Boyd Gaming (BYD) 10-K 27 Feb 20 2019 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Feb. 20, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000906553
Entity Registrant Name	BOYD GAMING CORP
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-12882
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Tax Identification Number	88-0242733
Entity Address, Address Line One	3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Ninth Floor
Entity Address, City or Town	Las Vegas
Entity Address, State or Province	NV
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	89169
City Area Code	702
Local Phone Number	792-7200
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value of $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	BYD
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 2,100,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		111,607,470

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 249,977	$ 249,417
Restricted cash	20,471	23,785
Accounts receivable, net	54,864	54,667
Inventories	22,101	20,590
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	46,481	45,815
Income taxes receivable	5,600	5,477
Total current assets	399,494	399,751
Property and equipment, net	2,672,553	2,716,064
Operating lease right-of-use assets	936,170	0
Other assets, net	91,750	106,277
Intangible assets, net	1,466,891	1,466,670
Goodwill, net	1,083,287	1,062,102
Other long-term tax assets	0	5,475
Total assets	6,650,145	5,756,339
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	91,003	111,172
Current maturities of long-term debt	26,994	24,181
Accrued liabilities	438,896	334,175
Income tax payable	0	173
Total current liabilities	556,893	469,701
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	3,738,937	3,955,119
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	840,285	0
Deferred income taxes	162,695	121,262
Other long-term tax liabilities	3,840	3,636
Other liabilities	82,253	60,880
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2, 7 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; 111,542,108 and 111,757,105 shares outstanding	1,115	1,118
Additional paid-in capital	883,715	892,331
Retained earnings	380,942	253,357
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(530)	(1,065)
Total stockholders' equity	1,265,242	1,145,741
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,650,145	$ 5,756,339

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	111,542,108	111,757,105

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 3,326,119	$ 2,626,730	$ 2,400,819
Operating costs and expenses
Selling, general and administrative	459,583	369,313	362,037
Master lease rent expense	97,723	20,682	0
Maintenance and utilities	154,673	127,027	109,462
Depreciation and amortization	276,569	229,979	217,522
Corporate expense	105,139	104,201	88,148
Project development, preopening and writedowns	21,728	45,698	14,454
Impairment of assets	0	993	(426)
Other operating items, net	1,919	2,174	1,900
Total operating costs and expenses	2,853,551	2,271,446	2,057,018
Operating income	472,568	355,284	343,801
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(1,858)	(3,721)	(1,818)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(237,465)	(204,188)	(173,108)
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	34,949	61	1,582
Other, net	(114)	(276)	(184)
Total other expense, net	270,442	200,252	172,688
Income before income taxes	202,126	155,032	171,113	[1]
Income tax provision	(44,490)	(40,331)	(3,115)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	157,636	114,701	167,998
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	347	21,392
Net income	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Basic net income per common share
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.01	$ 1.46
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0.19
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.39	$ 1.01	$ 1.65
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	113,474	114,401	114,957
Diluted net income per common share
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1	$ 1.45
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	0.19
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.38	$ 1	$ 1.64
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	113,947	115,071	115,628
Casino [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 2,483,293	$ 1,925,424	$ 1,740,268
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	1,116,448	845,486	759,612
Food and Beverage [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	447,853	367,888	346,379
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	412,949	347,624	335,506
Occupancy [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	237,187	199,500	186,795
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	110,680	90,915	85,188
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	157,786	133,918	127,377
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	$ 96,140	$ 87,354	$ 83,615
[1]	Subsidiary is a 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes and 4.750% Notes.

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Fair value adjustments to available-for-sale securities, net of tax	535	(1,195)	433
Comprehensive income	$ 158,171	$ 113,853	$ 189,823

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes In Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	112,896,377
Balances at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,129	$ 953,440	$ (23,824)	$ (615)	$ 50	$ 930,180
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	0	0	15,777	0	0	15,777
Net income	0	0	189,390	0	0	189,390
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	433	0	$ 433
Stock options exercised (in shares)	241,964					241,964
Stock options exercised	$ 2	2,082	0	0	0	$ 2,084
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	520,854
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 5	(8,009)	0	0	0	(8,004)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	173,653
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 2	(1,793)	0	0	0	$ (1,791)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(1,198,430)					(1,198,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (12)	(31,915)	0	0	0	$ (31,927)	[2]
Dividends declared	0	0	(16,918)	0	0	(16,918)
Share-based compensation costs	0	17,413	0	0	0	17,413
Other	$ 0	640	0	0	(50)	590
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	112,634,418
Balances at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,126	931,858	164,425	(182)	0	1,097,227
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	0	0	(312)	312	0	0
Net income	0	0	115,048	0	0	115,048
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	(1,195)	0	$ (1,195)
Stock options exercised (in shares)	338,426					338,426
Stock options exercised	$ 3	3,539	0	0	0	$ 3,542
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	300,177
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(3,619)	0	0	0	(3,616)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	337,537
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 4	(5,274)	0	0	0	$ (5,270)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(1,853,453)					(1,853,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (18)	(59,552)	0	0	0	$ (59,570)	[2]
Dividends declared	0	0	(25,804)	0	0	(25,804)
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	25,379	0	0	0	$ 25,379
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018	111,757,105					111,757,105
Balances at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 1,118	892,331	253,357	(1,065)	0	$ 1,145,741
Net income	0	0	157,636	0	0	157,636
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	535	0	$ 535
Stock options exercised (in shares)	242,357					242,357
Stock options exercised	$ 2	2,375	0	0	0	$ 2,377
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	358,361
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 4	(4,391)	0	0	0	(4,387)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	270,960
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(3,769)	0	0	0	$ (3,766)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(1,086,675)					(1,087,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (12)	(28,033)	0	0	0	$ (28,045)	[2]
Dividends declared	0	0	(30,051)	0	0	(30,051)
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	25,202	0	0	0	$ 25,202
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019	111,542,108					111,542,108
Balances at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 1,115	$ 883,715	$ 380,942	$ (530)	$ 0	$ 1,265,242
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Consolidated Statements of Ch_2

Consolidated Statements of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.27	$ 0.23	$ 0.15

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(347)	(21,392)
Depreciation and amortization	276,569	229,979	217,522
Amortization of debt financing costs and discounts on debt	9,227	9,158	9,845
Non-cash operating lease expense	31,524	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	25,202	25,379	17,413
Deferred income taxes	41,433	34,470	5,203
Non-cash impairment of assets	0	993	0
Gain on sale of assets	0	0	(1,027)
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	34,949	61	1,582
Other operating activities	2,645	887	(2,033)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(315)	(772)	(9,937)
Inventories	(2,032)	1,699	565
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,423)	4,224	4,957
Income taxes (receivable) payable, net	(296)	(140)	1,089
Other long-term tax assets, net	5,475	(292)	(5,183)
Other assets, net	(4,508)	(4,094)	2,318
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,052	(18,494)	(13,216)
Operating lease liabilities	(31,524)	0	0
Other long-term tax liabilities	204	189	140
Other liabilities	5,278	(409)	(1,117)
Net cash provided by operating activities	548,992	434,527	422,551
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(207,637)	(161,544)	(190,464)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received	(5,535)	(934,073)	(1,153)
Advances pursuant to development agreement	0	0	(35,108)
Other investing activities	(18,259)	(39,710)	706
Net cash used in investing activities	(231,431)	(1,135,327)	(226,019)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	1,666,329	1,114,600	958,000
Payments under bank credit facility	(2,132,024)	(964,322)	(1,119,485)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	1,000,000	700,000	0
Retirement of senior notes	(750,000)	0	0
Premium and consent fees	(25,785)	0	0
Debt financing costs, net	(15,500)	(14,215)	(3,430)
Share-based compensation activities, net	(5,776)	(5,344)	(7,711)
Shares repurchased and retired	(28,045)	(59,570)	(31,927)
Dividends paid	(28,949)	(24,730)	(11,286)
Other financing activities	(565)	(178)	503
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(320,315)	746,241	(215,336)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash flows from operating activities	0	0	(514)
Cash flows from investing activities	0	482	36,247
Cash flows from financing activities	0	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	482	35,733
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(2,754)	45,923	16,929
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	273,202	227,279	210,350
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	270,448	273,202	227,279
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	231,734	179,154	174,090
Cash paid for income taxes	(2,120)	5,657	5,189
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Payables incurred for capital expenditures	$ 1,897	$ 4,930	$ 9,297

Note 1 - Summary of Significant

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1. Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", the "Registrant", "Boyd Gaming", "Boyd", "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 1975. As of December 31, 2019 three 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 & South Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino East Peoria, Illinois Belterra Casino Resort Florence, Indiana 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 Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri Ameristar Casino Report Spa St. Charles St. Charles, Missouri Belterra Park Cincinnati, Ohio Valley Forge Casino Resort King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Our Midwest & South segment includes the results of Valley Forge Convention Center, L.P. ("Valley Forge"), which was acquired in September 2018, October 2018, June 2018, 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures) In addition to these properties, we own and operate a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance, each located in Hawaii. Financial results for our travel agency and our captive insurance company are included in our Downtown Las Vegas segment, as our Downtown Las Vegas properties concentrate significant marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 50% not All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Discontinued Operations On August 1, 2016, May 31, 2016, July 19, 2016 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures 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 not may Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists primarily of advance payments related to: (i) future bookings with our Hawaiian travel agency; and (ii) amounts restricted by regulation for gaming and racing purposes. These restricted cash balances are invested in highly liquid instruments with a maturity of 90 The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,977 $ 249,417 $ 203,104 $ 193,862 Restricted cash 20,471 23,785 24,175 16,488 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 270,448 $ 273,202 $ 227,279 $ 210,350 Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, based upon historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant economic factors. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce our receivables to their carrying amount. As a result, the net carrying value approximates fair value. The activity comprising our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 3,607 $ 2,072 $ 1,971 Additions due to Acquisitions — 1,425 — Additions 929 180 478 Deductions (62 ) (70 ) (377 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 4,474 $ 3,607 $ 2,072 Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food & beverage and retail items and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the weighted-average inventory method. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the asset's useful life or term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of our major components of property and equipment are: Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 10 years Gains or losses on disposals of assets are recognized as incurred. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. For an asset that is held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value, less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For a long-lived asset to be held and used, we review the asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not not Capitalized Interest Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the constructed assets. When no no December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Investment in Available for Sale Securities We have an investment in $19.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 Future maturities of the City Bonds, excluding the discount, for the years ending December 31 (In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 550 2021 590 2022 635 2023 680 2024 730 Thereafter 16,350 Total $ 19,535 Intangible Assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, host agreements, development agreements, gaming license rights and trademarks. Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs and are being amortized on an accelerated method over their approximate useful life. Host agreements represent the value associated with our host establishment relationships and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years. Development agreements are contracts between two Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. These assets, considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, are not Goodwill Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets in a business combination that are not not We evaluate goodwill using a weighted average allocation of both the income and market approach models. The income approach is based upon a discounted cash flow method, whereas the market approach uses the guideline public company method. Specifically, the income approach focuses on the expected cash flow of the subject reporting unit, considering the available cash flow for a finite period of years. Available cash flow is defined as the amount of cash that could be distributed as a dividend without impairing the future profitability or operations of the reporting unit. The underlying premise of the income approach is that the value of goodwill can be measured by the present value of the net economic benefit to be received over the life of the reporting unit. The market approach focuses on comparing the reporting unit to selected reasonably similar (or "guideline") publicly-traded companies. Under this method, valuation multiples are: (i) derived from the operating data of selected guideline companies; (ii) evaluated and adjusted based on the strengths and weaknesses of our reporting unit relative to the selected guideline companies; and (iii) applied to the operating data of our reporting unit to arrive at an indication of value. The application of the market approach results in an estimate of the price reasonably expected to be realized from the sale of the subject reporting unit. Player Loyalty Point Program We have established promotional programs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and other patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and other free goods and services. We record points earned based on the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room, food & beverage or other items. The player loyalty point program accrual is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, for food & beverage or for other amenities and is included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Long-Term Debt, Net Long-term debt, net is reported as the outstanding debt amount net of amortized cost. Any unamortized debt issuance costs, which include legal and other direct costs related to the issuance of our outstanding debt, or discount granted to the initial purchasers or lenders upon issuance of our debt instruments is recorded as a direct reduction to the face amount of our outstanding debt. The debt issuance costs and discount are accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying debt. In the event that our debt is modified, repurchased or otherwise reduced prior to its original maturity date, we ratably reduce the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount and record a loss on extinguishment of debt. 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 not not" 50%. not 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 not not not Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first not" no not" Self-Insurance Reserves We are self-insured for various insurance coverages such as property, general liability, employee health and workers' compensation costs with the appropriate levels of deductibles and retentions. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not The activity comprising our self-insurance reserves is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 37,501 $ 33,995 $ 31,022 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 121,075 90,299 84,209 Due to acquisitions — 3,279 — Payments made (114,972 ) (90,072 ) (81,236 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 43,604 $ 37,501 $ 33,995 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Components of the Company's comprehensive income are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2019 Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest represented the ownership interest in one third 2017, 80% Leases Management determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means the lessee has both (a) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and (b) the right to direct the use of the asset. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. For our operating leases for which the rate implicit in the lease is not may Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, accrued liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. 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 Gaming wager contracts involve two not not no 6, Accrued Liabilities 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 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 6, Accrued Liabilities 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 customers 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: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Food & beverage $ 215,989 $ 182,960 $ 171,904 Rooms 96,296 81,671 76,565 Other 14,908 11,939 10,900 Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are assessed based on our gaming revenues and are recorded as a gaming expense in the consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $546.7 million, $367.5 million and $324.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Advertising Expense Direct advertising costs are expensed the first December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Corporate Expense Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft costs and various other expenses that are not Project Development, Preopening and Writedowns Project development, preopening and writedowns represent: (i) certain costs incurred and recoveries realized related to the activities associated with various acquisition opportunities, strategic initiatives, dispositions and other business development activities in the ordinary course of business; (ii) certain costs of start-up activities that are expensed as incurred and do not Share-Based Compensation 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 requisite service period can be impacted by the provisions of the Company’s stock compensation programs that provide for automatic vesting acceleration upon retirement (including as a result of death or disability) for those long-service participants achieving defined age and years of service criteria. These acceleration provisions do not six The Company did not 2019 2018 2017 Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities, such as stock options. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Our policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one may Concentration of credit risk, with respect to gaming receivables, is limited through our credit evaluation process. We issue markers to approved gaming customers only following credit checks and investigations of creditworthiness. 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 ASU 2019 04, 326, 815, 825, 2019 04" 2019 05, 2019 05" In April May 2019, 2019 04 2019 05, 2016 13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("Update 2016 13" 2019 04 2019 05, 2016 13, December 15, 2019, 2019 04, 2019 05 2016 13 2019 not ASU 2016 02, 2016 02" 2018 10, 2018 10" 2018 01, 842 2018 01" 2018 11, 842, 2018 11" 2019 01, 842, 1901 01" The Lease Standard provides for transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and the disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company adopted the Lease Standard effective January 1, 2019, not 12 not not See Note 10, Leases 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

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Dives

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 2. Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City; Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles; Belterra Casino Resort; Belterra Park On October 15, 2018, December 17, 2017, January 29, 2018 ( No. 1" October 15, 2018 ( No. 2" Pursuant to the Pinnacle Purchase Agreement, Boyd Gaming acquired from Pinnacle all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of the Pinnacle Properties as well as certain other assets (and assumed certain other liabilities) of Pinnacle related to the Pinnacle Properties (collectively, the "Pinnacle Acquisition"). Each of the Pinnacle Properties is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd Gaming. The Pinnacle Properties are aggregated into our Midwest & South segment (See Note 14, Segment Information . Pursuant to the Pinnacle Purchase Agreement, Boyd TCIV entered into a Master Lease, dated October 15, 2018 ( October 15, 2018 April 30, 2026 The Pinnacle Acquisition occurred substantially concurrently with the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment by Penn pursuant to the Merger Agreement, dated December 17, 2017, Concurrently with the Pinnacle Acquisition, Boyd (Ohio) PropCo, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd TCIV ("Boyd PropCo"), acquired the real estate associated with Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio (the "Belterra Park Real Property Sale") utilizing mortgage financing from a subsidiary of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. ("GLPI"), pursuant to a purchase agreement, dated December 17, 2017 ( October 15, 2018 ( Consideration Transferred The total gross cash consideration paid to acquire the Pinnacle Properties was $615.1 million. Status of Purchase Price Allocation The Company followed the acquisition method of accounting per FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805 805" 805, third October 15, 2018, 10 December 31, 2018. September 30, 2019, The following table presents the components of the allocation of the purchase price as of the acquisition date, including the measurement period adjustments: Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 64,604 $ (443 ) $ 64,161 Property and equipment 167,000 (36,694 ) 130,306 Other assets (28 ) — (28 ) Intangible assets 415,400 39,000 454,400 Total acquired assets 646,976 1,863 648,839 Current liabilities 54,585 (151 ) 54,434 Other liabilities 57,832 — 57,832 Total liabilities assumed 112,417 (151 ) 112,266 Net identifiable assets acquired 534,559 2,014 536,573 Goodwill 72,740 5,820 78,560 Net assets acquired $ 607,299 $ 7,834 $ 615,133 The following table summarizes the final values assigned to acquired property and equipment and estimated useful lives: (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Land $ 4,395 Buildings and improvements 15 - 40 56,054 Furniture and equipment 2 - 10 69,857 Property and equipment acquired $ 130,306 The following table summarizes the acquired intangible assets and weighted average useful lives of definite-lived intangible assets. (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Customer relationship 4 $ 42,600 Trademark Indefinite 42,300 Gaming license right Indefinite 369,500 Total intangible assets acquired $ 454,400 The goodwill recognized is the excess of the purchase price over the final values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Midwest & South reportable segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company recognized $2.4 million, $14.5 million and $2.0 million of acquisition related costs that were expensed for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 October 15, 2018 December 31, 2018 The following supplemental information presents the financial results of the Pinnacle Properties included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 October 15, 2018 December 31, 2018: Year Ended October 15 to (In thousands) December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Total revenues $ 671,900 $ 138,189 Net income $ 59,740 $ 1,641 Valley Forge Convention Center Partners On September 17, 2018, December 20, 2017, September 17, 2018, Pursuant to the Valley Forge Merger Agreement, Boyd TCV merged with and into Valley Forge (the "Valley Forge Merger"), with Valley Forge surviving the merger. Valley Forge is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd. Valley Forge is a modern casino and hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania that offers premium accommodations, gaming, dining, entertainment and retail services, and is aggregated into our Midwest & South segment (See Note 14, Segment Information . Consideration Transferred The total gross cash consideration paid to acquire Valley Forge was $289.1 million. Status of Purchase Price Allocation The Company followed the acquisition method of accounting per ASC 805 805, third September 17, 2018, 10 December 31, 2018. September 1, 2019, The following table presents the components of the allocation of the purchase price as of the acquisition date, including the measurement period adjustments: Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 29,909 $ (629 ) $ 29,280 Property and equipment 56,500 618 57,118 Other assets 483 2,389 2,872 Intangible assets 148,600 (12,000 ) 136,600 Total acquired assets 235,492 (9,622 ) 225,870 Current liabilities 12,968 — 12,968 Other liabilities 606 9,197 9,803 Total liabilities assumed 13,574 9,197 22,771 Net identifiable assets acquired 221,918 (18,819 ) 203,099 Goodwill 69,446 16,520 85,966 Net assets acquired $ 291,364 $ (2,299 ) $ 289,065 The following table summarizes the final values assigned to acquired property and equipment and estimated useful lives: (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Land $ 15,150 Buildings and improvements 15 - 40 32,908 Furniture and equipment 2 - 6 9,060 Property and equipment acquired $ 57,118 The following table summarizes the acquired intangible assets and weighted average useful lives of definite-lived intangible assets. (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Customer relationship 5 $ 16,100 Trademark Indefinite 12,500 Gaming license right Indefinite 108,000 Total intangible assets acquired $ 136,600 The goodwill recognized is the excess of the purchase price over the final values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Midwest & South reportable segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company recognized $0.6 million, $3.6 million and million o December 31, 2019 2018 2017 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 September 17, 2018 December 31, 2018 The following supplemental information presents the financial results of Valley Forge included in the Company's consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 September 17, 2018 December 31, 2018: Period from Year Ended September 17 to (In thousands) December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Total revenues $ 168,610 $ 43,499 Net income $ 31,286 $ 4,450 Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois On June 1, 2018, May 1, 2018, Pursuant to the Lattner Merger Agreement, Boyd TCVI merged with and into Lattner (the "Lattner Merger"), with Lattner surviving the Lattner Merger and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd. Lattner currently operates approximately 1,000 220 14, Segment Information . Consideration Transferred The total gross cash consideration paid to acquire Lattner was $110.5 million. Status of Purchase Price Allocation The Company followed the acquisition method of accounting per ASC 805 805, third June 1, 2018, 10 December 31, 2018. March 31, 2019, The following table presents the components of the allocation of the purchase price as of the acquisition date, including the measurement period adjustments: Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 10,638 $ — $ 10,638 Property and equipment 9,307 189 9,496 Other assets 1,963 970 2,933 Intangible and other assets 58,000 — 58,000 Total acquired assets 79,908 1,159 81,067 Current liabilities 1,062 — 1,062 Total liabilities assumed 1,062 — 1,062 Net identifiable assets acquired 78,846 1,159 80,005 Goodwill 31,692 (1,163 ) 30,529 Net assets acquired $ 110,538 $ (4 ) $ 110,534 The following table summarizes the final values assigned to acquired property and equipment and estimated useful lives: (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Buildings and improvements 10 - 45 $ 66 Furniture and equipment 3 - 7 9,430 Property and equipment acquired $ 9,496 The following table summarizes the acquired intangible asset and weighted average useful lives of the definite-lived intangible asset. (In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Host agreements 15 $ 58,000 Total intangible assets acquired $ 58,000 The goodwill recognized is the excess of the purchase price over the final values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Midwest & South reportable segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company recognized million and million of acqui December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2017. We have not not December 31, 2019 June 1, 2018 December 31, 2018. Supplemental Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following table presents pro forma results of the Company, as though Lattner, Valley Forge and the Pinnacle Properties (the "Acquired Companies") had been acquired as of January 1, 2017. not may Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Boyd Gaming Corporation (As Reported) Acquired Companies Boyd Gaming Corporation (Pro Forma) Total revenues $ 2,626,730 $ 666,928 $ 3,293,658 Net income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 114,701 $ 16,589 $ 131,290 Basic net income per share $ 1.01 $ 1.15 Diluted net income per share $ 1.00 $ 1.14 Year Ended December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Boyd Gaming Corporation (As Reported) Acquired Companies Boyd Gaming Corporation (Pro Forma) Total revenues $ 2,400,819 $ 861,454 $ 3,262,273 Net income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 167,998 $ 4,464 $ 172,462 Basic net income per share $ 1.46 $ 1.50 Diluted net income per share $ 1.45 $ 1.49 Pro Forma and Other Adjustments The unaudited pro forma results, as presented above, include adjustments to record: (i) rent expense under the Master Lease; (ii) the net incremental depreciation expense for the adjustment of property and equipment to fair value and the allocation of a portion of the purchase price to amortizing intangible assets; (iii) the increase in interest expense incurred on the incremental borrowings incurred by Boyd to fund the acquisition along with the Belterra Park Mortgage; (iv) the estimated tax effect of the pro forma adjustments and on the historical taxable income of the Acquired Companies; and (v) miscellaneous adjustments as a result of the preliminary purchase price allocation on the amortization of certain assets and liabilities. Divestiture of Borgata On August 1, 2016, May 31, 2016, July 19, 2016, February 15, 2017, June 2017. December 31, 2017, December 31, 2017, December 31, 2018,

Note 3 - Property and Equipment

Note 3 - Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. Property and equipment, net consists of the following: December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Land $ 324,501 $ 316,590 Buildings and improvements 3,090,974 3,084,337 Furniture and equipment 1,596,395 1,480,917 Riverboats and barges 241,036 240,507 Construction in progress 56,069 66,752 Total property and equipment 5,308,975 5,189,103 Less accumulated depreciation 2,636,422 2,473,039 Property and equipment, net $ 2,672,553 $ 2,716,064 Construction in progress primarily relates to costs capitalized in conjunction with major improvements that have not not Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017

Note 4 - Intangible Assets

Note 4 - Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4. Intangible assets consist of the following: December 31, 2019 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 3.5 $ 68,100 $ (39,598 ) $ — $ 28,502 Host agreements 13.4 58,000 (6,122 ) — 51,878 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (45,720 ) — 101,753 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 206,687 — (4,300 ) 202,387 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 1,162,751 1,583,372 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 1,365,138 Balances, December 31, 2019 $ 1,730,845 $ (79,680 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 1,466,891 December 31, 2018 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 7.3 $ 65,400 $ (15,113 ) $ — $ 50,287 Host agreements 14.4 58,000 (2,256 ) — 55,744 Favorable lease rates 37.0 11,730 (3,302 ) — 8,428 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 156,503 (20,671 ) — 135,832 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 207,387 — (4,300 ) 203,087 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,341,685 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 1,127,751 1,549,072 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 1,330,838 Balances, December 31, 2018 $ 1,705,575 $ (54,631 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 1,466,670 Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer Relationships Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs. The value of customer relationships is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to these customers, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. With respect to the application of this methodology, we used the following significant projections and assumptions: revenue of our rated customers, based on expected level of play; promotional allowances provided to these existing customers; attrition rate related to these customers; operating expenses; general and administrative expenses; trademark expense; discount rate; and the present value of tax benefit. Host Agreements Host agreements represent the value associated with our host establishment relationships. The value of host agreements is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to these establishments, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. Favorable Lease Rates Favorable lease rates represent the rental rates for assumed land leases that are favorable to comparable market rates. The fair value is determined on a technique whereby the difference between the lease rate and the then current market rate for the remaining contractual term is discounted to present value. The assumptions underlying this computation include the actual lease rates, the expected remaining lease term, including renewal options, based on the existing lease; current rates of rent for leases on comparable properties with similar terms obtained from market data and analysis; and an assumed discount rate. The estimates underlying the result covered a term of 41 to 52 years. This asset was reclassified and added to the operating lease right-of-use asset upon the adoption of the Lease Standard effective January 1, 2019. Development Agreement Development agreement is an acquired contract with a Native American tribe (the "Tribe") under which the Company has the right to assist the Tribe in the development and management of a gaming facility on the Tribe's land. This asset although amortizable, is not Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Trademarks are valued using the relief from royalty method, which presumes that without ownership of such trademark, we would have to make a stream of payments to a brand or franchise owner in return for the right to use their name. By virtue of this asset, we avoid any such payments and record the related intangible value of our ownership of the trade name. We used the following significant projections and assumptions to determine value under the relief from royalty method: revenue from gaming and hotel activities; royalty rate; tax expense; terminal growth rate; discount rate; and the present value of tax benefit. Gaming License Rights Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. In the majority of cases, the value of our gaming licenses is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to future gaming revenue, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. With respect to the application of this methodology, we used the following significant projections and assumptions: gaming revenues; gaming operating expenses; general and administrative expenses; tax expense; terminal value; and discount rate. In two Activity for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 The following table sets forth the changes in these intangible assets: (In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Favorable Lease Rates Development Agreements Trademarks Gaming License Rights Intangible Assets, Net Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 19,462 $ — $ 32,331 $ 21,373 $ 149,387 $ 659,401 $ 881,954 Additions — — — — — — — Purchase price adjustments 920 — — — (1,800 ) — (880 ) Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (14,452 ) — (228 ) — — — (14,680 ) Other (1) — — (23,448 ) — — — (23,448 ) Balance, December 31, 2017 5,930 — 8,655 21,373 147,587 659,401 842,946 Additions 56,000 58,000 — — 55,500 468,350 637,850 Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (11,643 ) (2,256 ) (227 ) — — — (14,126 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 50,287 55,744 8,428 21,373 203,087 1,127,751 1,466,670 Additions — — — — — — — Purchase price adjustments 2,700 — — — (700 ) 35,000 37,000 Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (24,485 ) (3,866 ) — — — — (28,351 ) Other (2) — — (8,428 ) — — — (8,428 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 28,502 $ 51,878 $ — $ 21,373 $ 202,387 $ 1,162,751 $ 1,466,891 ( 1 March 2017, ( 2 January 1, 2019. Future Amortization Customer relationships are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a weighted average original life of five (In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Total For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 15,465 $ 3,867 $ 19,332 2021 8,737 3,867 12,604 2022 3,322 3,867 7,189 2023 939 3,867 4,806 2024 39 3,867 3,906 Thereafter — 32,543 32,543 Total future amortization $ 28,502 $ 51,878 $ 80,380 Trademarks and gaming license rights are not Impairment Considerations No 2019 2018 2017

Note 5 - Goodwill

Note 5 - Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5. Goodwill consists of the following: (In thousands) Gross Carrying Value Cumulative Amortization Cumulative Impairment Losses Goodwill, Net Goodwill, net by Reportable Segment: Las Vegas Locals $ 593,567 $ — $ (165,479 ) $ 428,088 Downtown Las Vegas 6,997 (6,134 ) — 863 Midwest & South 666,798 — (12,462 ) 654,336 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 1,267,362 $ (6,134 ) $ (177,941 ) $ 1,083,287 Changes in Goodwill During the year ended December 31, 2019 2019 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 September 2016 December 2016 2017 The following table sets forth the changes in our goodwill, net, during the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 (In thousands) Goodwill, Net Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 826,476 Additions — Impairments — Final purchase price adjustments 61,748 Balance, December 31, 2017 888,224 Additions 173,878 Impairments — Balance, December 31, 2018 1,062,102 Additions — Impairments — Final purchase price adjustments 21,185 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 1,083,287

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6. Accrued liabilities consist of the following: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Payroll and related expenses $ 99,602 $ 85,532 Interest 32,239 35,734 Gaming liabilities 64,465 59,823 Player loyalty program liabilities 32,983 25,251 Advance deposits 22,854 21,687 Outstanding chip liabilities 7,394 7,449 Dividend payable 7,808 6,705 Operating lease liabilities 87,686 — Other accrued liabilities 83,865 91,994 Total accrued liabilities $ 438,896 $ 334,175

Note 7 - Long-term Debt

Note 7 - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 7. Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs consists of the following: December 31, 2019 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2019 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 3.753 % $ 1,305,634 $ (671 ) $ (14,255 ) $ 1,290,708 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (8,271 ) 741,729 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (9,244 ) 690,756 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (15,584 ) 984,416 Other 11.138 % 58,322 — — 58,322 Total long-term debt 3,813,956 (671 ) (47,354 ) 3,765,931 Less current maturities 26,994 — — 26,994 Long-term debt, net $ 3,786,962 $ (671 ) $ (47,354 ) $ 3,738,937 December 31, 2018 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2018 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 4.651 % $ 1,771,330 $ (1,286 ) $ (21,515 ) $ 1,748,529 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (7,701 ) 742,299 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (9,594 ) 740,406 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (10,639 ) 689,361 Other 11.010 % 58,705 — — 58,705 Total long-term debt 4,030,035 (1,286 ) (49,449 ) 3,979,300 Less current maturities 24,181 — — 24,181 Long-term debt, net $ 4,005,854 $ (1,286 ) $ (49,449 ) $ 3,955,119 Bank Credit Facility Credit Agreement On August 2, 2018 No. 2 The Joinder Agreement modified the Credit Agreement solely to join additional financial institutions as lenders and to provide for (i) increased commitments under the senior secured revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) by an amount equal to $170.5 million resulting in total availability under the Revolving Credit Facility of an amount equal to $945.5 million and (ii) commitments from lenders to make additional Term A Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in an amount equal to $49.5 million resulting in aggregate outstanding Term A Loans under the Credit Agreement in an amount equal to approximately $234.3 million. Amounts Outstanding The outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facility are comprised of the following: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Revolving Credit Facility $ 235,000 $ 320,000 Term A Loan 234,300 248,351 Refinancing Term B Loans 795,034 1,152,679 Swing Loan 41,300 50,300 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,305,634 $ 1,771,330 The Refinancing Term B Loans mature on September 15, 2023 September 15, 2021 At December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 Interest and Fees The interest rate on the outstanding balance from time to time of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term A Loan is based upon, at the Company’s option, either: (i) the Eurodollar rate or (ii) the base rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is a percentage per annum determined in accordance with a specified pricing grid based on the total leverage ratio and ranges from 1.75% to 2.75% (if using the Eurodollar rate) and from 0.75% to 1.75% (if using the base rate). A fee of a percentage per annum (which ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% determined in accordance with a specified pricing grid based on the total leverage ratio) will be payable on the unused portions of the Revolving Credit Facility. The interest rate on the outstanding balance of the Refinancing Term B Loans under the Amended Credit Agreement is based upon, at the Company’s option, either: (i) the Eurodollar rate or (ii) the base rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is a percentage per annum determined in accordance with the Company’s secured leverage ratio and ranges from 2.25% to 2.50% (if using the Eurodollar rate) and from 1.25% to 1.50% (if using the base rate). The "base rate" under the Credit Agreement remains the highest of ( x one Optional and Mandatory Prepayments Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility (i) the loans under the Term A Loan amortize in an annual amount equal to 5.00% of the original principal amount thereof, commencing December 31, 2016 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Amounts outstanding under the Refinancing Amendment may may Subject to certain exceptions, the Company may Guarantees and Collateral The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility, subject to certain exceptions, are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries and are secured by the capital stock of certain subsidiaries. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, the Company and each of the guarantors will grant the administrative agent first The Credit Facility includes an accordion feature which permits an increase in the Revolving Credit Facility and the issuance and increase of senior secured term loans in an amount up to (i) $550.0 million, plus (ii) certain voluntary permanent reductions of the Revolving Credit Facility and certain voluntary prepayments of the senior secured term loans, plus (iii) certain reductions in the outstanding principal amounts under the term loans or the Revolving Credit Facility, plus (iv) any additional amount if, after giving effect thereto, the First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would not 1.00 Financial and Other Covenants The Credit Facility contains certain financial and other covenants, including, without limitation, various covenants: (i) requiring the maintenance of a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio 1.75 to 1.00 The maximum permitted consolidated Total Leverage Ratio is calculated as Consolidated Funded Indebtedness to twelve Maximum Total For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 6.00 to 1.00 March 31, 2020 through December 31, 2020 5.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2021 and thereafter 5.50 to 1.00 The maximum permitted Secured Leverage Ratio is calculated as Secured Indebtedness to twelve Maximum Secured For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 3.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2020 and thereafter 3.50 to 1.00 Current Maturities of Our Indebtedness We classified certain non-extending balances under our Credit Facility as a current maturity, as such amounts come due within the next twelve Senior Notes 4.750% December 2027 On December 3, 2019 December 2027 4.750% 4.750% June 1 December 1 June 1, 2020 4.750% December 1, 2027 100% 4.750% 6.875% 2023 In conjunction with the issuance of the 4.750% 4.750% The 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% not 4.750% At any time prior to December 1, 2022 may 4.750% December 1, 2022 may 4.750% 2022 2024 In connection with the private placement of the 4.750% 4.750% 365 4.750% 4.750% no 365th 4.750% not not 365 4.750% 30 4.750% 90 0.25% 90 no no 1.00% no not not 6.000% August 2026 On June 25, 2018 August 2026 6.000% 6.000% February 15 August 15 August 15, 2018 6.000% August 15, 2026 100% four In conjunction with the issuance of the 6.000% 6.000% The 6.000% 6.000% 6.000% 6.000% 6.000% 6.000% 6.000% not 6.000% At any time prior to August 15, 2021 may 6.000% 6.000% August 15, 2021 may 6.000% 2021 2024 6.375% April 2026 On March 28, 2016 April 2026 6.375% 6.375% April 1 October 1 October 1, 2016 6.375% April 1, 2026 100% 6.375% In conjunction with the issuance of the 6.375% 6.375% The 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% not 6.375% 6.375% At any time prior to April 1, 2021 may 6.375% April 1, 2021 may 6.375% 2021 2024 6.875% May 2023 On December 3, 2019 , May 2023 ( 6.875% 103.438% 4.750% . The Company used borrowings under its revolving credit facility to pay the redemption premium accrued and unpaid interest, fees, expenses and commissions related to this redemption. Other Notes On October 15, 2018 The total Belterra Park Note payable to Gold Merger Sub is $57.7 million. The Belterra Park Note provides for interest at a per annum for any monthly period equal to (a) the sum of (i) the building base rent, as defined in the master lease agreement, payable for such period annualized, plus (ii) the land base rent, as defined in the master lease agreement, payable for such period annualized, plus (iii) the percentage rent, as defined in the master lease agreement, payable for such period annualized divided by (b) the outstanding principal balance of this Belterra Park Note, divided by (c) the number twelve. The interest rate as of December 31, 2019 2018 Loss on Early Extinguishments and Modifications of Debt The components of the loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 6.875% Senior Notes premium and consent fees $ 25,785 $ — $ — 6.875% Senior Notes deferred finance charges 6,092 — — Boyd Gaming Credit Facility deferred finance charges 3,072 61 1,086 Amendment No. 2 and Refinancing Amendment — — 496 Total loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt $ 34,949 $ 61 $ 1,582 Covenant Compliance As of December 31, 2019 The indentures governing the notes issued by the Company contain provisions that allow for the incurrence of additional indebtedness, if after giving effect to such incurrence, the coverage ratio (as defined in the respective indentures, essentially a ratio of the Company's consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges, including interest) for the Company's trailing four 1.0. may December 31, 2019 Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt The scheduled maturities of long-term debt are as follows: (In thousands) Total For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 26,994 2021 509,437 2022 12,743 2023 757,099 2024 — Thereafter 2,507,683 Total outstanding principal of long-term debt $ 3,813,956

Note 8 - Income Taxes

Note 8 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8. Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are provided to record the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its amount as reported in our consolidated balance sheets. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The components comprising our deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Deferred income tax assets Federal net operating loss carryforwards $ 95,861 $ 102,806 State net operating loss carryforwards 67,357 55,478 Operating lease liability 198,800 — Share-based compensation 15,029 15,127 Other 60,540 53,434 Gross deferred income tax assets 437,587 226,845 Valuation allowance (41,281 ) (39,516 ) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 396,306 187,329 Deferred income tax liabilities Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets 311,365 259,495 State tax liability 45,314 38,891 Right of use asset 194,874 — Other 7,448 10,205 Gross deferred income tax liabilities 559,001 308,591 Deferred income tax liabilities, net $ 162,695 $ 121,262 At December 31, 2019 may 2031 may 2021 may 2033 no may 2020 2039 not Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets Management assesses available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not not We have maintained a valuation allowance of $41.3 million against certain federal and state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes A summary of the provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Current Federal $ — $ (584 ) $ (10,367 ) State 3,475 5,897 5,335 Total current taxes provision (benefit) 3,475 5,313 (5,032 ) Deferred Federal 44,877 29,434 6,449 State (3,862 ) 5,584 1,698 Total deferred taxes provision 41,015 35,018 8,147 Provision for income taxes from continuing operations $ 44,490 $ 40,331 $ 3,115 Provision for income taxes included on the consolidated statement of operations Provision for income taxes from continuing operations $ 44,490 $ 40,331 $ 3,115 Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations — 136 14,855 Provision for income taxes from continuing operations and discontinued operations $ 44,490 $ 40,467 $ 17,970 Our tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2019 Our tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2018 Our tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2017 $60.1 The following table provides a reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective income tax rate, expressed as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Tax at federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 35.0 % Federal statutory rate change on deferred tax liability — % — % (35.2 )% State income taxes, net of federal benefit (0.2 )% 5.9 % 2.7 % Compensation-based credits (1.2 )% (1.9 )% (1.0 )% Nondeductible expenses 0.4 % 0.7 % 0.5 % Tax exempt interest (0.2 )% (0.2 )% (0.3 )% Company provided benefits 1.6 % 0.1 % 0.5 % Other, net 0.4 % 0.4 % (0.4 )% Effective tax rate 21.8 % 26.0 % 1.8 % Status of Examinations We generated net operating losses on our federal income tax returns for years 2011 2013 We are also currently under examination for various state income and franchise tax matters. As it relates to our material state returns, we are subject to examination for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2001 October 2020 October 2023 We believe that we have adequately reserved for any tax liability; however, the ultimate resolution of these examinations may not Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The impact of an uncertain income tax position taken in our income tax return is recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than- not not 50% A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year $ 2,482 $ 2,482 $ 2,482 Additions: Tax positions related to current year — — — Reductions: Tax positions related to prior years — — — Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year $ 2,482 $ 2,482 $ 2,482 Included in the $2.5 million balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 2018 We do not twelve

Note 9 - Commitments and Contin

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9. Commitments Capital Spending and Development We continually perform on-going refurbishment and maintenance at our facilities to maintain our standards of quality. Certain of these maintenance costs are capitalized, if such improvement or refurbishment extends the life of the related asset, while other maintenance costs that do not Kansas Management Contract As part of the Kansas Management Contract approved by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission on January 11, 2011, Mulvane Development Agreement On March 7, 2011, All infrastructure improvements to the Kansas Star site under the Mulvane Development Agreement are complete and the City of Mulvane issued $19.7 million in general obligation bonds related to these infrastructure improvements. As of December 31, 2019 2018 2028. three Contingent Payments In connection with securing the Kansas Management Contract, Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star’s earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") each month for a period of 10 years commencing December 20, 2011. Minimum Assessment Agreement In 2007, not Interest costs under the Minimum Assessment Agreement obligation are expensed as incurred. As of December 31, 2019 2018 2036. Public Parking Facility Agreement Diamond Jo Dubuque has an agreement with the City for use of the public parking facility adjacent to Diamond Jo Dubuque's casino and owned and operated by the City (the "Parking Facility Agreement"). The Parking Facility Agreement calls for: (i) the payment by the Company for the reasonable and necessary actual operating costs incurred by the City for the operation, security, repair and maintenance of the public parking facility; and (ii) the payment by the Company to the City of $80 per parking space in the public parking facility per year, subject to annual increases based on any increase in the Consumer Price Index, which funds will be deposited into a special sinking fund and used by the City for capital expenditures necessary to maintain the public parking facility. Operating costs of the parking facility incurred by Diamond Jo Dubuque are expensed as incurred. Deposits to the sinking fund are recorded as other assets. When the sinking fund is used for capital improvements, such amounts are capitalized and amortized over their remaining useful life. Iowa Qualified Sponsoring Organization Agreements Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth are required to pay their respective qualified sponsoring organization, who hold a joint gaming license with Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth, 4.50% and 5.76%, respectively, of the casino’s adjusted gross receipts on an ongoing basis. Diamond Jo Dubuque expensed $3.2 million, $3.1 million and $3.1 million, in the year ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2030. March 31, 2025, ten Development Agreement In September 2011, In July 2012, In January 2017, February 2017, The Agreements provide that the Company will receive future revenue for its services to the Tribe contingent upon successful development of the gaming facility and based on future revenues at the gaming facility. In September 2017, October 2018, third Master Lease Agreement On October 15, 2018, October 15, 2018 April 30, 2026 may five five third Contingencies Legal Matters We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that not

Note 10 - Leases

Note 10 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	NOTE 10. We have operating and finance leases primarily for three one one December 31, 2019 not The components of lease expense were as follows: For the Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 163,027 Short-term lease cost 481 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: For the Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 160,333 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 13,204 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset $ 936,170 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 87,686 Operating lease liabilities 840,285 Total operating lease liabilities $ 927,971 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 18.2 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 8.9 % Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: (In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, 2020 $ 161,404 2021 145,491 2022 113,133 2023 112,346 2024 112,140 Thereafter 1,273,966 Total lease payments 1,918,480 Less imputed interest (990,509 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (87,686 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 840,285 Future minimum rental income, which is primarily related to retail and restaurant facilities located within our properties are as follows: (In thousands) Minimum Rental Income For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 4,798 2021 2,286 2022 2,030 2023 1,903 2024 1,425 Thereafter 156 Total $ 12,598

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE 11. Share Repurchase Program We have in the past, and may may July 2008, $100 not May 2, 2017 "2008 December 12, 2018, "2018 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 2008 2018 The following table provides information regarding share repurchases during the referenced periods. ( 1 For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2019 2018 2017 Shares repurchased (2) 1,087 1,853 1,198 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 28,045 $ 59,570 $ 31,927 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 25.80 $ 32.14 $ 26.64 ( 1 twelve December 31, 2019 2018 2017 not December 31, 2019 2018 2017 ( 2 ( 3 may not Subject to applicable corporate securities laws, repurchases under our stock repurchase program may not Dividends Dividends are declared at the discretion of our Board of Directors. We are subject to certain limitations regarding the payment of dividends, such as restricted payment limitations contained in our Credit Facility and the indentures for our outstanding notes. On May 2, 2017, Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share May 2, 2017 June 15, 2017 July 15, 2017 $0.05 September 6, 2017 September 18, 2017 October 15, 2017 0.05 December 7, 2017 December 28, 2017 January 15, 2018 0.05 March 2, 2018 March 16, 2018 April 15, 2018 0.05 June 8, 2018 June 29, 2018 July 15, 2018 0.06 September 14, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 15, 2018 0.06 December 7, 2018 December 28, 2018 January 15, 2019 0.06 March 4, 2019 March 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 0.06 June 7, 2019 June 17, 2019 July 15, 2019 0.07 September 17, 2019 September 27, 2019 October 15, 2019 0.07 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07 Stock Incentive Plan In May 2012, 2012 "2012 2002 "2002 ten 2012 162 2012 December 31, 2019 2012 December 31, 2019 Grants made under the 2012 Stock Options Options granted under the 2012 three 2012 no ten Summarized stock option plan activity is as follows: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Options Option Price Term Intrinsic Value (In years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2017 3,107,916 $ 23.36 Granted — — Canceled (1,323,500 ) 39.30 Exercised (241,964 ) 8.61 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,542,452 11.99 Granted — — Canceled (25,000 ) 3.31 Exercised (338,426 ) 10.47 Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,179,026 11.98 Granted — — Canceled (48,941 ) 13.72 Exercised (242,357 ) 9.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 887,728 $ 12.48 4.2 $ 15,504 Exercisable at December 31, 2018 1,106,860 $ 11.60 4.3 $ 10,159 Exercisable at December 31, 2019 887,728 $ 12.48 4.2 $ 15,504 Share-based compensation costs related to stock option awards are calculated based on the fair value of each option grant on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2019 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Weighted- Weighted- Number Contractual Average Number Average Range of Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $5.22 25,510 2.9 $ 5.22 25,510 $ 5.22 6.70 84,353 1.9 6.70 84,353 6.70 8.34 146,065 0.8 8.34 146,065 8.34 9.86 202,068 3.9 9.86 202,068 9.86 11.57 123,849 4.9 11.57 123,849 11.57 17.75 169,857 6.9 17.75 169,857 17.75 19.98 136,026 5.8 19.98 136,026 19.98 $5.22-$19.98 887,728 4.2 12.48 887,728 12.48 The total intrinsic value of in-the-money options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 Restricted Stock Units Our 2012 may may not not 2012 We grant RSUs to members of management of the Company, which represents a contingent right to receive one third We also annually award RSUs to certain members of our Board of Directors. Each RSU is to be paid in shares of common stock upon the director’s cessation of service to the Company. These RSUs are issued for past service; therefore, they are expensed on the date of issuance. Summarized RSU activity is as follows: Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,961,118 Granted 442,879 $ 27.40 Canceled (38,964 ) Awarded (727,821 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,637,212 Granted 510,989 $ 25.05 Canceled (18,250 ) Awarded (416,084 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,713,867 Granted 555,749 $ 28.46 Canceled (10,100 ) Awarded (490,759 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,768,757 As of December 31, 2019 Performance Stock Units Our 2012 may may not not 2012 Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive a share of Boyd Gaming Corporation common stock; however, the actual number of common shares awarded is dependent upon the occurrence of: (i) a requisite service period; and (ii) an evaluation of specific performance conditions. The performance conditions are based on Company metrics for net revenue growth, EBITDA growth and customer service scores, all of which are determined on a comprehensive annual three no These PSUs will vest three Performance Shares Vesting The PSU grants awarded in fourth 2015, 2014 2013 first 2019, 2018 2017, three The PSU grant awarded in October 2015 first 2019, 395,964 2015 2018; not 2019 The PSU grant awarded in December 2014 first 2018, 486,805 2014 2017; not 2018 The PSU grant awarded in November 2013 first 2017, 268,429 2013 2016; not 2017 Summarized PSU activity is as follows: Weighted- Performance Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,129,078 Granted 275,305 $ 28.94 Performance Adjustment (73,407 ) Canceled — Awarded (268,429 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,062,547 Granted 287,374 $ 24.42 Performance Adjustment 176,754 Canceled (2,450 ) Awarded (486,805 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,037,420 Granted 269,495 $ 28.67 Performance Adjustment 158,858 Canceled — Awarded (395,964 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,069,809 As of December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 Career Shares Our Career Shares Program is a stock incentive award program for certain executive officers to provide for additional capital accumulation opportunities for retirement. The program incentivizes and rewards executives for their period of service. Our Career Shares Program was adopted in December 2006, October 2010, not not 2012 Summarized Career Shares activity is as follows: Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,041,639 Granted 66,000 $ 20.41 Canceled (11,236 ) Awarded (82,944 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,013,459 Granted 40,492 $ 34.48 Canceled (5,335 ) Awarded (27,331 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,021,285 Granted 67,719 $ 21.27 Canceled — Awarded (26,693 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,062,311 As of December 31, 2019 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 summarizes our share-based compensation costs by award type: For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Stock Options $ 52 $ 154 $ 1,193 Restricted Stock Units 14,301 10,219 7,463 Performance Stock Units 9,525 13,647 7,381 Career Shares 1,324 1,359 1,376 Total share-based compensation costs $ 25,202 $ 25,379 $ 17,413 The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our consolidated statements of operations: For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Gaming $ 628 $ 490 $ 363 Food & beverage 120 94 69 Room 57 44 33 Selling, general and administrative 3,195 2,488 1,846 Corporate expense 21,202 22,263 15,102 Total share-based compensation expense $ 25,202 $ 25,379 $ 17,413

Note 12 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 12. We have adopted the authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements, which does not These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 Level 2 not Level 3 one As required by the guidance for fair value measurements, 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 1 2 3 may Balances Measured at Fair Value The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments: December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,977 $ 249,977 $ — $ — Restricted cash 20,471 20,471 — — Investment available for sale 16,151 — — 16,151 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 1,712 $ — $ — $ 1,712 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,417 $ 249,417 $ — $ — Restricted cash 23,785 23,785 — — Investment available for sale 15,772 — — 15,772 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,407 $ — $ — $ 2,407 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, December 31, 2019 2018 Investment Available for Sale We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $19.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 June 1, 2037. no 3 December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 not December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 Contingent Payments In connection with securing the Kansas Management Contract, Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star’s EBITDA each month for a period of 10 December 20, 2011. December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 December 31, 2019 Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 15,772 $ (2,407 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 150 (140 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 739 — Included in other items, net — (42 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (510 ) 877 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) December 31, 2018 Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 17,752 $ (2,887 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 144 (249 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (1,649 ) — Included in other items, net — (110 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (475 ) 839 Balance at end of reporting period $ 15,772 $ (2,407 ) We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 3 100 not The fair value of intangible assets, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, 4, Intangible Assets 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: December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 28,118 $ 23,300 $ 28,780 Level 3 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 29,943 $ 24,477 $ 29,591 Level 3 The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt: December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,305,634 $ 1,290,708 $ 1,308,846 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 741,729 806,250 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 690,756 750,750 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 984,416 1,038,750 Level 1 Other 58,322 58,322 58,322 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,813,956 $ 3,765,931 $ 3,962,918 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,771,330 $ 1,748,529 $ 1,720,654 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 742,299 757,500 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 740,406 724,688 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 689,361 657,125 Level 1 Other 58,705 58,705 58,705 Level 3 Total debt $ 4,030,035 $ 3,979,300 $ 3,918,672 The estimated fair value of the Credit Facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 2018; 2 2019 2026. not not There were no 1, 2 3 December 31, 2019 2018

Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plan

Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	NOTE 13. We contribute to multiemployer pension defined benefit plans under terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees. Contributions, based on wages paid to covered employees, totaled approximately $1.8 million, $1.7 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017 not not not We have retirement savings plans under Section 401 100% 401 December 31, 2019 2018 2017

Note 14 - Segment Information

Note 14 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 14. We have aggregated our properties in order to present three Reportable Segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; and (iii) Midwest & South. The table in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Results of Operations - Total Reportable Segment Total Revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR We evaluate each of our property's profitability based upon Property Adjusted EBITDAR, 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, gain or loss on early retirements of debt and master lease rent expense, as applicable. Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is the aggregate sum of the Property Adjusted EBITDAR for each of the properties included in our Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, and Midwest & South segments. Results for Downtown Las Vegas include the results of our Hawaii-based travel agency and captive insurance company. Results for Lattner, our Illinois distributed gaming operator, are included in our Midwest & South segment. The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, departmental revenues for our Reportable Segments: Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 566,443 $ 156,932 $ 105,619 $ 51,941 $ 880,935 Downtown Las Vegas 138,623 57,732 28,784 32,528 257,667 Midwest & South 1,778,227 233,189 102,784 73,317 2,187,517 Total Revenues $ 2,483,293 $ 447,853 $ 237,187 $ 157,786 $ 3,326,119 Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 565,579 $ 155,107 $ 100,110 $ 52,708 $ 873,504 Downtown Las Vegas 132,870 55,767 26,943 32,530 248,110 Midwest & South 1,226,975 157,014 72,447 48,680 1,505,116 Total Revenues $ 1,925,424 $ 367,888 $ 199,500 $ 133,918 $ 2,626,730 Year Ended December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 563,785 $ 154,451 $ 98,406 $ 51,735 $ 868,377 Downtown Las Vegas 133,072 54,451 24,623 32,295 244,441 Midwest & South 1,043,411 137,477 63,766 43,347 1,288,001 Total Revenues $ 1,740,268 $ 346,379 $ 186,795 $ 127,377 $ 2,400,819 The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to operating income, as reported in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 283,030 $ 274,344 $ 249,906 Downtown Las Vegas 62,413 56,517 54,613 Midwest & South 635,182 432,366 364,458 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR 980,625 763,227 668,977 Corporate expense (83,937 ) (81,938 ) (73,046 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 896,688 681,289 595,931 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 979 1,100 1,267 Master lease rent expense 97,723 20,682 — Depreciation and amortization 276,569 229,979 217,522 Share-based compensation expense 25,202 25,379 17,413 Project development, preopening and writedowns 21,728 45,698 14,454 Impairment of assets — 993 (426 ) Other operating items, net 1,919 2,174 1,900 Total other operating costs and expenses 424,120 326,005 252,130 Operating income $ 472,568 $ 355,284 $ 343,801 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 Total Reportable Segment Assets The Company's assets by Reportable Segment consisted of the following amounts: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,804,476 $ 1,732,138 Downtown Las Vegas 212,936 169,495 Midwest & South 4,229,174 3,562,926 Total Reportable Segment Assets 6,246,586 5,464,559 Corporate 403,559 291,780 Total Assets $ 6,650,145 $ 5,756,339 Capital Expenditures The Company's capital expenditures by Reportable Segment consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Capital Expenditures: Las Vegas Locals $ 26,207 $ 33,503 $ 59,382 Downtown Las Vegas 8,881 12,885 21,705 Midwest & South 80,883 69,285 37,657 Total Reportable Segment Capital Expenditures 115,971 115,673 118,744 Corporate 88,633 50,238 71,673 Total Capital Expenditures 204,604 165,911 190,417 Change in Accrued Property Additions 3,033 (4,367 ) 47 Cash-Based Capital Expenditures $ 207,637 $ 161,544 $ 190,464 The Company utilizes the Corporate entities to centralize the development of major renovation and other capital development projects that are included as construction in progress. After the project is complete, the corporate entities transfer the projects to the segment subsidiaries.

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly Fi

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	NOTE 15. The following table presents selected quarterly financial information: Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands, except per share data) First Second Third Fourth Year Summary Operating Results: Total revenues $ 827,288 $ 846,132 $ 819,568 $ 833,131 $ 3,326,119 Operating income 117,626 126,692 113,391 114,859 472,568 Net income 45,451 48,484 39,405 24,296 157,636 Basic net income per common share $ 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.35 $ 0.21 $ 1.39 Diluted net income per common share $ 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.35 $ 0.20 $ 1.38 Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands, except per share data) First Second Third Fourth Year Summary Operating Results: Total revenues $ 606,118 $ 616,793 $ 612,196 $ 791,623 $ 2,626,730 Operating income 94,774 96,258 69,568 94,684 355,284 Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 41,399 $ 38,598 $ 11,837 $ 22,867 $ 114,701 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 347 — — 347 Net income $ 41,399 $ 38,945 $ 11,837 $ 22,867 $ 115,048 Basic net income per common share: Continuing operations $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 $ 1.01 Discontinued operations — — — — — Basic net income per common share $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 $ 1.01 Diluted net income per common share: Continuing operations $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 1.00 Discontinued operations — — — — — Diluted net income per common share $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 1.00

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidati

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	NOTE 16. Separate condensed consolidating financial information for our subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors of our 6.375% Notes, our 6.000% Notes and our 4.750% 6.375% The 6.000% 4.750% one 6.000% 4.750% 6.375% 2018. The tables below present the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 January 10, 2019, 6.375% 6.000% Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets December 31, 2019 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 $ 3,007 $ 231,866 $ — $ 15,104 $ — $ — $ 249,977 Restricted cash — 12,668 — 7,803 — — 20,471 Other current assets 24,164 100,219 55 4,608 — — 129,046 Property and equipment, net 159,139 2,411,456 — 101,958 — — 2,672,553 Investments in subsidiaries 3,718,900 47,759 — — — (3,766,659 ) — Intercompany receivable 1,031,342 — 59,116 — — (1,090,458 ) — Operating leases right-of-use assets 23,229 886,463 — 26,478 — — 936,170 Other long-term assets 20,662 22,636 — 48,452 — — 91,750 Intangible assets, net — 1,390,954 — 75,937 — — 1,466,891 Goodwill, net — 1,051,968 — 31,319 — — 1,083,287 Total assets $ 4,980,443 $ 6,155,989 $ 59,171 $ 311,659 $ — $ (4,857,117 ) $ 6,650,145 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 26,695 $ 299 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 26,994 Other current liabilities 159,138 332,393 — 39,858 — (1,490 ) 529,899 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — — — 9,946 — (9,946 ) — Intercompany payable — 104,697 — 984,298 — (1,088,995 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,680,912 341 — 57,684 — — 3,738,937 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 19,189 814,779 — 6,317 — — 840,285 Other long-term liabilities (170,733 ) 420,775 900 (2,154 ) — — 248,788 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,265,242 4,482,705 58,271 (784,290 ) — (3,756,686 ) 1,265,242 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,980,443 $ 6,155,989 $ 59,171 $ 311,659 $ — $ (4,857,117 ) $ 6,650,145 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - continued December 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 $ 8,697 $ 226,200 $ — $ 14,520 $ — $ — $ 249,417 Restricted cash — 13,703 — 10,082 — — 23,785 Other current assets 15,636 108,069 191 2,844 — (191 ) 126,549 Property and equipment, net 117,642 2,505,987 — 92,435 — — 2,716,064 Investments in subsidiaries 6,381,321 — — 3,861 — (6,385,182 ) — Intercompany receivable — 2,106,566 374,108 — — (2,480,674 ) — Other long-term assets 33,513 30,002 — 48,237 — — 111,752 Intangible assets, net — 1,386,868 — 79,802 — — 1,466,670 Goodwill, net — 1,029,628 — 32,474 — — 1,062,102 Total assets $ 6,556,809 $ 7,407,023 $ 374,299 $ 284,255 $ — $ (8,866,047 ) $ 5,756,339 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 286 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 24,181 Other current liabilities 160,262 267,250 — 17,679 — 329 445,520 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 9,459 — — — (9,459 ) — Intercompany payable 1,509,857 — — 971,060 — (2,480,917 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,896,699 736 — 57,684 — — 3,955,119 Other long-term liabilities (179,645 ) 382,148 900 (17,625 ) — — 185,778 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,145,741 6,747,144 373,399 (744,543 ) — (6,376,000 ) 1,145,741 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,556,809 $ 7,407,023 $ 374,299 $ 284,255 $ — $ (8,866,047 ) $ 5,756,339 * 100% 100% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2019 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 84,144 $ 3,258,013 $ — $ 86,053 $ — $ (102,091 ) $ 3,326,119 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,664,496 — 71,721 — — 1,736,217 Selling, general and administrative — 449,422 — 10,161 — — 459,583 Master lease rent expense — 97,723 — — — — 97,723 Maintenance and utilities — 153,324 — 1,349 — — 154,673 Depreciation and amortization 39,490 224,612 — 12,467 — — 276,569 Corporate expense 100,919 673 — 3,547 — — 105,139 Project development, preopening and writedowns 6,557 6,128 — 9,043 — — 21,728 Other operating items, net 1,895 24 — — — — 1,919 Intercompany expenses 203 101,888 — — — (102,091 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 149,064 2,698,290 — 108,288 — (102,091 ) 2,853,551 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 438,736 (757 ) — — — (437,979 ) — Operating income (loss) 373,816 558,966 — (22,235 ) — (437,979 ) 472,568 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 227,757 1,381 — 6,469 — — 235,607 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 34,949 — — — — — 34,949 Other, net 513 (564 ) — (63 ) — — (114 ) Total other expense (income), net 263,219 817 — 6,406 — — 270,442 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 110,597 558,149 — (28,641 ) — (437,979 ) 202,126 Income tax benefit (provision) 47,039 (95,948 ) — 4,419 — — (44,490 ) Net income (loss) $ 157,636 $ 462,201 $ — $ (24,222 ) $ — $ (437,979 ) $ 157,636 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 158,171 $ 462,736 $ — $ (24,222 ) $ — $ (438,514 ) $ 158,171 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations - continued Year Ended December 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 $ 83,508 $ 2,579,317 $ — $ 66,084 $ — $ (102,179 ) $ 2,626,730 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,313,823 — 57,556 — — 1,371,379 Selling, general and administrative 13 360,089 — 9,222 — (11 ) 369,313 Master lease rent expense — 20,682 — — — — 20,682 Maintenance and utilities — 125,667 — 1,360 — — 127,027 Depreciation and amortization 19,052 203,570 — 7,357 — — 229,979 Corporate expense 100,844 403 — 2,954 — — 104,201 Project development, preopening and writedowns 31,514 4,043 — 10,141 — — 45,698 Impairment of assets 993 — — — — — 993 Other operating items, net 58 2,116 — — — — 2,174 Intercompany expenses 203 101,965 — — — (102,168 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 152,677 2,132,358 — 88,590 — (102,179 ) 2,271,446 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 311,701 (1,352 ) — — — (310,349 ) — Operating income (loss) 242,532 445,607 — (22,506 ) — (310,349 ) 355,284 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 174,299 1,192 — 24,976 — — 200,467 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 61 — — — — — 61 Other, net 161 (371 ) — (66 ) — — (276 ) Total other expense (income), net 174,521 821 — 24,910 — — 200,252 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 68,011 444,786 — (47,416 ) — (310,349 ) 155,032 Income tax benefit (provision) 47,037 (97,358 ) — 9,990 — — (40,331 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 115,048 347,428 — (37,426 ) — (310,349 ) 114,701 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 347 — — — 347 Net income (loss) $ 115,048 $ 347,428 $ 347 $ (37,426 ) $ — $ (310,349 ) $ 115,048 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 113,853 $ 346,233 $ 347 $ (37,426 ) $ — $ (309,154 ) $ 113,853 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Consolidating Statements of Operations - continued Year Ended December 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 $ 73,292 $ 2,377,514 $ — $ 42,670 $ — $ (92,657 ) $ 2,400,819 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,225,765 — 38,156 — — 1,263,921 Selling, general and administrative 44 354,423 — 7,612 — (42 ) 362,037 Maintenance and utilities — 108,092 — 1,370 — — 109,462 Depreciation and amortization 12,041 201,401 — 4,080 — — 217,522 Corporate expense 85,362 1,140 — 1,646 — — 88,148 Project development, preopening and writedowns 7,806 2,758 154 3,736 — — 14,454 Impairment of assets 600 1 — (1,027 ) — — (426 ) Other operating items, net 725 1,175 — — — — 1,900 Intercompany expenses 1,204 91,411 — — — (92,615 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 107,782 1,986,166 154 55,573 — (92,657 ) 2,057,018 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 330,711 (1,374 ) — — — (329,337 ) — Operating income (loss) 296,221 389,974 (154 ) (12,903 ) — (329,337 ) 343,801 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 169,990 1,275 — 25 — — 171,290 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 1,582 — — — — — 1,582 Other, net (16 ) (98 ) — (70 ) — — (184 ) Total other expense (income), net 171,556 1,177 — (45 ) — — 172,688 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 124,665 388,797 (154 ) (12,858 ) — (329,337 ) 171,113 Income tax benefit (provision) 64,725 (73,426 ) — 5,586 — — (3,115 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 189,390 315,371 (154 ) (7,272 ) — (329,337 ) 167,998 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 21,392 — — — 21,392 Net income (loss) $ 189,390 $ 315,371 $ 21,238 $ (7,272 ) $ — $ (329,337 ) $ 189,390 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 189,823 $ 315,804 $ 21,238 $ (7,272 ) $ — $ (329,770 ) $ 189,823 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Year Ended December 31, 2019 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 $ 2,992,943 $ (2,114,670 ) $ (314,992 ) $ (12,583 ) $ — $ (1,706 ) $ 548,992 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (129,678 ) (76,274 ) — (1,685 ) — — (207,637 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (5,535 ) — — — — — (5,535 ) Net activity with affiliates — 2,211,263 314,992 — — (2,526,255 ) — Distributions from subsidiary 9,000 — — — — (9,000 ) — Other investing activities (11,471 ) (6,788 ) — — — — (18,259 ) Net cash from investing activities (137,684 ) 2,128,201 314,992 (1,685 ) — (2,535,255 ) (231,431 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 1,666,329 — — — — — 1,666,329 Payments under bank credit facility (2,132,024 ) — — — — — (2,132,024 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 1,000,000 — — — — — 1,000,000 Retirements of senior notes (750,000 ) — — — — — (750,000 ) Premium and consent fees (25,785 ) — — — — — (25,785 ) Debt financing costs, net (15,500 ) — — — — — (15,500 ) Net activity with affiliates (2,541,199 ) — — 13,238 — 2,527,961 — Distributions to parent — (8,335 ) — (665 ) — 9,000 — Share-based compensation activities, net (5,776 ) — — — — — (5,776 ) Shares repurchased and retired (28,045 ) — — — — — (28,045 ) Dividends paid (28,949 ) — — — — — (28,949 ) Other financing activities — (565 ) — — — — (565 ) Net cash from financing activities (2,860,949 ) (8,900 ) — 12,573 — 2,536,961 (320,315 ) Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (5,690 ) 4,631 — (1,695 ) — — (2,754 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 8,697 239,903 — 24,602 — — 273,202 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 3,007 $ 244,534 $ — $ 22,907 $ — $ — $ 270,448 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - continued Year Ended December 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 $ (323,948 ) $ 660,683 $ (92 ) $ 97,640 $ — $ 244 $ 434,527 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (95,576 ) (65,015 ) — (953 ) — — (161,544 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (934,073 ) — — — — — (934,073 ) Net activity with affiliates — (545,725 ) (390 ) — — 546,115 — Distributions from subsidiary 7,975 — — — — (7,975 ) — Other investing activities (13,860 ) (15,850 ) — (10,000 ) — — (39,710 ) Net cash from investing activities (1,035,534 ) (626,590 ) (390 ) (10,953 ) — 538,140 (1,135,327 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 1,114,600 — — — — — 1,114,600 Payments under bank credit facility (964,322 ) — — — — — (964,322 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 700,000 — — — — — 700,000 Debt financing costs, net (14,215 ) — — — — — (14,215 ) Net activity with affiliates 621,413 — — (75,054 ) — (546,359 ) — Distributions to parent — (7,975 ) — — 7,975 — Share-based compensation activities, net (5,344 ) — — — — — (5,344 ) Shares repurchased and retired (59,570 ) — — — — — (59,570 ) Dividends paid (24,730 ) — — — — — (24,730 ) Other financing activities — (178 ) — — — — (178 ) Net cash from financing activities 1,367,832 (8,153 ) — (75,054 ) — (538,384 ) 746,241 Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Cash flows from operating activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from investing activities — — 482 — — — 482 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash provided by discontinued operations — — 482 — — — 482 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 8,350 25,940 — 11,633 — — 45,923 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 $ 8,697 $ 239,903 $ — $ 24,602 $ — $ — $ 273,202 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - continued Year Ended December 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 $ (82,632 ) $ 532,515 $ (12,907 ) $ (15,628 ) $ 254 $ 949 $ 422,551 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (102,277 ) (87,590 ) — (597 ) — — (190,464 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (1,153 ) — — — — — (1,153 ) Net activity with affiliates — (420,716 ) (22,826 ) — — 443,542 — Distributions from subsidiary 10,867 — — — — (10,867 ) — Advances pursuant to development agreement — — — (35,108 ) — — (35,108 ) Other investing activities — 706 — — — — 706 Net cash from investing activities (92,563 ) (507,600 ) (22,826 ) (35,705 ) — 432,675 (226,019 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 958,000 — — — — — 958,000 Payments under bank credit facility (1,119,485 ) — — — — — (1,119,485 ) Debt financing costs, net (3,430 ) — — — — — (3,430 ) Net activity with affiliates 389,579 — — 55,166 (254 ) (444,491 ) — Distributions to parent — (10,475 ) (392 ) — 10,867 — Share-based compensation activities, net (7,711 ) — — — — — (7,711 ) Shares repurchased and retired (31,927 ) — — — — — (31,927 ) Dividends paid (11,286 ) — — — — — (11,286 ) Other financing activities 590 (87 ) — — — — 503 Net cash from financing activities 174,330 (10,562 ) — 54,774 (254 ) (433,624 ) (215,336 ) Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Cash flows from operating activities — — (514 ) — — — (514 ) Cash flows from investing activities — — 36,247 — — — 36,247 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash provided by discontinued operations — — 35,733 — — — 35,733 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (865 ) 14,353 — 3,441 — — 16,929 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 $ 347 $ 213,963 $ — $ 12,969 $ — $ — $ 227,279 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750%

Note 17 - Related Party Transac

Note 17 - Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 17. Boyd Percentage Ownership William S. Boyd, our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, together with his immediate family, beneficially owned approximately 27% December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 2018 2017 no

Note 18 - Subsequent Events

Note 18 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 18. We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after December 31, 2019 not 11, Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
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Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", the "Registrant", "Boyd Gaming", "Boyd", "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 1975. As of December 31, 2019 three 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 & South Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino East Peoria, Illinois Belterra Casino Resort Florence, Indiana 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 Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri Ameristar Casino Report Spa St. Charles St. Charles, Missouri Belterra Park Cincinnati, Ohio Valley Forge Casino Resort King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Our Midwest & South segment includes the results of Valley Forge Convention Center, L.P. ("Valley Forge"), which was acquired in September 2018, October 2018, June 2018, 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures) In addition to these properties, we own and operate a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance, each located in Hawaii. Financial results for our travel agency and our captive insurance company are included in our Downtown Las Vegas segment, as our Downtown Las Vegas properties concentrate significant marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 50% not All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations On August 1, 2016, May 31, 2016, July 19, 2016 2, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 not may
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists primarily of advance payments related to: (i) future bookings with our Hawaiian travel agency; and (ii) amounts restricted by regulation for gaming and racing purposes. These restricted cash balances are invested in highly liquid instruments with a maturity of 90 The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,977 $ 249,417 $ 203,104 $ 193,862 Restricted cash 20,471 23,785 24,175 16,488 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 270,448 $ 273,202 $ 227,279 $ 210,350
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, based upon historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant economic factors. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce our receivables to their carrying amount. As a result, the net carrying value approximates fair value. The activity comprising our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 3,607 $ 2,072 $ 1,971 Additions due to Acquisitions — 1,425 — Additions 929 180 478 Deductions (62 ) (70 ) (377 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 4,474 $ 3,607 $ 2,072
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food & beverage and retail items and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the weighted-average inventory method.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the asset's useful life or term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of our major components of property and equipment are: Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 10 years Gains or losses on disposals of assets are recognized as incurred. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. For an asset that is held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value, less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For a long-lived asset to be held and used, we review the asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not not
Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Capitalized Interest Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the constructed assets. When no no December 31, 2019 2018 2017
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investment in Available for Sale Securities We have an investment in $19.5 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 December 31, 2019 2018 December 31, 2019 2018 Future maturities of the City Bonds, excluding the discount, for the years ending December 31 (In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 550 2021 590 2022 635 2023 680 2024 730 Thereafter 16,350 Total $ 19,535
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, host agreements, development agreements, gaming license rights and trademarks. Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs and are being amortized on an accelerated method over their approximate useful life. Host agreements represent the value associated with our host establishment relationships and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years. Development agreements are contracts between two Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. These assets, considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, are not
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets in a business combination that are not not We evaluate goodwill using a weighted average allocation of both the income and market approach models. The income approach is based upon a discounted cash flow method, whereas the market approach uses the guideline public company method. Specifically, the income approach focuses on the expected cash flow of the subject reporting unit, considering the available cash flow for a finite period of years. Available cash flow is defined as the amount of cash that could be distributed as a dividend without impairing the future profitability or operations of the reporting unit. The underlying premise of the income approach is that the value of goodwill can be measured by the present value of the net economic benefit to be received over the life of the reporting unit. The market approach focuses on comparing the reporting unit to selected reasonably similar (or "guideline") publicly-traded companies. Under this method, valuation multiples are: (i) derived from the operating data of selected guideline companies; (ii) evaluated and adjusted based on the strengths and weaknesses of our reporting unit relative to the selected guideline companies; and (iii) applied to the operating data of our reporting unit to arrive at an indication of value. The application of the market approach results in an estimate of the price reasonably expected to be realized from the sale of the subject reporting unit.
Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block]	Player Loyalty Point Program We have established promotional programs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and other patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and other free goods and services. We record points earned based on the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room, food & beverage or other items. The player loyalty point program accrual is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, for food & beverage or for other amenities and is included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Long-Term Debt, Net Long-term debt, net is reported as the outstanding debt amount net of amortized cost. Any unamortized debt issuance costs, which include legal and other direct costs related to the issuance of our outstanding debt, or discount granted to the initial purchasers or lenders upon issuance of our debt instruments is recorded as a direct reduction to the face amount of our outstanding debt. The debt issuance costs and discount are accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying debt. In the event that our debt is modified, repurchased or otherwise reduced prior to its original maturity date, we ratably reduce the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount and record a loss on extinguishment of debt.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 not not" 50%. not 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 not not not Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first not" no not"
Self Insurance Reserves Policy [Policy Text Block]	Self-Insurance Reserves We are self-insured for various insurance coverages such as property, general liability, employee health and workers' compensation costs with the appropriate levels of deductibles and retentions. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not The activity comprising our self-insurance reserves is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 37,501 $ 33,995 $ 31,022 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 121,075 90,299 84,209 Due to acquisitions — 3,279 — Payments made (114,972 ) (90,072 ) (81,236 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 43,604 $ 37,501 $ 33,995
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income includes net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Components of the Company's comprehensive income are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2019
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest represented the ownership interest in one third 2017, 80%
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	Leases Management determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of a contract. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means the lessee has both (a) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and (b) the right to direct the use of the asset. Operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the discount rate for the lease at the commencement date. For our operating leases for which the rate implicit in the lease is not may Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, accrued liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue [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 Gaming wager contracts involve two not not no 6, Accrued Liabilities 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 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 6, Accrued Liabilities 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 customers 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: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Food & beverage $ 215,989 $ 182,960 $ 171,904 Rooms 96,296 81,671 76,565 Other 14,908 11,939 10,900
Gaming Taxes [Policy Text Block]	Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are assessed based on our gaming revenues and are recorded as a gaming expense in the consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $546.7 million, $367.5 million and $324.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 2017
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Expense Direct advertising costs are expensed the first December 31, 2019 2018 2017
Corporate Expense Policy [Policy Text Block]	Corporate Expense Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft costs and various other expenses that are not
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block]	Project Development, Preopening and Writedowns Project development, preopening and writedowns represent: (i) certain costs incurred and recoveries realized related to the activities associated with various acquisition opportunities, strategic initiatives, dispositions and other business development activities in the ordinary course of business; (ii) certain costs of start-up activities that are expensed as incurred and do not
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	Share-Based Compensation 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 requisite service period can be impacted by the provisions of the Company’s stock compensation programs that provide for automatic vesting acceleration upon retirement (including as a result of death or disability) for those long-service participants achieving defined age and years of service criteria. These acceleration provisions do not six The Company did not 2019 2018 2017
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities, such as stock options.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Our policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one may Concentration of credit risk, with respect to gaming receivables, is limited through our credit evaluation process. We issue markers to approved gaming customers only following credit checks and investigations of creditworthiness.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2019 04, 326, 815, 825, 2019 04" 2019 05, 2019 05" In April May 2019, 2019 04 2019 05, 2016 13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("Update 2016 13" 2019 04 2019 05, 2016 13, December 15, 2019, 2019 04, 2019 05 2016 13 2019 not ASU 2016 02, 2016 02" 2018 10, 2018 10" 2018 01, 842 2018 01" 2018 11, 842, 2018 11" 2019 01, 842, 1901 01" The Lease Standard provides for transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and the disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements to enable users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company adopted the Lease Standard effective January 1, 2019, not 12 not not See Note 10, Leases 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

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,977 $ 249,417 $ 203,104 $ 193,862 Restricted cash 20,471 23,785 24,175 16,488 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 270,448 $ 273,202 $ 227,279 $ 210,350
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 3,607 $ 2,072 $ 1,971 Additions due to Acquisitions — 1,425 — Additions 929 180 478 Deductions (62 ) (70 ) (377 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 4,474 $ 3,607 $ 2,072
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life [Table Text Block]	Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 10 years
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 550 2021 590 2022 635 2023 680 2024 730 Thereafter 16,350 Total $ 19,535
Schedule of Changes in Self Insurance Reserves [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 37,501 $ 33,995 $ 31,022 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 121,075 90,299 84,209 Due to acquisitions — 3,279 — Payments made (114,972 ) (90,072 ) (81,236 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 43,604 $ 37,501 $ 33,995
Schedule Of Promotional Allowances [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Food & beverage $ 215,989 $ 182,960 $ 171,904 Rooms 96,296 81,671 76,565 Other 14,908 11,939 10,900

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Div_2

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Boyd Gaming Corporation (As Reported) Acquired Companies Boyd Gaming Corporation (Pro Forma) Total revenues $ 2,626,730 $ 666,928 $ 3,293,658 Net income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 114,701 $ 16,589 $ 131,290 Basic net income per share $ 1.01 $ 1.15 Diluted net income per share $ 1.00 $ 1.14 Year Ended December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Boyd Gaming Corporation (As Reported) Acquired Companies Boyd Gaming Corporation (Pro Forma) Total revenues $ 2,400,819 $ 861,454 $ 3,262,273 Net income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 167,998 $ 4,464 $ 172,462 Basic net income per share $ 1.46 $ 1.50 Diluted net income per share $ 1.45 $ 1.49
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 10,638 $ — $ 10,638 Property and equipment 9,307 189 9,496 Other assets 1,963 970 2,933 Intangible and other assets 58,000 — 58,000 Total acquired assets 79,908 1,159 81,067 Current liabilities 1,062 — 1,062 Total liabilities assumed 1,062 — 1,062 Net identifiable assets acquired 78,846 1,159 80,005 Goodwill 31,692 (1,163 ) 30,529 Net assets acquired $ 110,538 $ (4 ) $ 110,534
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Buildings and improvements 10 - 45 $ 66 Furniture and equipment 3 - 7 9,430 Property and equipment acquired $ 9,496
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Host agreements 15 $ 58,000 Total intangible assets acquired $ 58,000
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 29,909 $ (629 ) $ 29,280 Property and equipment 56,500 618 57,118 Other assets 483 2,389 2,872 Intangible assets 148,600 (12,000 ) 136,600 Total acquired assets 235,492 (9,622 ) 225,870 Current liabilities 12,968 — 12,968 Other liabilities 606 9,197 9,803 Total liabilities assumed 13,574 9,197 22,771 Net identifiable assets acquired 221,918 (18,819 ) 203,099 Goodwill 69,446 16,520 85,966 Net assets acquired $ 291,364 $ (2,299 ) $ 289,065
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Land $ 15,150 Buildings and improvements 15 - 40 32,908 Furniture and equipment 2 - 6 9,060 Property and equipment acquired $ 57,118
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Customer relationship 5 $ 16,100 Trademark Indefinite 12,500 Gaming license right Indefinite 108,000 Total intangible assets acquired $ 136,600
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Period from Year Ended September 17 to (In thousands) December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Total revenues $ 168,610 $ 43,499 Net income $ 31,286 $ 4,450
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	Preliminary Allocation (In thousands) as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments Final Purchase Price Allocation Current assets $ 64,604 $ (443 ) $ 64,161 Property and equipment 167,000 (36,694 ) 130,306 Other assets (28 ) — (28 ) Intangible assets 415,400 39,000 454,400 Total acquired assets 646,976 1,863 648,839 Current liabilities 54,585 (151 ) 54,434 Other liabilities 57,832 — 57,832 Total liabilities assumed 112,417 (151 ) 112,266 Net identifiable assets acquired 534,559 2,014 536,573 Goodwill 72,740 5,820 78,560 Net assets acquired $ 607,299 $ 7,834 $ 615,133
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Land $ 4,395 Buildings and improvements 15 - 40 56,054 Furniture and equipment 2 - 10 69,857 Property and equipment acquired $ 130,306
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Useful Lives (in years) As Recorded Customer relationship 4 $ 42,600 Trademark Indefinite 42,300 Gaming license right Indefinite 369,500 Total intangible assets acquired $ 454,400
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	Year Ended October 15 to (In thousands) December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Total revenues $ 671,900 $ 138,189 Net income $ 59,740 $ 1,641

Note 3 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 3 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Land $ 324,501 $ 316,590 Buildings and improvements 3,090,974 3,084,337 Furniture and equipment 1,596,395 1,480,917 Riverboats and barges 241,036 240,507 Construction in progress 56,069 66,752 Total property and equipment 5,308,975 5,189,103 Less accumulated depreciation 2,636,422 2,473,039 Property and equipment, net $ 2,672,553 $ 2,716,064

Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Tab

Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 3.5 $ 68,100 $ (39,598 ) $ — $ 28,502 Host agreements 13.4 58,000 (6,122 ) — 51,878 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (45,720 ) — 101,753 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 206,687 — (4,300 ) 202,387 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 1,162,751 1,583,372 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 1,365,138 Balances, December 31, 2019 $ 1,730,845 $ (79,680 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 1,466,891 December 31, 2018 Weighted Gross Cumulative Average Life Carrying Cumulative Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 7.3 $ 65,400 $ (15,113 ) $ — $ 50,287 Host agreements 14.4 58,000 (2,256 ) — 55,744 Favorable lease rates 37.0 11,730 (3,302 ) — 8,428 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 156,503 (20,671 ) — 135,832 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 207,387 — (4,300 ) 203,087 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,341,685 (33,960 ) (179,974 ) 1,127,751 1,549,072 (33,960 ) (184,274 ) 1,330,838 Balances, December 31, 2018 $ 1,705,575 $ (54,631 ) $ (184,274 ) $ 1,466,670
Schedule of Changes in Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Favorable Lease Rates Development Agreements Trademarks Gaming License Rights Intangible Assets, Net Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 19,462 $ — $ 32,331 $ 21,373 $ 149,387 $ 659,401 $ 881,954 Additions — — — — — — — Purchase price adjustments 920 — — — (1,800 ) — (880 ) Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (14,452 ) — (228 ) — — — (14,680 ) Other (1) — — (23,448 ) — — — (23,448 ) Balance, December 31, 2017 5,930 — 8,655 21,373 147,587 659,401 842,946 Additions 56,000 58,000 — — 55,500 468,350 637,850 Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (11,643 ) (2,256 ) (227 ) — — — (14,126 ) Balance, December 31, 2018 50,287 55,744 8,428 21,373 203,087 1,127,751 1,466,670 Additions — — — — — — — Purchase price adjustments 2,700 — — — (700 ) 35,000 37,000 Impairments — — — — — — — Amortization (24,485 ) (3,866 ) — — — — (28,351 ) Other (2) — — (8,428 ) — — — (8,428 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 28,502 $ 51,878 $ — $ 21,373 $ 202,387 $ 1,162,751 $ 1,466,891
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Total For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 15,465 $ 3,867 $ 19,332 2021 8,737 3,867 12,604 2022 3,322 3,867 7,189 2023 939 3,867 4,806 2024 39 3,867 3,906 Thereafter — 32,543 32,543 Total future amortization $ 28,502 $ 51,878 $ 80,380

Note 5 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 5 - Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Gross Carrying Value Cumulative Amortization Cumulative Impairment Losses Goodwill, Net Goodwill, net by Reportable Segment: Las Vegas Locals $ 593,567 $ — $ (165,479 ) $ 428,088 Downtown Las Vegas 6,997 (6,134 ) — 863 Midwest & South 666,798 — (12,462 ) 654,336 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 1,267,362 $ (6,134 ) $ (177,941 ) $ 1,083,287
Goodwill Rollforward [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Goodwill, Net Balance, January 1, 2017 $ 826,476 Additions — Impairments — Final purchase price adjustments 61,748 Balance, December 31, 2017 888,224 Additions 173,878 Impairments — Balance, December 31, 2018 1,062,102 Additions — Impairments — Final purchase price adjustments 21,185 Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 1,083,287

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities (T

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Payroll and related expenses $ 99,602 $ 85,532 Interest 32,239 35,734 Gaming liabilities 64,465 59,823 Player loyalty program liabilities 32,983 25,251 Advance deposits 22,854 21,687 Outstanding chip liabilities 7,394 7,449 Dividend payable 7,808 6,705 Operating lease liabilities 87,686 — Other accrued liabilities 83,865 91,994 Total accrued liabilities $ 438,896 $ 334,175

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2019 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 3.753 % $ 1,305,634 $ (671 ) $ (14,255 ) $ 1,290,708 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (8,271 ) 741,729 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (9,244 ) 690,756 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (15,584 ) 984,416 Other 11.138 % 58,322 — — 58,322 Total long-term debt 3,813,956 (671 ) (47,354 ) 3,765,931 Less current maturities 26,994 — — 26,994 Long-term debt, net $ 3,786,962 $ (671 ) $ (47,354 ) $ 3,738,937 December 31, 2018 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2018 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 4.651 % $ 1,771,330 $ (1,286 ) $ (21,515 ) $ 1,748,529 6.875% senior notes due 2023 6.875 % 750,000 — (7,701 ) 742,299 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (9,594 ) 740,406 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (10,639 ) 689,361 Other 11.010 % 58,705 — — 58,705 Total long-term debt 4,030,035 (1,286 ) (49,449 ) 3,979,300 Less current maturities 24,181 — — 24,181 Long-term debt, net $ 4,005,854 $ (1,286 ) $ (49,449 ) $ 3,955,119
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Revolving Credit Facility $ 235,000 $ 320,000 Term A Loan 234,300 248,351 Refinancing Term B Loans 795,034 1,152,679 Swing Loan 41,300 50,300 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,305,634 $ 1,771,330
Schedule of Maximum Total Leverage Ratio [Table Text Block]	Maximum Total For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 6.00 to 1.00 March 31, 2020 through December 31, 2020 5.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2021 and thereafter 5.50 to 1.00
Schedule of Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio [Table Text Block]	Maximum Secured For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 3.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2020 and thereafter 3.50 to 1.00
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 6.875% Senior Notes premium and consent fees $ 25,785 $ — $ — 6.875% Senior Notes deferred finance charges 6,092 — — Boyd Gaming Credit Facility deferred finance charges 3,072 61 1,086 Amendment No. 2 and Refinancing Amendment — — 496 Total loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt $ 34,949 $ 61 $ 1,582
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Total For the year ending December 31, 2020 $ 26,994 2021 509,437 2022 12,743 2023 757,099 2024 — Thereafter 2,507,683 Total outstanding principal of long-term debt $ 3,813,956

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Notes Tables
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Deferred income tax assets Federal net operating loss carryforwards $ 95,861 $ 102,806 State net operating loss carryforwards 67,357 55,478 Operating lease liability 198,800 — Share-based compensation 15,029 15,127 Other 60,540 53,434 Gross deferred income tax assets 437,587 226,845 Valuation allowance (41,281 ) (39,516 ) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 396,306 187,329 Deferred income tax liabilities Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets 311,365 259,495 State tax liability 45,314 38,891 Right of use asset 194,874 — Other 7,448 10,205 Gross deferred income tax liabilities 559,001 308,591 Deferred income tax liabilities, net $ 162,695 $ 121,262
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Current Federal $ — $ (584 ) $ (10,367 ) State 3,475 5,897 5,335 Total current taxes provision (benefit) 3,475 5,313 (5,032 ) Deferred Federal 44,877 29,434 6,449 State (3,862 ) 5,584 1,698 Total deferred taxes provision 41,015 35,018 8,147 Provision for income taxes from continuing operations $ 44,490 $ 40,331 $ 3,115 Provision for income taxes included on the consolidated statement of operations Provision for income taxes from continuing operations $ 44,490 $ 40,331 $ 3,115 Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations — 136 14,855 Provision for income taxes from continuing operations and discontinued operations $ 44,490 $ 40,467 $ 17,970
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Tax at federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 35.0 % Federal statutory rate change on deferred tax liability — % — % (35.2 )% State income taxes, net of federal benefit (0.2 )% 5.9 % 2.7 % Compensation-based credits (1.2 )% (1.9 )% (1.0 )% Nondeductible expenses 0.4 % 0.7 % 0.5 % Tax exempt interest (0.2 )% (0.2 )% (0.3 )% Company provided benefits 1.6 % 0.1 % 0.5 % Other, net 0.4 % 0.4 % (0.4 )% Effective tax rate 21.8 % 26.0 % 1.8 %
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year $ 2,482 $ 2,482 $ 2,482 Additions: Tax positions related to current year — — — Reductions: Tax positions related to prior years — — — Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year $ 2,482 $ 2,482 $ 2,482

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 163,027 Short-term lease cost 481
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended (In thousands) December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 160,333 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 13,204
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]	(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset $ 936,170 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 87,686 Operating lease liabilities 840,285 Total operating lease liabilities $ 927,971 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 18.2 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 8.9 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, 2020 $ 161,404 2021 145,491 2022 113,133 2023 112,346 2024 112,140 Thereafter 1,273,966 Total lease payments 1,918,480 Less imputed interest (990,509 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (87,686 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 840,285
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Minimum Rental Income For the Year Ended December 31, 2020 $ 4,798 2021 2,286 2022 2,030 2023 1,903 2024 1,425 Thereafter 156 Total $ 12,598

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Share Repurchase Program [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2019 2018 2017 Shares repurchased (2) 1,087 1,853 1,198 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 28,045 $ 59,570 $ 31,927 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 25.80 $ 32.14 $ 26.64
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share May 2, 2017 June 15, 2017 July 15, 2017 $0.05 September 6, 2017 September 18, 2017 October 15, 2017 0.05 December 7, 2017 December 28, 2017 January 15, 2018 0.05 March 2, 2018 March 16, 2018 April 15, 2018 0.05 June 8, 2018 June 29, 2018 July 15, 2018 0.06 September 14, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 15, 2018 0.06 December 7, 2018 December 28, 2018 January 15, 2019 0.06 March 4, 2019 March 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 0.06 June 7, 2019 June 17, 2019 July 15, 2019 0.07 September 17, 2019 September 27, 2019 October 15, 2019 0.07 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Options Option Price Term Intrinsic Value (In years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2017 3,107,916 $ 23.36 Granted — — Canceled (1,323,500 ) 39.30 Exercised (241,964 ) 8.61 Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,542,452 11.99 Granted — — Canceled (25,000 ) 3.31 Exercised (338,426 ) 10.47 Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,179,026 11.98 Granted — — Canceled (48,941 ) 13.72 Exercised (242,357 ) 9.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 887,728 $ 12.48 4.2 $ 15,504 Exercisable at December 31, 2018 1,106,860 $ 11.60 4.3 $ 10,159 Exercisable at December 31, 2019 887,728 $ 12.48 4.2 $ 15,504
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Weighted- Weighted- Number Contractual Average Number Average Range of Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $5.22 25,510 2.9 $ 5.22 25,510 $ 5.22 6.70 84,353 1.9 6.70 84,353 6.70 8.34 146,065 0.8 8.34 146,065 8.34 9.86 202,068 3.9 9.86 202,068 9.86 11.57 123,849 4.9 11.57 123,849 11.57 17.75 169,857 6.9 17.75 169,857 17.75 19.98 136,026 5.8 19.98 136,026 19.98 $5.22-$19.98 887,728 4.2 12.48 887,728 12.48
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,961,118 Granted 442,879 $ 27.40 Canceled (38,964 ) Awarded (727,821 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,637,212 Granted 510,989 $ 25.05 Canceled (18,250 ) Awarded (416,084 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,713,867 Granted 555,749 $ 28.46 Canceled (10,100 ) Awarded (490,759 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,768,757
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Performance Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,129,078 Granted 275,305 $ 28.94 Performance Adjustment (73,407 ) Canceled — Awarded (268,429 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,062,547 Granted 287,374 $ 24.42 Performance Adjustment 176,754 Canceled (2,450 ) Awarded (486,805 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,037,420 Granted 269,495 $ 28.67 Performance Adjustment 158,858 Canceled — Awarded (395,964 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,069,809
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2017 1,041,639 Granted 66,000 $ 20.41 Canceled (11,236 ) Awarded (82,944 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,013,459 Granted 40,492 $ 34.48 Canceled (5,335 ) Awarded (27,331 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,021,285 Granted 67,719 $ 21.27 Canceled — Awarded (26,693 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,062,311
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Stock Options $ 52 $ 154 $ 1,193 Restricted Stock Units 14,301 10,219 7,463 Performance Stock Units 9,525 13,647 7,381 Career Shares 1,324 1,359 1,376 Total share-based compensation costs $ 25,202 $ 25,379 $ 17,413
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Gaming $ 628 $ 490 $ 363 Food & beverage 120 94 69 Room 57 44 33 Selling, general and administrative 3,195 2,488 1,846 Corporate expense 21,202 22,263 15,102 Total share-based compensation expense $ 25,202 $ 25,379 $ 17,413

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_2

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,977 $ 249,977 $ — $ — Restricted cash 20,471 20,471 — — Investment available for sale 16,151 — — 16,151 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 1,712 $ — $ — $ 1,712 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 249,417 $ 249,417 $ — $ — Restricted cash 23,785 23,785 — — Investment available for sale 15,772 — — 15,772 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 2,407 $ — $ — $ 2,407
Fair Value Asset (Liability) Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 15,772 $ (2,407 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 150 (140 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 739 — Included in other items, net — (42 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (510 ) 877 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) December 31, 2018 Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 17,752 $ (2,887 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 144 (249 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (1,649 ) — Included in other items, net — (110 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (475 ) 839 Balance at end of reporting period $ 15,772 $ (2,407 )
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 28,118 $ 23,300 $ 28,780 Level 3 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 29,943 $ 24,477 $ 29,591 Level 3
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,305,634 $ 1,290,708 $ 1,308,846 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 741,729 806,250 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 690,756 750,750 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 984,416 1,038,750 Level 1 Other 58,322 58,322 58,322 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,813,956 $ 3,765,931 $ 3,962,918 December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,771,330 $ 1,748,529 $ 1,720,654 Level 2 6.875% senior notes due 2023 750,000 742,299 757,500 Level 1 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 740,406 724,688 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 689,361 657,125 Level 1 Other 58,705 58,705 58,705 Level 3 Total debt $ 4,030,035 $ 3,979,300 $ 3,918,672

Note 14 - Segment Information (

Note 14 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 566,443 $ 156,932 $ 105,619 $ 51,941 $ 880,935 Downtown Las Vegas 138,623 57,732 28,784 32,528 257,667 Midwest & South 1,778,227 233,189 102,784 73,317 2,187,517 Total Revenues $ 2,483,293 $ 447,853 $ 237,187 $ 157,786 $ 3,326,119 Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 565,579 $ 155,107 $ 100,110 $ 52,708 $ 873,504 Downtown Las Vegas 132,870 55,767 26,943 32,530 248,110 Midwest & South 1,226,975 157,014 72,447 48,680 1,505,116 Total Revenues $ 1,925,424 $ 367,888 $ 199,500 $ 133,918 $ 2,626,730 Year Ended December 31, 2017 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 563,785 $ 154,451 $ 98,406 $ 51,735 $ 868,377 Downtown Las Vegas 133,072 54,451 24,623 32,295 244,441 Midwest & South 1,043,411 137,477 63,766 43,347 1,288,001 Total Revenues $ 1,740,268 $ 346,379 $ 186,795 $ 127,377 $ 2,400,819
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 283,030 $ 274,344 $ 249,906 Downtown Las Vegas 62,413 56,517 54,613 Midwest & South 635,182 432,366 364,458 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR 980,625 763,227 668,977 Corporate expense (83,937 ) (81,938 ) (73,046 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 896,688 681,289 595,931 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 979 1,100 1,267 Master lease rent expense 97,723 20,682 — Depreciation and amortization 276,569 229,979 217,522 Share-based compensation expense 25,202 25,379 17,413 Project development, preopening and writedowns 21,728 45,698 14,454 Impairment of assets — 993 (426 ) Other operating items, net 1,919 2,174 1,900 Total other operating costs and expenses 424,120 326,005 252,130 Operating income $ 472,568 $ 355,284 $ 343,801
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,804,476 $ 1,732,138 Downtown Las Vegas 212,936 169,495 Midwest & South 4,229,174 3,562,926 Total Reportable Segment Assets 6,246,586 5,464,559 Corporate 403,559 291,780 Total Assets $ 6,650,145 $ 5,756,339
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2019 2018 2017 Capital Expenditures: Las Vegas Locals $ 26,207 $ 33,503 $ 59,382 Downtown Las Vegas 8,881 12,885 21,705 Midwest & South 80,883 69,285 37,657 Total Reportable Segment Capital Expenditures 115,971 115,673 118,744 Corporate 88,633 50,238 71,673 Total Capital Expenditures 204,604 165,911 190,417 Change in Accrued Property Additions 3,033 (4,367 ) 47 Cash-Based Capital Expenditures $ 207,637 $ 161,544 $ 190,464

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly _2

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands, except per share data) First Second Third Fourth Year Summary Operating Results: Total revenues $ 827,288 $ 846,132 $ 819,568 $ 833,131 $ 3,326,119 Operating income 117,626 126,692 113,391 114,859 472,568 Net income 45,451 48,484 39,405 24,296 157,636 Basic net income per common share $ 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.35 $ 0.21 $ 1.39 Diluted net income per common share $ 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.35 $ 0.20 $ 1.38 Year Ended December 31, 2018 (In thousands, except per share data) First Second Third Fourth Year Summary Operating Results: Total revenues $ 606,118 $ 616,793 $ 612,196 $ 791,623 $ 2,626,730 Operating income 94,774 96,258 69,568 94,684 355,284 Income from continuing operations, net of tax $ 41,399 $ 38,598 $ 11,837 $ 22,867 $ 114,701 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 347 — — 347 Net income $ 41,399 $ 38,945 $ 11,837 $ 22,867 $ 115,048 Basic net income per common share: Continuing operations $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 $ 1.01 Discontinued operations — — — — — Basic net income per common share $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 $ 1.01 Diluted net income per common share: Continuing operations $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 1.00 Discontinued operations — — — — — Diluted net income per common share $ 0.36 $ 0.34 $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 1.00

Note 16 - Condensed Consolida_2

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
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Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2019 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 $ 3,007 $ 231,866 $ — $ 15,104 $ — $ — $ 249,977 Restricted cash — 12,668 — 7,803 — — 20,471 Other current assets 24,164 100,219 55 4,608 — — 129,046 Property and equipment, net 159,139 2,411,456 — 101,958 — — 2,672,553 Investments in subsidiaries 3,718,900 47,759 — — — (3,766,659 ) — Intercompany receivable 1,031,342 — 59,116 — — (1,090,458 ) — Operating leases right-of-use assets 23,229 886,463 — 26,478 — — 936,170 Other long-term assets 20,662 22,636 — 48,452 — — 91,750 Intangible assets, net — 1,390,954 — 75,937 — — 1,466,891 Goodwill, net — 1,051,968 — 31,319 — — 1,083,287 Total assets $ 4,980,443 $ 6,155,989 $ 59,171 $ 311,659 $ — $ (4,857,117 ) $ 6,650,145 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 26,695 $ 299 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 26,994 Other current liabilities 159,138 332,393 — 39,858 — (1,490 ) 529,899 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — — — 9,946 — (9,946 ) — Intercompany payable — 104,697 — 984,298 — (1,088,995 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,680,912 341 — 57,684 — — 3,738,937 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 19,189 814,779 — 6,317 — — 840,285 Other long-term liabilities (170,733 ) 420,775 900 (2,154 ) — — 248,788 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,265,242 4,482,705 58,271 (784,290 ) — (3,756,686 ) 1,265,242 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,980,443 $ 6,155,989 $ 59,171 $ 311,659 $ — $ (4,857,117 ) $ 6,650,145 December 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 $ 8,697 $ 226,200 $ — $ 14,520 $ — $ — $ 249,417 Restricted cash — 13,703 — 10,082 — — 23,785 Other current assets 15,636 108,069 191 2,844 — (191 ) 126,549 Property and equipment, net 117,642 2,505,987 — 92,435 — — 2,716,064 Investments in subsidiaries 6,381,321 — — 3,861 — (6,385,182 ) — Intercompany receivable — 2,106,566 374,108 — — (2,480,674 ) — Other long-term assets 33,513 30,002 — 48,237 — — 111,752 Intangible assets, net — 1,386,868 — 79,802 — — 1,466,670 Goodwill, net — 1,029,628 — 32,474 — — 1,062,102 Total assets $ 6,556,809 $ 7,407,023 $ 374,299 $ 284,255 $ — $ (8,866,047 ) $ 5,756,339 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 23,895 $ 286 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 24,181 Other current liabilities 160,262 267,250 — 17,679 — 329 445,520 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 9,459 — — — (9,459 ) — Intercompany payable 1,509,857 — — 971,060 — (2,480,917 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 3,896,699 736 — 57,684 — — 3,955,119 Other long-term liabilities (179,645 ) 382,148 900 (17,625 ) — — 185,778 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,145,741 6,747,144 373,399 (744,543 ) — (6,376,000 ) 1,145,741 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,556,809 $ 7,407,023 $ 374,299 $ 284,255 $ — $ (8,866,047 ) $ 5,756,339
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2019 Non- Non- Guarantor Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (Not 100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 84,144 $ 3,258,013 $ — $ 86,053 $ — $ (102,091 ) $ 3,326,119 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,664,496 — 71,721 — — 1,736,217 Selling, general and administrative — 449,422 — 10,161 — — 459,583 Master lease rent expense — 97,723 — — — — 97,723 Maintenance and utilities — 153,324 — 1,349 — — 154,673 Depreciation and amortization 39,490 224,612 — 12,467 — — 276,569 Corporate expense 100,919 673 — 3,547 — — 105,139 Project development, preopening and writedowns 6,557 6,128 — 9,043 — — 21,728 Other operating items, net 1,895 24 — — — — 1,919 Intercompany expenses 203 101,888 — — — (102,091 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 149,064 2,698,290 — 108,288 — (102,091 ) 2,853,551 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 438,736 (757 ) — — — (437,979 ) — Operating income (loss) 373,816 558,966 — (22,235 ) — (437,979 ) 472,568 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 227,757 1,381 — 6,469 — — 235,607 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 34,949 — — — — — 34,949 Other, net 513 (564 ) — (63 ) — — (114 ) Total other expense (income), net 263,219 817 — 6,406 — — 270,442 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 110,597 558,149 — (28,641 ) — (437,979 ) 202,126 Income tax benefit (provision) 47,039 (95,948 ) — 4,419 — — (44,490 ) Net income (loss) $ 157,636 $ 462,201 $ — $ (24,222 ) $ — $ (437,979 ) $ 157,636 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 158,171 $ 462,736 $ — $ (24,222 ) $ — $ (438,514 ) $ 158,171 Year Ended December 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 $ 83,508 $ 2,579,317 $ — $ 66,084 $ — $ (102,179 ) $ 2,626,730 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,313,823 — 57,556 — — 1,371,379 Selling, general and administrative 13 360,089 — 9,222 — (11 ) 369,313 Master lease rent expense — 20,682 — — — — 20,682 Maintenance and utilities — 125,667 — 1,360 — — 127,027 Depreciation and amortization 19,052 203,570 — 7,357 — — 229,979 Corporate expense 100,844 403 — 2,954 — — 104,201 Project development, preopening and writedowns 31,514 4,043 — 10,141 — — 45,698 Impairment of assets 993 — — — — — 993 Other operating items, net 58 2,116 — — — — 2,174 Intercompany expenses 203 101,965 — — — (102,168 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 152,677 2,132,358 — 88,590 — (102,179 ) 2,271,446 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 311,701 (1,352 ) — — — (310,349 ) — Operating income (loss) 242,532 445,607 — (22,506 ) — (310,349 ) 355,284 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 174,299 1,192 — 24,976 — — 200,467 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 61 — — — — — 61 Other, net 161 (371 ) — (66 ) — — (276 ) Total other expense (income), net 174,521 821 — 24,910 — — 200,252 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 68,011 444,786 — (47,416 ) — (310,349 ) 155,032 Income tax benefit (provision) 47,037 (97,358 ) — 9,990 — — (40,331 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 115,048 347,428 — (37,426 ) — (310,349 ) 114,701 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 347 — — — 347 Net income (loss) $ 115,048 $ 347,428 $ 347 $ (37,426 ) $ — $ (310,349 ) $ 115,048 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 113,853 $ 346,233 $ 347 $ (37,426 ) $ — $ (309,154 ) $ 113,853 Year Ended December 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 $ 73,292 $ 2,377,514 $ — $ 42,670 $ — $ (92,657 ) $ 2,400,819 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 1,225,765 — 38,156 — — 1,263,921 Selling, general and administrative 44 354,423 — 7,612 — (42 ) 362,037 Maintenance and utilities — 108,092 — 1,370 — — 109,462 Depreciation and amortization 12,041 201,401 — 4,080 — — 217,522 Corporate expense 85,362 1,140 — 1,646 — — 88,148 Project development, preopening and writedowns 7,806 2,758 154 3,736 — — 14,454 Impairment of assets 600 1 — (1,027 ) — — (426 ) Other operating items, net 725 1,175 — — — — 1,900 Intercompany expenses 1,204 91,411 — — — (92,615 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 107,782 1,986,166 154 55,573 — (92,657 ) 2,057,018 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 330,711 (1,374 ) — — — (329,337 ) — Operating income (loss) 296,221 389,974 (154 ) (12,903 ) — (329,337 ) 343,801 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 169,990 1,275 — 25 — — 171,290 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 1,582 — — — — — 1,582 Other, net (16 ) (98 ) — (70 ) — — (184 ) Total other expense (income), net 171,556 1,177 — (45 ) — — 172,688 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 124,665 388,797 (154 ) (12,858 ) — (329,337 ) 171,113 Income tax benefit (provision) 64,725 (73,426 ) — 5,586 — — (3,115 ) Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 189,390 315,371 (154 ) (7,272 ) — (329,337 ) 167,998 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax — — 21,392 — — — 21,392 Net income (loss) $ 189,390 $ 315,371 $ 21,238 $ (7,272 ) $ — $ (329,337 ) $ 189,390 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 189,823 $ 315,804 $ 21,238 $ (7,272 ) $ — $ (329,770 ) $ 189,823
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2019 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 $ 2,992,943 $ (2,114,670 ) $ (314,992 ) $ (12,583 ) $ — $ (1,706 ) $ 548,992 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (129,678 ) (76,274 ) — (1,685 ) — — (207,637 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (5,535 ) — — — — — (5,535 ) Net activity with affiliates — 2,211,263 314,992 — — (2,526,255 ) — Distributions from subsidiary 9,000 — — — — (9,000 ) — Other investing activities (11,471 ) (6,788 ) — — — — (18,259 ) Net cash from investing activities (137,684 ) 2,128,201 314,992 (1,685 ) — (2,535,255 ) (231,431 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 1,666,329 — — — — — 1,666,329 Payments under bank credit facility (2,132,024 ) — — — — — (2,132,024 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 1,000,000 — — — — — 1,000,000 Retirements of senior notes (750,000 ) — — — — — (750,000 ) Premium and consent fees (25,785 ) — — — — — (25,785 ) Debt financing costs, net (15,500 ) — — — — — (15,500 ) Net activity with affiliates (2,541,199 ) — — 13,238 — 2,527,961 — Distributions to parent — (8,335 ) — (665 ) — 9,000 — Share-based compensation activities, net (5,776 ) — — — — — (5,776 ) Shares repurchased and retired (28,045 ) — — — — — (28,045 ) Dividends paid (28,949 ) — — — — — (28,949 ) Other financing activities — (565 ) — — — — (565 ) Net cash from financing activities (2,860,949 ) (8,900 ) — 12,573 — 2,536,961 (320,315 ) Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (5,690 ) 4,631 — (1,695 ) — — (2,754 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 8,697 239,903 — 24,602 — — 273,202 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 3,007 $ 244,534 $ — $ 22,907 $ — $ — $ 270,448 Year Ended December 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 $ (323,948 ) $ 660,683 $ (92 ) $ 97,640 $ — $ 244 $ 434,527 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (95,576 ) (65,015 ) — (953 ) — — (161,544 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (934,073 ) — — — — — (934,073 ) Net activity with affiliates — (545,725 ) (390 ) — — 546,115 — Distributions from subsidiary 7,975 — — — — (7,975 ) — Other investing activities (13,860 ) (15,850 ) — (10,000 ) — — (39,710 ) Net cash from investing activities (1,035,534 ) (626,590 ) (390 ) (10,953 ) — 538,140 (1,135,327 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 1,114,600 — — — — — 1,114,600 Payments under bank credit facility (964,322 ) — — — — — (964,322 ) Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 700,000 — — — — — 700,000 Debt financing costs, net (14,215 ) — — — — — (14,215 ) Net activity with affiliates 621,413 — — (75,054 ) — (546,359 ) — Distributions to parent — (7,975 ) — — 7,975 — Share-based compensation activities, net (5,344 ) — — — — — (5,344 ) Shares repurchased and retired (59,570 ) — — — — — (59,570 ) Dividends paid (24,730 ) — — — — — (24,730 ) Other financing activities — (178 ) — — — — (178 ) Net cash from financing activities 1,367,832 (8,153 ) — (75,054 ) — (538,384 ) 746,241 Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Cash flows from operating activities — — — — — — — Cash flows from investing activities — — 482 — — — 482 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash provided by discontinued operations — — 482 — — — 482 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 8,350 25,940 — 11,633 — — 45,923 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 $ 8,697 $ 239,903 $ — $ 24,602 $ — $ — $ 273,202 Year Ended December 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 $ (82,632 ) $ 532,515 $ (12,907 ) $ (15,628 ) $ 254 $ 949 $ 422,551 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (102,277 ) (87,590 ) — (597 ) — — (190,464 ) Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash received (1,153 ) — — — — — (1,153 ) Net activity with affiliates — (420,716 ) (22,826 ) — — 443,542 — Distributions from subsidiary 10,867 — — — — (10,867 ) — Advances pursuant to development agreement — — — (35,108 ) — — (35,108 ) Other investing activities — 706 — — — — 706 Net cash from investing activities (92,563 ) (507,600 ) (22,826 ) (35,705 ) — 432,675 (226,019 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 958,000 — — — — — 958,000 Payments under bank credit facility (1,119,485 ) — — — — — (1,119,485 ) Debt financing costs, net (3,430 ) — — — — — (3,430 ) Net activity with affiliates 389,579 — — 55,166 (254 ) (444,491 ) — Distributions to parent — (10,475 ) (392 ) — 10,867 — Share-based compensation activities, net (7,711 ) — — — — — (7,711 ) Shares repurchased and retired (31,927 ) — — — — — (31,927 ) Dividends paid (11,286 ) — — — — — (11,286 ) Other financing activities 590 (87 ) — — — — 503 Net cash from financing activities 174,330 (10,562 ) — 54,774 (254 ) (433,624 ) (215,336 ) Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations Cash flows from operating activities — — (514 ) — — — (514 ) Cash flows from investing activities — — 36,247 — — — 36,247 Cash flows from financing activities — — — — — — — Net cash provided by discontinued operations — — 35,733 — — — 35,733 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (865 ) 14,353 — 3,441 — — 16,929 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 $ 347 $ 213,963 $ — $ 12,969 $ — $ — $ 227,279

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)shares	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2016
Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties	29
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Total	$ 19,500
Debt Security Interest Rate Stated Percentage	7.50%
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Total	$ 16,200	$ 15,800
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current, Total	600	500
Taxes, Other	546,700	367,500	$ 324,500
Advertising Expense	44,700	33,700	$ 29,900
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 936,170	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | shares	0	0	0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset				$ 935,100
Operating Lease, Liability, Total				921,800
Accrued Rent				$ 13,300
Host Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Other Assets [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncurrent	$ 15,600	$ 15,300
Borgata [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					50.00%

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 249,977	$ 249,417	$ 203,104	$ 193,862
Restricted cash	20,471	23,785	24,175	16,488
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 270,448	$ 273,202	$ 227,279	$ 210,350

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Beginning balance, January 1,	$ 3,607	$ 2,072	$ 1,971
Additions due to Acquisitions	0	1,425	0
Additions	929	180	478
Deductions	(62)	(70)	(377)
Ending balance, December 31,	$ 4,474	$ 3,607	$ 2,072

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Riverboats And Barges [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	5 years
Riverboats And Barges [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investment Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Total	$ 19,500
The 7.5% City Bonds [Member]
2020	550
2021	590
2022	635
2023	680
2024	730
Thereafter	16,350
Total	$ 19,535

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies -Self-insurance Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Beginning balance, January 1,	$ 37,501	$ 33,995	$ 31,022
Charged to costs and expenses	121,075	90,299	84,209
Due to acquisitions	0	3,279	0
Payments made	(114,972)	(90,072)	(81,236)
Ending balance, December 31,	$ 43,604	$ 37,501	$ 33,995

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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Promotional Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Food and Beverage [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 215,989	$ 182,960	$ 171,904
Occupancy [Member]
Promotional allowance	96,296	81,671	76,565
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 14,908	$ 11,939	$ 10,900

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details Textual)	Oct. 15, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 17, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 15, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 01, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2016
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total							$ 5,535,000		$ 934,073,000	$ 1,153,000
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments							21,185,000			61,748,000
Borgata [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage											50.00%
Refund From Tax Settlement				$ 72,000,000
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax, Total										36,200,000
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation										14,800,000
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Total									300,000
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total	$ 576,100,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	$ 615,100,000						615,133,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets					$ (400,000)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment					(36,700,000)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles					39,000,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Liabilities					(200,000)
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments					$ 5,800,000
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Project Development, Preopening, and Writedowns Expense [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs							2,400,000		14,500,000	2,000,000
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total		$ 264,300,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total		$ 289,100,000					289,065,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets								$ (600,000)
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment								600,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles								(12,000,000)
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments								16,500,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Assets								2,400,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Other Liabilities								$ 9,200,000
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member] | Project Development, Preopening, and Writedowns Expense [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs							600,000		3,600,000	400,000
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total			$ 100,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total			$ 110,500,000				110,534,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Current Assets						$ 1,000,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment						200,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles						$ 1,200,000
Number of Gaming Units			1,000
Number of Locations			220
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member] | Project Development, Preopening, and Writedowns Expense [Member]
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs							$ 400,000		$ 700,000	$ 0

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Business Acquisition Assets and Liabilities of Pinnacle Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Oct. 15, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102		$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Current assets	64,161
Property and equipment	130,306
Other assets	(28)
Intangible assets	454,400
Total acquired assets	648,839
Current liabilities	54,434
Other liabilities	57,832
Total liabilities assumed	112,266
Net identifiable assets acquired	536,573
Goodwill	78,560
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	615,133		$ 615,100
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Previously Reported [Member]
Current assets		64,604
Property and equipment		167,000
Other assets		(28)
Intangible assets		415,400
Total acquired assets		646,976
Current liabilities		54,585
Other liabilities		57,832
Total liabilities assumed		112,417
Net identifiable assets acquired		534,559
Goodwill		72,740
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total		$ 607,299
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Current assets	(443)
Property and equipment	(36,694)
Other assets	0
Intangible assets	39,000
Total acquired assets	1,863
Current liabilities	(151)
Other liabilities	0
Total liabilities assumed	(151)
Net identifiable assets acquired	2,014
Goodwill	5,820
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	$ 7,834

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Property and Equipment of Pinnacle Acquisition (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 130,306
Land [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 4,395
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 56,054
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	15 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	1 year
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 69,857
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	2 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	10 years

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets of Pinnacle Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 454.4
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	42.3
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member] | Gaming License Right [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 369.5
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	3 years 6 months	7 years 3 months 18 days
Customer Relationships [Member] | Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	4 years
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 42.6

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Business Acquisition Income Statement Supplemental Information of Pinnacle Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 24,296	$ 39,405	$ 48,484	$ 45,451		$ 22,867	$ 11,837	$ 38,945	$ 41,399	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Pinnacle Acquisition [Member]
Total revenues					$ 138,189					671,900
Net income					$ 1,641					$ 59,740

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Business Acquisition Assets and Liabilities of Valley Forge Convention Center Partners (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 17, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102		$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Current assets	29,280
Property and equipment	57,118
Other assets	2,872
Intangible assets	136,600
Total acquired assets	225,870
Current liabilities	12,968
Other liabilities	9,803
Total liabilities assumed	22,771
Net identifiable assets acquired	203,099
Goodwill	85,966
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	289,065		$ 289,100
Previously Reported [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Current assets		29,909
Property and equipment		56,500
Other assets		483
Intangible assets		148,600
Total acquired assets		235,492
Current liabilities		12,968
Other liabilities		606
Total liabilities assumed		13,574
Net identifiable assets acquired		221,918
Goodwill		69,446
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total		$ 291,364
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Current assets	(629)
Property and equipment	618
Other assets	2,389
Intangible assets	(12,000)
Total acquired assets	(9,622)
Current liabilities	0
Other liabilities	9,197
Total liabilities assumed	9,197
Net identifiable assets acquired	(18,819)
Goodwill	16,520
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	$ (2,299)

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Property and Equipment of Valley Forge Convention Center Partners (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 57,118
Land [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 15,150
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 32,908
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	15 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	1 year
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	10 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 9,060
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	2 years

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets of Valley Forge Convention Center Partners (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 136.6
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	12.5
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member] | Gaming License Right [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 108
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	3 years 6 months	7 years 3 months 18 days
Customer Relationships [Member] | Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	5 years
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 16.1

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Business Acquisition Income Statement Supplemental Information of Valley Forge Convention Center Partners (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Net income	$ 24,296	$ 39,405	$ 48,484	$ 45,451	$ 22,867		$ 11,837	$ 38,945	$ 41,399	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. [Member]
Total revenues						$ 43,499				168,610
Net income						$ 4,450				$ 31,286

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Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Business Acquisition Assets and Liabilities of Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102		$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Current assets	10,638
Property and equipment	9,496
Other assets	2,933
Intangible assets	58,000
Total acquired assets	81,067
Current liabilities	1,062
Total liabilities assumed	1,062
Net identifiable assets acquired	80,005
Goodwill	30,529
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	110,534		$ 110,500
Previously Reported [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Current assets		10,638
Property and equipment		9,307
Other assets		1,963
Intangible assets		58,000
Total acquired assets		79,908
Current liabilities		1,062
Total liabilities assumed		1,062
Net identifiable assets acquired		78,846
Goodwill		31,692
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total		$ 110,538
Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Current assets	0
Property and equipment	189
Other assets	970
Intangible assets	0
Total acquired assets	1,159
Current liabilities	0
Total liabilities assumed	0
Net identifiable assets acquired	1,159
Goodwill	(1,163)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net, Total	$ (4)

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Di_13

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Property and Equipment of Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 9,496
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 66
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	10 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	40 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Property and Equipment, Recorded Amount	$ 9,430
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	1 year
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	3 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	10 years

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Di_14

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets of Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 58
Host Agreements [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	13 years 4 months 24 days	14 years 4 months 24 days
Host Agreements [Member] | Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC [Member]
Intangible Assets, Useful Life (Year)	15 years
Intangible Assets, Recorded Amount	$ 58

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Di_15

Note 2 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Business Acquisition Income Statement Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total revenues, pro forma										$ 3,293,658	$ 3,262,273
Net income	$ 24,296	$ 39,405	$ 48,484	$ 45,451	$ 22,867	$ 11,837	$ 38,945	$ 41,399	$ 157,636	115,048	189,390
Net income from continuing operations, net of tax, pro forma										$ 131,290	$ 172,462
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.35	$ 0.43	$ 0.40	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 1.39	$ 1.01	$ 1.65
Basic net income per share, pro forma (in dollars per share)										1.15	1.50
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.35	$ 0.43	$ 0.40	$ 0.20	$ 0.10	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 1.38	1	1.64
Diluted net income per share, pro forma (in dollars per share)										$ 1.14	$ 1.49
Parent Company [Member]
Total revenues										$ 2,626,730	$ 2,400,819
Net income										$ 114,701	$ 167,998
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)										$ 1.01	$ 1.46
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)										$ 1	$ 1.45
Subsidiaries [Member]
Total revenues										$ 666,928	$ 861,454
Net income										$ 16,589	$ 4,464

Note 3 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 3 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Depreciation, Total	$ 247	$ 212.1	$ 199.3

Note 3 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 3 - Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property and equipment, gross	$ 5,308,975	$ 5,189,103
Less accumulated depreciation	2,636,422	2,473,039
Property and equipment, net	2,672,553	2,716,064
Land [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	324,501	316,590
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	3,090,974	3,084,337
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,596,395	1,480,917
Riverboats And Barges [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	241,036	240,507
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 56,069	$ 66,752

Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Det

Note 4 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Favorable Lease Rates [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	41 years
Favorable Lease Rates [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	52 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 6 months	7 years 3 months 18 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Original Life	5 years
Host Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Sc

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 147,473	$ 156,503
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(45,720)	(20,671)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	101,753	135,832
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,583,372	1,549,072
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(184,274)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	1,365,138	1,330,838
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,730,845	1,705,575
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(79,680)	(54,631)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(184,274)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	1,466,891	1,466,670	$ 842,946	$ 881,954
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	206,687	207,387
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	0	0
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(4,300)	(4,300)
Intangible assets, net	202,387	203,087	147,587	149,387
Gaming License Right [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,376,685	1,341,685
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(179,974)	(179,974)
Intangible assets, net	$ 1,162,751	$ 1,127,751	659,401	659,401
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 6 months	7 years 3 months 18 days
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 68,100	$ 65,400
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(39,598)	(15,113)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 28,502	$ 50,287	5,930	19,462
Host Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	13 years 4 months 24 days	14 years 4 months 24 days
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 58,000	$ 58,000
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(6,122)	(2,256)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	51,878	$ 55,744
Off-Market Favorable Lease [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life		37 years
Intangible assets, gross carrying value		$ 11,730
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization		(3,302)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses		0
Intangible assets, net		8,428
Development Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	21,373	21,373
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	0	0
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 21,373	$ 21,373	$ 21,373	$ 21,373

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Ch

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Changes in Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance, finite lived	$ 135,832
Balance, indefinite lived	1,330,838
Balance, total	1,466,670		$ 842,946	$ 881,954
Additions, total	0		637,850	0
Purchase price adjustments, total	37,000			(880)
Impairments, total	0		0	0
Amortization, finite lived	(28,351)		(14,126)	(14,680)
Other, total	(8,428)	[1]		(23,448)	[2]
Balance, finite lived	101,753		135,832
Balance, indefinite lived	1,365,138		1,330,838
Balance, total	1,466,891		1,466,670	842,946
Trademarks [Member]
Balance, indefinite lived	203,087		147,587	149,387
Additions, indefinite lived	0		55,500	0
Purchase price adjustments, indefinite lived	(700)			(1,800)
Impairments, indefinite lived	0		0	0
Balance, indefinite lived	202,387		203,087	147,587
Gaming License Right [Member]
Balance, indefinite lived	1,127,751		659,401	659,401
Additions, indefinite lived	0		468,350	0
Purchase price adjustments, indefinite lived	35,000			0
Impairments, indefinite lived	0		0	0
Balance, indefinite lived	1,162,751		1,127,751	659,401
Customer Relationships [Member]
Balance, finite lived	50,287		5,930	19,462
Additions, finite lived	0		56,000	0
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	2,700			920
Impairments, finite lived	0		0	0
Amortization, finite lived	(24,485)		(11,643)	(14,452)
Other, finite lived	0	[1]		0	[2]
Balance, finite lived	28,502		50,287	5,930
Host Relationships [Member]
Balance, finite lived	55,744		0	0
Additions, finite lived	0		58,000	0
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	0			0
Impairments, finite lived	0		0	0
Amortization, finite lived	(3,866)		(2,256)	0
Other, finite lived	0	[1]		0	[2]
Balance, finite lived	51,878		55,744	0
Favorable Lease Rates [Member]
Balance, finite lived	8,428		8,655	32,331
Additions, finite lived	0		0	0
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	0			0
Impairments, finite lived	0		0	0
Amortization, finite lived	0		(227)	(228)
Other, finite lived	(8,428)	[1]		(23,448)	[2]
Balance, finite lived	0		8,428	8,655
Development Agreements [Member]
Balance, finite lived	21,373		21,373	21,373
Additions, finite lived	0		0	0
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	0			0
Impairments, finite lived	0		0	0
Amortization, finite lived	0		0	0
Other, finite lived	0	[1]		0	[2]
Balance, finite lived	$ 21,373		$ 21,373	$ 21,373
[1]	The remaining balance of the favorable lease rates intangible asset was reclassified and added to the operating lease right-of-use asset upon the adoption of the Lease Standard effective January 1, 2019.
[2]	In March 2017, The Orleans Hotel and Casino exercised an option in its lease agreement to terminate the existing lease and purchase the land subject to the lease therefore combining the remaining unamortized favorable lease rate asset into the cost of the land asset.

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Fu

Note 4 - Intangible Assets - Future Amortization (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Customer Relationships [Member]
2020	$ 15,465
2021	8,737
2022	3,322
2023	939
2024	39
Thereafter	0
Total future amortization	28,502
Host Relationships [Member]
2020	3,867
2021	3,867
2022	3,867
2023	3,867
2024	3,867
Thereafter	32,543
Total future amortization	51,878
Favorable Lease Rates [Member]
2020	19,332
2021	12,604
2022	7,189
2023	4,806
2024	3,906
Thereafter	32,543
Total future amortization	$ 80,380

Note 5 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 5 - Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 21,185		$ 61,748
Midwest and South [Member] | Acquired Companies [Member]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 21,200	$ 173,900
Midwest and South [Member] | Aliante [Member]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments			$ 61,700

Note 5 - Goodwill - Goodwill (D

Note 5 - Goodwill - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill, gross	$ 1,267,362
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(177,941)
Goodwill, net	1,083,287	$ 1,062,102	$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Goodwill, gross	593,567
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(165,479)
Goodwill, net	428,088
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Goodwill, gross	6,997
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	0
Goodwill, net	863
Midwest and South [Member]
Goodwill, gross	666,798
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(12,462)
Goodwill, net	$ 654,336

Note 5 - Goodwill - Goodwill Ac

Note 5 - Goodwill - Goodwill Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance, goodwill	$ 1,062,102	$ 888,224	$ 826,476
Additions, goodwill	0	173,878	0
Impairments, goodwill	0	0	0
Final purchase price adjustments, goodwill	21,185		61,748
Balance, goodwill	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102	$ 888,224

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities -

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Payroll and related expenses	$ 99,602	$ 85,532
Interest	32,239	35,734
Gaming liabilities	64,465	59,823
Player loyalty program liabilities	32,983	25,251
Advance deposits	22,854	21,687
Outstanding chip liabilities	7,394	7,449
Dividend payable	7,808	6,705
Other accrued liabilities	83,865	91,994
Total accrued liabilities	438,896	334,175
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Operating lease liabilities	$ 87,686	$ 0

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 03, 2019	Jun. 25, 2018	Mar. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Aug. 02, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Long-term Line of Credit, Total				$ 1,305,634	$ 1,771,330
Long-term Debt, Total				$ 3,765,931	3,979,300
Debt Instrument, Fixed Quarterly Amortization of Principal Percentage				5.00%
Debt Instrument Prepayment Fee, Percentage				1.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 3,813,956	$ 4,030,035
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				6.875%	6.875%		6.875%
Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 945,500
Long-term Line of Credit, Total				1,300,000
Long-term Debt, Total				41,300
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				12,600
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				$ 656,600
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.00%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				0.50%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Term Loan A, Joinder Agreement [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Additional Available Borrowing Capacity						$ 49,500
Long-term Line of Credit, Total						234,300
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Total				$ 984,416
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 1,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%			4.75%	4.75%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross	$ 15,700
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal	101.00%
Debt Instrument, Additional Interest Accrued After Covenants	0.25%
Debt Instrument, Contingent Liability	$ 0
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 1,000,000
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Prior to December 1, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | In 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	102.375%
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | In 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Additional Interest Accrued After Covenants	1.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Total				$ 690,756	$ 689,361
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 700,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.00%		6.00%	6.00%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross		$ 11,300
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal		101.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 700,000	$ 700,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | In 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Prior to August 15, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | In 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		103.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Total				$ 741,729	$ 740,406
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 750,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			6.375%	6.375%	6.375%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross			$ 13,000
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal			101.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 750,000	$ 750,000
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | In 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | In 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			103.188%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Prior to April 1, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Total					$ 742,299
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.875%				6.875%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.438%
Long-term Debt, Gross					$ 750,000
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 57,700
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End				11.20%	11.11%
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument Covenant Terms, Minimum Required Coverage Ratio				2
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Available Borrowing Capacity						170,500
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						$ 945,500
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Terms, Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio Allowed				4.25
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Terms, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required				1.75
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total				$ 235,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.75%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.25%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				2.50%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.25%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.50%
Amended Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Available Borrowing Capacity				$ 550,000

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Sched

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 03, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 25, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 28, 2016
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 3,813,956		$ 4,030,035
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(671)		(1,286)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(47,354)		(49,449)
Long-term debt, net	3,765,931		3,979,300
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, current	26,994		24,181
Long-term debt, unamortized discount, current	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs, current	0		0
Current maturities of long-term debt	26,994		24,181
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, noncurrent	3,786,962		4,005,854
Long-term debt, unamortized discount, noncurrent	(671)		(1,286)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs, noncurrent	(47,354)		(49,449)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	$ 3,738,937		$ 3,955,119
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	6.875%		6.875%		6.875%
Line of Credit [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	3.753%		4.651%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,305,634		$ 1,771,330
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(671)		(1,286)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(14,255)		(21,515)
Long-term debt, net	$ 1,290,708		$ 1,748,529
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	6.375%		6.375%			6.375%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 750,000		$ 750,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(8,271)		(9,594)
Long-term debt, net	$ 741,729		$ 740,406
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate		6.875%	6.875%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal			$ 750,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount			0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs			(7,701)
Long-term debt, net			$ 742,299
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	6.00%		6.00%	6.00%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 700,000		$ 700,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(9,244)		(10,639)
Long-term debt, net	$ 690,756		$ 689,361
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	4.75%	4.75%	4.75%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,000,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(15,584)
Long-term debt, net	$ 984,416
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	11.138%		11.01%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 58,322		$ 58,705
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	0		0
Long-term debt, net	$ 58,322		$ 58,705

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Outst

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Outstanding Principal Amounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 1,305,634	$ 1,771,330
Line of Credit [Member] | Term A Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	234,300	248,351
Line of Credit [Member] | Refinancing Term B Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	795,034	1,152,679
Line of Credit [Member] | Swing Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	41,300	50,300
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 235,000	$ 320,000

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Maxim

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Maximum Total Leverage Ratio (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	6
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2020 through December 31, 2020 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	5.75
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2021 and Thereafter [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	5.50

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Max_2

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2019 through December 31, 2019 [Member]
Maximum secured leverage ratio	3.75
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2020 and Thereafter [Member]
Maximum secured leverage ratio	3.50

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Early

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Early Extinguisment of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	$ 34,949	$ 61	$ 1,582
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Premium and Consent Fees [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	25,785	0	0
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Deferred Finance Charges [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	6,092	0	0
Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	3,072	61	1,086
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	$ 0	$ 0	$ 496

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Ear_2

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Early Extinguisment of Debt (Details) (Parentheticals)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member]
Debt instrument, stated rate	6.875%	6.875%	6.875%

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Matur

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
2020	$ 26,994
2021	509,437
2022	12,743
2023	757,099
2024	0
Thereafter	2,507,683
Total outstanding principal of long-term debt	$ 3,813,956	$ 4,030,035

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	$ 41,281	$ 39,516
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	2,482	2,482	$ 2,482	$ 2,482
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	200
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	1,100	$ 1,000
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	456,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	2,000
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	14,300
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	5,500
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 1,077,500

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	$ 95,861	$ 102,806
State net operating loss carryforwards	67,357	55,478
Operating lease liability	198,800	0
Share-based compensation	15,029	15,127
Other	60,540	53,434
Gross deferred income tax assets	437,587	226,845
Valuation allowance	(41,281)	(39,516)
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance	396,306	187,329
Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets	311,365	259,495
State tax liability	45,314	38,891
Right of use asset	194,874	0
Other	7,448	10,205
Gross deferred income tax liabilities	559,001	308,591
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	$ 162,695	$ 121,262

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Provisi

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current
Federal	$ 0	$ (584)	$ (10,367)
State	3,475	5,897	5,335
Total current taxes provision (benefit)	3,475	5,313	(5,032)
Deferred
Federal	44,877	29,434	6,449
State	(3,862)	5,584	1,698
Total deferred taxes provision	41,015	35,018	8,147
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	44,490	40,331	3,115
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations	44,490	40,331	3,115
Provision for income taxes from discontinued operations	0	136	14,855
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations and discontinued operations	$ 44,490	$ 40,467	$ 17,970

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Reconci

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Tax at federal statutory rate	21.00%	21.00%	35.00%
Federal statutory rate change on deferred tax liability			(35.20%)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(0.20%)	5.90%	2.70%
Compensation-based credits	(1.20%)	(1.90%)	(1.00%)
Nondeductible expenses	0.40%	0.70%	0.50%
Tax exempt interest	(0.20%)	(0.20%)	(0.30%)
Company provided benefits	1.60%	0.10%	0.50%
Other, net	0.40%	0.40%	(0.40%)
Effective tax rate	21.80%	26.00%	1.80%

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Unrecog

Note 8 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year	$ 2,482	$ 2,482	$ 2,482
Tax positions related to current year	0	0	0
Tax positions related to prior years	0	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year	$ 2,482	$ 2,482	$ 2,482

Note 9 - Commitments and Cont_2

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 20, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 15, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			$ 438,896,000	$ 334,175,000
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda	1.00%
Parking Fee Per Space			$ 80
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term			67 years
Development Agreement [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total		$ 24,500,000
Project Development Preopening and Writedowns			$ 6,600,000
Development Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unrecorded Commitment to Fund Pre Development Costs, Annual Amount			$ 1,000,000
Project, Construction Timeline			18 months
Development Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unrecorded Commitment to Fund Pre Development Costs, Annual Amount			$ 2,000,000
Project, Construction Timeline			24 months
Kansas Star [Member]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda			1.00%
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Arrangements Payment to Option Holder Term			10 years
Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member]
Sponsor Fee Percentage			4.50%
Sponsor Fees			$ 3,200,000	3,100,000	$ 3,100,000
Diamond Jo Worth [Member]
Other Commitment Time Period			10 years
Sponsor Fee Percentage			5.76%
Sponsor Fees			$ 4,900,000	4,900,000	$ 5,000,000
Master Lease for Pinnacle Purchase Agreement [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term						5 years
Annual Donations for Education in Operating Area [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Other Commitment, Total			$ 1,500,000
Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Other Commitment Time Period			15 years
Debt Issued By Counterparty			$ 19,700,000
Special Tax Assessment			1,600,000	1,700,000
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			6,700,000	7,400,000
Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities, Discount [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			2,500,000	3,000,000
Additional Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Debt Issued By Counterparty			5,000,000
Special Tax Assessment			1,700,000
Dubuque Minimum Assessment Agreement [Member] | Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member]
Property Taxes Minimum Agreed Taxable Value			57,900,000
Other Commitment, Minimum Annual Payments			1,900,000	1,900,000
Dubuque Minimum Assessment Agreement [Member] | Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Commitment Obligation			13,100,000	13,400,000
Other Commitment, Discount on Obligation			$ 2,300,000	$ 2,500,000

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term	67 years
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term	59 years

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Cost (

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Operating lease cost	$ 163,027
Short-term lease cost	$ 481

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 160,333
Operating leases	$ 13,204

Note 10 - Leases - Supplement_2

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset	$ 936,170	$ 0
Operating lease liabilities	$ 840,285	0
Operating leases (in years) (Year)	18 years 2 months 12 days
Operating leases	8.90%
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities)	$ 87,686	$ 0
Accrued Liabilities and Operating Lease Liabilities, Net of Current Portion [Member]
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 927,971

Note 10 - Leases - Maturity of

Note 10 - Leases - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
2020	$ 161,404
2021	145,491
2022	113,133
2023	112,346
2024	112,140
Thereafter	1,273,966
Total lease payments	1,918,480
Less imputed interest	(990,509)
Operating lease liabilities	840,285	$ 0
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities)	$ (87,686)	$ 0

Note 10 - Leases - Future Minim

Note 10 - Leases - Future Minimum Rental Income (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
2020	$ 4,798
2021	2,286
2022	2,030
2023	1,903
2024	1,425
Thereafter	156
Total	$ 12,598

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_3

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		May 17, 2012	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 12, 2018	May 16, 2012
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	[1],[2]					1,087,000	1,853,000	1,198,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value						$ 4,700	$ 7,800	$ 3,900
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value						600	$ 1,200	$ 1,600
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total						0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total						$ 15,700
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						2 years 6 months
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period						3 years
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total						$ 8,500
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition						2 years 8 months 12 days
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Evaluation of Performance Conditions Period						3 years
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards if Only Threshhold Performance Met, Percentage						50.00%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards for Target Performance, Percentage						100.00%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards for Maximum Performance, Percentage						200.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period			395,964	486,805	268,429
Shares Issued Per Unit			1.67	1.57	0.80
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation			125,004	149,268	94,776
Share Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Issued In Period, Net of Tax Withholdings			270,960	337,537	173,653
Shares to be Issued to Settle PSUs						1,400,000
Career Shares [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total						$ 1,200
Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Eligibility Minimum Age						55 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period						10 years
Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period						10 years
Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period						15 years
Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period						20 years
Stock Incentive Plan 2012 [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Expiration of Plan		10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized		4,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized		21,000,000								17,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant						3,300,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Number of Authorized and Unissued, Shares						7,800,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period						3 years
The 2018 Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount									$ 100,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount						$ 72,500
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_4

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Shares repurchased (2) (in shares)	[1],[2]	1,087	1,853	1,198
Total cost, including brokerage fees	[2]	$ 28,045	$ 59,570	$ 31,927
Average repurchase price per share (3) (in dollars per share)	[2],[3]	$ 25.80	$ 32.14	$ 26.64
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
[3]	Figures in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers.

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_5

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Dividends (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / shares
Dividend Declared May 2, 2017 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Jun. 15, 2017
Dividends, payment date	Jul. 15, 2017
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Dividend Declared Sept 6, 2017 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Sep. 18, 2017
Dividends, payment date	Oct. 15, 2017
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Dividend Declared Dec 7, 2017 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Dec. 28, 2017
Dividends, payment date	Jan. 15, 2018
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Dividend Declared Mar 2, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Mar. 16, 2018
Dividends, payment date	Apr. 15, 2018
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05
Dividend Declared June 8, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Jun. 29, 2018
Dividends, payment date	Jul. 15, 2018
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Dividend Declared Sept 14, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Sep. 28, 2018
Dividends, payment date	Oct. 15, 2018
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Dividend Declared Dec 7, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Dec. 28, 2018
Dividends, payment date	Jan. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Dividend Declared Mar 4, 2019 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Mar. 15, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Apr. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Dividend Declared June 7, 2019 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Jun. 17, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Jul. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07
Dividend Declared September 17, 2019 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Sep. 27, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Oct. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07
Dividend Declared Dec 17, 2019 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Dec. 27, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Jan. 15, 2020
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_6

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Outstanding, options (in shares)	1,179,026	1,542,452	3,107,916
Outstanding, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 11.98	$ 11.99	$ 23.36
Granted, options (in shares)	0	0	0
Granted, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Canceled, options (in shares)	(48,941)	(25,000)	(1,323,500)
Canceled, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.72	$ 3.31	$ 39.30
Exercised, options (in shares)	(242,357)	(338,426)	(241,964)
Exercised, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 9.81	$ 10.47	$ 8.61
Outstanding, options (in shares)	887,728	1,179,026	1,542,452
Outstanding, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.48	$ 11.98	$ 11.99
Outstanding, weighted average remaining term (Year)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 15,504
Exercisable, options (in shares)	887,728	1,106,860
Exercisable, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 12.48	$ 11.60
Exercisable, weighted average remaining term (Year)	4 years 2 months 12 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 15,504	$ 10,159

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_7

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	887,728
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 12.48
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	887,728
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 12.48
Range One [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	25,510
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.22
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	25,510
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 5.22
Range Two [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	84,353
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.70
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	84,353
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 6.70
Range Three [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	146,065
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	9 months 18 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.34
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	146,065
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 8.34
Range Four [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	202,068
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 9.86
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	202,068
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 9.86
Range Five [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	123,849
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.57
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	123,849
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.57
Range Six [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	169,857
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	6 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.75
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	169,857
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.75
Range 7 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	136,026
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	5 years 9 months 18 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.98
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	136,026
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.98

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_8

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,713,867	1,637,212	1,961,118
Granted, units (in shares)	555,749	510,989	442,879
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 28.46	$ 25.05	$ 27.40
Canceled, units (in shares)	(10,100)	(18,250)	(38,964)
Awarded, units (in shares)	(490,759)	(416,084)	(727,821)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,768,757	1,713,867	1,637,212

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equit_9

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - PSU Activity (Details) - Performance Shares [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,037,420	1,062,547	1,129,078
Granted, units (in shares)	269,495	287,374	275,305
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 28.67	$ 24.42	$ 28.94
Performance Adjustment, units (in shares)	158,858	176,754	(73,407)
Canceled, units (in shares)	0	(2,450)	0
Awarded, units (in shares)	(395,964)	(486,805)	(268,429)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,069,809	1,037,420	1,062,547

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equi_10

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Career Share Activity (Details) - Career Shares [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,021,285	1,013,459	1,041,639
Granted, units (in shares)	67,719	40,492	66,000
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 21.27	$ 34.48	$ 20.41
Canceled, units (in shares)	0	(5,335)	(11,236)
Awarded, units (in shares)	(26,693)	(27,331)	(82,944)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,062,311	1,021,285	1,013,459

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equi_11

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based compensation expense	$ 25,202	$ 25,379	$ 17,413
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	52	154	1,193
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	14,301	10,219	7,463
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	9,525	13,647	7,381
Career Shares [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,324	$ 1,359	$ 1,376

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equi_12

Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Classification of Total Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based compensation expense	$ 25,202	$ 25,379	$ 17,413
Gaming [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	628	490	363
Food & Beverage [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	120	94	69
Room [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	57	44	33
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	3,195	2,488	1,846
Corporate Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 21,202	$ 22,263	$ 15,102

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_3

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Dec. 20, 2011	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 15, 2018
Available-for-sale Securities, Total		$ 19.5
Debt Security Interest Rate Stated Percentage		7.50%
Debt Security, Available-For-Sale, Fair Value Discount Amount		$ 2.7	$ 2.8
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda	1.00%
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt, Term				96 months
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current, Total		0.6	0.5
Other Assets [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Total		15.6	15.3
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current		0.9	0.8
Other Liabilities [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Total		$ 0.8	$ 1.6
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Measurement Input		10.5	0.112
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input		0.062	0.068

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_4

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investment available for sale	$ 16,200	$ 15,800
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	249,977	249,417
Restricted cash	20,471	23,785
Investment available for sale	16,151	15,772
Contingent payments	1,712	2,407
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	249,977	249,417
Restricted cash	20,471	23,785
Investment available for sale	0	0
Contingent payments	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Investment available for sale	0	0
Contingent payments	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Investment available for sale	16,151	15,772
Contingent payments	$ 1,712	$ 2,407

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_5

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Contingent Payments [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, liability	$ (2,407)	$ (2,887)
Included in interest income (expense), liability	(140)	(249)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), liability	0	0
Included in other items, net, liability	(42)	(110)
Settlements, liability	877	839
Balance at end of reporting period, liability	(1,712)	(2,407)
Investment, Available-For-Sale [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, asset	15,772	17,752
Included in interest income (expense), asset	150	144
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), asset	739	(1,649)
Included in other items, net, asset	0	0
Settlements, asset	(510)	(475)
Balance at end of reporting period, asset	$ 16,151	$ 15,772

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_6

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Minimum Assessment Agreements (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 28,118	$ 29,943
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	23,300	24,477
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 28,780	$ 29,591

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurem_7

Note 12 - Fair Value Measurements - Long-Term Debt (Details) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Long-term debt	$ 3,813,956	$ 4,030,035
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	3,765,931	3,979,300
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	3,962,918	3,918,672
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term debt	1,305,634	1,771,330
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,290,708	1,748,529
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,308,846	1,720,654
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	750,000	750,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	741,729	742,299
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	806,250	757,500
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	700,000	750,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	690,756	740,406
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	750,750	724,688
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	1,000,000	700,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	984,416	689,361
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,038,750	657,125
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt	58,322	58,705
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	58,322	58,705
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	$ 58,322	$ 58,705

Note 13 - Employee Benefit Pl_2

Note 13 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 1.8	$ 1.7	$ 1.6
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 6.3	$ 4.3	$ 4.4

Note 14 - Segment Information_2

Note 14 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 14 - Segment Information -

Note 14 - Segment Information - Revenues for Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total Revenues	$ 833,131	$ 819,568	$ 846,132	$ 827,288	$ 791,623	$ 612,196	$ 616,793	$ 606,118	$ 3,326,119	$ 2,626,730	$ 2,400,819
Casino [Member]
Total Revenues									2,483,293	1,925,424	1,740,268
Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues									447,853	367,888	346,379
Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues									237,187	199,500	186,795
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues									157,786	133,918	127,377
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Revenues									880,935	873,504	868,377
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues									566,443	565,579	563,785
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues									156,932	155,107	154,451
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues									105,619	100,110	98,406
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues									51,941	52,708	51,735
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Revenues									257,667	248,110	244,441
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues									138,623	132,870	133,072
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues									57,732	55,767	54,451
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues									28,784	26,943	24,623
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues									32,528	32,530	32,295
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Revenues									2,187,517	1,505,116	1,288,001
Midwest and South [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues									1,778,227	1,226,975	1,043,411
Midwest and South [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues									233,189	157,014	137,477
Midwest and South [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues									102,784	72,447	63,766
Midwest and South [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues									$ 73,317	$ 48,680	$ 43,347

Note 14 - Segment Information_3

Note 14 - Segment Information - Reconciliation of Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR									$ 980,625	$ 763,227	$ 668,977
Corporate expense									105,139	104,201	88,148
Adjusted EBITDAR									896,688	681,289	595,931
Deferred rent									979	1,100	1,267
Master lease rent expense									97,723	20,682	0
Depreciation and amortization									276,569	229,979	217,522
Share-based compensation expense									25,202	25,379	17,413
Project development, preopening and writedowns									21,728	45,698	14,454
Impairment of assets									0	993	(426)
Other operating items, net									1,919	2,174	1,900
Total other operating costs and expenses									424,120	326,005	252,130
Operating income	$ 114,859	$ 113,391	$ 126,692	$ 117,626	$ 94,684	$ 69,568	$ 96,258	$ 94,774	472,568	355,284	343,801
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR									283,030	274,344	249,906
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR									62,413	56,517	54,613
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR									635,182	432,366	364,458
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate expense									$ (83,937)	$ (81,938)	$ (73,046)

Note 14 - Segment Information_4

Note 14 - Segment Information - Assets By Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets	$ 6,650,145	$ 5,756,339
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Assets	1,804,476	1,732,138
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Assets	212,936	169,495
Midwest and South [Member]
Assets	4,229,174	3,562,926
Total Reportable Segment [Member]
Assets	6,246,586	5,464,559
Corporate Segment [Member]
Assets	$ 403,559	$ 291,780

Note 14 - Segment Information_5

Note 14 - Segment Information - Reconciliation of Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital expenditures	$ 204,604	$ 165,911	$ 190,417
Change in Accrued Property Additions	3,033	(4,367)	47
Cash-Based Capital Expenditures	207,637	161,544	190,464
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Capital expenditures	26,207	33,503	59,382
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Capital expenditures	8,881	12,885	21,705
Midwest and South [Member]
Capital expenditures	80,883	69,285	37,657
Total Reportable Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures	115,971	115,673	118,744
Corporate Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures	$ 88,633	$ 50,238	$ 71,673

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly _3

Note 15 - Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) - Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total revenues	$ 833,131	$ 819,568	$ 846,132	$ 827,288	$ 791,623	$ 612,196	$ 616,793	$ 606,118	$ 3,326,119	$ 2,626,730	$ 2,400,819
Operating income	114,859	113,391	126,692	117,626	94,684	69,568	96,258	94,774	472,568	355,284	343,801
Net income	$ 24,296	$ 39,405	$ 48,484	$ 45,451	$ 22,867	$ 11,837	$ 38,945	$ 41,399	$ 157,636	$ 115,048	$ 189,390
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.35	$ 0.43	$ 0.40	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 1.39	$ 1.01	$ 1.65
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.35	$ 0.43	$ 0.40	$ 0.20	$ 0.10	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 1.38	$ 1	$ 1.64
Income from continuing operations, net of tax					$ 22,867	$ 11,837	$ 38,598	$ 41,399		$ 114,701
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax					$ 0	$ 0	$ 347	$ 0	$ 0	$ 347	$ 21,392
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)					$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 1.39	$ 1.01	$ 1.46
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)					0	0	0	0		0
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)					0.20	0.10	0.34	0.36	$ 1.38	1	$ 1.45
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)					$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0

Note 16 - Condensed Consolida_3

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 03, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 25, 2018	Mar. 28, 2016
Subsidiary [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%		6.375%		6.375%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%	6.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%	4.75%	4.75%

Note 16 - Condensed Consolida_4

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 249,977	$ 249,417	$ 203,104	$ 193,862
Restricted cash		20,471	23,785	24,175	16,488
Other current assets		129,046	126,549
Property and equipment, net		2,672,553	2,716,064
Investments in subsidiaries		0	0
Intercompany receivable		0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		936,170	0
Other long-term assets		91,750	111,752
Intangible assets, net		1,466,891	1,466,670	842,946	881,954
Goodwill, net		1,083,287	1,062,102	888,224	826,476
Total assets		6,650,145	5,756,339
Current maturities of long-term debt		26,994	24,181
Other current liabilities		529,899	445,520
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0	0
Intercompany payable		0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		3,738,937	3,955,119
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		840,285	0
Other long-term liabilities		248,788	185,778
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		1,265,242	1,145,741	$ 1,097,227	$ 930,180
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		6,650,145	5,756,339
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		0	0
Restricted cash		0	0
Other current assets		0	(191)
Property and equipment, net		0	0
Investments in subsidiaries		(3,766,659)	(6,385,182)
Intercompany receivable		(1,090,458)	(2,480,674)
Operating lease right-of-use assets		0
Other long-term assets		0	0
Intangible assets, net		0	0
Goodwill, net		0	0
Total assets		(4,857,117)	(8,866,047)
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Other current liabilities		(1,490)
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		(9,946)	(9,459)
Intercompany payable		(1,088,995)	(2,480,917)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		0	0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		0
Other long-term liabilities		0	0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		(3,756,686)	(6,376,000)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		(4,857,117)	(8,866,047)
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other current liabilities			329
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		3,007	8,697
Restricted cash		0	0
Other current assets		24,164	15,636
Property and equipment, net		159,139	117,642
Investments in subsidiaries		3,718,900	6,381,321
Intercompany receivable		1,031,342	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		23,229
Other long-term assets		20,662	33,513
Intangible assets, net		0	0
Goodwill, net		0	0
Total assets		4,980,443	6,556,809
Current maturities of long-term debt		26,695	23,895
Other current liabilities		159,138	160,262
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0	0
Intercompany payable		0	1,509,857
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		3,680,912	3,896,699
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		19,189
Other long-term liabilities		(170,733)	(179,645)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		1,265,242	1,145,741
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		4,980,443	6,556,809
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		231,866	226,200
Restricted cash		12,668	13,703
Other current assets		100,219	108,069
Property and equipment, net		2,411,456	2,505,987
Investments in subsidiaries		47,759	0
Intercompany receivable		0	2,106,566
Operating lease right-of-use assets		886,463
Other long-term assets		22,636	30,002
Intangible assets, net		1,390,954	1,386,868
Goodwill, net		1,051,968	1,029,628
Total assets		6,155,989	7,407,023
Current maturities of long-term debt		299	286
Other current liabilities		332,393	267,250
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0	9,459
Intercompany payable		104,697	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		341	736
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		814,779
Other long-term liabilities		420,775	382,148
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		4,482,705	6,747,144
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		6,155,989	7,407,023
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Restricted cash	[1]	0	0
Other current assets	[1]	55	191
Property and equipment, net	[1]	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	[1]	0	0
Intercompany receivable	[1]	59,116	374,108
Operating lease right-of-use assets	[1]	0
Other long-term assets	[1]	0	0
Intangible assets, net	[1]	0	0
Goodwill, net	[1]	0	0
Total assets	[1]	59,171	374,299
Current maturities of long-term debt	[1]	0	0
Other current liabilities	[1]	0	0
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment	[1]	0	0
Intercompany payable	[1]	0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	[1]	0	0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	[1]	0
Other long-term liabilities	[1]	900	900
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	[1]	58,271	373,399
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	[1]	59,171	374,299
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		15,104	14,520
Restricted cash		7,803	10,082
Other current assets		4,608	2,844
Property and equipment, net		101,958	92,435
Investments in subsidiaries		0	3,861
Intercompany receivable		0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		26,478
Other long-term assets		48,452	48,237
Intangible assets, net		75,937	79,802
Goodwill, net		31,319	32,474
Total assets		311,659	284,255
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Other current liabilities		39,858	17,679
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		9,946	0
Intercompany payable		984,298	971,060
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		57,684	57,684
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		6,317
Other long-term liabilities		(2,154)	(17,625)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		(784,290)	(744,543)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		311,659	284,255
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, Not 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
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
Operating lease right-of-use assets		0
Other long-term assets		0	0
Intangible assets, net		0	0
Goodwill, net		0	0
Total assets		0	0
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Other current liabilities		0	0
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		0	0
Intercompany payable		0	0
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		0	0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		0
Other long-term liabilities		0	0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		0	0
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Subsidiary is a 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes and 4.750% Notes.

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Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total revenues		$ 833,131	$ 819,568	$ 846,132	$ 827,288	$ 791,623	$ 612,196	$ 616,793	$ 606,118	$ 3,326,119		$ 2,626,730	$ 2,400,819
Operating										1,736,217			1,263,921
Selling, general and administrative										459,583		369,313	362,037
Master lease rent expense										97,723		20,682	0
Maintenance and utilities										154,673		127,027	109,462
Depreciation and amortization										276,569		229,979	217,522
Corporate expense										105,139		104,201	88,148
Project development, preopening and writedowns										21,728		45,698	14,454
Other operating items, net										1,919		2,174	1,900
Intercompany expenses										0		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses										2,853,551		2,271,446	2,057,018
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										0		0	0
Operating income		114,859	113,391	126,692	117,626	94,684	69,568	96,258	94,774	472,568		355,284	343,801
Interest expense, net										235,607		200,467	171,290
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										34,949		61	1,582
Other, net										(114)		(276)	(184)
Total other expense (income), net										270,442		200,252	172,688
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										202,126		155,032	171,113	[1]
Income tax provision										(44,490)		(40,331)	(3,115)
Net income		$ 24,296	$ 39,405	$ 48,484	$ 45,451	22,867	11,837	38,945	41,399	157,636		115,048	189,390
Comprehensive income (loss)										158,171		113,853	189,823
Operating												1,371,379
Impairment of assets										0		993	(426)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax										157,636		114,701	167,998
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax						$ 0	$ 0	$ 347	$ 0	0		347	21,392
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Total revenues										(102,091)		(102,179)	(92,657)
Operating										0			0
Selling, general and administrative										0		(11)	(42)
Master lease rent expense										0		0
Maintenance and utilities										0		0	0
Depreciation and amortization										0		0	0
Corporate expense										0		0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns										0		0	0
Other operating items, net										0		0	0
Intercompany expenses										(102,091)		(102,168)	(92,615)
Total operating costs and expenses										(102,091)		(102,179)	(92,657)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										(437,979)		(310,349)	(329,337)
Operating income										(437,979)		(310,349)	(329,337)
Interest expense, net										0		0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										0		0	0
Other, net										0		0	0
Total other expense (income), net										0		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										(437,979)		(310,349)	(329,337)	[1]
Income tax provision										0		0	0
Net income										(437,979)		(310,349)	(329,337)
Comprehensive income (loss)										(438,514)		(309,154)	(329,770)
Operating												0
Impairment of assets												0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax												(310,349)	(329,337)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax												0	0
Parent Company [Member]
Net income												114,701	167,998
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues										84,144		83,508	73,292
Operating										0			0
Selling, general and administrative										0		13	44
Master lease rent expense										0		0
Maintenance and utilities										0		0	0
Depreciation and amortization										39,490		19,052	12,041
Corporate expense										100,919		100,844	85,362
Project development, preopening and writedowns										6,557		31,514	7,806
Other operating items, net										1,895		58	725
Intercompany expenses										203		203	1,204
Total operating costs and expenses										149,064		152,677	107,782
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										438,736		311,701	330,711
Operating income										373,816		242,532	296,221
Interest expense, net										227,757		174,299	169,990
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										34,949		61	1,582
Other, net										513		161	(16)
Total other expense (income), net										263,219		174,521	171,556
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										110,597		68,011	124,665	[1]
Income tax provision										47,039		47,037	64,725
Net income										157,636		115,048	189,390
Comprehensive income (loss)										158,171		113,853	189,823
Operating												0
Impairment of assets												993	600
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax												115,048	189,390
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax												0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues										3,258,013		2,579,317	2,377,514
Operating										1,664,496			1,225,765
Selling, general and administrative										449,422		360,089	354,423
Master lease rent expense										97,723		20,682
Maintenance and utilities										153,324		125,667	108,092
Depreciation and amortization										224,612		203,570	201,401
Corporate expense										673		403	1,140
Project development, preopening and writedowns										6,128		4,043	2,758
Other operating items, net										24		2,116	1,175
Intercompany expenses										101,888		101,965	91,411
Total operating costs and expenses										2,698,290		2,132,358	1,986,166
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										(757)		(1,352)	(1,374)
Operating income										558,966		445,607	389,974
Interest expense, net										1,381		1,192	1,275
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										0		0	0
Other, net										(564)		(371)	(98)
Total other expense (income), net										817		821	1,177
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										558,149		444,786	388,797	[1]
Income tax provision										(95,948)		(97,358)	(73,426)
Net income										462,201		347,428	315,371
Comprehensive income (loss)										462,736		346,233	315,804
Operating												1,313,823
Impairment of assets												0	1
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax												347,428	315,371
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax												0	0
Subsidiaries [Member]
Net income												16,589	4,464
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues	[1]									0		0	0
Operating	[1]									0			0
Selling, general and administrative	[1]									0		0	0
Master lease rent expense										0	[1]	0
Maintenance and utilities	[1]									0		0	0
Depreciation and amortization	[1]									0		0	0
Corporate expense	[1]									0		0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns	[1]									0		0	154
Other operating items, net	[1]									0		0	0
Intercompany expenses	[1]									0		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	[1]									0		0	154
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	[1]									0		0	0
Operating income	[1]									0		0	(154)
Interest expense, net	[1]									0		0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	[1]									0		0	0
Other, net	[1]									0		0	0
Total other expense (income), net	[1]									0		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	[1]									0		0	(154)
Income tax provision	[1]									0		0	0
Net income	[1]									0		347	21,238
Comprehensive income (loss)	[1]									0		347	21,238
Operating	[1]											0
Impairment of assets	[1]											0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	[1]											0	(154)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	[1]											347	21,392
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues										86,053		66,084	42,670
Operating										71,721			38,156
Selling, general and administrative										10,161		9,222	7,612
Master lease rent expense										0		0
Maintenance and utilities										1,349		1,360	1,370
Depreciation and amortization										12,467		7,357	4,080
Corporate expense										3,547		2,954	1,646
Project development, preopening and writedowns										9,043		10,141	3,736
Other operating items, net										0		0	0
Intercompany expenses										0		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses										108,288		88,590	55,573
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										0		0	0
Operating income										(22,235)		(22,506)	(12,903)
Interest expense, net										6,469		24,976	25
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										0		0	0
Other, net										(63)		(66)	(70)
Total other expense (income), net										6,406		24,910	(45)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										(28,641)		(47,416)	(12,858)	[1]
Income tax provision										4,419		9,990	5,586
Net income										(24,222)		(37,426)	(7,272)
Comprehensive income (loss)										(24,222)		(37,426)	(7,272)
Operating												57,556
Impairment of assets												0	(1,027)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax												(37,426)	(7,272)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax												0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, Not 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues										0		0	0
Operating										0			0
Selling, general and administrative										0		0	0
Master lease rent expense										0		0
Maintenance and utilities										0		0	0
Depreciation and amortization										0		0	0
Corporate expense										0		0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns										0		0	0
Other operating items, net										0		0	0
Intercompany expenses										0		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses										0		0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries										0		0	0
Operating income										0		0	0
Interest expense, net										0		0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt										0		0	0
Other, net										0		0	0
Total other expense (income), net										0		0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes										0		0	0	[1]
Income tax provision										0		0	0
Net income										0		0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)										$ 0		0	0
Operating												0
Impairment of assets												0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax												0	0
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax												$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Subsidiary is a 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes and 4.750% Notes.

Note 16 - Condensed Consolida_6

Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		$ 548,992	$ 434,527	$ 422,551
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(207,637)	(161,544)	(190,464)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		(5,535)	(934,073)	(1,153)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiary		0	0	0
Other investing activities		(18,259)	(39,710)	706
Net cash from investing activities		(231,431)	(1,135,327)	(226,019)
Advances pursuant to development agreement		0	0	(35,108)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		1,666,329	1,114,600	958,000
Payments under bank credit facility		(2,132,024)	(964,322)	(1,119,485)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		1,000,000	700,000	0
Retirement of senior notes		(750,000)	0	0
Premium and consent fees		(25,785)	0	0
Debt financing costs, net		(15,500)	(14,215)	(3,430)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions to parent		0	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net		(5,776)	(5,344)	(7,711)
Shares repurchased and retired		(28,045)	(59,570)	(31,927)
Dividends paid		(28,949)	(24,730)	(11,286)
Other financing activities		(565)	(178)	503
Net cash from financing activities		(320,315)	746,241	(215,336)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2,754)	45,923	16,929
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		273,202	227,279	210,350
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		270,448	273,202	227,279
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash flows from operating activities		0	0	(514)
Cash flows from investing activities		0	482	36,247
Cash flows from financing activities		0	0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations		0	482	35,733
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2,754)	45,923	16,929
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		273,202	227,279	210,350
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		270,448	273,202	227,279
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2,754)	45,923	16,929
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		(1,706)	244	949
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		0	0	0
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		(2,526,255)	546,115	443,542
Distributions from subsidiary		(9,000)	(7,975)	(10,867)
Other investing activities		0	0	0
Net cash from investing activities		(2,535,255)	538,140	432,675
Advances pursuant to development agreement				0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		0	0
Retirement of senior notes		0
Premium and consent fees		0
Debt financing costs, net		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		2,527,961	(546,359)	(444,491)
Distributions to parent		9,000	7,975	10,867
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0	0
Dividends paid		0	0	0
Other financing activities		0	0	0
Net cash from financing activities		2,536,961	(538,384)	(433,624)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		0	0	0
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
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
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		0	0	0
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0	0
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		2,992,943	(323,948)	(82,632)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(129,678)	(95,576)	(102,277)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		(5,535)	(934,073)	(1,153)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiary		9,000	7,975	10,867
Other investing activities		(11,471)	(13,860)	0
Net cash from investing activities		(137,684)	(1,035,534)	(92,563)
Advances pursuant to development agreement				0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		1,666,329	1,114,600	958,000
Payments under bank credit facility		(2,132,024)	(964,322)	(1,119,485)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		1,000,000	700,000
Retirement of senior notes		(750,000)
Premium and consent fees		(25,785)
Debt financing costs, net		(15,500)	(14,215)	(3,430)
Net activity with affiliates		(2,541,199)	621,413	389,579
Distributions to parent		0	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net		(5,776)	(5,344)	(7,711)
Shares repurchased and retired		(28,045)	(59,570)	(31,927)
Dividends paid		(28,949)	(24,730)	(11,286)
Other financing activities		0	0	590
Net cash from financing activities		(2,860,949)	1,367,832	174,330
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(5,690)	8,350	(865)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		8,697	347	1,212
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		3,007	8,697	347
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
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
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(5,690)	8,350	(865)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		8,697	347	1,212
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		3,007	8,697	347
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(5,690)	8,350	(865)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		(2,114,670)	660,683	532,515
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(76,274)	(65,015)	(87,590)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		2,211,263	(545,725)	(420,716)
Distributions from subsidiary		0	0	0
Other investing activities		(6,788)	(15,850)	706
Net cash from investing activities		2,128,201	(626,590)	(507,600)
Advances pursuant to development agreement				0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		0	0
Retirement of senior notes		0
Premium and consent fees		0
Debt financing costs, net		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions to parent		(8,335)	(7,975)	(10,475)
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0	0
Dividends paid		0	0	0
Other financing activities		(565)	(178)	(87)
Net cash from financing activities		(8,900)	(8,153)	(10,562)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		4,631	25,940	14,353
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		239,903	213,963	199,610
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		244,534	239,903	213,963
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
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
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		4,631	25,940	14,353
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		239,903	213,963	199,610
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		244,534	239,903	213,963
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		4,631	25,940	14,353
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities	[1]	(314,992)	(92)	(12,907)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures	[1]	0	0	0
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received	[1]	0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	[1]	314,992	(390)	(22,826)
Distributions from subsidiary	[1]	0	0	0
Other investing activities	[1]	0	0	0
Net cash from investing activities	[1]	314,992	(390)	(22,826)
Advances pursuant to development agreement	[1]			0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	[1]	0	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	[1]	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	[1]	0	0
Retirement of senior notes	[1]	0
Premium and consent fees	[1]	0
Debt financing costs, net	[1]	0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	[1]	0	0	0
Distributions to parent	[1]	0
Share-based compensation activities, net	[1]	0	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired	[1]	0	0	0
Dividends paid	[1]	0	0	0
Other financing activities	[1]	0	0	0
Net cash from financing activities	[1]	0	0	0
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	[1]	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	[1]	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	[1]	0	0	0
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash flows from operating activities	[1]		0	(514)
Cash flows from investing activities	[1]		482	36,247
Cash flows from financing activities	[1]		0	0
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	[1]		482	35,733
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	[1]	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	[1]	0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	[1]	0	0	0
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	[1]	0	0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		(12,583)	97,640	(15,628)
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		(1,685)	(953)	(597)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiary		0	0	0
Other investing activities		0	(10,000)	0
Net cash from investing activities		(1,685)	(10,953)	(35,705)
Advances pursuant to development agreement				(35,108)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		0	0
Retirement of senior notes		0
Premium and consent fees		0
Debt financing costs, net		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		13,238	(75,054)	55,166
Distributions to parent		(665)	0	(392)
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0	0
Dividends paid		0	0	0
Other financing activities		0	0	0
Net cash from financing activities		12,573	(75,054)	54,774
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(1,695)	11,633	3,441
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		24,602	12,969	9,528
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		22,907	24,602	12,969
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
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
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(1,695)	11,633	3,441
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		24,602	12,969	9,528
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		22,907	24,602	12,969
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(1,695)	11,633	3,441
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, Not 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash from operating activities		0	0	254
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures		0	0	0
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	0
Distributions from subsidiary		0	0	0
Other investing activities		0	0	0
Net cash from investing activities		0	0	0
Advances pursuant to development agreement				0
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		0	0
Retirement of senior notes		0
Premium and consent fees		0
Debt financing costs, net		0	0	0
Net activity with affiliates		0	0	(254)
Distributions to parent		0	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0	0
Dividends paid		0	0	0
Other financing activities		0	0	0
Net cash from financing activities		0	0	(254)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		0	0	0
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
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
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		0	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		0	0	0
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Subsidiary is a 100% owned guarantor of the 6.375% Notes and is a 100% owned non-guarantor of the 6.000% Notes and 4.750% Notes.

Note 17 - Related Party Trans_2

Note 17 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2019
William S. Boyd and His Immediate Family [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	27.00%