Boyd Gaming (BYD) 10-Q 11 May 20 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	May 04, 2020
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	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2020
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
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
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	BYD
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		111,251,684

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 831,246	$ 249,977
Restricted cash	18,529	20,471
Accounts receivable, net	37,568	54,864
Inventories	22,235	22,101
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	48,708	46,481
Income taxes receivable	5,477	5,600
Total current assets	963,763	399,494
Property and equipment, net	2,657,929	2,672,553
Operating lease right-of-use assets	928,026	936,170
Other assets, net	92,900	91,750
Intangible assets, net	1,402,957	1,466,891
Goodwill, net	971,287	1,083,287
Total assets	7,016,862	6,650,145
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	77,038	91,003
Current maturities of long-term debt	27,000	26,994
Accrued liabilities	397,001	438,896
Income tax payable	119	0
Total current liabilities	501,158	556,893
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	4,368,097	3,738,937
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	828,466	840,285
Deferred income taxes	121,781	162,695
Other long-term tax liabilities	3,888	3,840
Other liabilities	81,702	82,253
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 8)
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; 111,180,132 and 111,542,108 shares outstanding	1,112	1,115
Additional paid-in capital	876,678	883,715
Retained earnings	233,383	380,942
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	597	(530)
Total stockholders' equity	1,111,770	1,265,242
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 7,016,862	$ 6,650,145

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
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)	111,180,132	111,542,108

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 680,525	$ 827,288
Operating costs and expenses
Selling, general and administrative	113,430	115,411
Master lease rent expense	24,665	23,962
Maintenance and utilities	33,146	38,100
Depreciation and amortization	66,965	67,253
Corporate expense	24,958	31,177
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,508	4,031
Impairment of assets	171,100	0
Other operating items, net	7,543	199
Total operating costs and expenses	818,286	709,662
Operating income (loss)	(137,761)	117,626
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(439)	(106)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	(51,845)	(61,330)
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	175	0
Other, net	(344)	115
Total other expense, net	51,237	61,339
Income (loss) before income taxes	(188,998)	56,287
Income tax benefit (provision)	41,439	(10,836)
Net income (loss)	$ (147,559)	$ 45,451
Basic net income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ (1.30)	$ 0.40
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	113,708	113,340
Diluted net income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ (1.30)	$ 0.40
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	113,708	113,871
Casino [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 509,765	$ 620,253
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	238,700	276,616
Food and Beverage [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	89,884	111,090
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	89,839	102,151
Occupancy [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	46,727	57,244
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	22,985	26,882
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	34,149	38,701
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	$ 21,447	$ 23,880

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unauidted) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net income (loss)	$ (147,559)	$ 45,451
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Fair value adjustments to available-for-sale securities, net of tax	1,127	465
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (146,432)	$ 45,916

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018	111,757,105
Balances at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 1,118	$ 892,331	$ 253,357	$ (1,065)	$ 1,145,741
Net income (loss)	0	0	45,451	0	45,451
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	465	465
Stock options exercised (in shares)	137,063
Stock options exercised	$ 1	1,261	0	0	1,262
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	46,958
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 0	(418)	0	0	(418)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	270,960
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(3,768)	0	0	$ (3,765)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(830,100)				(830,000)	[1]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (8)	(21,645)	0	0	$ (21,653)
Share-based compensation costs	0	9,709	0	0	9,709
Dividends declared ($0.06 per share)	$ 0	0	(6,683)	0	(6,683)
Balances (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019	111,381,986
Balances at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 1,114	877,470	292,125	(600)	$ 1,170,109
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)	$ 1,265,242
Net income (loss)	0	0	(147,559)	0	(147,559)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	1,127	1,127
Stock options exercised (in shares)	3,000
Stock options exercised	$ 0	25	0	0	25
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	76,502
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 1	(767)	0	0	(766)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	241,118
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 2	(3,372)	0	0	$ (3,370)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(682,596)				(683,000)	[1]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (6)	(11,114)	0	0	$ (11,120)
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	8,191	0	0	$ 8,191
Balances (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020	111,180,132				111,180,132
Balances at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 1,112	$ 876,678	$ 233,383	$ 597	$ 1,111,770
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parentheticals)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019$ / shares
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ (147,559)	$ 45,451
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	66,965	67,253
Amortization of debt financing costs and discounts on debt	2,171	2,346
Non-cash operating lease expense	19,957	0
Share-based compensation expense	8,191	9,709
Deferred income taxes	(40,914)	9,931
Asset Impairment Charges, Total	171,100	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	175	0
Other operating activities	(8)	171
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	17,296	(4,195)
Inventories	(134)	1,718
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,227)	(1,002)
Income taxes (receivable) payable, net	242	1,219
Other assets, net	(25)	(4,407)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	51,458	(25,206)
Operating lease liabilities	(19,957)	0
Other long-term tax liabilities	48	51
Other liabilities	(271)	10,639
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,592	164,090
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(48,046)	(89,322)
Other investing activities	0	(11,918)
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,046)	(101,240)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	965,100	434,829
Payments under bank credit facility	(338,173)	(466,802)
Debt financing costs, net	0	(53)
Share-based compensation activities, net	(4,111)	(2,921)
Shares repurchased and retired	(11,120)	(21,653)
Dividends paid	(7,808)	(6,705)
Other financing activities	(107)	(115)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	603,781	(63,420)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	579,327	(570)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	270,448	273,202
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	849,775	272,632
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	36,175	44,687
Cash paid for (received from) income taxes	(388)	187
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Payables incurred for capital expenditures	$ 1,628	$ 3,022

Note 1 - Summary of Significant

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1. Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "Boyd," "Boyd Gaming," "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 1975. We are a geographically diversified operator of 29 wholly owned gaming entertainment properties. Headquartered in Las Vegas, we have gaming operations in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Going Concern Matters and Management's Assessment As a result of the COVID- 19 March 2020 19 19, In responding to these circumstances, the safety and well-being of our team members and customers is our utmost priority. We are developing a broad range of safety protocols to be implemented at our properties when we do re-open to ensure the health and safety of our team members and our customers. The ultimate impact of the COVID- 19 19 may 19 may may We have taken significant additional measures in response to the impact of the COVID- 19 • placing most of our team members on unpaid furlough, effective April 11, 2020; • enacting significant salary reductions among our executive leadership team and for all non-furloughed management team members; • suspending board of director compensation; • suspending all non-essential spending, including non-essential capital investment; and, • suspending our quarterly cash dividend and share repurchase programs. In addition, on March 16, 2020, Due to the adverse impacts of COVID- 19 12 first first 2020. not may Although we were in compliance with our debt covenants as of the end of first 19 may not one 2020. May 8, 2020, March 30, 2020 x June 30, 2021, 12, Subsequent Events Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 X not December 31, 2019, February 27, 2020. The results for the periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein are not The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Boyd Gaming and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which do not 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 condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 831,246 $ 249,977 $ 247,681 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 18,529 20,471 24,951 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 849,775 $ 270,448 $ 272,632 $ 273,202 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 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 4, 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 4, Accrued Liabilities The Company's outstanding chip liability represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one 4, 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 hotel rooms and food & beverage). 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: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 44,180 $ 53,918 Rooms 19,086 23,274 Other 2,882 3,466 Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are recorded as a gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $110.0 million three March 31, 2020 2019 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 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" 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, especially given that the full impact of COVID- 19 not Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement Accounting Standards Update 2018 13, 2018 13" In August 2018, 2018 13 820, Fair Value Measurement December 15, 2019. 2018 13 first 2020 not Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements ASU ("ASU") 2020 04, 848 2020 04" In March 2020, 2020 04 2020 04 March 12, 2020 December 31, 2022. 2020 04 ASU 2020 01, 321, 323, 815 2020 01" In January 2020, 2020 01 321, 323, 815, 2020 01 December 15, 2020, 2020 01 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 - Property and Equipment

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2. Property and equipment, net consists of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Land $ 326,801 $ 324,501 Buildings and improvements 3,092,943 3,090,974 Furniture and equipment 1,624,841 1,596,395 Riverboats and barges 241,036 241,036 Construction in progress 68,725 56,069 Total property and equipment 5,354,346 5,308,975 Less accumulated depreciation 2,696,417 2,636,422 Property and equipment, net $ 2,657,929 $ 2,672,553 Depreciation expense is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Depreciation expense $ 62,129 $ 60,045

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. Intangible assets, net consist of the following: March 31, 2020 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 3.2 $ 68,100 $ (43,465 ) $ — $ 24,635 Host agreements 13.2 58,000 (7,089 ) — 50,911 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (50,554 ) — 96,919 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 206,687 — (21,200 ) 185,487 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,120,551 1,583,372 (33,960 ) (243,374 ) 1,306,038 Balances, March 31, 2020 $ 1,730,845 $ (84,514 ) $ (243,374 ) $ 1,402,957 December 31, 2019 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated 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 For the three March 31, 2020, not October 1, 2019, 19 first 2020

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4. Accrued liabilities consist of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Payroll and related expenses $ 71,387 $ 99,602 Interest 45,738 32,239 Gaming liabilities 57,858 64,465 Player loyalty program liabilities 35,246 32,983 Advance deposits 18,740 22,854 Outstanding chip liabilities 5,029 7,394 Dividend payable — 7,808 Operating lease liabilities 91,417 87,686 Other accrued liabilities 71,586 83,865 Total accrued liabilities $ 397,001 $ 438,896

Note 5 - Long-term Debt

Note 5 - Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 5. Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs, consists of the following: March 31, 2020 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) March 31, 2020 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.765 % $ 1,932,560 $ (608 ) $ (13,145 ) $ 1,918,807 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (7,940 ) 742,060 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (8,895 ) 691,105 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (15,097 ) 984,903 Other 11.148 % 58,222 — — 58,222 Total long-term debt 4,440,782 (608 ) (45,077 ) 4,395,097 Less current maturities 27,000 — — 27,000 Long-term debt, net $ 4,413,782 $ (608 ) $ (45,077 ) $ 4,368,097 December 31, 2019 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) December 31, 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 The outstanding principal amounts under our bank credit facility are comprised of the following: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Revolving Credit Facility $ 865,000 $ 235,000 Term A Loan 230,787 234,300 Refinancing Term B Loans 771,873 795,034 Swing Loan 64,900 41,300 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,932,560 $ 1,305,634 With a total revolving credit commitment of $945.5 million available under the bank credit facility, $865.0 million was borrowed on the Revolving Credit Facility, $64.9 million was borrowed on the Swing Loan and $12.6 million allocated to support various letters of credit, leaving a remaining contractual availability of $3.0 million as of March 31, 2020 19, March 16, 2020. See Note 12, Subsequent Events, Covenant Compliance As of March 31, 2020

Note 6 - Commitments and Contin

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6. Commitments As of March 31, 2020 no 9, Commitments and Contingencies 10 December 31, 2019 February 27, 2020. Contingencies Legal Matters We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that all pending claims, if adversely decided, would not

Note 7 - Leases

Note 7 - Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	NOTE 7. We have operating and finance leases primarily for three one one October 15, 2018 ( three March 31, 2020 not not The components of lease expense were as follows: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 41,184 $ 29,635 Short-term lease cost 118 336 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 41,622 $ 29,720 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 11,683 3,710 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 928,026 $ 936,170 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 91,417 $ 87,686 Operating lease liabilities 828,466 840,285 Total operating lease liabilities $ 919,883 $ 927,971 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 18.2 18.2 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 9.0 % 8.9 % Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: (In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, Last three quarters of 2020 $ 122,305 2021 148,397 2022 119,999 2023 112,274 2024 112,068 Thereafter 1,273,348 Total lease payments 1,888,391 Less imputed interest (968,508 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (91,417 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 828,466

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity a

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE 8. Share Repurchase Program On December 12, 2018, March 31, 2020 March 16, 2020, The following table provides information regarding share repurchases during the referenced periods. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019 Shares repurchased (1) 683 830 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 11,120 $ 21,653 Average repurchase price per share (2) $ 16.29 $ 26.09 ( 1 ( 2 may not Dividends The dividends declared by the Board of Directors and reflected in the periods presented are: Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share December 7, 2018 December 28, 2018 January 15, 2019 $ 0.06 March 4, 2019 March 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 0.06 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07 On March 25, 2020, 19 Share-Based Compensation We account for share-based awards exchanged for employee services in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for share-based payments. Under the guidance, share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period. The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Gaming $ 212 $ 194 Food & beverage 40 37 Room 19 18 Selling, general and administrative 1,076 988 Corporate expense 6,844 8,472 Total share-based compensation expense $ 8,191 $ 9,709 Performance Shares Our stock incentive plan provides for the issuance of Performance Share Unit ("PSU") grants which may The PSU grants awarded in fourth 2016 2015 first 2020 2019, three The PSU grant awarded in November 2016 first 2020, 364,810 2016 2019; not 2020 The PSU grant awarded in October 2015 first 2019, 395,964 2015 2018; not 2019

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurement

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 9. The authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 Level 2 not Level 3 one 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: March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 831,246 $ 831,246 $ — $ — Restricted cash 18,529 18,529 — — Investment available for sale 17,745 — — 17,745 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 1,520 $ — $ — $ 1,520 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 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 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 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 not March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 $0.6 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Contingent Payments In connection with the development of the Kansas Star Casino ("Kansas Star"), Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star's EBITDA each month for a period of ten December 20, 2011. March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Assets Liability Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) $ 15,772 $ (2,407 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 40 (26 ) 37 (39 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 1,554 — 643 — Included in other items, net — (17 ) — (66 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements — 235 — 232 Balance at end of reporting period $ 17,745 $ (1,520 ) $ 16,452 $ (2,280 ) We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 3 100 not Balances Disclosed at Fair Value The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under minimum assessment agreements and other financial instruments: March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 27,588 $ 22,931 $ 28,120 Level 3 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 The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt: March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,932,560 $ 1,918,807 $ 1,809,138 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 742,060 648,750 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 691,105 602,000 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 984,903 825,000 Level 1 Other 58,222 58,222 58,222 Level 3 Total debt $ 4,440,782 $ 4,395,097 $ 3,943,110 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 The estimated fair value of our bank credit facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 2018; 2 2020 2026. not not There were no 1, 2 3 three March 31, 2020 2019

Note 10 - Segment Information

Note 10 - Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 10. We aggregate certain of our gaming entertainment properties in order to present three Reportable Segments: (i) Las Vegas Locals; (ii) Downtown Las Vegas; and (iii) Midwest & South. The table below lists the classification of each of our properties. Las Vegas Locals Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Las Vegas, Nevada Suncoast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa North Las Vegas, Nevada Cannery Casino Hotel North Las Vegas, Nevada Eldorado Casino Henderson, Nevada Jokers Wild Casino Henderson, Nevada Downtown Las Vegas California Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Midwest & South Par-A-Dice Hotel 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 Resort Spa St. Charles St. Charles, Missouri Belterra Park Cincinnati, Ohio Valley Forge Casino Resort King of Prussia, Pennsylvania Total Reportable Segment Departmental 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: Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 116,318 $ 31,171 $ 21,981 $ 11,294 $ 180,764 Downtown Las Vegas 29,845 11,725 6,148 6,395 54,113 Midwest & South 363,602 46,988 18,598 16,460 445,648 Total Revenues $ 509,765 $ 89,884 $ 46,727 $ 34,149 $ 680,525 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,643 $ 39,056 $ 26,204 $ 13,947 $ 222,850 Downtown Las Vegas 33,939 14,103 7,198 7,786 63,026 Midwest & South 442,671 57,931 23,842 16,968 541,412 Total Revenues $ 620,253 $ 111,090 $ 57,244 $ 38,701 $ 827,288 The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to operating income, as reported in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 46,762 $ 74,234 Downtown Las Vegas 9,956 15,025 Midwest & South 105,829 156,471 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR 162,547 245,730 Corporate expense (18,114 ) (22,705 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 144,433 223,025 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 222 245 Master lease rent expense 24,665 23,962 Depreciation and amortization 66,965 67,253 Share-based compensation expense 8,191 9,709 Project development, preopening and writedowns 3,508 4,031 Impairment of assets 171,100 — Other operating items, net 7,543 199 Total other operating costs and expenses 282,194 105,399 Operating income (loss) $ (137,761 ) $ 117,626 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: March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,698,479 $ 1,804,476 Downtown Las Vegas 204,270 212,936 Midwest & South 3,927,635 4,229,174 Total Reportable Segment Assets 5,830,384 6,246,586 Corporate 1,186,478 403,559 Total Assets $ 7,016,862 $ 6,650,145

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidati

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	NOTE 11. 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% The tables below present the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 three March 31, 2020 2019 three March 31, 2020 2019 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 803,696 $ 19,752 $ — $ 7,798 $ — $ 831,246 Restricted cash — 15,980 — 2,549 — 18,529 Other current assets 22,817 89,923 9 1,239 — 113,988 Property and equipment, net 166,596 2,389,293 — 102,040 — 2,657,929 Investments in subsidiaries 3,643,760 — — — (3,643,760 ) — Intercompany receivable 757,019 163,027 59,162 — (979,208 ) — Operating leases right-of-use assets 22,126 884,702 — 21,198 — 928,026 Other long-term assets 20,173 24,282 — 48,445 — 92,900 Intangible assets, net — 1,327,986 — 74,971 — 1,402,957 Goodwill, net — 957,568 — 13,719 — 971,287 Total assets $ 5,436,187 $ 5,872,513 $ 59,171 $ 271,959 $ (4,622,968 ) $ 7,016,862 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 26,695 $ 305 $ — $ — $ — $ 27,000 Other current liabilities 140,587 298,550 — 36,534 (1,513 ) 474,158 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 4,397 — 41 (4,438 ) — Intercompany payable — — — 977,722 (977,722 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 4,310,179 234 — 57,684 — 4,368,097 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 17,966 809,912 — 588 — 828,466 Other long-term liabilities (171,010 ) 379,635 900 (2,154 ) — 207,371 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,111,770 4,379,480 58,271 (798,456 ) (3,639,295 ) 1,111,770 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,436,187 $ 5,872,513 $ 59,171 $ 271,959 $ (4,622,968 ) $ 7,016,862 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets - continued December 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries 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 lease 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% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 15,784 $ 666,416 $ — $ 17,646 $ (19,321 ) $ 680,525 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 357,571 — 15,400 — 372,971 Selling, general and administrative — 110,919 — 2,511 — 113,430 Master lease rent expense — 24,665 — — — 24,665 Maintenance and utilities — 32,909 — 237 — 33,146 Depreciation and amortization 12,595 51,842 — 2,528 — 66,965 Corporate expense 23,920 97 — 941 — 24,958 Project development, preopening and writedowns 589 436 — 2,483 — 3,508 Impairment of assets — 153,500 — 17,600 — 171,100 Other operating items, net 255 7,239 — 49 — 7,543 Intercompany expenses 51 19,270 — — (19,321 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 37,410 758,448 — 41,749 (19,321 ) 818,286 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries (101,196 ) (277 ) — — 101,473 — Operating income (loss) (122,822 ) (92,309 ) — (24,103 ) 101,473 (137,761 ) Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 49,452 332 — 1,622 — 51,406 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 175 — — — — 175 Other, net 37 (331 ) — (50 ) — (344 ) Total other expense (income), net 49,664 1 — 1,572 — 51,237 Income (loss) before income taxes (172,486 ) (92,310 ) — (25,675 ) 101,473 (188,998 ) Income tax benefit 24,927 14,951 — 1,561 — 41,439 Net income (loss) $ (147,559 ) $ (77,359 ) $ — $ (24,114 ) $ 101,473 $ (147,559 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (146,432 ) $ (76,232 ) $ — $ (24,114 ) $ 100,346 $ (146,432 ) * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 21,562 $ 810,548 $ — $ 21,319 $ (26,141 ) $ 827,288 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 411,835 — 17,694 — 429,529 Selling, general and administrative — 112,724 — 2,687 — 115,411 Master lease rent expense — 23,962 — — — 23,962 Maintenance and utilities — 37,834 — 266 — 38,100 Depreciation and amortization 7,228 57,082 — 2,943 — 67,253 Corporate expense 29,953 185 — 1,039 — 31,177 Project development, preopening and writedowns 2,109 112 — 1,810 — 4,031 Impairment of assets — — — — — — Other operating items, net 24 175 — — — 199 Intercompany expenses 51 26,090 — — (26,141 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 39,365 669,999 — 26,439 (26,141 ) 709,662 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 109,868 (147 ) — — (109,721 ) — Operating income (loss) 92,065 140,402 — (5,120 ) (109,721 ) 117,626 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 59,032 584 — 1,608 — 61,224 Other, net 129 — — (14 ) — 115 Total other expense (income), net 59,161 584 — 1,594 — 61,339 Income (loss) before income taxes 32,904 139,818 — (6,714 ) (109,721 ) 56,287 Income tax benefit (provision) 12,547 (24,440 ) — 1,057 — (10,836 ) Net income (loss) $ 45,451 $ 115,378 $ — $ (5,657 ) $ (109,721 ) $ 45,451 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 45,916 $ 115,843 $ — $ (5,657 ) $ (110,186 ) $ 45,916 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (46,369 ) $ 74,724 $ 46 $ (4,786 ) $ (23 ) $ 23,592 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (31,153 ) (15,695 ) — (1,198 ) — (48,046 ) Net activity with affiliates — (267,724 ) (46 ) — 267,770 — Net cash from investing activities (31,153 ) (283,419 ) (46 ) (1,198 ) 267,770 (48,046 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 965,100 — — — — 965,100 Payments under bank credit facility (338,173 ) — — — — (338,173 ) Net activity with affiliates 274,323 — — (6,576 ) (267,747 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (4,111 ) — — — — (4,111 ) Shares repurchased and retired (11,120 ) — — — — (11,120 ) Dividends paid (7,808 ) — — — — (7,808 ) Other financing activities — (107 ) — — — (107 ) Net cash from financing activities 878,211 (107 ) — (6,576 ) (267,747 ) 603,781 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 800,689 (208,802 ) — (12,560 ) — 579,327 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 3,007 244,534 — 22,907 — 270,448 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 803,696 $ 35,732 $ — $ 10,347 $ — $ 849,775 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750% Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - continued Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (30,882 ) $ 193,653 $ — $ 1,490 $ (171 ) $ 164,090 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (63,156 ) (25,455 ) — (711 ) — (89,322 ) Net activity with affiliates — (153,088 ) — — 153,088 — Other investing activities (4,620 ) (7,298 ) — — — (11,918 ) Net cash from investing activities (67,776 ) (185,841 ) — (711 ) 153,088 (101,240 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 434,829 — — — — 434,829 Payments under bank credit facility (466,802 ) — — — — (466,802 ) Debt financing costs, net (53 ) — — — — (53 ) Net activity with affiliates 153,873 — — (956 ) (152,917 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (2,921 ) — — — — (2,921 ) Shares repurchased and retired (21,653 ) — — — — (21,653 ) Dividends paid (6,705 ) — — — — (6,705 ) Other financing activities — (115 ) — — — (115 ) Net cash from financing activities 90,568 (115 ) — (956 ) (152,917 ) (63,420 ) Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (8,090 ) 7,697 — (177 ) — (570 ) 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 $ 607 $ 247,600 $ — $ 24,425 $ — $ 272,632 * 100% 6.375% 100% 6.000% 4.750%

Note 12 - Subsequent Events

Note 12 - Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 12. We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2020 Belterra Park Agreement On May 6, 2020 That agreement provided that Gold Merger Sub would acquire BP PropCo via a merger (the "Merger"), which would be treated for income tax purposes as a taxable asset acquisition consisting of the exchange of the Real Estate by us in satisfaction of the $57.7 million promissory note (the "Note") and mortgage executed in connection with GLP’s initial financing of our acquisition of the Real Estate in October 2018. Prior to the Merger, PNK (Ohio), LLC ("BP OpCo"), which owns the business operations of Belterra Park, leased the Real Estate from BP PropCo pursuant to a master lease that is the same in all material respects as the Master Lease between Boyd TCIV, LLC and Gold Merger Sub (the "BP Master Lease" and "GLP Master Lease," respectively). Rent paid under the BP Master Lease to BP PropCo by BP OpCo was then paid by BP PropCo to Gold Merger Sub as interest on the Note. As a result of the Merger, Gold Merger Sub has become the Landlord under the BP Master Lease and now receives rent payable under the BP Master Lease (equal to, and in lieu of, the interest payments on the Note received prior to consummation of the Merger). As an additional step in connection with the Merger, we expect to add BP OpCo as a subtenant to the GLP Master Lease (in connection with the termination of the BP Master Lease), resulting in a single Master Lease with GLP, subject to the prior receipt of all required governmental approvals. Credit Agreement Amendment The Company is party to a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2013 ( The calculations used to determine the Company’s compliance with the respective Financial Covenants are dependent on its Consolidated EBITDA, as defined by the Boyd Credit Agreement. Due to the closure of the Company’s properties, the Company’s Consolidated EBITDA was significantly affected whereby it became reasonably possible that the Company may On May 8, 2020 ( No. 3 The Credit Agreement Amendment provides that during the period (the "Covenant Relief Period") beginning on March 30, 2020 x June 30, 2021, not no 1.00, not 19 Other During this period, up to the filing date, we did not

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10 10 X not December 31, 2019, February 27, 2020. The results for the periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented herein are not The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Boyd Gaming and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which do not
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 condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 831,246 $ 249,977 $ 247,681 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 18,529 20,471 24,951 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 849,775 $ 270,448 $ 272,632 $ 273,202
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
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 4, 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 4, Accrued Liabilities The Company's outstanding chip liability represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one 4, 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 hotel rooms and food & beverage). 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: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 44,180 $ 53,918 Rooms 19,086 23,274 Other 2,882 3,466
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 recorded as a gaming expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These taxes totaled approximately $110.0 million three March 31, 2020 2019
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 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"
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, especially given that the full impact of COVID- 19 not
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement Accounting Standards Update 2018 13, 2018 13" In August 2018, 2018 13 820, Fair Value Measurement December 15, 2019. 2018 13 first 2020 not Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements ASU ("ASU") 2020 04, 848 2020 04" In March 2020, 2020 04 2020 04 March 12, 2020 December 31, 2022. 2020 04 ASU 2020 01, 321, 323, 815 2020 01" In January 2020, 2020 01 321, 323, 815, 2020 01 December 15, 2020, 2020 01 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)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 831,246 $ 249,977 $ 247,681 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 18,529 20,471 24,951 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 849,775 $ 270,448 $ 272,632 $ 273,202
Schedule Of Promotional Allowances [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 44,180 $ 53,918 Rooms 19,086 23,274 Other 2,882 3,466

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Land $ 326,801 $ 324,501 Buildings and improvements 3,092,943 3,090,974 Furniture and equipment 1,624,841 1,596,395 Riverboats and barges 241,036 241,036 Construction in progress 68,725 56,069 Total property and equipment 5,354,346 5,308,975 Less accumulated depreciation 2,696,417 2,636,422 Property and equipment, net $ 2,657,929 $ 2,672,553
Depreciation Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Depreciation expense $ 62,129 $ 60,045

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangi_2

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 3.2 $ 68,100 $ (43,465 ) $ — $ 24,635 Host agreements 13.2 58,000 (7,089 ) — 50,911 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (50,554 ) — 96,919 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 206,687 — (21,200 ) 185,487 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,120,551 1,583,372 (33,960 ) (243,374 ) 1,306,038 Balances, March 31, 2020 $ 1,730,845 $ (84,514 ) $ (243,374 ) $ 1,402,957 December 31, 2019 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated 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

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities (T

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Payroll and related expenses $ 71,387 $ 99,602 Interest 45,738 32,239 Gaming liabilities 57,858 64,465 Player loyalty program liabilities 35,246 32,983 Advance deposits 18,740 22,854 Outstanding chip liabilities 5,029 7,394 Dividend payable — 7,808 Operating lease liabilities 91,417 87,686 Other accrued liabilities 71,586 83,865 Total accrued liabilities $ 397,001 $ 438,896

Note 5 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 5 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) March 31, 2020 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.765 % $ 1,932,560 $ (608 ) $ (13,145 ) $ 1,918,807 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (7,940 ) 742,060 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (8,895 ) 691,105 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (15,097 ) 984,903 Other 11.148 % 58,222 — — 58,222 Total long-term debt 4,440,782 (608 ) (45,077 ) 4,395,097 Less current maturities 27,000 — — 27,000 Long-term debt, net $ 4,413,782 $ (608 ) $ (45,077 ) $ 4,368,097 December 31, 2019 Unamortized Interest Origination Rates at Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) December 31, 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
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Revolving Credit Facility $ 865,000 $ 235,000 Term A Loan 230,787 234,300 Refinancing Term B Loans 771,873 795,034 Swing Loan 64,900 41,300 Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 1,932,560 $ 1,305,634

Note 7 - Leases (Tables)

Note 7 - Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 41,184 $ 29,635 Short-term lease cost 118 336
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 41,622 $ 29,720 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 11,683 3,710
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]	(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 928,026 $ 936,170 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 91,417 $ 87,686 Operating lease liabilities 828,466 840,285 Total operating lease liabilities $ 919,883 $ 927,971 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 18.2 18.2 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 9.0 % 8.9 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, Last three quarters of 2020 $ 122,305 2021 148,397 2022 119,999 2023 112,274 2024 112,068 Thereafter 1,273,348 Total lease payments 1,888,391 Less imputed interest (968,508 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (91,417 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 828,466

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_2

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Share Repurchase Program [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019 Shares repurchased (1) 683 830 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 11,120 $ 21,653 Average repurchase price per share (2) $ 16.29 $ 26.09
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]	Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share December 7, 2018 December 28, 2018 January 15, 2019 $ 0.06 March 4, 2019 March 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 0.06 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Gaming $ 212 $ 194 Food & beverage 40 37 Room 19 18 Selling, general and administrative 1,076 988 Corporate expense 6,844 8,472 Total share-based compensation expense $ 8,191 $ 9,709

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_2

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 831,246 $ 831,246 $ — $ — Restricted cash 18,529 18,529 — — Investment available for sale 17,745 — — 17,745 Liabilities Contingent payments $ 1,520 $ — $ — $ 1,520 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
Fair Value Asset (Liability) Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 March 31, 2019 Assets Liability Assets Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) $ 15,772 $ (2,407 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 40 (26 ) 37 (39 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 1,554 — 643 — Included in other items, net — (17 ) — (66 ) Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements — 235 — 232 Balance at end of reporting period $ 17,745 $ (1,520 ) $ 16,452 $ (2,280 )
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 27,588 $ 22,931 $ 28,120 Level 3 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
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 1,932,560 $ 1,918,807 $ 1,809,138 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 742,060 648,750 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 691,105 602,000 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 984,903 825,000 Level 1 Other 58,222 58,222 58,222 Level 3 Total debt $ 4,440,782 $ 4,395,097 $ 3,943,110 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

Note 10 - Segment Information (

Note 10 - Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 116,318 $ 31,171 $ 21,981 $ 11,294 $ 180,764 Downtown Las Vegas 29,845 11,725 6,148 6,395 54,113 Midwest & South 363,602 46,988 18,598 16,460 445,648 Total Revenues $ 509,765 $ 89,884 $ 46,727 $ 34,149 $ 680,525 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 143,643 $ 39,056 $ 26,204 $ 13,947 $ 222,850 Downtown Las Vegas 33,939 14,103 7,198 7,786 63,026 Midwest & South 442,671 57,931 23,842 16,968 541,412 Total Revenues $ 620,253 $ 111,090 $ 57,244 $ 38,701 $ 827,288
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 46,762 $ 74,234 Downtown Las Vegas 9,956 15,025 Midwest & South 105,829 156,471 Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR 162,547 245,730 Corporate expense (18,114 ) (22,705 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 144,433 223,025 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 222 245 Master lease rent expense 24,665 23,962 Depreciation and amortization 66,965 67,253 Share-based compensation expense 8,191 9,709 Project development, preopening and writedowns 3,508 4,031 Impairment of assets 171,100 — Other operating items, net 7,543 199 Total other operating costs and expenses 282,194 105,399 Operating income (loss) $ (137,761 ) $ 117,626
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2020 2019 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,698,479 $ 1,804,476 Downtown Las Vegas 204,270 212,936 Midwest & South 3,927,635 4,229,174 Total Reportable Segment Assets 5,830,384 6,246,586 Corporate 1,186,478 403,559 Total Assets $ 7,016,862 $ 6,650,145

Note 11 - Condensed Consolida_2

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 803,696 $ 19,752 $ — $ 7,798 $ — $ 831,246 Restricted cash — 15,980 — 2,549 — 18,529 Other current assets 22,817 89,923 9 1,239 — 113,988 Property and equipment, net 166,596 2,389,293 — 102,040 — 2,657,929 Investments in subsidiaries 3,643,760 — — — (3,643,760 ) — Intercompany receivable 757,019 163,027 59,162 — (979,208 ) — Operating leases right-of-use assets 22,126 884,702 — 21,198 — 928,026 Other long-term assets 20,173 24,282 — 48,445 — 92,900 Intangible assets, net — 1,327,986 — 74,971 — 1,402,957 Goodwill, net — 957,568 — 13,719 — 971,287 Total assets $ 5,436,187 $ 5,872,513 $ 59,171 $ 271,959 $ (4,622,968 ) $ 7,016,862 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current maturities of long-term debt $ 26,695 $ 305 $ — $ — $ — $ 27,000 Other current liabilities 140,587 298,550 — 36,534 (1,513 ) 474,158 Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment — 4,397 — 41 (4,438 ) — Intercompany payable — — — 977,722 (977,722 ) — Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs 4,310,179 234 — 57,684 — 4,368,097 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 17,966 809,912 — 588 — 828,466 Other long-term liabilities (171,010 ) 379,635 900 (2,154 ) — 207,371 Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 1,111,770 4,379,480 58,271 (798,456 ) (3,639,295 ) 1,111,770 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,436,187 $ 5,872,513 $ 59,171 $ 271,959 $ (4,622,968 ) $ 7,016,862 December 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries 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 lease 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
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 15,784 $ 666,416 $ — $ 17,646 $ (19,321 ) $ 680,525 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 357,571 — 15,400 — 372,971 Selling, general and administrative — 110,919 — 2,511 — 113,430 Master lease rent expense — 24,665 — — — 24,665 Maintenance and utilities — 32,909 — 237 — 33,146 Depreciation and amortization 12,595 51,842 — 2,528 — 66,965 Corporate expense 23,920 97 — 941 — 24,958 Project development, preopening and writedowns 589 436 — 2,483 — 3,508 Impairment of assets — 153,500 — 17,600 — 171,100 Other operating items, net 255 7,239 — 49 — 7,543 Intercompany expenses 51 19,270 — — (19,321 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 37,410 758,448 — 41,749 (19,321 ) 818,286 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries (101,196 ) (277 ) — — 101,473 — Operating income (loss) (122,822 ) (92,309 ) — (24,103 ) 101,473 (137,761 ) Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 49,452 332 — 1,622 — 51,406 Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt 175 — — — — 175 Other, net 37 (331 ) — (50 ) — (344 ) Total other expense (income), net 49,664 1 — 1,572 — 51,237 Income (loss) before income taxes (172,486 ) (92,310 ) — (25,675 ) 101,473 (188,998 ) Income tax benefit 24,927 14,951 — 1,561 — 41,439 Net income (loss) $ (147,559 ) $ (77,359 ) $ — $ (24,114 ) $ 101,473 $ (147,559 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ (146,432 ) $ (76,232 ) $ — $ (24,114 ) $ 100,346 $ (146,432 ) Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Total revenues $ 21,562 $ 810,548 $ — $ 21,319 $ (26,141 ) $ 827,288 Operating costs and expenses Operating — 411,835 — 17,694 — 429,529 Selling, general and administrative — 112,724 — 2,687 — 115,411 Master lease rent expense — 23,962 — — — 23,962 Maintenance and utilities — 37,834 — 266 — 38,100 Depreciation and amortization 7,228 57,082 — 2,943 — 67,253 Corporate expense 29,953 185 — 1,039 — 31,177 Project development, preopening and writedowns 2,109 112 — 1,810 — 4,031 Impairment of assets — — — — — — Other operating items, net 24 175 — — — 199 Intercompany expenses 51 26,090 — — (26,141 ) — Total operating costs and expenses 39,365 669,999 — 26,439 (26,141 ) 709,662 Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries 109,868 (147 ) — — (109,721 ) — Operating income (loss) 92,065 140,402 — (5,120 ) (109,721 ) 117,626 Other expense (income) Interest expense, net 59,032 584 — 1,608 — 61,224 Other, net 129 — — (14 ) — 115 Total other expense (income), net 59,161 584 — 1,594 — 61,339 Income (loss) before income taxes 32,904 139,818 — (6,714 ) (109,721 ) 56,287 Income tax benefit (provision) 12,547 (24,440 ) — 1,057 — (10,836 ) Net income (loss) $ 45,451 $ 115,378 $ — $ (5,657 ) $ (109,721 ) $ 45,451 Comprehensive income (loss) $ 45,916 $ 115,843 $ — $ (5,657 ) $ (110,186 ) $ 45,916
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (46,369 ) $ 74,724 $ 46 $ (4,786 ) $ (23 ) $ 23,592 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (31,153 ) (15,695 ) — (1,198 ) — (48,046 ) Net activity with affiliates — (267,724 ) (46 ) — 267,770 — Net cash from investing activities (31,153 ) (283,419 ) (46 ) (1,198 ) 267,770 (48,046 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 965,100 — — — — 965,100 Payments under bank credit facility (338,173 ) — — — — (338,173 ) Net activity with affiliates 274,323 — — (6,576 ) (267,747 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (4,111 ) — — — — (4,111 ) Shares repurchased and retired (11,120 ) — — — — (11,120 ) Dividends paid (7,808 ) — — — — (7,808 ) Other financing activities — (107 ) — — — (107 ) Net cash from financing activities 878,211 (107 ) — (6,576 ) (267,747 ) 603,781 Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 800,689 (208,802 ) — (12,560 ) — 579,327 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 3,007 244,534 — 22,907 — 270,448 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 803,696 $ 35,732 $ — $ 10,347 $ — $ 849,775 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Non- Guarantor Subsidiary Subsidiaries Guarantor (100% (100% (In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Owned)* Owned) Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities Net cash from operating activities $ (30,882 ) $ 193,653 $ — $ 1,490 $ (171 ) $ 164,090 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (63,156 ) (25,455 ) — (711 ) — (89,322 ) Net activity with affiliates — (153,088 ) — — 153,088 — Other investing activities (4,620 ) (7,298 ) — — — (11,918 ) Net cash from investing activities (67,776 ) (185,841 ) — (711 ) 153,088 (101,240 ) Cash flows from financing activities Borrowings under bank credit facility 434,829 — — — — 434,829 Payments under bank credit facility (466,802 ) — — — — (466,802 ) Debt financing costs, net (53 ) — — — — (53 ) Net activity with affiliates 153,873 — — (956 ) (152,917 ) — Share-based compensation activities, net (2,921 ) — — — — (2,921 ) Shares repurchased and retired (21,653 ) — — — — (21,653 ) Dividends paid (6,705 ) — — — — (6,705 ) Other financing activities — (115 ) — — — (115 ) Net cash from financing activities 90,568 (115 ) — (956 ) (152,917 ) (63,420 ) Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (8,090 ) 7,697 — (177 ) — (570 ) 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 $ 607 $ 247,600 $ — $ 24,425 $ — $ 272,632

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Mar. 16, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties		29
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total		$ 965,100	$ 434,829
Asset Impairment Charges, Total		171,100	0
Taxes, Other		110,000	$ 135,700
COVID-19 Pandemic [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges, Total		$ 171,100
Line of Credit [Member] | Swing Loan [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total	$ 10,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total	$ 660,000

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_4

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 831,246	$ 249,977	$ 247,681	$ 249,417
Restricted cash	18,529	20,471	24,951	23,785
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 849,775	$ 270,448	$ 272,632	$ 273,202

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_5

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Promotional Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Food and Beverage [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 44,180	$ 53,918
Occupancy [Member]
Promotional allowance	19,086	23,274
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 2,882	$ 3,466

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property and equipment, gross	$ 5,354,346	$ 5,308,975
Less accumulated depreciation	2,696,417	2,636,422
Property and equipment, net	2,657,929	2,672,553
Land [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	326,801	324,501
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	3,092,943	3,090,974
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,624,841	1,596,395
Riverboats And Barges [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	241,036	241,036
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 68,725	$ 56,069

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net - Depreciation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Depreciation expense	$ 62,129	$ 60,045

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangi_3

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Asset Impairment Charges, Total	$ 171,100	$ 0
COVID-19 Pandemic [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges, Total	171,100
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	112,000
COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] | Gaming License Right [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	42,200
COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 16,900

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangi_4

Note 3 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 147,473	$ 147,473
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(50,554)	(45,720)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	96,919	101,753
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,583,372	1,583,372
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(243,374)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	1,306,038	1,365,138
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,730,845	1,730,845
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(84,514)	(79,680)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(243,374)	(184,274)
Intangible assets, net	1,402,957	1,466,891
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	206,687	206,687
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	0	0
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(21,200)	(4,300)
Intangible assets, net	185,487	202,387
Gaming License Right [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,376,685	1,376,685
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(222,174)	(179,974)
Intangible assets, net	$ 1,120,551	$ 1,162,751
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible assets, weighted average life remaining (Year)	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 6 months
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 68,100	$ 68,100
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(43,465)	(39,598)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 24,635	$ 28,502
Host Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, weighted average life remaining (Year)	13 years 2 months 12 days	13 years 4 months 24 days
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 58,000	$ 58,000
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(7,089)	(6,122)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	50,911	51,878
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

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities -

Note 4 - Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Payroll and related expenses	$ 71,387	$ 99,602
Interest	45,738	32,239
Gaming liabilities	57,858	64,465
Player loyalty program liabilities	35,246	32,983
Advance deposits	18,740	22,854
Outstanding chip liabilities	5,029	7,394
Dividend payable	0	7,808
Other accrued liabilities	71,586	83,865
Total accrued liabilities	397,001	438,896
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Operating lease liabilities	$ 91,417	$ 87,686

Note 5 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 5 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 16, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term Line of Credit, Total		$ 1,932,560	$ 1,305,634
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		3,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Swing Loan [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total		64,900	41,300
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		945,500
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total		865,000	$ 235,000
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit	$ 670,000
Letter of Credit [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total		$ 12,600

Note 5 - Long-term Debt - Sched

Note 5 - Long-term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 4,440,782	$ 3,813,956
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(608)	(671)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(45,077)	(47,354)
Long-term debt, net	4,395,097	3,765,931
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, current	27,000	26,994
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	27,000	26,994
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, noncurrent	4,413,782	3,786,962
Long-term debt, unamortized discount, noncurrent	(608)	(671)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs, noncurrent	(45,077)	(47,354)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	$ 4,368,097	$ 3,738,937
Line of Credit [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	2.765%	3.753%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,932,560	$ 1,305,634
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(608)	(671)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(13,145)	(14,255)
Long-term debt, net	$ 1,918,807	$ 1,290,708
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	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	(7,940)	(8,271)
Long-term debt, net	$ 742,060	$ 741,729
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	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	(8,895)	(9,244)
Long-term debt, net	$ 691,105	$ 690,756
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	4.75%	4.75%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0	0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(15,097)	(15,584)
Long-term debt, net	$ 984,903	$ 984,416
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	11.148%	11.138%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 58,222	$ 58,322
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0	0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	0	0
Long-term debt, net	$ 58,222	$ 58,322

Note 5 - Long-term Debt - Outst

Note 5 - Long-term Debt - Outstanding Principal Amounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 1,932,560	$ 1,305,634
Line of Credit [Member] | Term A Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	230,787	234,300
Line of Credit [Member] | Refinancing Term B Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	771,873	795,034
Line of Credit [Member] | Swing Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	64,900	41,300
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 865,000	$ 235,000

Note 7 - Leases (Details Textua

Note 7 - Leases (Details Textual)	Mar. 31, 2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year)	66 years
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term (Year)	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term (Year)	57 years

Note 7 - Leases - Lease Cost (D

Note 7 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Operating lease cost	$ 41,184	$ 29,635
Short-term lease cost	$ 118	$ 336

Note 7 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 7 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 41,622	$ 29,720
Operating leases	$ 11,683	$ 3,710

Note 7 - Leases - Supplementa_2

Note 7 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 928,026	$ 936,170
Operating lease liabilities	828,466	840,285
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 919,883	$ 927,971
Operating leases (in years) (Year)	18 years 2 months 12 days	18 years 2 months 12 days
Operating leases	9.00%	8.90%
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities)	$ 91,417	$ 87,686

Note 7 - Leases - Maturity of L

Note 7 - Leases - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Last three quarters of 2020	$ 122,305
2021	148,397
2022	119,999
2023	112,274
2024	112,068
Thereafter	1,273,348
Total lease payments	1,888,391
Less imputed interest	(968,508)
Operating lease liabilities	828,466	$ 840,285
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities)	$ (91,417)	$ (87,686)

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_3

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)	364,810	395,964
Shares Issued Per Unit (in shares)	1.53	1.67
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation (in shares)	126,465	125,004
Share Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Issued In Period, Net of Tax Withholdings (in shares)	238,345	270,960
The 2018 Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 100
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 61.4

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_4

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Shares repurchased (1) (in shares)	[1]	683	830
Total cost, including brokerage fees		$ 11,120	$ 21,653
Average repurchase price per share (2) (in dollars per share)	[2]	$ 16.29	$ 26.09
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers.

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_5

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Dividends (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019$ / shares
Dividend Declared May 2, 2017 [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 Sept 6, 2017 [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 Dec 7, 2017 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Dec. 27, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Jan. 15, 2020
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity_6

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Classification of Total Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Share-based compensation expense	$ 8,191	$ 9,709
Gaming [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	212	194
Food & Beverage [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	40	37
Room [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	19	18
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	1,076	988
Corporate Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 6,844	$ 8,472

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_3

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Dec. 20, 2011	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 15, 2018
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Total		$ 19.5
Debt Security Interest Rate Stated Percentage		7.50%
Debt Security, Available-For-Sale, Fair Value Discount Amount		$ 2.6	$ 2.7
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda	1.00%
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt, Term (Month)				96 months
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current, Total		0.6	0.6
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncurrent		17.2	15.6
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current		0.8	0.9
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent		$ 0.7	$ 0.8
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Measurement Input		0.094	0.105
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input		0.061	0.062

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_4

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Investment available for sale	$ 19,500
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	831,246	$ 249,977
Restricted cash	18,529	20,471
Investment available for sale	17,745	16,151
Contingent payments	1,520	1,712
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	831,246	249,977
Restricted cash	18,529	20,471
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	17,745	16,151
Contingent payments	$ 1,520	$ 1,712

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_5

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Contingent Payments [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, liability	$ (1,712)	$ (2,407)
Included in interest income (expense), liability	(26)	(39)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), liability	0	0
Included in other items, net, liability	(17)	(66)
Settlements, liability	235	232
Balance at end of reporting period, liability	(1,520)	(2,280)
Investment, Available-For-Sale [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, asset	16,151	15,772
Included in interest income (expense), asset	40	37
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), asset	1,554	643
Included in other items, net, asset	0	0
Settlements, asset	0	0
Balance at end of reporting period, asset	$ 17,745	$ 16,452

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_6

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Minimum Assessment Agreements (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 27,588	$ 28,118
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	22,931	23,300
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 28,120	$ 28,780

Note 9 - Fair Value Measureme_7

Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements - Long-Term Debt (Details) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Long-term debt	$ 4,440,782	$ 3,813,956
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	4,395,097	3,765,931
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	3,943,110	3,962,918
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term debt	1,932,560	1,305,634
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,918,807	1,290,708
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,809,138	1,308,846
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	750,000	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	742,060	741,729
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	648,750	806,250
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	700,000	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	691,105	690,756
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	602,000	750,750
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	1,000,000	1,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	984,903	984,416
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	825,000	1,038,750
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt	58,222	58,322
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	58,222	58,322
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	$ 58,222	$ 58,322

Note 10 - Segment Information_2

Note 10 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 10 - Segment Information -

Note 10 - Segment Information - Revenues for Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Total Revenues	$ 680,525	$ 827,288
Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	509,765	620,253
Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	89,884	111,090
Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	46,727	57,244
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	34,149	38,701
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Revenues	180,764	222,850
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	116,318	143,643
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	31,171	39,056
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	21,981	26,204
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	11,294	13,947
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Revenues	54,113	63,026
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	29,845	33,939
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	11,725	14,103
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	6,148	7,198
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	6,395	7,786
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Revenues	445,648	541,412
Midwest and South [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	363,602	442,671
Midwest and South [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	46,988	57,931
Midwest and South [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	18,598	23,842
Midwest and South [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	$ 16,460	$ 16,968

Note 10 - Segment Information_3

Note 10 - Segment Information - Reconciliation of Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	$ 162,547	$ 245,730
Corporate expense	24,958	31,177
Adjusted EBITDAR	144,433	223,025
Deferred rent	222	245
Master lease rent expense	24,665	23,962
Depreciation and amortization	66,965	67,253
Share-based compensation expense	8,191	9,709
Project development, preopening and writedowns	3,508	4,031
Impairment of assets	171,100	0
Other operating items, net	7,543	199
Total other operating costs and expenses	282,194	105,399
Operating income (loss)	(137,761)	117,626
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	46,762	74,234
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	9,956	15,025
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	105,829	156,471
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate expense	$ (18,114)	$ (22,705)

Note 10 - Segment Information_4

Note 10 - Segment Information - Assets By Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Assets	$ 7,016,862	$ 6,650,145
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Assets	1,698,479	1,804,476
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Assets	204,270	212,936
Midwest and South [Member]
Assets	3,927,635	4,229,174
Total Reportable Segment [Member]
Assets	5,830,384	6,246,586
Corporate Segment [Member]
Assets	$ 1,186,478	$ 403,559

Note 11 - Condensed Consolida_3

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details Textual)	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Subsidiary [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%	100.00%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.375%	6.375%
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	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%

Note 11 - Condensed Consolida_4

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 831,246	$ 249,977	$ 247,681	$ 249,417
Restricted cash		18,529	20,471	24,951	23,785
Other current assets		113,988	129,046
Property and equipment, net		2,657,929	2,672,553
Investments in subsidiaries		0	0
Intercompany receivable		0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		928,026	936,170
Other long-term assets		92,900	91,750
Intangible assets, net		1,402,957	1,466,891
Goodwill, net		971,287	1,083,287
Total assets		7,016,862	6,650,145
Current maturities of long-term debt		27,000	26,994
Other current liabilities		474,158	529,899
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		4,368,097	3,738,937
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		828,466	840,285
Other long-term liabilities		207,371	248,788
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		1,111,770	1,265,242	$ 1,170,109	$ 1,145,741
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		7,016,862	6,650,145
Consolidation, Eliminations [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		(3,643,760)	(3,766,659)
Intercompany receivable		(979,208)	(1,090,458)
Operating lease right-of-use assets		0	0
Other long-term assets		0	0
Intangible assets, net		0	0
Goodwill, net		0	0
Total assets		(4,622,968)	(4,857,117)
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Other current liabilities		(1,513)	(1,490)
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		(4,438)	(9,946)
Intercompany payable		(977,722)	(1,088,995)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		0	0
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		0	0
Other long-term liabilities		0	0
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		(3,639,295)	(3,756,686)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		(4,622,968)	(4,857,117)
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		803,696	3,007
Restricted cash		0	0
Other current assets		22,817	24,164
Property and equipment, net		166,596	159,139
Investments in subsidiaries		3,643,760	3,718,900
Intercompany receivable		757,019	1,031,342
Operating lease right-of-use assets		22,126	23,229
Other long-term assets		20,173	20,662
Intangible assets, net		0	0
Goodwill, net		0	0
Total assets		5,436,187	4,980,443
Current maturities of long-term debt		26,695	26,695
Other current liabilities		140,587	159,138
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		4,310,179	3,680,912
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		17,966	19,189
Other long-term liabilities		(171,010)	(170,733)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		1,111,770	1,265,242
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		5,436,187	4,980,443
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		19,752	231,866
Restricted cash		15,980	12,668
Other current assets		89,923	100,219
Property and equipment, net		2,389,293	2,411,456
Investments in subsidiaries		0	47,759
Intercompany receivable		163,027	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		884,702	886,463
Other long-term assets		24,282	22,636
Intangible assets, net		1,327,986	1,390,954
Goodwill, net		957,568	1,051,968
Total assets		5,872,513	6,155,989
Current maturities of long-term debt		305	299
Other current liabilities		298,550	332,393
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		4,397	0
Intercompany payable		0	104,697
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		234	341
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		809,912	814,779
Other long-term liabilities		379,635	420,775
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		4,379,480	4,482,705
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		5,872,513	6,155,989
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	[1]	0	0
Restricted cash	[1]	0	0
Other current assets	[1]	9	55
Property and equipment, net	[1]	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	[1]	0	0
Intercompany receivable	[1]	59,162	59,116
Operating lease right-of-use assets	[1]	0	0
Other long-term assets	[1]	0	0
Intangible assets, net	[1]	0	0
Goodwill, net	[1]	0	0
Total assets	[1]	59,171	59,171
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	0
Other long-term liabilities	[1]	900	900
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	[1]	58,271	58,271
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	[1]	59,171	59,171
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents		7,798	15,104
Restricted cash		2,549	7,803
Other current assets		1,239	4,608
Property and equipment, net		102,040	101,958
Investments in subsidiaries		0	0
Intercompany receivable		0	0
Operating lease right-of-use assets		21,198	26,478
Other long-term assets		48,445	48,452
Intangible assets, net		74,971	75,937
Goodwill, net		13,719	31,319
Total assets		271,959	311,659
Current maturities of long-term debt		0	0
Other current liabilities		36,534	39,858
Accumulated losses of subsidiaries in excess of investment		41	9,946
Intercompany payable		977,722	984,298
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs		57,684	57,684
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		588	6,317
Other long-term liabilities		(2,154)	(2,154)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)		(798,456)	(784,290)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$ 271,959	$ 311,659
[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 11 - Condensed Consolida_5

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Total revenues		$ 680,525	$ 827,288
Operating		372,971	429,529
Selling, general and administrative		113,430	115,411
Master lease rent expense		24,665	23,962
Maintenance and utilities		33,146	38,100
Depreciation and amortization		66,965	67,253
Corporate expense		24,958	31,177
Project development, preopening and writedowns		3,508	4,031
Impairment of assets		171,100	0
Other operating items, net		7,543	199
Intercompany expenses		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses		818,286	709,662
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries		0	0
Operating income (loss)		(137,761)	117,626
Interest expense, net		51,406	61,224
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt		175	0
Other, net		(344)	115
Total other expense (income), net		51,237	61,339
Income (loss) before income taxes		(188,998)	56,287
Income tax benefit (provision)		41,439	(10,836)
Net income (loss)		(147,559)	45,451
Comprehensive income (loss)		(146,432)	45,916
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Total revenues		(19,321)	(26,141)
Operating		0	0
Selling, general and administrative		0	0
Master lease rent expense		0	0
Maintenance and utilities		0	0
Depreciation and amortization		0	0
Corporate expense		0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns		0	0
Impairment of assets		0	0
Other operating items, net		0	0
Intercompany expenses		(19,321)	(26,141)
Total operating costs and expenses		(19,321)	(26,141)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries		101,473	(109,721)
Operating income (loss)		101,473	(109,721)
Interest expense, net		0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt		0
Other, net		0	0
Total other expense (income), net		0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes		101,473	(109,721)
Income tax benefit (provision)		0	0
Net income (loss)		101,473	(109,721)
Comprehensive income (loss)		100,346	(110,186)
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues		15,784	21,562
Operating		0	0
Selling, general and administrative		0	0
Master lease rent expense		0	0
Maintenance and utilities		0	0
Depreciation and amortization		12,595	7,228
Corporate expense		23,920	29,953
Project development, preopening and writedowns		589	2,109
Impairment of assets		0	0
Other operating items, net		255	24
Intercompany expenses		51	51
Total operating costs and expenses		37,410	39,365
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries		(101,196)	109,868
Operating income (loss)		(122,822)	92,065
Interest expense, net		49,452	59,032
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt		175
Other, net		37	129
Total other expense (income), net		49,664	59,161
Income (loss) before income taxes		(172,486)	32,904
Income tax benefit (provision)		24,927	12,547
Net income (loss)		(147,559)	45,451
Comprehensive income (loss)		(146,432)	45,916
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues		666,416	810,548
Operating		357,571	411,835
Selling, general and administrative		110,919	112,724
Master lease rent expense		24,665	23,962
Maintenance and utilities		32,909	37,834
Depreciation and amortization		51,842	57,082
Corporate expense		97	185
Project development, preopening and writedowns		436	112
Impairment of assets		153,500	0
Other operating items, net		7,239	175
Intercompany expenses		19,270	26,090
Total operating costs and expenses		758,448	669,999
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries		(277)	(147)
Operating income (loss)		(92,309)	140,402
Interest expense, net		332	584
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt		0
Other, net		(331)	0
Total other expense (income), net		1	584
Income (loss) before income taxes		(92,310)	139,818
Income tax benefit (provision)		14,951	(24,440)
Net income (loss)		(77,359)	115,378
Comprehensive income (loss)		(76,232)	115,843
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0
Operating	[1]	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	[1]	0	0
Master lease rent expense	[1]	0	0
Maintenance and utilities	[1]	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	[1]	0	0
Corporate expense	[1]	0	0
Project development, preopening and writedowns	[1]	0	0
Impairment of assets		0	0	[1]
Other operating items, net	[1]	0	0
Intercompany expenses	[1]	0	0
Total operating costs and expenses	[1]	0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	[1]	0	0
Operating income (loss)	[1]	0	0
Interest expense, net	[1]	0	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	[1]	0
Other, net	[1]	0	0
Total other expense (income), net	[1]	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	[1]	0	0
Income tax benefit (provision)	[1]	0	0
Net income (loss)	[1]	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	0	0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total revenues		17,646	21,319
Operating		15,400	17,694
Selling, general and administrative		2,511	2,687
Master lease rent expense		0	0
Maintenance and utilities		237	266
Depreciation and amortization		2,528	2,943
Corporate expense		941	1,039
Project development, preopening and writedowns		2,483	1,810
Impairment of assets		17,600	0
Other operating items, net		49	0
Intercompany expenses		0	0
Total operating costs and expenses		41,749	26,439
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries		0	0
Operating income (loss)		(24,103)	(5,120)
Interest expense, net		1,622	1,608
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt		0
Other, net		(50)	(14)
Total other expense (income), net		1,572	1,594
Income (loss) before income taxes		(25,675)	(6,714)
Income tax benefit (provision)		1,561	1,057
Net income (loss)		(24,114)	(5,657)
Comprehensive income (loss)		$ (24,114)	$ (5,657)
[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 11 - Condensed Consolida_6

Note 11 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net cash from operating activities		$ 23,592	$ 164,090
Capital expenditures		(48,046)	(89,322)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0
Net cash from investing activities		(48,046)	(101,240)
Borrowings under bank credit facility		965,100	434,829
Payments under bank credit facility		(338,173)	(466,802)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net		(4,111)	(2,921)
Shares repurchased and retired		(11,120)	(21,653)
Dividends paid		(7,808)	(6,705)
Other financing activities		(107)	(115)
Net cash from financing activities		603,781	(63,420)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		579,327	(570)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		270,448	273,202
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		849,775	272,632
Other investing activities		0	(11,918)
Debt financing costs, net		0	(53)
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Net cash from operating activities		(23)	(171)
Capital expenditures		0	0
Net activity with affiliates		267,770	153,088
Net cash from investing activities		267,770	153,088
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0
Net activity with affiliates		(267,747)	(152,917)
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0
Dividends paid		0	0
Other financing activities		0	0
Net cash from financing activities		(267,747)	(152,917)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		0	0
Other investing activities			0
Debt financing costs, net			0
Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Net cash from operating activities		(46,369)	(30,882)
Capital expenditures		(31,153)	(63,156)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0
Net cash from investing activities		(31,153)	(67,776)
Borrowings under bank credit facility		965,100	434,829
Payments under bank credit facility		(338,173)	(466,802)
Net activity with affiliates		274,323	153,873
Share-based compensation activities, net		(4,111)	(2,921)
Shares repurchased and retired		(11,120)	(21,653)
Dividends paid		(7,808)	(6,705)
Other financing activities		0	0
Net cash from financing activities		878,211	90,568
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		800,689	(8,090)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		3,007	8,697
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		803,696	607
Other investing activities			(4,620)
Debt financing costs, net			(53)
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Net cash from operating activities		74,724	193,653
Capital expenditures		(15,695)	(25,455)
Net activity with affiliates		(267,724)	(153,088)
Net cash from investing activities		(283,419)	(185,841)
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0
Net activity with affiliates		0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0
Dividends paid		0	0
Other financing activities		(107)	(115)
Net cash from financing activities		(107)	(115)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(208,802)	7,697
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		244,534	239,903
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		35,732	247,600
Other investing activities			(7,298)
Debt financing costs, net			0
Subsidiaries [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Net cash from operating activities	[1]	46	0
Capital expenditures	[1]	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	[1]	(46)	0
Net cash from investing activities	[1]	(46)	0
Borrowings under bank credit facility	[1]	0	0
Payments under bank credit facility	[1]	0	0
Net activity with affiliates	[1]	0	0
Share-based compensation activities, net	[1]	0	0
Shares repurchased and retired	[1]	0	0
Dividends paid	[1]	0	0
Other financing activities	[1]	0	0
Net cash from financing activities	[1]	0	0
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	[1]	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	[1]	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	[1]	0	0
Other investing activities	[1]		0
Debt financing costs, net	[1]		0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, 100% Owned [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Net cash from operating activities		(4,786)	1,490
Capital expenditures		(1,198)	(711)
Net activity with affiliates		0	0
Net cash from investing activities		(1,198)	(711)
Borrowings under bank credit facility		0	0
Payments under bank credit facility		0	0
Net activity with affiliates		(6,576)	(956)
Share-based compensation activities, net		0	0
Shares repurchased and retired		0	0
Dividends paid		0	0
Other financing activities		0	0
Net cash from financing activities		(6,576)	(956)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(12,560)	(177)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		22,907	24,602
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		$ 10,347	24,425
Other investing activities			0
Debt financing costs, net			$ 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 12 - Subsequent Events (De

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] $ in Millions	May 08, 2020USD ($)	May 06, 2020USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Minimum Level of Liquidity	$ 250
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Total Net Leverage Ratio	6
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor	1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.75%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Floor	0.50%
Gold Merger Sub [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Notes Payable, Total		$ 57.7