, preopening and writedowns 1,503 173 — 1,764 — — 3,440 Other operating items, net — 1,799 — — — — 1,799 Intercompany expenses 301 25,394 — — — (25,695 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 30,899 491,051 — 15,100 — (25,706 ) 511,344 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 81,644 (185 ) — — — (81,459 ) — Operating income (loss) 71,586 109,726 — (5,079 ) — (81,459 ) 94,774 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 43,519 277 — 6 — — 43,802 Loss on early extinguishments of debt 61 — — — — — 61 Other, net — (364 ) — (16 ) — — (380 ) Total other expense (income), net 43,580 (87 ) — (10 ) — — 43,483 Income (loss) before income taxes 28,006 109,813 — (5,069 ) — (81,459 ) 51,291 Income tax benefit (provision) 13,393 (24,384 ) — 1,099 — — (9,892 ) Net income (loss) $ 41,399 $ 85,429 $ — $ (3,970 ) $ — $ (81,459 ) $ 41,399 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 40,435 $ 84,465 $ — $ (3,970 ) $ — $ (80,495 ) $ 40,435 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 18,710 $ 604,113 $ — $ 10,805 $ — $ (23,563 ) $ 610,065 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 309,430 — 9,573 — — 319,003 Selling, general and administrative 6 89,601 — 2,012 — (6 ) 91,613 Maintenance and utilities — 26,101 — 298 — — 26,399 Depreciation and amortization 2,682 50,283 — 999 — — 53,964 Corporate expense 19,864 364 — 570 — — 20,798 Project development, preopening and writedowns 1,255 841 38 838 — — 2,972 Other operating items, net 75 411 — — — — 486 Intercompany expenses 301 23,256 — — — (23,557 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 24,183 500,287 38 14,290 — (23,563 ) 515,235 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 66,561 (129 ) — — — (66,432 ) — Operating income (loss) 61,088 103,697 (38 ) (3,485 ) — (66,432 ) 94,830 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 42,839 369 — 6 — — 43,214 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 156 — — — — — 156 Other, net — 127 — (16 ) — — 111 Total other expense (income), net 42,995 496 — (10 ) — — 43,481 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 18,093 103,201 (38 ) (3,475 ) — (66,432 ) 51,349 Income tax benefit (provision) 17,358 (34,788 ) — 1,157 — — (16,273 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 35,451 68,413 (38 ) (2,318 ) — (66,432 ) 35,076 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 375 — — — 375 Net income (loss) $ 35,451 $ 68,413 $ 337 $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (66,432 ) $ 35,451 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 36,022 $ 68,984 $ 337 $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (67,003 ) $ 36,022 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (19,900 ) $ 144,168 $ — $ (5,115 ) $ — $ (628 ) $ 118,525 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (13,097 ) (12,692 ) — (129 ) — — (25,918 ) Net activity with affiliates — (154,344 ) — — — 154,344 — Other investing activities (500 ) — — — — — (500 ) Net cash from investing activities (13,597 ) (167,036 ) — (129 ) — 154,344 (26,418 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 179,600 — — — — — 179,600 Payments under bank credit facility (264,403 ) — — — — — (264,403 ) Debt financing costs, net (9 ) — — — — — (9 ) Net activity with affiliates 146,984 — — 6,732 — (153,716 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (3,589 ) — — — — — (3,589 ) Shares repurchased and retired (19,803 ) — — — — — (19,803 ) Dividends paid (5,632 ) — — — — — (5,632 ) Other financing activities — (50 ) — — — — (50 ) Net cash from financing activities 33,148 (50 ) — 6,732 — (153,716 ) (113,886 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations Cash flows from operating activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from investing activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash from discontinued operations — — — — — — — Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (349 ) (22,918 ) — 1,488 — — (21,779 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 347 213,963 — 12,969 — — 227,279 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ (2 ) $ 191,045 $ — $ 14,457 $ — $ — $ 205,500 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ 22,216 $ 110,202 $ 217 $ (15,757 ) $ 254 $ 472 $ 117,604 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (57,069 ) (22,951 ) — (18 ) — — (80,038 ) Net activity with affiliates — (110,461 ) (592 ) — — 111,053 — Advances pursuant to development agreement — — — (35,108 ) — — (35,108 ) Other investing activities — 44 — — — — 44 Net cash from investing activities (57,069 ) (133,368 ) (592 ) (35,126 ) — 111,053 (115,102 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 256,700 — — — — — 256,700 Payments under bank credit facility (275,063 ) — — — — — (275,063 ) Debt financing costs, net (1,889 ) — — — — — (1,889 ) Net activity with affiliates 59,547 — — 52,232 (254 ) (111,525 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (3,826 ) — — — — — (3,826 ) Other financing activities (50 ) (45 ) — — — — (95 ) Net cash from financing activities 35,419 (45 ) — 52,232 (254 ) (111,525 ) (24,173 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations Cash flows from operating activities — — (255 ) — — — (255 ) Cash flows from investing activities — — 630 — — — 630 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash from discontinued operations — — 375 — — — 375 Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 566 (23,211 ) — 1,349 — — (21,296 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,212 199,610 — 9,528 — — 210,350 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 1,778 $ 176,399 $ — $ 10,877 $ — $ — $ 189,054 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2018 . During this period, up to the filing date, we did not identify any additional subsequent events, other than the pending acquisition disclosed in Note 3, Acquisitions and Divestitures , and the payment of a cash dividend disclosed in Note 9, Stockholders’ Equity and Stock Incentive Plans , the effects of which would require disclosure or adjustment to our financial position or results of operations.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenue contracts with customers consist of gaming wagers, hotel room sales, food & beverage offerings and other amenity transactions. The transaction price for a gaming wagering contract is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Cash discounts, commissions and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction of gross gaming revenues. The transaction price for hotel, food & beverage and other contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Hotel, food & beverage and other services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer over their stay at the hotel, when the delivery is made for the food & beverage or when the service is provided for other amenity transactions. Gaming wager contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s player loyalty programs and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the programs. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio to not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the stand-alone selling price of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues. An amount is allocated to the gaming wager performance obligation using the residual approach as the stand-alone price for wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for such wagers. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagers occur as all such wagers settle immediately. The loyalty point contract liability amount is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, food & beverage or other amenities and such goods or services are delivered to the customer. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to player loyalty programs. The Company collects advanced deposits from hotel customers for future reservations representing obligations of the Company until the hotel room stay is provided to the customer. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to advance deposits. The Company's outstanding chip liability represents the amounts owned in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one year of being purchased. See Note 6, Accrued Liabilities , for the balance outstanding related to the chip liability. The retail value of hotel accommodations, food & beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is recorded as departmental revenues. Gaming revenues are net of incentives earned in our slot bonus program such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food & beverages). We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and to a lesser extent for other goods or services, depending upon the property. The estimated retail value related to goods and services provided to guests without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty programs, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Food and beverage $ 42,638 $ 42,814 Rooms 19,000 18,590 Other 2,580 2,528
Gaming Taxes	Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are recorded as a gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $78.1 million and $83.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are recorded under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Use of the term "more likely than not" indicates the likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is continually assessed based on a more-likely-than-not realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, our experience with the utilization of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before expiration and tax planning strategies. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified.
Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities [Policy Text Block]	Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes, which prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions. Recognition occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement is only addressed if the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. The tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settlement. Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim period that they meet the "more likely than not" standard. If it is subsequently determined that a previously recognized tax position no longer meets the "more likely than not" standard, it is required that the tax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax positions. As applicable, the Company will recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term tax liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-05, Income Taxes ("Update 2018-05") In March 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Update 2018-05, which amends the guidance to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") by adding income tax accounting implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). The SEC staff issued SAB 118 to provide guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. We have recorded an adjustment as a result of the Tax Act as described above in fourth quarter 2017. We believe our analysis to be complete and do not anticipate any material future changes to financial statements as a result of the impact of the Tax Act. However, if any changes are determined, we will record those as part of the measurement period. ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income ("Update 2018-02") In first quarter 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2018-02 which allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act. The effect of this change in accounting principle is to record an other comprehensive income tax effect as a reduction in retained earnings of $0.3 million on the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2018. ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows ("Update 2016-18") In November 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-18, which amends Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 230 to add or clarify the guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-18 requires restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents to be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts on the statement of cash flows. The Company adopted Update 2016-18 effective January 1, 2018 using the retrospective approach. We adjusted our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows from amounts previously reported due to the adoption of Update 2016-18. The effects of adopting Update 2016-18 on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) As Previously Reported Adoption of Update 2016-18 As Adjusted Net cash provided by operating activities $ 112,045 $ 5,559 $ 117,604 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period $ 193,862 $ 16,488 $ 210,350 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (26,855 ) 5,559 (21,296 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 167,007 $ 22,047 $ 189,054 ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows ("Update 2016-15") In August 2016, the FASB issued Update 2016-15, which amends the guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-15 is intended to reduce the lack of consistent principles on certain classifications such as debt prepayment, debt extinguishment costs, distributions, insurance claims and beneficial interest in securitization transactions. The Company adopted Update 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018. The Company determined that the impact of the new standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements is not material. ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation ("Update 2016-09") In first quarter 2017, the Company adopted Update 2016-09 , which simplified several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-09 requires excess tax benefits and deficiencies to be recorded in income tax expense instead of equity. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle was to record the benefit of previously unrecognized excess tax deductions as an increase in retained earnings of $15.8 million on the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017. ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("Update 2014-09"); ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date ("Update 2015-14" ) ; ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) ("Update 2016-08"); ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing ("Update 2016-10"); ASU 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting ("Update 2016-11"); and ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients ("Update 2016-12"); (collectively, the “Revenue Standard”) The Revenue Standard prescribes a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The Company adopted the Revenue Standard by applying the full retrospective approach in first quarter 2018 and has adjusted the prior period presented. The guidance changed the presentation of net revenues as the historical presentation reflected revenues gross for goods and services provided to our customers as an inducement to play with us, with an offsetting reduction for promotional allowances to derive net revenues. Under the new guidance, revenues are allocated among our departmental classifications based on the relative standalone selling prices of the goods and services provided to the customer. Our reporting of amounts paid to operators of wide area progressive games has changed as a result of the adoption of the Revenue Standard. We previously reported these payments as contra-revenues. Under the Revenue Standard, these payments are reported as an operating expense. The accounting for our frequent player programs was also impacted, with changes to the timing and/or classification of certain transactions between revenues and operating expenses. The implementation of the Revenue Standard resulted in an increase to the player point liability due to the change in our accounting method for this liability from an estimated cost of redemption model to a deferred revenue model. As of the effective date of our adoption (January 1, 2015), the cumulative effect adjustment decreased beginning Retained earnings by $3.8 million (after tax), resulted in a deferred tax asset reduction of $2.4 million and increased Accrued liabilities by approximately $6.2 million on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The impact to the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was not material. The impact of this change in accounting for these programs is not expected to be material to any annual accounting period. The effects of the adoption of the Revenue Standard on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands, except per share data) As Previously Reported Adoption of Revenue Standard As Adjusted Revenues Gaming $ 499,999 $ (56,054 ) $ 443,945 Food and beverage 87,443 (838 ) 86,605 Room 47,326 (476 ) 46,850 Other 34,038 (1,373 ) 32,665 Gross revenues 668,806 (58,741 ) 610,065 Less promotional allowances 63,464 (63,464 ) — Net revenues 605,342 4,723 610,065 Operating costs and expenses Gaming 231,631 (39,698 ) 191,933 Food and beverage 49,518 34,830 84,348 Room 13,114 8,193 21,307 Other 19,979 1,436 21,415 Selling, general and administrative 91,613 — 91,613 Maintenance and utilities 26,399 — 26,399 Depreciation and amortization 53,964 — 53,964 Corporate expense 20,798 — 20,798 Project development, preopening and writedowns 2,972 — 2,972 Other operating items, net 486 — 486 Total operating costs and expenses 510,474 4,761 515,235 Operating income 94,868 (38 ) 94,830 Other expense (income) Interest income (460 ) — (460 ) Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 43,674 — 43,674 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 156 — 156 Other, net 111 — 111 Total other expense, net 43,481 — 43,481 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 51,387 (38 ) 51,349 Income tax provision (16,273 ) — (16,273 ) Income from continuing operations, net of tax 35,114 (38 ) 35,076 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 375 — 375 Net income $ 35,489 $ (38 ) $ 35,451 Basic net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Basic net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average basic shares outstanding 115,269 — 115,269 Diluted net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Diluted net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 115,902 — 115,902 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently being studied by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Item Effected [Line Items]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 179,706 $ 203,104 $ 167,007 $ 193,862 Restricted cash 25,794 24,175 22,047 16,488 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 205,500 $ 227,279 $ 189,054 $ 210,350
Schedule of Promotional Allowances [Table Text Block]	The estimated retail value related to goods and services provided to guests without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty programs, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Food and beverage $ 42,638 $ 42,814 Rooms 19,000 18,590 Other 2,580 2,528
Schedule of Cash Flows Adjustments [Table Text Block]	The effects of adopting Update 2016-18 on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) As Previously Reported Adoption of Update 2016-18 As Adjusted Net cash provided by operating activities $ 112,045 $ 5,559 $ 117,604 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period $ 193,862 $ 16,488 $ 210,350 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (26,855 ) 5,559 (21,296 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 167,007 $ 22,047 $ 189,054
Schedule of Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements [Table Text Block]	The effects of the adoption of the Revenue Standard on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands, except per share data) As Previously Reported Adoption of Revenue Standard As Adjusted Revenues Gaming $ 499,999 $ (56,054 ) $ 443,945 Food and beverage 87,443 (838 ) 86,605 Room 47,326 (476 ) 46,850 Other 34,038 (1,373 ) 32,665 Gross revenues 668,806 (58,741 ) 610,065 Less promotional allowances 63,464 (63,464 ) — Net revenues 605,342 4,723 610,065 Operating costs and expenses Gaming 231,631 (39,698 ) 191,933 Food and beverage 49,518 34,830 84,348 Room 13,114 8,193 21,307 Other 19,979 1,436 21,415 Selling, general and administrative 91,613 — 91,613 Maintenance and utilities 26,399 — 26,399 Depreciation and amortization 53,964 — 53,964 Corporate expense 20,798 — 20,798 Project development, preopening and writedowns 2,972 — 2,972 Other operating items, net 486 — 486 Total operating costs and expenses 510,474 4,761 515,235 Operating income 94,868 (38 ) 94,830 Other expense (income) Interest income (460 ) — (460 ) Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 43,674 — 43,674 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 156 — 156 Other, net 111 — 111 Total other expense, net 43,481 — 43,481 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 51,387 (38 ) 51,349 Income tax provision (16,273 ) — (16,273 ) Income from continuing operations, net of tax 35,114 (38 ) 35,076 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 375 — 375 Net income $ 35,489 $ (38 ) $ 35,451 Basic net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Basic net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average basic shares outstanding 115,269 — 115,269 Diluted net income per common share Continuing operations $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Discontinued operations — — — Diluted net income per common share $ 0.31 $ — $ 0.31 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 115,902 — 115,902

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, net consists of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Land $ 294,533 $ 294,533 Buildings and improvements 2,946,722 2,935,539 Furniture and equipment 1,349,496 1,311,704 Riverboats and barges 239,240 238,926 Construction in progress 33,292 59,538 Total property and equipment 4,863,283 4,840,240 Less accumulated depreciation 2,350,570 2,300,454 Property and equipment, net $ 2,512,713 $ 2,539,786
Depreciation Expense Table	Depreciation expense is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Depreciation expense $ 50,146 $ 49,394

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets consist of the following: March 31, 2018 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 5.0 years $ 9,400 $ (4,042 ) $ — $ 5,358 Favorable lease rates 37.8 years 11,730 (3,132 ) — 8,598 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 42,503 (7,174 ) — 35,329 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 151,887 — (4,300 ) 147,587 Gaming license rights Indefinite 873,335 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 659,401 1,025,222 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 806,988 Balance, March 31, 2018 $ 1,067,725 $ (41,134 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 842,317 December 31, 2017 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 5.2 years $ 9,400 $ (3,470 ) $ — $ 5,930 Favorable lease rates 38.0 years 11,730 (3,075 ) — 8,655 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 42,503 (6,545 ) — 35,958 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 151,887 — (4,300 ) 147,587 Gaming license rights Indefinite 873,335 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 659,401 1,025,222 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 806,988 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 1,067,725 $ (40,505 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 842,946

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Payroll and related expenses $ 59,885 $ 70,724 Interest 45,034 19,858 Gaming liabilities 53,138 55,961 Player loyalty program liabilities 24,100 24,489 Advance deposits 22,240 18,922 Outstanding chip liability 4,570 4,928 Dividend payable 5,635 5,632 Other accrued liabilities 65,474 54,632 Total accrued liabilities $ 280,076 $ 255,146

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs, consists of the following: March 31, 2018 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) Mar. 31, 2018 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 4.162 % $ 1,536,251 $ (1,502 ) $ (22,440 ) $ 1,512,309 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (9,017 ) 740,983 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (10,542 ) 739,458 Other 5.800 % 454 — — 454 Total long-term debt 3,036,705 (1,502 ) (41,999 ) 2,993,204 Less current maturities 23,981 — — 23,981 Long-term debt, net $ 3,012,724 $ (1,502 ) $ (41,999 ) $ 2,969,223 December 31, 2017 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) Dec. 31, 2017 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 3.882 % $ 1,621,054 $ (1,556 ) $ (23,795 ) $ 1,595,703 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (9,455 ) 740,545 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (10,872 ) 739,128 Other 5.800 % 504 — — 504 Total long-term debt 3,121,558 (1,556 ) (44,122 ) 3,075,880 Less current maturities 23,981 — — 23,981 Long-term debt, net $ 3,097,577 $ (1,556 ) $ (44,122 ) $ 3,051,899
Line of Credit | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Parent
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities	The outstanding principal amounts under our existing bank credit facility are comprised of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Revolving Credit Facility $ 130,000 $ 170,000 Term A Loan 207,288 210,938 Refinancing Term B Loans 1,162,163 1,170,016 Swing Loan 36,800 70,100 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,536,251 $ 1,621,054

Stockholders' Equity and Stoc27

Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share Repurchases [Table Text Block]	The following table provides information regarding share repurchases during the referenced periods. (1) (In thousands, except per share data) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Shares repurchased (2) 559 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 19,803 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 35.42 (1) Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . These amounts exclude repurchases traded but not yet settled on or before March 31, 2018 . (2) All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares. (3) Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers.
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	The dividends declared by the Board under this program and reflected in the periods presented are: Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share December 7, 2017 December 28, 2017 January 15, 2018 $0.05 March 2, 2018 March 16, 2018 April 15, 2018 0.05
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Gaming $ 172 $ 70 Food and beverage 33 13 Room 15 6 Selling, general and administrative 872 358 Corporate expense 7,835 2,636 Total share-based compensation expense $ 8,927 $ 3,083

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	Balances Measured at Fair Value The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 179,706 $ 179,706 $ — $ — Restricted cash 25,794 25,794 — — Investment available for sale 16,454 — — 16,454 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,813 $ — $ — $ 2,813 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 203,104 $ 203,104 $ — $ — Restricted cash 24,175 24,175 — — Investment available for sale 17,752 — — 17,752 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,887 $ — $ — $ 2,887
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 assets and liabilities: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017 Assets Liability Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 17,752 $ (2,887 ) $ 17,259 $ (3,038 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 36 (62 ) 35 (129 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (1,334 ) — 571 — Included in other items, net — (82 ) — (391 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements — 218 — 210 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,454 $ (2,813 ) $ 17,865 $ (3,348 ) We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 financial instruments. We estimate our risk exposure using a sensitivity analysis of potential changes in the significant unobservable inputs of our fair value measurements. Our Level 3 financial instruments are most susceptible to valuation risk caused by changes in the discount rate. If the discount in our fair value measurements increased or decreased by 100 basis points, the change would not cause the value of our fair value measurements to change significantly.
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,536,251 $ 1,512,309 $ 1,543,774 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 740,983 791,250 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 739,458 780,000 Level 1 Other 454 454 454 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,036,705 $ 2,993,204 $ 3,115,478 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,621,054 $ 1,595,703 $ 1,625,178 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 740,545 798,750 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 739,128 810,000 Level 1 Other 504 504 504 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,121,558 $ 3,075,880 $ 3,234,432 Balances Disclosed at Fair Value The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under minimum assessment agreements and other financial instruments: March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 31,232 $ 25,271 $ 30,729 Level 3 December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 31,729 $ 25,602 $ 26,999 Level 3

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Schedule of Composition of Segments	We aggregate certain of our properties in order to present three Reportable Segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; and (iii) Midwest and South. The table below lists the classification of each of our properties. Las Vegas Locals Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Las Vegas, Nevada Suncoast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa North Las Vegas, Nevada Cannery Casino Hotel North Las Vegas, Nevada Eldorado Casino Henderson, Nevada Jokers Wild Casino Henderson, Nevada Downtown Las Vegas California Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Midwest and South Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino East Peoria, Illinois Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Michigan City, Indiana Diamond Jo Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa Diamond Jo Worth Northwood, Iowa Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, Kansas Amelia Belle Casino Amelia, Louisiana Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel Vinton, Louisiana Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino Opelousas, Louisiana Sam's Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport, Louisiana Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, Louisiana IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, Mississippi Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica, Mississippi
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, departmental revenues for our Reportable Segments: Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,148 $ 38,870 $ 26,156 $ 14,001 $ 222,175 Downtown Las Vegas 32,439 13,587 6,811 7,631 60,468 Midwest and South 264,876 32,942 14,945 10,712 323,475 Total Revenues $ 440,463 $ 85,399 $ 47,912 $ 32,344 $ 606,118 Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,946 $ 38,452 $ 26,207 $ 13,636 $ 222,241 Downtown Las Vegas 33,892 13,457 5,774 7,824 60,947 Midwest and South 266,107 34,696 14,869 11,205 326,877 Total Revenues $ 443,945 $ 86,605 $ 46,850 $ 32,665 $ 610,065
Reconciliation of Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated	The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to operating income, as reported in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Adjusted EBITDA Las Vegas Locals $ 71,030 $ 65,914 Downtown Las Vegas 13,218 13,701 Midwest and South 94,246 94,313 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA 178,494 173,928 Corporate expense (18,022 ) (18,163 ) Adjusted EBITDA 160,472 155,765 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 256 430 Depreciation and amortization 51,276 53,964 Share-based compensation expense 8,927 3,083 Project development, preopening and writedowns 3,440 2,972 Other operating items, net 1,799 486 Total other operating costs and expenses 65,698 60,935 Operating income $ 94,774 $ 94,830
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated	The Company's assets by Reportable Segment consisted of the following amounts: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,770,803 $ 1,792,119 Downtown Las Vegas 171,378 170,574 Midwest and South 2,467,103 2,496,957 Total Reportable Segment Assets 4,409,284 4,459,650 Corporate 220,347 226,280 Total Assets $ 4,629,631 $ 4,685,930

Condensed Consolidating Finan30

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018
Schedule of adjustments [Line Items]
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ (2 ) $ 176,844 $ — $ 2,864 $ — $ — $ 179,706 Restricted cash — 14,201 — 11,593 — — 25,794 Other current assets 75,855 16,146 234 2,835 — 1,057 96,127 Property and equipment, net 84,327 2,401,519 — 26,867 — — 2,512,713 Investments in subsidiaries 5,007,912 5,996 — 1,106 — (5,015,014 ) — Intercompany receivable — 1,715,185 373,718 — — (2,088,903 ) — Other assets, net 15,092 31,465 — 38,193 — — 84,750 Intangible assets, net — 818,258 — 24,059 — — 842,317 Goodwill, net — 887,442 — 782 — — 888,224 Total assets $ 5,183,184 $ 6,067,056 $ 373,952 $ 108,299 $ — $ (7,102,860 ) $ 4,629,631 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 86 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 23,981 Other current liabilities 131,270 206,411 — 19,348 — 705 357,734 Intercompany payable 1,035,428 — — 1,052,846 — (2,088,274 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 2,968,854 369 — — — — 2,969,223 Other long-term liabilities (93,825 ) 264,485 900 (10,429 ) — — 161,131 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,117,562 5,595,705 373,052 (953,466 ) — (5,015,291 ) 1,117,562 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,183,184 $ 6,067,056 $ 373,952 $ 108,299 $ — $ (7,102,860 ) $ 4,629,631 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - continued December 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 347 $ 199,574 $ — $ 3,183 $ — $ — $ 203,104 Restricted cash — 14,389 — 9,786 — — 24,175 Other current assets 78,226 20,687 234 2,782 — (545 ) 101,384 Property and equipment, net 88,464 2,424,361 — 26,961 — — 2,539,786 Investments in subsidiaries 4,913,592 — — 18,097 — (4,931,689 ) — Intercompany receivable — 1,560,841 373,718 — — (1,934,559 ) — Other assets, net 14,725 33,369 — 38,217 — — 86,311 Intangible assets, net — 818,887 — 24,059 — — 842,946 Goodwill, net — 887,442 — 782 — — 888,224 Total assets $ 5,095,354 $ 5,959,550 $ 373,952 $ 123,867 $ — $ (6,866,793 ) $ 4,685,930 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 86 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 23,981 Other current liabilities 130,030 212,146 — 19,578 — (264 ) 361,490 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 73,130 — — — (73,130 ) — Intercompany payable 888,444 — — 1,046,114 — (1,934,558 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,051,481 418 — — — — 3,051,899 Other long-term liabilities (95,723 ) 256,584 900 (10,428 ) — — 151,333 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,097,227 5,417,186 373,052 (931,397 ) — (4,858,841 ) 1,097,227 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,095,354 $ 5,959,550 $ 373,952 $ 123,867 $ — $ (6,866,793 ) $ 4,685,930
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 20,841 $ 600,962 $ — $ 10,021 $ — $ (25,706 ) $ 606,118 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 303,833 — 9,630 — — 313,463 Selling, general and administrative 11 85,721 — 1,862 — (11 ) 87,583 Maintenance and utilities — 27,598 — 328 — — 27,926 Depreciation and amortization 3,836 46,530 — 910 — — 51,276 Corporate expense 25,248 3 — 606 — — 25,857 Project development, preopening and writedowns 1,503 173 — 1,764 — — 3,440 Other operating items, net — 1,799 — — — — 1,799 Intercompany expenses 301 25,394 — — — (25,695 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 30,899 491,051 — 15,100 — (25,706 ) 511,344 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 81,644 (185 ) — — — (81,459 ) — Operating income (loss) 71,586 109,726 — (5,079 ) — (81,459 ) 94,774 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 43,519 277 — 6 — — 43,802 Loss on early extinguishments of debt 61 — — — — — 61 Other, net — (364 ) — (16 ) — — (380 ) Total other expense (income), net 43,580 (87 ) — (10 ) — — 43,483 Income (loss) before income taxes 28,006 109,813 — (5,069 ) — (81,459 ) 51,291 Income tax benefit (provision) 13,393 (24,384 ) — 1,099 — — (9,892 ) Net income (loss) $ 41,399 $ 85,429 $ — $ (3,970 ) $ — $ (81,459 ) $ 41,399 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 40,435 $ 84,465 $ — $ (3,970 ) $ — $ (80,495 ) $ 40,435 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 18,710 $ 604,113 $ — $ 10,805 $ — $ (23,563 ) $ 610,065 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 309,430 — 9,573 — — 319,003 Selling, general and administrative 6 89,601 — 2,012 — (6 ) 91,613 Maintenance and utilities — 26,101 — 298 — — 26,399 Depreciation and amortization 2,682 50,283 — 999 — — 53,964 Corporate expense 19,864 364 — 570 — — 20,798 Project development, preopening and writedowns 1,255 841 38 838 — — 2,972 Other operating items, net 75 411 — — — — 486 Intercompany expenses 301 23,256 — — — (23,557 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 24,183 500,287 38 14,290 — (23,563 ) 515,235 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 66,561 (129 ) — — — (66,432 ) — Operating income (loss) 61,088 103,697 (38 ) (3,485 ) — (66,432 ) 94,830 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 42,839 369 — 6 — — 43,214 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 156 — — — — — 156 Other, net — 127 — (16 ) — — 111 Total other expense (income), net 42,995 496 — (10 ) — — 43,481 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 18,093 103,201 (38 ) (3,475 ) — (66,432 ) 51,349 Income tax benefit (provision) 17,358 (34,788 ) — 1,157 — — (16,273 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 35,451 68,413 (38 ) (2,318 ) — (66,432 ) 35,076 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 375 — — — 375 Net income (loss) $ 35,451 $ 68,413 $ 337 $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (66,432 ) $ 35,451 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 36,022 $ 68,984 $ 337 $ (2,318 ) $ — $ (67,003 ) $ 36,022 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes.
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (19,900 ) $ 144,168 $ — $ (5,115 ) $ — $ (628 ) $ 118,525 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (13,097 ) (12,692 ) — (129 ) — — (25,918 ) Net activity with affiliates — (154,344 ) — — — 154,344 — Other investing activities (500 ) — — — — — (500 ) Net cash from investing activities (13,597 ) (167,036 ) — (129 ) — 154,344 (26,418 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 179,600 — — — — — 179,600 Payments under bank credit facility (264,403 ) — — — — — (264,403 ) Debt financing costs, net (9 ) — — — — — (9 ) Net activity with affiliates 146,984 — — 6,732 — (153,716 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (3,589 ) — — — — — (3,589 ) Shares repurchased and retired (19,803 ) — — — — — (19,803 ) Dividends paid (5,632 ) — — — — — (5,632 ) Other financing activities — (50 ) — — — — (50 ) Net cash from financing activities 33,148 (50 ) — 6,732 — (153,716 ) (113,886 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations Cash flows from operating activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from investing activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash from discontinued operations — — — — — — — Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (349 ) (22,918 ) — 1,488 — — (21,779 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 347 213,963 — 12,969 — — 227,279 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ (2 ) $ 191,045 $ — $ 14,457 $ — $ — $ 205,500 * Subsidiary is 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and 6.875% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes. Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ 22,216 $ 110,202 $ 217 $ (15,757 ) $ 254 $ 472 $ 117,604 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (57,069 ) (22,951 ) — (18 ) — — (80,038 ) Net activity with affiliates — (110,461 ) (592 ) — — 111,053 — Advances pursuant to development agreement — — — (35,108 ) — — (35,108 ) Other investing activities — 44 — — — — 44 Net cash from investing activities (57,069 ) (133,368 ) (592 ) (35,126 ) — 111,053 (115,102 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 256,700 — — — — — 256,700 Payments under bank credit facility (275,063 ) — — — — — (275,063 ) Debt financing costs, net (1,889 ) — — — — — (1,889 ) Net activity with affiliates 59,547 — — 52,232 (254 ) (111,525 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (3,826 ) — — — — — (3,826 ) Other financing activities (50 ) (45 ) — — — — (95 ) Net cash from financing activities 35,419 (45 ) — 52,232 (254 ) (111,525 ) (24,173 ) Cash flows from discontinued operations Cash flows from operating activities — — (255 ) — — — (255 ) Cash flows from investing activities — — 630 — — — 630 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash from discontinued operations — — 375 — — — 375 Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 566 (23,211 ) — 1,349 — — (21,296 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,212 199,610 — 9,528 — — 210,350 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 1,778 $ 176,399 $ — $ 10,877 $ — $ — $ 189,054

Organization and Basis of Pre31

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) - property	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2010
Consolidated Entities [Line Items]
Number of gaming entertainment properties	24
Subsidiary, Borgata
Consolidated Entities [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		50.00%

Summary of Significant Accoun32

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Promotional Allowances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Allowances [Line Items]
Promotional Allowances		$ 0
Food and Beverage
Allowances [Line Items]
Promotional Allowances	$ 42,638	42,814
Rooms
Allowances [Line Items]
Promotional Allowances	19,000	18,590
Other Products and Services
Allowances [Line Items]
Promotional Allowances	$ 2,580	$ 2,528

Summary of Significant Accoun33

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Gaming Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Gaming taxes	$ 78.1	$ 83.2

Summary of Significant Accoun34

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 15.8

Summary of Significant Accoun35

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 179,706	$ 203,104	$ 167,007	$ 193,862
Restricted cash	25,794	24,175	22,047	16,488
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 205,500	$ 227,279	$ 189,054	$ 210,350

Summary of Significant Accoun36

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 9,892	$ 16,273
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	1,117,562	981,723	$ 1,097,227	$ 930,180
Deferred income taxes	94,381		86,657
Accrued liabilities	280,076		255,146
Adjustments [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		$ 0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)			3,800
Deferred income taxes			2,400
Accrued liabilities			$ 6,200
Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 300

Summary of Significant Accoun37

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Adjustment for New Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Gaming	$ 440,463	$ 443,945
Food and beverage	85,399	86,605
Room	47,912	46,850
Other	32,344	32,665
Total revenues	606,118	610,065
Promotional Allowances		0
Revenue, Net	606,118	610,065
Gaming	189,035	191,933
Food and beverage	82,690	84,348
Room	20,933	21,307
Other	20,805	21,415
Selling, general and administrative	87,583	91,613
Maintenance and utilities	27,926	26,399
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	51,276	53,964
Corporate expense	25,857	20,798
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,440	2,972
Other operating items, net	1,799	486
Total operating costs and expenses	511,344	515,235
Operating income	94,774	94,830
Interest income	(457)	(460)
Interest Expense	44,259	43,674
Gain Loss on Early Retirements of Debt		156
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)		111
Total other expense (income), net	43,483	43,481
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	51,291	51,349
Income tax provision	(9,892)	(16,273)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		35,076
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	0	375
Net income	$ 41,399	$ 35,451
Continuing operations	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share		0
Basic net income per common share	$ 0.36	$ 0.31
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	114,375	115,269
Continuing operations	$ 0.36	$ 0.31	$ 0.31
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share			0
Diluted net income per common share	$ 0.36	$ 0.31	$ 0.31
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	115,154	115,902	115,902
Adjustments [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Gaming		$ (56,054)
Food and beverage		(838)
Room		(476)
Other		(1,373)
Total revenues		(58,741)
Promotional Allowances		(63,464)
Revenue, Net		4,723
Gaming		(39,698)
Food and beverage		34,830
Room		8,193
Other		1,436
Selling, general and administrative		0
Maintenance and utilities		0
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction		0
Corporate expense		0
Project development, preopening and writedowns		0
Other operating items, net		0
Total operating costs and expenses		4,761
Operating income		(38)
Interest income		0
Interest Expense		0
Gain Loss on Early Retirements of Debt		0
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)		0
Total other expense (income), net		0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		(38)
Income tax provision		0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		(38)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income		$ (38)
Continuing operations		$ 0
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share		0
Basic net income per common share		$ 0
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		0
Continuing operations			$ 0
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share			0
Diluted net income per common share			$ 0
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding			0
As Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Gaming		$ 499,999
Food and beverage		87,443
Room		47,326
Other		34,038
Total revenues		668,806
Promotional Allowances		63,464
Revenue, Net		605,342
Gaming		231,631
Food and beverage		49,518
Room		13,114
Other		19,979
Selling, general and administrative		91,613
Maintenance and utilities		26,399
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction		53,964
Corporate expense		20,798
Project development, preopening and writedowns		2,972
Other operating items, net		486
Total operating costs and expenses		510,474
Operating income		94,868
Interest income		(460)
Interest Expense		43,674
Gain Loss on Early Retirements of Debt		156
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)		111
Total other expense (income), net		43,481
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		51,387
Income tax provision		(16,273)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		35,114
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		375
Net income		$ 35,489
Continuing operations		$ 0.31
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share		0
Basic net income per common share		$ 0.31
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		115,269
Continuing operations			$ 0.31
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share			0
Diluted net income per common share			$ 0.31
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding			115,902

Summary of Significant Accoun38

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash from operating activities	$ 118,525	$ 117,604
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(21,779)	(21,296)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 205,500	189,054	$ 227,279	$ 210,350
As Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash from operating activities		112,045
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(26,855)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		167,007		193,862
Adjustments [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Net cash from operating activities		5,559
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		5,559
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents		$ 22,047		$ 16,488

Acquisitions and Divestitures I

Acquisitions and Divestitures Investment in and Divestiture of Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 02, 2016	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, net		$ 888,224		$ 888,224
Depreciation and amortization		51,276	$ 53,964
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Transferred		100,000
Penn National Gaming, Inc. [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Transferred		575,000
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Transferred		$ 280,500
Subsidiary, Borgata
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					50.00%
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 900,000
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	589,000
Refund From Tax Settlement	$ 72,000
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax			$ 600

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 4,863,283		$ 4,840,240
Less accumulated depreciation	2,350,570		2,300,454
Property and equipment, net	2,512,713		2,539,786
Depreciation expense	50,146	$ 49,394
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	294,533		294,533
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,946,722		2,935,539
Furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,349,496		1,311,704
Riverboats and barges
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	239,240		238,926
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 33,292		$ 59,538

Intangible Assets (Summary of A

Intangible Assets (Summary of Amortizing and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, gross	$ 1,067,725	$ 1,067,725
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(41,134)	(40,505)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment	(184,274)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	842,317	842,946
Amortizing intangibles:
Gross carrying value	42,503	42,503
Cumulative amortization	(7,174)	(6,545)
Cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	35,329	35,958
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Gross carrying value	1,025,222	1,025,222
Cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Cumulative impairment losses	(184,274)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	$ 806,988	$ 806,988
Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortizing intangibles:
Weighted average life	5 years	5 years 2 months 13 days
Gross carrying value	$ 9,400	$ 9,400
Cumulative amortization	(4,042)	(3,470)
Cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 5,358	$ 5,930
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Amortizing intangibles:
Weighted average life	37 years 9 months	38 years
Gross carrying value	$ 11,730	$ 11,730
Cumulative amortization	(3,132)	(3,075)
Cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	8,598	8,655
Development Agreement
Amortizing intangibles:
Gross carrying value	21,373	21,373
Cumulative amortization	0	0
Cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	21,373	21,373
Trademarks
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Gross carrying value	151,887	151,887
Cumulative amortization	0	0
Cumulative impairment losses	(4,300)	(4,300)
Intangible assets, net	147,587	147,587
Gaming License Rights
Indefinite lived intangible assets:
Gross carrying value	873,335	873,335
Cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Cumulative impairment losses	(179,974)	(179,974)
Intangible assets, net	$ 659,401	$ 659,401

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payroll and related expenses	$ 59,885	$ 70,724
Interest	45,034	19,858
Gaming liabilities	53,138	55,961
Player loyalty program liabilities	24,100	24,489
Advance deposits	22,240	18,922
Outstanding chip liabilities	4,570	4,928
Dividends payable	5,635	5,632
Other accrued liabilities	65,474	54,632
Total accrued liabilities	$ 280,076	$ 255,146

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Lon

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,036,705	$ 3,121,558
Unamortized discount	1,502	1,556
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	41,999	44,122
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	23,981	23,981
Long-term debt, gross, excluding current maturities	3,012,724	3,097,577
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	2,969,223	3,051,899
Parent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	3,036,705	3,121,558
Unamortized discount	1,502	1,556
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	41,999	44,122
Long-term debt, net	2,993,204	3,075,880
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	23,895	23,895
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	$ 2,968,854	$ 3,051,481
Parent | Line of Credit | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at period end	4.162%	3.882%
Unamortized discount	$ 1,502	$ 1,556
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	22,440	23,795
Parent | Senior Notes | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount	0	0
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 9,017	$ 9,455
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%	6.875%
Parent | Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount	$ 0	$ 0
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 10,542	$ 10,872
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%	6.375%
Parent | Other Debt Obligations [Member] | Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount	$ 0	$ 0
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 0	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.80%	5.80%
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Line of Credit | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,536,251	$ 1,621,054
Long-term debt, net	1,512,309	1,595,703
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	750,000	750,000
Long-term debt, net	740,983	740,545
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	750,000	750,000
Long-term debt, net	739,458	739,128
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Other Debt Obligations [Member] | Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	454	504
Long-term debt, net	$ 454	$ 504

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Boy

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Boyd Bank Credit Facility) (Details) - Line of Credit - Parent - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	$ 1,536,251	$ 1,621,054
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	130,000	170,000
Term Loan A [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	207,288	210,938
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	1,162,163	1,170,016
Swing Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	$ 36,800	$ 70,100

Long-Term Debt (Boyd Bank Credi

Long-Term Debt (Boyd Bank Credit Facility Narrative) (Details) - Parent - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 775,000
Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	1,536,251	$ 1,621,054
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	595,400
Line of Credit | Refinancing Term B Loans [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	1,162,163	$ 1,170,016
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	$ 12,800

Long-Term Debt (Covenant Compli

Long-Term Debt (Covenant Compliance) (Details) - Parent - Senior Notes	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%	6.875%
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%	6.375%

Long-Term Debt (Loss on Early E

Long-Term Debt (Loss on Early Extinguishments and Modifications of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	$ (61)	$ (156)
Parent Company [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt	$ (61)	$ (156)
Parent Company [Member] | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%		6.375%

Stockholders' Equity and Stoc48

Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Classification of Costs) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 40,300,000
Share-based compensation expense	8,927,000		$ 3,083,000
Dividends, Share-based Compensation	0.05	$ 0.05
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ 19,803,000		0
Average Repurchase Price per Share	$ 35.42
Gaming
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 172,000		70,000
Food and Beverage
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	33,000		13,000
Room
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	15,000		6,000
Selling, General and Administrative
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	872,000		358,000
Corporate Expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 7,835,000		$ 2,636,000
Common Stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	559,089
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	337,537		173,653
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ 6,000

Stockholders' Equity and Stoc49

Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans Dividends (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Dividends, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Dividends, Share-based Compensation	$ 0.05	$ 0.05

Stockholders' Equity and Stoc50

Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans RSU, PSU and Career Shares (Details) - Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018shares
PSU - Dec 2014 [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Gross	486,805
Shares to be issued to settle PSUs	1.57
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Taxes	149,268
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Net	337,537
PSU - Nov 2013 [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Gross	268,429
Shares to be issued to settle PSUs	0.80
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Taxes	94,776
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Performance Stock Award, Net	173,653

Fair Value Measurements (Balanc

Fair Value Measurements (Balance Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current		$ 500
Assets
Restricted cash	$ 25,794	24,175	$ 22,047	$ 16,488
Investment available for sale	16,000	17,300
Liabilities
Fair Value, Discount Amount, Available for sales securities	2,900	2,900
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	179,706	203,104
Restricted cash	25,794	24,175
Investment available for sale	16,454	17,752		$ 20,500
Liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	2,813	2,887
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	179,706	203,104
Investment available for sale	0	0
Liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Investment available for sale	0	0
Liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Investment available for sale	16,454	17,752
Liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	2,813	$ 2,887
Peninsula Gaming [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	$ 500

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative-Balances Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 20, 2011	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment available for sale		$ 16,000	$ 17,300
Available-for-sale Securities, Current			500
Fair Value, Discount Amount, Available for sales securities		2,900	2,900
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability for Payments to Option Holder, Current		900	800
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability for Payments to Option Holder, Noncurrent		1,900	2,100
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment available for sale		$ 16,454	17,752	$ 20,500
Debt Security, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.50%
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment available for sale		$ 16,454	$ 17,752
Available-for-sale Securities [Member] | Discount Rate [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques, Unobservable Inputs, Rate, Percentage		11.216%	9.637%
Peninsula Gaming [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current		$ 500
Kansas Star [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment to Option Holder, Percentage of EBITDA	1.00%
Contingent Payments | Discount Rate [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques, Unobservable Inputs, Rate, Percentage		10.80%	9.20%

Fair Value Measurements (Change

Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Contingent Payments
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,887,000	$ 3,038,000
Included in Earnings	62,000	129,000
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	0	0
Transfers, Net	82,000	391,000
Settlements	218,000	210,000
Ending Balance	(2,813,000)	(3,348,000)
Investment Available for Sale
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	17,752,000	17,259,000
Included in Earnings	(36,000)	(35,000)
Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	1,334,000	(571,000)
Transfers, Net	0	0
Ending Balance	16,454,000	17,865,000
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Settlements	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping) (Details) - Parent - Level 3 - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 31,232	$ 31,729
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	25,271	25,602
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commitments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 30,729	$ 26,999

Fair Value Measurements (Fair55

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Balance Sheet Long-Term Debt Grouping) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,036,705	$ 3,121,558
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	2,993,204	3,075,880
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	3,115,478	3,234,432
Parent
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	3,036,705	3,121,558
Long-term debt, net	2,993,204	3,075,880
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Line of Credit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,536,251	1,621,054
Long-term debt, net	1,512,309	1,595,703
6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	750,000	750,000
Long-term debt, net	740,983	740,545
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	750,000	750,000
Long-term debt, net	739,458	739,128
Level 1 | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		750,000
Level 1 | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net		740,545
Level 1 | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	791,250	798,750
Level 1 | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		750,000
Level 1 | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net		739,128
Level 1 | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	780,000	810,000
Level 2 | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Line of Credit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		1,621,054
Level 2 | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Line of Credit | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net		1,595,703
Level 2 | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Line of Credit | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	1,543,774	1,625,178
Level 3 | Other Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		504
Level 3 | Other Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Other Debt Obligations [Member] | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net		504
Level 3 | Other Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Other Debt Obligations [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 454	$ 504

Segment Information (Certain Se

Segment Information (Certain Segment Operating Data and Other) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Gaming	$ 440,463	$ 443,945
Revenue, Net	606,118	610,065
Adjusted EBITDA	160,472	155,765
Corporate expense	25,857	20,798
Deferred rent	256	430
Depreciation and amortization	51,276	53,964
Depreciation and amortization	(51,276)	(53,964)
Share-based compensation expense	(8,927)	(3,083)
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,440	2,972
Other operating items, net	1,799	486
Total other operating costs and expenses	65,698	60,935
Operating income	94,774	94,830
Food and beverage	85,399	86,605
Room	47,912	46,850
Other	32,344	32,665
Gross Revenues	606,118	610,065
Las Vegas Locals
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Gaming	143,148	143,946
Adjusted EBITDA	71,030	65,914
Food and beverage	38,870	38,452
Room	26,156	26,207
Other	14,001	13,636
Gross Revenues	222,175	222,241
Downtown Las Vegas
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Gaming	32,439	33,892
Adjusted EBITDA	13,218	13,701
Food and beverage	13,587	13,457
Room	6,811	5,774
Other	7,631	7,824
Gross Revenues	60,468	60,947
Midwest and South
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Gaming	264,876	266,107
Adjusted EBITDA	94,246	94,313
Food and beverage	32,942	34,696
Room	14,945	14,869
Other	10,712	11,205
Gross Revenues	323,475	326,877
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	178,494	173,928
Corporate expense
Segment Reporting, Certain Operating Data and Reconciling Item for Adjusted EBITDA from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Corporate expense	$ (18,022)	$ (18,163)

Segment Information (Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation of Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 4,629,631	$ 4,685,930
Las Vegas Locals
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	1,770,803	1,792,119
Downtown Las Vegas
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	171,378	170,574
Midwest and South
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	2,467,103	2,496,957
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	4,409,284	4,459,650
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 220,347	$ 226,280

Condensed Consolidating Finan58

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 179,706	$ 203,104	$ 167,007	$ 193,862
Restricted cash	25,794	24,175	22,047	16,488
Other current assets	96,127	101,384
Property and equipment, net	2,512,713	2,539,786
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Other assets, net	84,750	86,311
Intangible assets, net	842,317	842,946
Goodwill, net	888,224	888,224
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent	5,183	5,183
Total assets	4,629,631	4,685,930
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	23,981	23,981
Other current liabilities	357,734	361,490
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0
Intercompany payable	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	2,969,223	3,051,899
Other long-term liabilities	161,131	151,333
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	1,117,562	1,097,227	$ 981,723	$ 930,180
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,629,631	4,685,930
Parent
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	(2)	347
Restricted cash	0	0
Other current assets	75,855	78,226
Property and equipment, net	84,327	88,464
Investments in subsidiaries	5,007,912	4,913,592
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Other assets, net	15,092	14,725
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Total assets	5,183,184	5,095,354
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	23,895	23,895
Other current liabilities	131,270	130,030
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0
Intercompany payable	1,035,428	888,444
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	2,968,854	3,051,481
Other long-term liabilities	(93,825)	(95,723)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	1,117,562	1,097,227
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,183,184	5,095,354
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	176,844	199,574
Restricted cash	14,201	14,389
Other current assets	16,146	20,687
Property and equipment, net	2,401,519	2,424,361
Investments in subsidiaries	5,996	0
Intercompany receivable	1,715,185	1,560,841
Other assets, net	31,465	33,369
Intangible assets, net	818,258	818,887
Goodwill, net	887,442	887,442
Total assets	6,067,056	5,959,550
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	86	86
Other current liabilities	206,411	212,146
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		73,130
Intercompany payable	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	369	418
Other long-term liabilities	264,485	256,584
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	5,595,705	5,417,186
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	6,067,056	5,959,550
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (100% Owned)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	2,864	3,183
Restricted cash	11,593	9,786
Other current assets	2,835	2,782
Property and equipment, net	26,867	26,961
Investments in subsidiaries	1,106	18,097
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Other assets, net	38,193	38,217
Intangible assets, net	24,059	24,059
Goodwill, net	782	782
Total assets	108,299	123,867
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	0	0
Other current liabilities	19,348	19,578
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0
Intercompany payable	1,052,846	1,046,114
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	(10,429)	(10,428)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	(953,466)	(931,397)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	108,299	123,867
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Not 100% Owned)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Other current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Other assets, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0
Intercompany payable	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	0	0
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	0	0
Subsidiary, Wholly Owned [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Other current assets	234	234
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany receivable	373,718	373,718
Other assets, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Total assets	373,952	373,952
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0
Intercompany payable	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	900	900
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	373,052	373,052
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	373,952	373,952
Eliminations
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Other current assets	1,057	(545)
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	(5,015,014)	(4,931,689)
Intercompany receivable	(2,088,903)	(1,934,559)
Other assets, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill, net	0	0
Total assets	(7,102,860)	(6,866,793)
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	0	0
Other current liabilities	705	(264)
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		(73,130)
Intercompany payable	(2,088,274)	(1,934,558)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	0	0
Other long-term liabilities	0	0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	(5,015,291)	(4,858,841)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (7,102,860)	$ (6,866,793)

Condensed Consolidating Finan59

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Income Statements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	$ 606,118	$ 610,065
Costs and Expenses
Operating	313,463	319,003
Other operating items, net	1,799	486
Intercompany Expense	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	511,344	515,235
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	0	0
Operating income	94,774	94,830
Selling, general and administrative	87,583	91,613
Maintenance and utilities	27,926	26,399
Depreciation and amortization	51,276	53,964
Corporate expense	25,857	20,798
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,440	2,972
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	43,802	43,214
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	61	156
Other, net	(380)	111
Total other expense (income), net	43,483	43,481
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	51,291	51,349
Income tax provision	(9,892)	(16,273)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	41,399	35,076
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	0	375
Net income	41,399	35,451
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	40,435	36,022
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	20,841	18,710
Costs and Expenses
Operating	0	0
Other operating items, net	0	75
Intercompany Expense	301	301
Total operating costs and expenses	30,899	24,183
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	81,644	66,561
Operating income	71,586	61,088
Selling, general and administrative	11	6
Maintenance and utilities	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	3,836	2,682
Corporate expense	25,248	19,864
Project development, preopening and writedowns	1,503	1,255
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	43,519	42,839
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	61	156
Other, net	0	0
Total other expense (income), net	43,580	42,995
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	28,006	18,093
Income tax provision	13,393	17,358
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		35,451
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income	41,399	35,451
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	40,435	36,022
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	600,962	604,113
Costs and Expenses
Operating	303,833	309,430
Other operating items, net	1,799	411
Intercompany Expense	25,394	23,256
Total operating costs and expenses	491,051	500,287
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	(185)	(129)
Operating income	109,726	103,697
Selling, general and administrative	85,721	89,601
Maintenance and utilities	27,598	26,101
Depreciation and amortization	46,530	50,283
Corporate expense	3	364
Project development, preopening and writedowns	173	841
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	277	369
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0
Other, net	(364)	127
Total other expense (income), net	(87)	496
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	109,813	103,201
Income tax provision	(24,384)	(34,788)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		68,413
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income	85,429	68,413
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	84,465	68,984
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (100% Owned)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	10,021	10,805
Costs and Expenses
Operating	9,630	9,573
Other operating items, net	0	0
Intercompany Expense	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	15,100	14,290
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	0	0
Operating income	(5,079)	(3,485)
Selling, general and administrative	1,862	2,012
Maintenance and utilities	328	298
Depreciation and amortization	910	999
Corporate expense	606	570
Project development, preopening and writedowns	1,764	838
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	6	6
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0
Other, net	(16)	(16)
Total other expense (income), net	(10)	(10)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	(5,069)	(3,475)
Income tax provision	1,099	1,157
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		(2,318)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income	(3,970)	(2,318)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(3,970)	(2,318)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Not 100% Owned)
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	0	0
Costs and Expenses
Operating	0	0
Other operating items, net	0	0
Intercompany Expense	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	0	0
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	0	0
Operating income	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Maintenance and utilities	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Corporate expense	0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns	0	0
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Total other expense (income), net	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Income tax provision	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		0
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	0
Subsidiary, Wholly Owned [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	0	0
Costs and Expenses
Operating	0	0
Other operating items, net	0	0
Intercompany Expense	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	0	38
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	0	0
Operating income	0	(38)
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Maintenance and utilities	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Corporate expense	0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns	0	38
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Total other expense (income), net	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	0	(38)
Income tax provision	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		(38)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		375
Net income	0	337
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0	337
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue, Net	(25,706)	(23,563)
Costs and Expenses
Operating	0	0
Other operating items, net	0	0
Intercompany Expense	(25,695)	(23,557)
Total operating costs and expenses	(25,706)	(23,563)
Equity in Earnings of Subsidiaries	(81,459)	(66,432)
Operating income	(81,459)	(66,432)
Selling, general and administrative	(11)	(6)
Maintenance and utilities	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Corporate expense	0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns	0	0
Other expense (income)
Interest expense, net	0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Total other expense (income), net	0	0
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest	(81,459)	(66,432)
Income tax provision	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of tax		(66,432)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0
Net income	(81,459)	(66,432)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(80,495)	(67,003)
Corporate expense
Costs and Expenses
Corporate expense	(18,022)	(18,163)
Investments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	$ 16,454	$ 17,865	$ 17,752	$ 17,259

Condensed Consolidating Finan60

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	$ 118,525	$ 117,604
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(25,918)	(80,038)
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Advances pursuant to development agreement	0	35,108
Other investing activities	(500)	44
Net cash used in investing activities	(26,418)	(115,102)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	179,600	256,700
Payments under bank credit facility	(264,403)	(275,063)
Debt issue costs	(9)	(1,889)
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net	(3,589)	(3,826)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(19,803)	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	(5,632)	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	(50)	(95)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(113,886)	(24,173)
Cash flows from operating activities	0	(255)
Cash flows from investing activities	0	630
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	375
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	205,500	189,054	$ 227,279	$ 210,350
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(21,779)	(21,296)
Parent
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	(19,900)	22,216
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(13,097)	(57,069)
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0
Other investing activities	(500)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(13,597)	(57,069)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	179,600	256,700
Payments under bank credit facility	(264,403)	(275,063)
Debt issue costs	(9)	(1,889)
Net activity with affiliates	146,984	59,547
Share-based compensation activities, net	(3,589)	(3,826)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(19,803)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	5,632
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	0	(50)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	33,148	35,419
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	(2)	1,778	347	1,212
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(349)	566
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	144,168	110,202
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(12,692)	(22,951)
Net activity with affiliates	(154,344)	(110,461)
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0
Other investing activities	0	44
Net cash used in investing activities	(167,036)	(133,368)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	0	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	(50)	(45)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(50)	(45)
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	191,045	176,399	213,963	199,610
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(22,918)	(23,211)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (100% Owned)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	(5,115)	(15,757)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	(129)	(18)
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Advances pursuant to development agreement		35,108
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(129)	(35,126)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	0	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	6,732	52,232
Share-based compensation activities, net	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,732	52,232
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	14,457	10,877	12,969	9,528
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,488	1,349
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Not 100% Owned)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	0	254
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	0	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	0	(254)
Share-based compensation activities, net	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	(254)
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0	0	0
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	0	0
Subsidiary, Wholly Owned [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	0	217
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	0	(592)
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(592)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Cash flows from operating activities	0	(255)
Cash flows from investing activities	0	630
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0	0	0
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	0	0
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	(628)	472
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	154,344	111,053
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0
Other investing activities	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	154,344	111,053
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	0	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	(153,716)	(111,525)
Share-based compensation activities, net	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	0
Proceeds from (Payments for) Combined Other Financing Activities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(153,716)	(111,525)
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidating Finan61

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 28, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,036,705,000	$ 3,121,558,000
Parent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Subsidiaries, Ownership Percentage			100.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,036,705,000	$ 3,121,558,000
Parent | Senior Notes | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%	6.875%
Parent | Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%	6.375%
Parent | Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%	6.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 750,000,000	750,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		750,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		750,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 | Parent | Senior Notes | 6.000% Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 700