Boyd Gaming (BYD) 10-K 28 Feb 22 2021 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Feb. 18, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000906553
Entity Registrant Name	BOYD GAMING CORP
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2021
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	6465 South Rainbow Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town	Las Vegas
Entity Address, State or Province	NV
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	89118
City Area Code	702
Local Phone Number	792-7200
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value of $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	BYD
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 5,000,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		110,006,004
Auditor Name	Deloitte & Touche LLP
Auditor Location	Las Vegas, Nevada
Auditor Firm ID	34
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 344,557	$ 519,182
Restricted cash	12,571	15,817
Accounts receivable, net	89,483	53,456
Inventories	20,090	22,616
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	41,102	39,198
Income taxes receivable	0	8
Total current assets	507,803	650,277
Property and equipment, net	2,394,184	2,525,887
Operating lease right-of-use assets	884,241	928,814
Other assets, net	98,234	100,510
Intangible assets, net	1,368,420	1,382,173
Goodwill, net	971,287	971,287
Total assets	6,224,169	6,558,948
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	102,031	96,863
Current maturities of long-term debt	41,673	30,740
Accrued liabilities	412,945	396,419
Income tax payable	393	0
Total current liabilities	557,042	524,022
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	2,989,921	3,866,743
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	815,974	848,825
Deferred income taxes	264,912	131,052
Other liabilities	57,574	64,363
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; 111,303,140 and 111,830,857 shares outstanding	1,113	1,118
Additional paid-in capital	827,725	876,433
Retained earnings	710,088	246,242
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(180)	150
Total stockholders' equity	1,538,746	1,123,943
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 6,224,169	$ 6,558,948

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	111,303,140	111,830,857

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 3,369,810	$ 2,178,490	$ 3,326,119
Operating costs and expenses
Selling, general and administrative	366,156	350,358	459,583
Master lease rent expense	104,702	101,907	97,723
Maintenance and utilities	126,115	115,097	154,673
Depreciation and amortization	267,787	281,031	276,569
Corporate expense	117,675	76,143	105,139
Project development, preopening and writedowns	31,815	(661)	21,728
Impairment of assets	8,200	174,700	0
Other operating items, net	14,776	28,564	1,919
Total operating costs and expenses	2,469,706	2,164,227	2,853,551
Operating income	900,104	14,263	472,568
Other expense (income)
Interest income	(1,819)	(1,900)	(1,858)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized	199,442	230,484	237,465
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	95,155	1,791	34,949
Other, net	3,387	(45,098)	(114)
Total other expense, net	296,165	185,277	270,442
Income (loss) before income taxes	603,939	(171,014)	202,126
Income tax benefit (provision)	(140,093)	36,314	(44,490)
Net income (loss)	$ 463,846	$ (134,700)	$ 157,636
Basic net income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 4.07	$ (1.19)	$ 1.39
Weighted average basic shares outstanding (in shares)	113,866	113,515	113,474
Diluted net income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 4.07	$ (1.19)	$ 1.38
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	114,103	113,515	113,947
Casino [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 2,705,523	$ 1,775,358	$ 2,483,293
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	999,528	734,254	1,116,448
Food and Beverage [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	230,045	178,878	447,853
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	192,334	182,666	412,949
Occupancy [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	154,180	104,968	237,187
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	57,627	53,208	110,680
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues	280,062	119,286	157,786
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of Revenue	$ 182,991	$ 66,960	$ 96,140

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Net income (loss)	$ 463,846	$ (134,700)	$ 157,636
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Fair value adjustments to available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(330)	680	535
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 463,516	$ (134,020)	$ 158,171

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	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	157,636	0	157,636
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	535	$ 535
Stock options exercised (in shares)	242,357				242,357
Stock options exercised	$ 2	2,375	0	0	$ 2,377
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	358,361
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 4	(4,391)	0	0	(4,387)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	270,960
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(3,769)	0	0	$ (3,766)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(1,086,675)				(1,087,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (12)	(28,033)	0	0	$ (28,045)	[2]
Dividends declared	0	0	(30,051)	0	(30,051)
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	25,202	0	0	25,202
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019	111,542,108
Balances at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 1,115	883,715	380,942	(530)	1,265,242
Net income (loss)	0	0	(134,700)	0	(134,700)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	680	$ 680
Stock options exercised (in shares)	240,380				240,380
Stock options exercised	$ 2	1,977	0	0	$ 1,979
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	469,765
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 5	(3,975)	0	0	(3,970)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	261,200
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(3,372)	0	0	$ (3,369)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(682,596)				(683,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (7)	(11,114)	0	0	$ (11,121)	[2]
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	9,202	0	0	$ 9,202
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020	111,830,857				111,830,857
Balances at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 1,118	876,433	246,242	150	$ 1,123,943
Net income (loss)	0	0	463,846	0	463,846
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 0	0	0	(330)	$ (330)
Stock options exercised (in shares)	371,016				371,016
Stock options exercised	$ 4	4,405	0	0	$ 4,409
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax (in shares)	349,231
Release of restricted stock units, net of tax	$ 3	(8,209)	0	0	(8,206)
Release of performance stock units, net of tax (in shares)	61,983
Release of performance stock units, net of tax	$ 1	(1,908)	0	0	$ (1,907)
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(1,309,947)				(1,310,000)	[1],[2]
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (13)	(80,769)	0	0	$ (80,782)	[2]
Share-based compensation costs	$ 0	37,773	0	0	$ 37,773
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	111,303,140				111,303,140
Balances at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 1,113	$ 827,725	$ 710,088	$ (180)	$ 1,538,746
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$ 463,846	$ (134,700)	$ 157,636
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	267,787	281,031	276,569
Amortization of debt financing costs and discounts on debt	11,172	12,095	9,227
Non-cash operating lease expense	45,599	55,578	31,524
Share-based compensation expense	37,773	9,202	25,202
Deferred income taxes	133,860	(31,643)	41,433
Impairment of assets	8,200	174,700	0
Gain on sale of assets	0	(13,888)	0
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	95,155	1,791	34,949
Other operating activities	10,356	4,183	2,645
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(36,027)	1,339	(315)
Inventories	2,526	(515)	(2,032)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,088)	5,892	(1,423)
Income taxes (receivable) payable, net	401	5,592	(296)
Other long-term tax assets, net	0	0	5,475
Other assets, net	(5,727)	(3,110)	(4,508)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(14,819)	29,639	1,052
Operating lease liabilities	(45,599)	(55,578)	(31,524)
Other long-term tax liabilities	0	(3,840)	204
Other liabilities	8,358	10,542	5,278
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,010,411	289,032	548,992
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(199,452)	(175,030)	(207,637)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received	0	(11,201)	(5,535)
Insurance proceeds received from hurricane losses	63,200	0	0
Proceeds received from disposition of assets	0	15,050	0
Other investing activities	6,672	0	(18,259)
Net cash used in investing activities	(129,580)	(171,181)	(231,431)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Borrowings under bank credit facility	0	965,100	1,666,329
Payments under bank credit facility	(28,288)	(1,374,548)	(2,132,024)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	900,000	600,000	1,000,000
Retirement of senior notes	(1,750,000)	0	(750,000)
Premium and consent fees	(77,736)	0	(25,785)
Debt financing costs, net	(14,457)	(17,390)	(15,500)
Share-based compensation activities, net	(5,704)	(5,360)	(5,776)
Shares repurchased and retired	(80,782)	(11,121)	(28,045)
Dividends paid	0	(7,808)	(28,949)
Other financing activities	(1,735)	(2,173)	(565)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,058,702)	146,700	(320,315)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(177,871)	264,551	(2,754)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year	534,999	270,448	273,202
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year	357,128	534,999	270,448
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	205,241	214,686	231,734
Cash paid for (received from) income taxes	5,721	(6,168)	(2,120)
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Payables incurred for capital expenditures	4,826	1,653	1,897
Mortgage settlement in exchange for real estate	0	57,684	0
Operating lease right-of-use asset and liability adjustments	$ 3,349	$ 0	$ 0

Note 1 - Summary of Significant

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1. Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", the "Registrant", "Boyd Gaming", "Boyd", "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 1975. As of December 31, 2021 28 three Las Vegas Locals Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Las Vegas, Nevada Suncoast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa North Las Vegas, Nevada Cannery Casino Hotel North Las Vegas, Nevada Jokers Wild Henderson, Nevada Downtown Las Vegas California Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Main Street Station Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Midwest & South Par-A-Dice Casino East Peoria, Illinois Belterra Casino Resort Florence, Indiana Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa Michigan City, Indiana Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque, Iowa Diamond Jo Worth Northwood, Iowa Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, Kansas Amelia Belle Casino Amelia, Louisiana Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino Vinton, Louisiana Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Opelousas, Louisiana Sam's Town Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, Louisiana IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, Mississippi Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica 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 In addition to these properties, we own and operate a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance, each located in Hawaii. Financial results for our travel agency and our captive insurance company are included in our Downtown Las Vegas segment, as our Downtown Las Vegas properties concentrate significant marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii. Our Midwest & South segment includes the results from Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, our Illinois distributed gaming operator ("Lattner"), and our online gaming initiatives. Impact of the COVID- 19 In mid- March 2020, 19 December 31, 2021, The closures of our properties in 2020 19 may 19 19 may may We currently anticipate funding our operations over the next 12 Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 50% not All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 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) amounts restricted by regulation for gaming and racing purposes; and (ii) future bookings with our Hawaiian travel agency. These restricted cash balances are invested in highly liquid instruments with a maturity of 90 The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,557 $ 519,182 $ 249,977 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 12,571 15,817 20,471 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 357,128 $ 534,999 $ 270,448 $ 273,202 Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, based upon historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant economic factors. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce our receivables to their carrying amount. As a result, the net carrying value approximates fair value. The activity comprising our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 4,106 $ 4,474 $ 3,607 Additions 171 440 929 Deductions (939 ) (808 ) (62 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 3,338 $ 4,106 $ 4,474 Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food & beverage and retail items and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the weighted-average inventory method. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the asset's useful life or term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of our major components of property and equipment are: Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 12 years Gains or losses on disposals of assets are recognized as incurred. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. For an asset that is held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value, less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For a long-lived asset to be held and used, we review the asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not not Capitalized Interest Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the constructed assets. When no December 31, 2021 2020 no December 31 , 2019 Investment in Available for Sale Securities We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $18.4 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 Future maturities of the City Bonds, excluding the discount, for the years ending December 31 (In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 635 2023 680 2024 730 2025 785 2026 845 Thereafter 14,720 Total $ 18,395 Intangible Assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, host agreements, development agreements, gaming license rights and trademarks. Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs and are being amortized on an accelerated method over their approximate useful life. Host agreements represent the value associated with our host establishment relationships and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 two Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. These assets, considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, are not Goodwill Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets in a business combination that are not not We evaluate goodwill using a weighted average allocation of both the income and market approach models or a qualitative assessment approach. In the valuation of an asset, the income approach focuses on the income-producing capability of the subject asset. The underlying premise of this approach is that the value of an asset can be measured by the present worth of the net economic benefit (cash receipts less cash outlays) to be received over the life of the subject asset. The steps followed in applying this approach include estimating the expected after-tax cash flows attributable to the asset over its life and converting these after-tax cash flows to present value through "discounting." The discounting process uses a rate of return which accounts for both the time value of money and investment risk factors. Finally, the present value of the after-tax cash flows over the life of the asset is totaled to arrive at an indication of the fair value of the asset. The market approach is comprised of the guideline company method, which focuses on comparing the subject company to selected reasonably similar, or "guideline", publicly-traded companies. Under this method, valuation multiples are: (i) derived from the operating data of selected guideline companies; (ii) evaluated and adjusted based on the strengths and weaknesses of the subject company relative to the selected guideline companies; and (iii) applied to the operating data of the subject company to arrive at an indication of value. In the valuation of an asset, the market approach measures value based on what typical purchasers in the market have paid for assets which can be considered reasonably similar to those being valued. When the market approach is utilized, data are collected on the prices paid for reasonably comparable assets. Adjustments are made to the similar assets to compensate for differences between reasonably similar assets and the asset being valued. The application of the market approach results in an estimate of the price reasonably expected to be realized from the sale of the subject asset. Player Loyalty Point Program We have established promotional programs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and other patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and other free goods and services. We record points earned based on the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room, food & beverage or other items. The player loyalty point program accrual is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, for food & beverage or for other amenities and is included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Long-Term Debt, Net Long-term debt, net is reported as the outstanding debt amount net of unamortized cost. Any unamortized debt issuance costs, which include legal and other direct costs related to the issuance of our outstanding debt, or discount granted to the initial purchasers or lenders upon issuance of our debt instruments is recorded as a direct reduction to the face amount of our outstanding debt. The debt issuance costs and discount are accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying debt. In the event that our debt is modified, repurchased or otherwise reduced prior to its original maturity date, we ratably reduce the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount and record a loss on extinguishment of debt. Income Taxes Income taxes are recorded under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence it is more likely than not not not" 50%. not Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes, which prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two not not not Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first not" no not" Self-Insurance Reserves We are self-insured for various insurance coverages such as property, general liability, employee health and workers' compensation costs with the appropriate levels of deductibles and retentions. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not The activity comprising our self-insurance reserves is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 45,436 $ 43,604 $ 37,501 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 88,806 105,739 121,075 Payments made (91,679 ) (103,907 ) (114,972 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 42,563 $ 45,436 $ 43,604 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Components of the Company's comprehensive income (loss) are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2021 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 player loyalty programs such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food & beverages). We reward customers, through the use of player loyalty programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and to a lesser extent for other goods or services, depending upon the property. The estimated retail value related to goods and services provided to customers without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty programs, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 104,309 $ 90,714 $ 215,989 Rooms 60,536 46,841 96,296 Other 6,599 5,508 14,908 Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are assessed based on our gaming revenues and are recorded as a gaming expense in the consolidated statements of operations. In addition, we are responsible for the payment of gaming taxes owed for the online gaming activities conducted by third third December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2019. Advertising Expense Direct advertising costs are expensed the first December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 Corporate Expense Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft costs and various other expenses that are not Project Development, Preopening and Writedowns Project development, preopening and writedowns represent: (i) certain costs incurred and recoveries realized related to the activities associated with various acquisition opportunities, strategic initiatives, dispositions and other business development activities in the ordinary course of business; (ii) certain costs of start-up activities that are expensed as incurred and do not Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period. The requisite service period can be impacted by the provisions of the Company’s stock compensation programs that provide for automatic vesting acceleration upon retirement (including as a result of death or disability) for those long-service participants achieving defined age and years of service criteria. These acceleration provisions do not six The Company did not 2021 2020 2019 Other, Net In 2020, Net Income (Loss) per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities, such as stock options. Collaborative Arrangements We hold a five one Divestiture of Eldorado On December 10, 2020, Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Our policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one may Concentration of credit risk, with respect to gaming receivables, is limited through our credit evaluation process. We issue markers to approved gaming customers only following credit checks and investigations of creditworthiness. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020 01, 321, Ventures, Topic 323, 815 ("Update 2020 01" In January 2020, 2020 01 321, 323, 815, 2020 01 December 15, 2020, 2020 01 first 2021 not ASU 2019 12, 740, ("Update 2019 12" In December 2019, 2019 12 740. 2019 12 December 15, 2020. 2019 12 January 1, 2021 not Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020 09, 470 2020 09" In October 2020, 2020 09 470, 3 10 3 16 X, In March 2020, 3 10 3 16 X, January 4, 2021 three June 30, 2020. ASU 2020 04, 848 2020 04" In March 2020, 2020 04 2020 04 may December 31, 2022. 2020 04 not ASU 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 2021 05, 842 2021 05" In July 2021, 2021 05 not 2021 05 December 15, 2021, 2021 05 not 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2. Property and equipment, net consists of the following: December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Land $ 343,963 $ 346,485 Buildings and improvements 3,146,697 3,074,896 Furniture and equipment 1,653,451 1,609,637 Riverboats and barges 241,447 241,043 Construction in progress 912 43,883 Total property and equipment 5,386,470 5,315,944 Less accumulated depreciation (2,992,286 ) (2,790,057 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,394,184 $ 2,525,887 Construction in progress primarily relates to costs capitalized in conjunction with major improvements that have not not Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019

Note 3 - Intangible Assets

Note 3 - Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. Intangible assets consist of the following: December 31, 2021 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 1.5 $ 68,100 $ (63,798 ) $ — $ 4,302 Host agreements 11.4 58,000 (13,856 ) — 44,144 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (77,654 ) — 69,819 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 204,000 — (27,200 ) 176,800 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,377,935 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,121,801 1,581,935 (33,960 ) (249,374 ) 1,298,601 Balances, December 31, 2021 $ 1,729,408 $ (111,614 ) $ (249,374 ) $ 1,368,420 December 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 2.5 $ 68,100 $ (55,062 ) $ — $ 13,038 Host agreements 12.4 58,000 (9,989 ) — 48,011 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (65,051 ) — 82,422 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 204,000 — (24,800 ) 179,200 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,120,551 1,580,685 (33,960 ) (246,974 ) 1,299,751 Balances, December 31, 2020 $ 1,728,158 $ (99,011 ) $ (246,974 ) $ 1,382,173 Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer Relationships Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs. The value of customer relationships is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to these customers, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. With respect to the application of this methodology, we used the following significant projections and assumptions: revenue of our rated customers, based on expected level of play; promotional allowances provided to these existing customers; attrition rate related to these customers; operating expenses; general and administrative expenses; trademark expense; discount rate; and the present value of tax benefit. Host Agreements Host agreements represent the value associated with the host establishment relationships of our distributed gaming operator. The value of host agreements is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to these establishments, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. Development Agreement Development agreement is an acquired contract with Wilton Rancheria under which the Company is developing and will manage the Sky River Casino on the Wilton Rancheria's land. Construction of Wilton's Sky River Casino began in first 2021, fourth 2022. Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Trademarks are valued using the relief from royalty method, which presumes that without ownership of such trademark, we would have to make a stream of payments to a brand or franchise owner in return for the right to use their name. By virtue of this asset, we avoid any such payments and record the related intangible value of our ownership of the trade name. We used the following significant projections and assumptions to determine value under the relief from royalty method: revenue from gaming and hotel activities; royalty rate; tax expense; terminal growth rate; discount rate; and the present value of tax benefit. Gaming License Rights Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. In the majority of cases, the value of our gaming licenses is determined using a multi-period excess earnings method, which is a specific discounted cash flow model. The value is determined at an amount equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to future gaming revenue, discounted to present value at a risk-adjusted rate of return. With respect to the application of this methodology, we used the following significant projections and assumptions: gaming revenues; gaming operating expenses; general and administrative expenses; tax expense; terminal value; and discount rate. In two Activity for the Years Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 The following table sets forth the changes in these intangible assets: (In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Favorable Lease Rates Development Agreement Trademarks Gaming License Rights Intangible Assets, Net Balance, January 1, 2019 $ 50,287 $ 55,744 $ 8,428 $ 21,373 $ 203,087 $ 1,127,751 $ 1,466,670 Purchase price adjustments (1) 2,700 — — — (700 ) 35,000 37,000 Amortization (24,485 ) (3,866 ) — — — — (28,351 ) Other (2) — — (8,428 ) — — — (8,428 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 28,502 51,878 — 21,373 202,387 1,162,751 1,466,891 Impairments — — — — (20,500 ) (42,200 ) (62,700 ) Amortization (15,464 ) (3,867 ) — — — — (19,331 ) Other (3) — — — — (2,687 ) — (2,687 ) Balance, December 31, 2020 13,038 48,011 — 21,373 179,200 1,120,551 1,382,173 Additions — — — — — 1,250 1,250 Impairments — — — — (2,400 ) — (2,400 ) Amortization (8,736 ) (3,867 ) — — — — (12,603 ) Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 4,302 $ 44,144 $ — $ 21,373 $ 176,800 $ 1,121,801 $ 1,368,420 ( 1 June 2018, September 2018 October 2018 ( ( 2 January 1, 2019. ( 3 second 2020. Future Amortization Customer relationships are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a weighted average original life of five (In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Total For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 3,322 $ 3,867 $ 7,189 2023 940 3,867 4,807 2024 40 3,867 3,907 2025 — 3,867 3,867 2026 — 3,867 3,867 Thereafter — 24,809 24,809 Total future amortization $ 4,302 $ 44,144 $ 48,446 Trademarks and gaming license rights are not Impairment Considerations As a result of our annual 2021 As a result of the first 2020 2020 No 2019

Note 4 - Goodwill

Note 4 - Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4. Goodwill consists of the following: (In thousands) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Losses Goodwill, Net Goodwill, net by Reportable Segment: Las Vegas Locals $ 593,567 $ — $ (188,079 ) $ 405,488 Downtown Las Vegas 6,997 (6,134 ) — 863 Midwest & South 666,798 — (101,862 ) 564,936 Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 1,267,362 $ (6,134 ) $ (289,941 ) $ 971,287 Changes in Goodwill During the year ended December 31, 2021 no December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 2019 The following table sets forth the changes in our goodwill, net, during the years ended December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 (In thousands) Goodwill, Net Balance, January 1, 2019 $ 1,062,102 Final purchase price adjustments (1) 21,185 Balance, December 31, 2019 1,083,287 Impairments (112,000 ) Balance, December 31, 2020 971,287 Account activity — Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 971,287 ( 1

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5. Accrued liabilities consist of the following: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Payroll and related expenses $ 99,880 $ 73,802 Interest 19,210 36,055 Gaming liabilities 78,552 72,655 Player loyalty program liabilities 28,430 27,935 Advance deposits 15,320 16,037 Outstanding chip liabilities 7,407 6,021 Operating lease liabilities 84,884 90,478 Other accrued liabilities 79,262 73,436 Total accrued liabilities $ 412,945 $ 396,419

Note 6 - Long-term Debt

Note 6 - Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 6. Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs, consists of the following: December 31, 2021 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2021 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.286 % $ 867,897 $ (293 ) $ (8,498 ) $ 859,106 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (11,688 ) 988,312 8.625% senior notes due 2025 8.625 % 300,000 — (4,066 ) 295,934 4.750% senior notes due 2031 4.750 % 900,000 — (13,254 ) 886,746 Other 5.932 % 1,496 — — 1,496 Total long-term debt 3,069,393 (293 ) (37,506 ) 3,031,594 Less current maturities 41,673 — — 41,673 Long-term debt, net $ 3,027,720 $ (293 ) $ (37,506 ) $ 2,989,921 December 31, 2020 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2020 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.486 % $ 896,185 $ (472 ) $ (12,924 ) $ 882,789 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (6,947 ) 743,053 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (7,849 ) 692,151 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (13,636 ) 986,364 8.625% senior notes due 2025 8.625 % 600,000 — (10,512 ) 589,488 Other 6.137 % 3,638 — — 3,638 Total long-term debt 3,949,823 (472 ) (51,868 ) 3,897,483 Less current maturities 30,740 — — 30,740 Long-term debt, net $ 3,919,083 $ (472 ) $ (51,868 ) $ 3,866,743 Bank Credit Facility Credit Agreement The Company is party to a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2013 ( On August 6, 2020, No. 4 No. 4" No. 4 No. 4, June 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2021 September 15, 2023, not 91 No. 4 October 8, 2020. On May 25, 2021, No. 5 No. 5" No. 5 March 31, 2020 June 30, 2021 ( 1.00 no no may Amounts Outstanding The outstanding principal amounts under the Credit Facility are comprised of the following: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — Term A Loan 118,153 133,796 Refinancing Term B Loans 749,744 762,389 Swing Loan — — Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 867,897 $ 896,185 The Revolving Credit Facility, the Term A Loan and Refinancing Term B Loans mature on September 15, 2023 With a total revolving credit commitment of $1,033.7 million available under the bank credit facility, no borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and on the Swing Loan and $14.2 million allocated to support various letters of credit, there is a remaining contractual availability of $1,019.5 million at December 31, 2021 Interest and Fees The interest rate on the outstanding balance from time to time of the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term A Loan is based upon, at the Company’s option, either: (i) the Eurodollar rate or (ii) the base rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is a percentage per annum determined in accordance with a specified pricing grid based on the total leverage ratio and ranges from 1.75% to 2.75% (if using the Eurodollar rate) and from 0.75% to 1.75% (if using the base rate). A fee of a percentage per annum (which ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% determined in accordance with a specified pricing grid based on the total leverage ratio) will be payable on the unused portions of the Revolving Credit Facility. The interest rate on the outstanding balance of the Refinancing Term B Loans under the Amended Credit Agreement is based upon, at the Company’s option, either: (i) the Eurodollar rate or (ii) the base rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is a percentage per annum determined in accordance with the Company’s secured leverage ratio and ranges from 2.25% to 2.50% (if using the Eurodollar rate) and from 1.25% to 1.50% (if using the base rate). The "base rate" under the Boyd Credit Agreement remains the highest of ( x one Optional and Mandatory Prepayments Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility (i) the loans under the Term A Loan amortizes in an annual amount equal to 5.00% of the original principal amount thereof, commencing December 31, 2020, June 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2021 June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility may may Subject to certain exceptions, the Company may Guarantees and Collateral The Company's obligations under the Credit Facility, subject to certain exceptions, are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries and are secured by the capital stock of certain subsidiaries. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, the Company and each of the guarantors will grant the administrative agent first The Credit Facility includes an accordion feature which permits an increase in the Revolving Credit Facility and the issuance and increase of senior secured term loans in an amount up to (i) $550.0 million, plus (ii) certain voluntary permanent reductions of the Revolving Credit Facility and certain voluntary prepayments of the senior secured term loans, plus (iii) certain reductions in the outstanding principal amounts under the term loans or the Revolving Credit Facility, plus (iv) any additional amount if, after giving effect thereto, the First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Boyd Credit Agreement) would not 1.00 Financial and Other Covenants The Credit Facility contains certain financial and other covenants, including, without limitation, various covenants: (i) requiring the maintenance of a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio 1.75 to 1.00 The maximum permitted consolidated Total Leverage Ratio is calculated as Consolidated Funded Indebtedness to twelve Maximum Total For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio June 30, 2021 through December 31, 2021 7.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2022 7.00 to 1.00 June 30, 2022 6.75 to 1.00 September 30, 2022 6.50 to 1.00 December 31, 2022 6.00 to 1.00 March 31, 2023 and thereafter 5.50 to 1.00 The maximum permitted Secured Leverage Ratio is calculated as Secured Indebtedness to twelve not 1.00. Current Maturities of Our Indebtedness We classified certain non-extending balances under our Credit Facility as a current maturity, as such amounts come due within the next twelve Senior Notes 4.750% June 2031 On June 8, 2021 June 2031 4.750% 2031 4.750% 2031 March 15 September 15 September 15, 2021. 4.750% 2031 June 15, 2031 100% 4.750% 2031 6.375% April 2026 ( "6.375% 6.000% August 2026 ( "6.000% In conjunction with the issuance of the 4.750% 2031 2031 The 4.750% Notes due 2031 4.750% 2031, 4.750% 2031 4.750% 2031 4.750% 2031 4.750% 2031, not 4.750% 2031 At any time prior to June 15, 2026, may 4.750% 2031 June 15, 2024, may 40% 4.750% 2031 104.750% 8.625% Senior Notes due June 2025 On May 21, 2020 8.625% June 2025 ( 8.625% 8.625% June 1 December 1 December 1, 2020 8.625% June 1, 2025 100% 8.625% In conjunction with the issuance of the 8.625% The 8.625% 8.625% 8.625% 8.625% 8.625% 8.625% 8.625% not 8.625% At any time prior to June 1, 2022 may 8.625% June 1, 2022 may 8.625% 2022 2024 On November 5, 2021 8.625% $300.0 8.625% November 15, 2021 8.625% 8.625% 4.750% December 2027 On December 3, 2019 December 2027 4.750% 4.750% June 1 December 1 June 1, 2020 December 1, 2027 4.750% 6.875% 2023 In conjunction with the issuance of the 4.750% 4.750% The 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% 4.750% not 4.750% At any time prior to December 1, 2022 may 4.750% December 1, 2022 may 4.750% 2022 2024 In connection with the private placement of the 4.750% 4.750% July 2020. August 20, 2020 Redemption of 6.000% August 2026 On June 9, 2021, 4.750% 2031 Redemption of 6.375% April 2026 On June 9, 2021, 4.750% 2031. Other Notes On October 15, 2018 On May 6, 2020, October 2018. Prior to the Merger, PNK (Ohio), LLC ("BP OpCo"), which owns the business operations of Belterra Park, leased the real estate from Boyd 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 Boyd PropCo by BP OpCo was then paid by Boyd PropCo to Gold Merger Sub as interest on the mortgage. As a result of the Merger, Gold Merger Sub became 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 mortgage 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 GLPI 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. As a result of the transaction, the Company recorded an operating lease right-of-use asset and operating lease liability of $40.9 April 30, 2031. December 31, 2021 Loss on Early Extinguishments and Modifications of Debt The components of the loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 6.375% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid $ 23,910 $ — $ — 6.375% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 6,370 — — 6.000% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid 27,953 — — 6.000% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 7,240 — — 8.625% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid 25,873 — — 8.625% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 3,732 — — Boyd Gaming Credit Facility debt modification fees paid 77 984 3,072 Amendment No. 3 and 4 debt modification fees paid — 807 — 6.875% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid — — 25,785 6.875% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off — — 6,092 Total loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt $ 95,155 $ 1,791 $ 34,949 Covenant Compliance As of December 31, 2021 The indentures governing the notes issued by the Company contain provisions that allow for the incurrence of additional indebtedness, if after giving effect to such incurrence, the coverage ratio (as defined in the respective indentures, essentially a ratio of the Company's consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges, including interest) for the Company's trailing four 1.0. may December 31, 2021 Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt The scheduled maturities of long-term debt are as follows: (In thousands) Total For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 41,673 2023 827,720 2024 — 2025 300,000 2026 — Thereafter 1,900,000 Total outstanding principal of long-term debt $ 3,069,393

Note 7 - Income Taxes

Note 7 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 7. Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are provided to record the effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its amount as reported in our consolidated balance sheets. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The components comprising our deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Deferred income tax assets Federal net operating loss carryforwards $ — $ 117,564 State net operating loss carryforwards 73,884 68,925 Operating lease liability 189,180 199,083 Share-based compensation 13,811 11,276 Other 66,378 60,895 Gross deferred income tax assets 343,253 457,743 Valuation allowance (67,525 ) (50,548 ) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 275,728 407,195 Deferred income tax liabilities Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets 307,194 295,343 State tax liability 40,216 41,028 Right-of-use asset 185,691 195,038 Other 7,539 6,838 Gross deferred income tax liabilities 540,640 538,247 Deferred income tax liabilities, net $ 264,912 $ 131,052 At December 31, 2021 may 2037 may 2022 2041 not Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets Management assesses available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. In evaluating our ability to recover deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is more likely than not not We have maintained a valuation allowance against certain federal and state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2021 December 31, 2021 Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes A summary of the provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Current Federal $ — $ — $ — State 6,100 (58 ) 3,475 Total current taxes provision (benefit) 6,100 (58 ) 3,475 Deferred Federal 122,796 (35,231 ) 44,877 State 11,197 (1,025 ) (3,862 ) Total deferred taxes provision (benefit) 133,993 (36,256 ) 41,015 Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 140,093 $ (36,314 ) $ 44,490 The following table provides a reconciliation between the federal statutory rate and the effective income tax rate, expressed as a percentage of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Tax at federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.3 % 0.5 % (0.2 )% Compensation-based credits (0.1 )% 0.6 % (1.2 )% Nondeductible expenses 0.1 % (0.4 )% 0.4 % Tax exempt interest (0.1 )% 0.2 % (0.2 )% Company provided benefits (0.1 )% (1.3 )% 1.6 % Other, net 0.1 % 0.6 % 0.4 % Effective tax rate 23.2 % 21.2 % 21.8 % Our tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2021 Our tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2020 Our tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2019 Status of Examinations We generated net operating losses on our federal income tax returns for years 2011 2013 2020 2021, As it relates to our material state tax returns, we are subject to examination for tax years ended on or after December 31, 2012. October 2022 November 2025. We believe that we have adequately reserved for any tax liability; however, the ultimate resolution of these examinations may not Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The impact of an uncertain income tax position taken in our income tax return is recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-than- not not 50% A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year $ — $ 2,482 $ 2,482 Additions: Tax positions related to current year — — — Reductions: Tax positions related to prior years — (2,482 ) — Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year $ — $ — $ 2,482 During the third 2020, 2001 2009. December 31, 2021 2020 We do not twelve

Note 8 - Commitments and Contin

Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8. Commitments Capital Spending and Development We continually perform on-going refurbishment and maintenance at our facilities to maintain our standards of quality. Certain of these maintenance costs are capitalized, if such improvement or refurbishment extends the life of the related asset, while other maintenance costs that do not Kansas Management Contract As part of the Kansas Management Contract approved by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission on January 11, 2011, Mulvane Development Agreement On March 7, 2011, All infrastructure improvements to the Kansas Star site under the Mulvane Development Agreement are complete and the City of Mulvane issued $19.7 million in general obligation bonds related to these infrastructure improvements. At both December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 2028. three Contingent Payments In connection with securing the Kansas Management Contract, Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star’s earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") each month for a period of 10 years, which ended December 20, 2021. Minimum Assessment Agreement In 2007, not Interest costs under the Minimum Assessment Agreement obligation are expensed as incurred. As of December 31, 2021 2020 2036. Public Parking Facility Agreement Diamond Jo Dubuque has an agreement with the City for use of the public parking facility adjacent to Diamond Jo Dubuque's casino and owned and operated by the City (the "Parking Facility Agreement"). The Parking Facility Agreement calls for: (i) the payment by the Company for the reasonable and necessary actual operating costs incurred by the City for the operation, security, repair and maintenance of the public parking facility; and (ii) the payment by the Company to the City of $80 per parking space in the public parking facility per year, subject to annual increases based on any increase in the Consumer Price Index, which funds will be deposited into a special sinking fund and used by the City for capital expenditures necessary to maintain the public parking facility. Operating costs of the parking facility incurred by Diamond Jo Dubuque are expensed as incurred. Deposits to the sinking fund are recorded as other assets. When the sinking fund is used for capital improvements, such amounts are capitalized and amortized over their remaining useful life. Iowa Qualified Sponsoring Organization Agreements Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth are required to pay their respective qualified sponsoring organization, who hold a joint gaming license with Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth, a certain percentage of the casino’s adjusted gross receipts on an ongoing basis. Diamond Jo Dubuque pays 4.50% on slot and table game revenues and 0.75% on sports wagering revenue. Diamond Jo Worth pays 5.76% on slot and table game revenues and 0.75% on sports wagering revenue. Diamond Jo Dubuque expensed $3.5 million, $2.3 million and $3.2 million, during the years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 December 31, 2021 2020 2019 December 31, 2030. March 31, 2025, ten Development Agreement In September 2011, In July 2012, In January 2017, February 2017, The Agreements provide that the Company will receive future revenue for its services to Wilton Rancheria contingent upon successful development of the gaming facility and based on future revenues at the gaming facility. In September 2017, October 2018, third first 2021, fourth 2022. Master Lease Agreements A Boyd subsidiary, Boyd TCIV, entered into the Master Lease pursuant to which the landlord agreed to lease to Boyd TCIV the facilities associated with Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort and Ogle Haus, LLC, commencing on October 15, 2018 April 30, 2026 may five five third On May 6, 2020 October 2018. Prior to the Merger, BP OpCo, which owns the business operations of Belterra Park, leased the real estate from Boyd 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 Boyd PropCo by BP OpCo was then paid by Boyd 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 GLPI, subject to the prior receipt of all required governmental approvals. Contingencies Legal Matters We are parties to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that not

Note 9 - Leases

Note 9 - Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]	NOTE 9. We have operating and finance leases primarily for four one one December 31, 2021 As part of our annual 2021 The components of lease expense were as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Operating lease cost $ 125,693 $ 156,280 Short-term lease cost (1,667 ) (275 ) Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 129,053 $ 147,560 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 55,673 57,221 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: December 31, (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2021 2020 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset $ 884,241 $ 928,814 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 84,884 $ 90,478 Operating lease liabilities 815,974 848,825 Total operating lease liabilities $ 900,858 $ 939,303 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 16.1 17.7 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 8.6 % 8.8 % Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows: (In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, 2022 $ 154,314 2023 152,081 2024 121,358 2025 121,434 2026 121,588 Thereafter 1,044,046 Total lease payments 1,714,821 Less imputed interest (813,963 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (84,884 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 815,974 Future minimum rental income, which is primarily related to retail and restaurant facilities located within our properties are as follows: (In thousands) Minimum Rental Income For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 3,070 2023 2,865 2024 2,322 2025 1,373 2026 166 Thereafter — Total $ 9,796

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE 10. Share Repurchase Program We have in the past, and may may December 12, 2018, "2018 March 16, 2020, 2018 19 October 21, 2021, "2021 December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 December 31, 2021 2021 2018 We are not may 10b5 1 may The following table provides information regarding share repurchases during the referenced periods. ( 1 For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2021 2020 2019 Shares repurchased (2) 1,310 683 1,087 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 80,782 $ 11,121 $ 28,045 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 61.67 $ 16.29 $ 25.80 ( 1 twelve December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 not December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 ( 2 ( 3 may not Subject to applicable corporate securities laws, repurchases under our stock repurchase program may not Dividends Dividends are declared at the discretion of our Board of Directors. We are subject to certain limitations regarding the payment of dividends, such as restricted payment limitations contained in our Credit Facility and the indentures for our outstanding notes. On May 2, 2017, Declaration date Record date Payment date Amount per share December 7, 2018 December 28, 2018 January 15, 2019 $ 0.06 March 4, 2019 March 15, 2019 April 15, 2019 0.06 June 7, 2019 June 17, 2019 July 15, 2019 0.07 September 17, 2019 September 27, 2019 October 15, 2019 0.07 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07 On March 25, 2020, 19 February 3, 2022 April 15, 2022 March 15, 2022 Stock Incentive Plan In April 2020, 2020 "2020 2012 "2012 ten 2020 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 Grants made under the 2020 Stock Options Options granted under the 2020 three 2012 2020 no ten Summarized stock option plan activity is as follows: Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Options Option Price Term Intrinsic Value (In years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,179,026 $ 11.98 Granted — — Canceled (48,941 ) 13.72 Exercised (242,357 ) 9.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 887,728 12.48 Granted — — Canceled (2,000 ) 8.34 Exercised (240,380 ) 8.23 Outstanding at December 31, 2020 645,348 14.07 Granted — — Canceled — — Exercised (371,016 ) 11.88 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 274,332 $ 17.02 4.0 $ 13,318 Exercisable at December 31, 2020 645,348 $ 14.07 4.2 $ 18,619 Exercisable at December 31, 2021 274,332 $ 17.02 4.0 $ 13,318 Share-based compensation costs related to stock option awards are calculated based on the fair value of each option grant on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021 Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Weighted- Weighted- Number Contractual Average Number Average Range of Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $9.86 32,000 1.9 $ 9.86 32,000 $ 9.86 11.57 23,431 2.9 11.57 23,431 11.57 17.75 130,383 4.9 17.75 130,383 17.75 19.98 88,518 3.9 19.98 88,518 19.98 $9.86-$19.98 274,332 4.0 17.02 274,332 17.02 The total intrinsic value of in-the-money options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2019 Restricted Stock Units Our 2020 may may not not 2020 We grant RSUs to members of management of the Company, which represents a contingent right to receive one third We also annually award RSUs to certain members of our Board of Directors. RSU grants issued in 2020 2021 Summarized RSU activity is as follows: Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,713,867 Granted 555,749 $ 28.46 Canceled (10,100 ) Awarded (490,759 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,768,757 Granted 45,150 $ 29.17 Canceled (54,752 ) Awarded (531,402 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,227,753 Granted 456,492 $ 52.59 Canceled (27,782 ) Awarded (466,633 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 1,189,830 As of December 31, 2021 Performance Stock Units Our 2020 may may not not 2020 Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive a share of Boyd Gaming Corporation common stock; however, the actual number of common shares awarded is dependent upon the occurrence of: (i) a requisite service period; and (ii) an evaluation of specific performance conditions. The performance conditions are based on Company metrics for net revenue growth, EBITDA growth and return on invested capital, all of which are determined on a comprehensive annual three no These PSUs will vest three Performance Shares Vesting The PSU grants awarded in fourth 2017, 2016 2015 first 2021 2020 2019 three The PSU grant awarded in November 2017 first 2021 2017 2020 not 2021 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 Summarized PSU activity is as follows: Weighted- Performance Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,037,420 Granted 269,495 $ 28.67 Performance Adjustment 158,858 Canceled — Awarded (395,964 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,069,809 Granted — $ — Performance Adjustment 126,375 Canceled (11,328 ) Awarded (388,611 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 796,245 Granted 127,250 $ 55.25 Performance Adjustment (180,861 ) Canceled (2,071 ) Awarded (92,774 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 647,789 As of December 31, 2021 December 31, 2021 Career Shares Our Career Shares Program is a stock incentive award program for certain executive officers to provide for additional capital accumulation opportunities for retirement. The program incentivizes and rewards executives for their period of service. Our Career Shares Program was adopted in December 2006, October 2010, not not 2020 Summarized Career Shares activity is as follows: Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,021,285 Granted 67,719 $ 21.27 Canceled — Awarded (26,693 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,062,311 Granted 51,262 $ 30.05 Canceled (5,816 ) Awarded (70,437 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,037,320 Granted 36,123 $ 42.12 Canceled (1,295 ) Awarded (23,510 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 1,048,638 As of December 31, 2021 Share-Based Compensation We account for share-based awards exchanged for employee services in accordance with the authoritative accounting guidance for share-based payments. Under the guidance, share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period. The following table summarizes our share-based compensation costs by award type: For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Stock Options $ — $ — $ 52 Restricted Stock Units 21,599 11,131 14,301 Performance Stock Units 14,883 (3,166 ) 9,525 Career Shares 1,291 1,237 1,324 Total share-based compensation costs $ 37,773 $ 9,202 $ 25,202 The PSU share based compensation credit for the year ended December 31, 2020 19 The following table provides classification detail of the total costs related to our share-based employee compensation plans reported in our consolidated statements of operations: For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Gaming $ 873 $ 539 $ 628 Food & beverage 167 103 120 Room 79 49 57 Selling, general and administrative 4,437 2,738 3,195 Corporate expense 32,217 5,773 21,202 Total share-based compensation expense $ 37,773 $ 9,202 $ 25,202

Note 11 - Fair Value Measuremen

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 11. We have adopted the authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements, which does not These inputs create the following fair value hierarchy: Level 1 Level 2 not Level 3 one As required by the guidance for fair value measurements, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Thus, assets and liabilities categorized as Level 3 may 1 2 3 may Balances Measured at Fair Value The following tables show the fair values of certain of our financial instruments: December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,557 $ 344,557 $ — $ — Restricted cash 12,571 12,571 — — Investment available for sale 15,822 — — 15,822 Liability Contingent payments $ 62 $ — $ — $ 62 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,182 $ 519,182 $ — $ — Restricted cash 15,817 15,817 — — Investment available for sale 16,692 — — 16,692 Liability Contingent payments $ 924 $ — $ — $ 924 Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash The fair value of our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 1, December 31, 2021 2020 Investment Available for Sale We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $18.4 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 June 1, 2037. no 3 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 not December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 Contingent Payments In connection with securing the Kansas Management Contract, Kansas Star agreed to pay a former casino project promoter 1% of Kansas Star’s EBITDA each month for a period of 10 December 20, 2021. December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 no December 31, 2021 2020 The following tables summarize the changes in fair value of the Company’s Level 3 December 31, 2021 Asset Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,692 $ (924 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 161 (29 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (441 ) — Included in other items, net — 52 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (590 ) 839 Balance at end of reporting period $ 15,822 $ (62 ) December 31, 2020 Asset Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 156 (82 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 935 — Included in other items, net — 192 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (550 ) 678 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,692 $ (924 ) We are exposed to valuation risk on our Level 3 3 100 not The fair value of intangible assets, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, 3, Intangible Assets Balances Disclosed at Fair Value The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our obligation under minimum assessment agreements and other financial instruments: December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 24,306 $ 20,734 $ 26,908 Level 3 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 26,246 $ 22,062 $ 26,542 Level 3 The following tables provide the fair value measurement information about our long-term debt: December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 867,897 $ 859,106 $ 866,812 Level 2 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 988,312 1,023,750 Level 1 8.625% senior notes due 2025 300,000 295,934 320,250 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2031 900,000 886,746 915,750 Level 1 Other 1,496 1,496 1,496 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,069,393 $ 3,031,594 $ 3,128,058 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 896,185 $ 882,789 $ 888,511 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 743,053 778,125 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 692,151 728,000 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 986,364 1,038,750 Level 1 8.625% senior notes due 2025 600,000 589,488 667,500 Level 1 Other 3,638 3,638 3,638 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,949,823 $ 3,897,483 $ 4,104,524 The estimated fair value of the Credit Facility is based on a relative value analysis performed on or about December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 2021 2024 July 2022. not not There were no 1, 2 3 December 31, 2021 2020

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plan

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	NOTE 12. We contribute to multiemployer pension defined benefit plans under terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees. Contributions, based on wages paid to covered employees, totaled approximately $0.9 million, $1.0 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 not not not We have retirement savings plans under Section 401 100% 401 December 31, 2021 2020 2019

Note 13 - Segment Information

Note 13 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 13. We have aggregated our properties in order to present three 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Results of Operations - Total Reportable Segment 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, and for our online gaming initiatives are included in our Midwest & South segment. The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, departmental revenues for our Reportable Segments: Year Ended December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 695,635 $ 74,771 $ 71,586 $ 44,062 $ 886,054 Downtown Las Vegas 105,539 28,149 15,042 7,076 155,806 Midwest & South 1,904,349 127,125 67,552 228,924 2,327,950 Total Revenues $ 2,705,523 $ 230,045 $ 154,180 $ 280,062 $ 3,369,810 Year Ended December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 430,303 $ 59,564 $ 45,446 $ 26,676 $ 561,989 Downtown Las Vegas 58,468 18,647 9,369 8,019 94,503 Midwest & South 1,286,587 100,667 50,153 84,591 1,521,998 Total Revenues $ 1,775,358 $ 178,878 $ 104,968 $ 119,286 $ 2,178,490 Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 566,443 $ 156,932 $ 105,619 $ 51,941 $ 880,935 Downtown Las Vegas 138,623 57,732 28,784 32,528 257,667 Midwest & South 1,778,227 233,189 102,784 73,317 2,187,517 Total Revenues $ 2,483,293 $ 447,853 $ 237,187 $ 157,786 $ 3,326,119 The following table reconciles, for the periods indicated, Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to operating income, as reported in our accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 473,187 $ 198,744 $ 283,030 Downtown Las Vegas 51,300 1,075 62,413 Midwest & South 926,955 480,446 635,182 Corporate expense (85,457 ) (70,371 ) (83,937 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 1,365,985 609,894 896,688 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 828 888 979 Master lease rent expense 104,702 101,907 97,723 Depreciation and amortization 267,787 281,031 276,569 Share-based compensation expense 37,773 9,202 25,202 Project development, preopening and writedowns 31,815 (661 ) 21,728 Impairment of assets 8,200 174,700 — Other operating items, net 14,776 28,564 1,919 Total other operating costs and expenses 465,881 595,631 424,120 Operating income $ 900,104 $ 14,263 $ 472,568 For purposes of this presentation, corporate expense excludes its portion of share-based compensation expense. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft expenses and various other expenses not Total Reportable Segment Assets The Company's assets by Reportable Segment consisted of the following amounts: December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,641,409 $ 1,690,511 Downtown Las Vegas 228,161 213,507 Midwest & South 3,947,076 3,984,063 Total Reportable Segment Assets 5,816,646 5,888,081 Corporate 407,523 670,867 Total Assets $ 6,224,169 $ 6,558,948 Capital Expenditures The Company's capital expenditures by Reportable Segment consisted of the following: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Capital Expenditures Las Vegas Locals $ 24,724 $ 23,936 $ 26,207 Downtown Las Vegas 36,954 15,150 8,881 Midwest & South 90,994 68,933 80,883 Total Reportable Segment Capital Expenditures 152,672 108,019 115,971 Corporate 49,953 66,767 88,633 Total Capital Expenditures 202,625 174,786 204,604 Change in Accrued Property Additions (3,173 ) 244 3,033 Cash-Based Capital Expenditures $ 199,452 $ 175,030 $ 207,637 The Company utilizes the Corporate entities to centralize the development of major renovation and other capital development projects that are included as construction in progress. After the project is complete, the corporate entities transfer the projects to the segment subsidiaries.

Note 14 - Related Party Transac

Note 14 - Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 14. Boyd Percentage Ownership William S. Boyd, our Co-Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, together with his immediate family, beneficially owned approximately 26% December 31, 2021 December 31, 2021 2020 2019 no

Note 15 - Subsequent Events

Note 15 - Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 15. We have evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after December 31, 2021 10, Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans not

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Organization Boyd Gaming Corporation (and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", the "Registrant", "Boyd Gaming", "Boyd", "we" or "us") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in 1988 1975. As of December 31, 2021 28 three Las Vegas Locals Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Las Vegas, Nevada Suncoast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa North Las Vegas, Nevada Cannery Casino Hotel North Las Vegas, Nevada Jokers Wild Henderson, Nevada Downtown Las Vegas California Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Main Street Station Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Midwest & South Par-A-Dice Casino East Peoria, Illinois Belterra Casino Resort Florence, Indiana Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa Michigan City, Indiana Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque, Iowa Diamond Jo Worth Northwood, Iowa Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, Kansas Amelia Belle Casino Amelia, Louisiana Delta Downs Racetrack Hotel & Casino Vinton, Louisiana Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Opelousas, Louisiana Sam's Town Shreveport Shreveport, Louisiana Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, Louisiana IP Casino Resort Spa Biloxi, Mississippi Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica 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 In addition to these properties, we own and operate a travel agency and a captive insurance company that underwrites travel-related insurance, each located in Hawaii. Financial results for our travel agency and our captive insurance company are included in our Downtown Las Vegas segment, as our Downtown Las Vegas properties concentrate significant marketing efforts on gaming customers from Hawaii. Our Midwest & South segment includes the results from Lattner Entertainment Group Illinois, LLC, our Illinois distributed gaming operator ("Lattner"), and our online gaming initiatives.
Unusual Event [Policy Text Block]	Impact of the COVID- 19 In mid- March 2020, 19 December 31, 2021, The closures of our properties in 2020 19 may 19 19 may may We currently anticipate funding our operations over the next 12
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which are 50% not All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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) amounts restricted by regulation for gaming and racing purposes; and (ii) future bookings with our Hawaiian travel agency. These restricted cash balances are invested in highly liquid instruments with a maturity of 90 The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances reported within the consolidated balance sheets to the total balance shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows. December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,557 $ 519,182 $ 249,977 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 12,571 15,817 20,471 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 357,128 $ 534,999 $ 270,448 $ 273,202
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, based upon historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant economic factors. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce our receivables to their carrying amount. As a result, the net carrying value approximates fair value. The activity comprising our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 4,106 $ 4,474 $ 3,607 Additions 171 440 929 Deductions (939 ) (808 ) (62 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 3,338 $ 4,106 $ 4,474
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories consist primarily of food & beverage and retail items and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the weighted-average inventory method.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, for leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the asset's useful life or term of the lease. The estimated useful lives of our major components of property and equipment are: Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 12 years Gains or losses on disposals of assets are recognized as incurred. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. For an asset that is held for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value, less costs of disposal, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For a long-lived asset to be held and used, we review the asset for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not not
Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Capitalized Interest Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the constructed assets. When no December 31, 2021 2020 no December 31 , 2019
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investment in Available for Sale Securities We have an investment in a single municipal bond issuance of $18.4 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2007 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2021 2020 Future maturities of the City Bonds, excluding the discount, for the years ending December 31 (In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 635 2023 680 2024 730 2025 785 2026 845 Thereafter 14,720 Total $ 18,395
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Intangible Assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, host agreements, development agreements, gaming license rights and trademarks. Amortizing Intangible Assets Customer relationships represent the value of repeat business associated with our customer loyalty programs and are being amortized on an accelerated method over their approximate useful life. Host agreements represent the value associated with our host establishment relationships and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 two Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Trademarks are based on the value of our brands, which reflect the level of service and quality we provide and from which we generate repeat business. Gaming license rights represent the value of the license to conduct gaming in certain jurisdictions, which is subject to highly extensive regulatory oversight, and a limitation on the number of licenses available for issuance therein. These assets, considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, are not
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets in a business combination that are not not We evaluate goodwill using a weighted average allocation of both the income and market approach models or a qualitative assessment approach. In the valuation of an asset, the income approach focuses on the income-producing capability of the subject asset. The underlying premise of this approach is that the value of an asset can be measured by the present worth of the net economic benefit (cash receipts less cash outlays) to be received over the life of the subject asset. The steps followed in applying this approach include estimating the expected after-tax cash flows attributable to the asset over its life and converting these after-tax cash flows to present value through "discounting." The discounting process uses a rate of return which accounts for both the time value of money and investment risk factors. Finally, the present value of the after-tax cash flows over the life of the asset is totaled to arrive at an indication of the fair value of the asset. The market approach is comprised of the guideline company method, which focuses on comparing the subject company to selected reasonably similar, or "guideline", publicly-traded companies. Under this method, valuation multiples are: (i) derived from the operating data of selected guideline companies; (ii) evaluated and adjusted based on the strengths and weaknesses of the subject company relative to the selected guideline companies; and (iii) applied to the operating data of the subject company to arrive at an indication of value. In the valuation of an asset, the market approach measures value based on what typical purchasers in the market have paid for assets which can be considered reasonably similar to those being valued. When the market approach is utilized, data are collected on the prices paid for reasonably comparable assets. Adjustments are made to the similar assets to compensate for differences between reasonably similar assets and the asset being valued. The application of the market approach results in an estimate of the price reasonably expected to be realized from the sale of the subject asset.
Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block]	Player Loyalty Point Program We have established promotional programs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine customers and other patrons. Members earn points based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and other free goods and services. We record points earned based on the value of a point that can be redeemed for a hotel room, food & beverage or other items. The player loyalty point program accrual is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the points for a hotel room stay, for food & beverage or for other amenities and is included in accrued liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Long-Term Debt, Net Long-term debt, net is reported as the outstanding debt amount net of unamortized cost. Any unamortized debt issuance costs, which include legal and other direct costs related to the issuance of our outstanding debt, or discount granted to the initial purchasers or lenders upon issuance of our debt instruments is recorded as a direct reduction to the face amount of our outstanding debt. The debt issuance costs and discount are accreted to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying debt. In the event that our debt is modified, repurchased or otherwise reduced prior to its original maturity date, we ratably reduce the unamortized debt issuance costs and discount and record a loss on extinguishment of debt.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes Income taxes are recorded under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence it is more likely than not not not" 50%. not Other Long-Term Tax Liabilities The Company's income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses potentially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes, which prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes. These accounting standards utilize a two not not not Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first not" no not"
Self Insurance Reserves Policy [Policy Text Block]	Self-Insurance Reserves We are self-insured for various insurance coverages such as property, general liability, employee health and workers' compensation costs with the appropriate levels of deductibles and retentions. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not The activity comprising our self-insurance reserves is as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 45,436 $ 43,604 $ 37,501 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 88,806 105,739 121,075 Payments made (91,679 ) (103,907 ) (114,972 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 42,563 $ 45,436 $ 43,604
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Components of the Company's comprehensive income (loss) are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2021
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 player loyalty programs such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food & beverages). We reward customers, through the use of player loyalty programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time for complimentary slot play, food & beverage, and to a lesser extent for other goods or services, depending upon the property. The estimated retail value related to goods and services provided to customers without charge or upon redemption of points under our player loyalty programs, included in departmental revenues, and therefore reducing our gaming revenues, are as follows: Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 104,309 $ 90,714 $ 215,989 Rooms 60,536 46,841 96,296 Other 6,599 5,508 14,908
Gaming Taxes [Policy Text Block]	Gaming Taxes We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate. These gaming taxes are assessed based on our gaming revenues and are recorded as a gaming expense in the consolidated statements of operations. In addition, we are responsible for the payment of gaming taxes owed for the online gaming activities conducted by third third December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019 December 31, 2021 2020 December 31, 2019.
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]	Advertising Expense Direct advertising costs are expensed the first December 31, 2021 , 2020 2019
Corporate Expense Policy [Policy Text Block]	Corporate Expense Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, professional fees, aircraft costs and various other expenses that are not
Start-up Activities, Cost Policy [Policy Text Block]	Project Development, Preopening and Writedowns Project development, preopening and writedowns represent: (i) certain costs incurred and recoveries realized related to the activities associated with various acquisition opportunities, strategic initiatives, dispositions and other business development activities in the ordinary course of business; (ii) certain costs of start-up activities that are expensed as incurred and do not
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]	Share-Based Compensation Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, over the employee's requisite service period. The requisite service period can be impacted by the provisions of the Company’s stock compensation programs that provide for automatic vesting acceleration upon retirement (including as a result of death or disability) for those long-service participants achieving defined age and years of service criteria. These acceleration provisions do not six The Company did not 2021 2020 2019
Other Income, Net [Policy Text Block]	Other, Net In 2020,
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Net Income (Loss) per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the additional dilution for all potentially-dilutive securities, such as stock options.
Collaborative Arrangement, Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]	Collaborative Arrangements We hold a five one
Divestiture of Eldorado [Policy Text Block]	Divestiture of Eldorado On December 10, 2020,
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that subject us to credit risk consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Our policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one may Concentration of credit risk, with respect to gaming receivables, is limited through our credit evaluation process. We issue markers to approved gaming customers only following credit checks and investigations of creditworthiness.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020 01, 321, Ventures, Topic 323, 815 ("Update 2020 01" In January 2020, 2020 01 321, 323, 815, 2020 01 December 15, 2020, 2020 01 first 2021 not ASU 2019 12, 740, ("Update 2019 12" In December 2019, 2019 12 740. 2019 12 December 15, 2020. 2019 12 January 1, 2021 not Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020 09, 470 2020 09" In October 2020, 2020 09 470, 3 10 3 16 X, In March 2020, 3 10 3 16 X, January 4, 2021 three June 30, 2020. ASU 2020 04, 848 2020 04" In March 2020, 2020 04 2020 04 may December 31, 2022. 2020 04 not ASU 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 2021 05, 842 2021 05" In July 2021, 2021 05 not 2021 05 December 15, 2021, 2021 05 not A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently being studied by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,557 $ 519,182 $ 249,977 $ 249,417 Restricted cash 12,571 15,817 20,471 23,785 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 357,128 $ 534,999 $ 270,448 $ 273,202
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 4,106 $ 4,474 $ 3,607 Additions 171 440 929 Deductions (939 ) (808 ) (62 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 3,338 $ 4,106 $ 4,474
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life [Table Text Block]	Building and improvements 3 through 40 years Riverboats and barges 5 through 40 years Furniture and equipment 1 through 12 years
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 635 2023 680 2024 730 2025 785 2026 845 Thereafter 14,720 Total $ 18,395
Schedule of Changes in Self Insurance Reserves [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Beginning balance, January 1, $ 45,436 $ 43,604 $ 37,501 Additions Charged to costs and expenses 88,806 105,739 121,075 Payments made (91,679 ) (103,907 ) (114,972 ) Ending balance, December 31, $ 42,563 $ 45,436 $ 43,604
Schedule Of Promotional Allowances [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Food & beverage $ 104,309 $ 90,714 $ 215,989 Rooms 60,536 46,841 96,296 Other 6,599 5,508 14,908

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Land $ 343,963 $ 346,485 Buildings and improvements 3,146,697 3,074,896 Furniture and equipment 1,653,451 1,609,637 Riverboats and barges 241,447 241,043 Construction in progress 912 43,883 Total property and equipment 5,386,470 5,315,944 Less accumulated depreciation (2,992,286 ) (2,790,057 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,394,184 $ 2,525,887

Note 3 - Intangible Assets (Tab

Note 3 - Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 Weighted Gross Accumulated Useful Life Carrying Accumulated Impairment Intangible (In thousands) Remaining (in years) Value Amortization Losses Assets, Net Amortizing intangibles Customer relationships 1.5 $ 68,100 $ (63,798 ) $ — $ 4,302 Host agreements 11.4 58,000 (13,856 ) — 44,144 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (77,654 ) — 69,819 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 204,000 — (27,200 ) 176,800 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,377,935 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,121,801 1,581,935 (33,960 ) (249,374 ) 1,298,601 Balances, December 31, 2021 $ 1,729,408 $ (111,614 ) $ (249,374 ) $ 1,368,420 December 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 2.5 $ 68,100 $ (55,062 ) $ — $ 13,038 Host agreements 12.4 58,000 (9,989 ) — 48,011 Development agreement — 21,373 — — 21,373 147,473 (65,051 ) — 82,422 Indefinite lived intangible assets Trademarks Indefinite 204,000 — (24,800 ) 179,200 Gaming license rights Indefinite 1,376,685 (33,960 ) (222,174 ) 1,120,551 1,580,685 (33,960 ) (246,974 ) 1,299,751 Balances, December 31, 2020 $ 1,728,158 $ (99,011 ) $ (246,974 ) $ 1,382,173
Schedule of Changes in Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Favorable Lease Rates Development Agreement Trademarks Gaming License Rights Intangible Assets, Net Balance, January 1, 2019 $ 50,287 $ 55,744 $ 8,428 $ 21,373 $ 203,087 $ 1,127,751 $ 1,466,670 Purchase price adjustments (1) 2,700 — — — (700 ) 35,000 37,000 Amortization (24,485 ) (3,866 ) — — — — (28,351 ) Other (2) — — (8,428 ) — — — (8,428 ) Balance, December 31, 2019 28,502 51,878 — 21,373 202,387 1,162,751 1,466,891 Impairments — — — — (20,500 ) (42,200 ) (62,700 ) Amortization (15,464 ) (3,867 ) — — — — (19,331 ) Other (3) — — — — (2,687 ) — (2,687 ) Balance, December 31, 2020 13,038 48,011 — 21,373 179,200 1,120,551 1,382,173 Additions — — — — — 1,250 1,250 Impairments — — — — (2,400 ) — (2,400 ) Amortization (8,736 ) (3,867 ) — — — — (12,603 ) Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 4,302 $ 44,144 $ — $ 21,373 $ 176,800 $ 1,121,801 $ 1,368,420
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Customer Relationships Host Agreements Total For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 3,322 $ 3,867 $ 7,189 2023 940 3,867 4,807 2024 40 3,867 3,907 2025 — 3,867 3,867 2026 — 3,867 3,867 Thereafter — 24,809 24,809 Total future amortization $ 4,302 $ 44,144 $ 48,446

Note 4 - Goodwill (Tables)

Note 4 - Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Losses Goodwill, Net Goodwill, net by Reportable Segment: Las Vegas Locals $ 593,567 $ — $ (188,079 ) $ 405,488 Downtown Las Vegas 6,997 (6,134 ) — 863 Midwest & South 666,798 — (101,862 ) 564,936 Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 1,267,362 $ (6,134 ) $ (289,941 ) $ 971,287
Goodwill Rollforward [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Goodwill, Net Balance, January 1, 2019 $ 1,062,102 Final purchase price adjustments (1) 21,185 Balance, December 31, 2019 1,083,287 Impairments (112,000 ) Balance, December 31, 2020 971,287 Account activity — Balance, December 31, 2021 $ 971,287

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities (T

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Payroll and related expenses $ 99,880 $ 73,802 Interest 19,210 36,055 Gaming liabilities 78,552 72,655 Player loyalty program liabilities 28,430 27,935 Advance deposits 15,320 16,037 Outstanding chip liabilities 7,407 6,021 Operating lease liabilities 84,884 90,478 Other accrued liabilities 79,262 73,436 Total accrued liabilities $ 412,945 $ 396,419

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2021 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.286 % $ 867,897 $ (293 ) $ (8,498 ) $ 859,106 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (11,688 ) 988,312 8.625% senior notes due 2025 8.625 % 300,000 — (4,066 ) 295,934 4.750% senior notes due 2031 4.750 % 900,000 — (13,254 ) 886,746 Other 5.932 % 1,496 — — 1,496 Total long-term debt 3,069,393 (293 ) (37,506 ) 3,031,594 Less current maturities 41,673 — — 41,673 Long-term debt, net $ 3,027,720 $ (293 ) $ (37,506 ) $ 2,989,921 December 31, 2020 Interest Unamortized Rates at Origination December 31, Outstanding Unamortized Fees and Long-Term (In thousands) 2020 Principal Discount Costs Debt, Net Bank credit facility 2.486 % $ 896,185 $ (472 ) $ (12,924 ) $ 882,789 6.375% senior notes due 2026 6.375 % 750,000 — (6,947 ) 743,053 6.000% senior notes due 2026 6.000 % 700,000 — (7,849 ) 692,151 4.750% senior notes due 2027 4.750 % 1,000,000 — (13,636 ) 986,364 8.625% senior notes due 2025 8.625 % 600,000 — (10,512 ) 589,488 Other 6.137 % 3,638 — — 3,638 Total long-term debt 3,949,823 (472 ) (51,868 ) 3,897,483 Less current maturities 30,740 — — 30,740 Long-term debt, net $ 3,919,083 $ (472 ) $ (51,868 ) $ 3,866,743
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Revolving Credit Facility $ — $ — Term A Loan 118,153 133,796 Refinancing Term B Loans 749,744 762,389 Swing Loan — — Total outstanding principal amounts under the bank credit facility $ 867,897 $ 896,185
Schedule of Maximum Total Leverage Ratio [Table Text Block]	Maximum Total For the Trailing Four Quarters Ending Leverage Ratio June 30, 2021 through December 31, 2021 7.75 to 1.00 March 31, 2022 7.00 to 1.00 June 30, 2022 6.75 to 1.00 September 30, 2022 6.50 to 1.00 December 31, 2022 6.00 to 1.00 March 31, 2023 and thereafter 5.50 to 1.00
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 6.375% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid $ 23,910 $ — $ — 6.375% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 6,370 — — 6.000% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid 27,953 — — 6.000% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 7,240 — — 8.625% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid 25,873 — — 8.625% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off 3,732 — — Boyd Gaming Credit Facility debt modification fees paid 77 984 3,072 Amendment No. 3 and 4 debt modification fees paid — 807 — 6.875% Senior Notes premium and consent fees paid — — 25,785 6.875% Senior Notes deferred finance charges written off — — 6,092 Total loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt $ 95,155 $ 1,791 $ 34,949
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Total For the year ending December 31, 2022 $ 41,673 2023 827,720 2024 — 2025 300,000 2026 — Thereafter 1,900,000 Total outstanding principal of long-term debt $ 3,069,393

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Deferred income tax assets Federal net operating loss carryforwards $ — $ 117,564 State net operating loss carryforwards 73,884 68,925 Operating lease liability 189,180 199,083 Share-based compensation 13,811 11,276 Other 66,378 60,895 Gross deferred income tax assets 343,253 457,743 Valuation allowance (67,525 ) (50,548 ) Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance 275,728 407,195 Deferred income tax liabilities Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets 307,194 295,343 State tax liability 40,216 41,028 Right-of-use asset 185,691 195,038 Other 7,539 6,838 Gross deferred income tax liabilities 540,640 538,247 Deferred income tax liabilities, net $ 264,912 $ 131,052
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Current Federal $ — $ — $ — State 6,100 (58 ) 3,475 Total current taxes provision (benefit) 6,100 (58 ) 3,475 Deferred Federal 122,796 (35,231 ) 44,877 State 11,197 (1,025 ) (3,862 ) Total deferred taxes provision (benefit) 133,993 (36,256 ) 41,015 Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 140,093 $ (36,314 ) $ 44,490
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Tax at federal statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.3 % 0.5 % (0.2 )% Compensation-based credits (0.1 )% 0.6 % (1.2 )% Nondeductible expenses 0.1 % (0.4 )% 0.4 % Tax exempt interest (0.1 )% 0.2 % (0.2 )% Company provided benefits (0.1 )% (1.3 )% 1.6 % Other, net 0.1 % 0.6 % 0.4 % Effective tax rate 23.2 % 21.2 % 21.8 %
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year $ — $ 2,482 $ 2,482 Additions: Tax positions related to current year — — — Reductions: Tax positions related to prior years — (2,482 ) — Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year $ — $ — $ 2,482

Note 9 - Leases (Tables)

Note 9 - Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Operating lease cost $ 125,693 $ 156,280 Short-term lease cost (1,667 ) (275 )
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 129,053 $ 147,560 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 55,673 57,221
Lessee, Leases, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information [Table Text Block]	December 31, (In thousands, except lease term and discount rate) 2021 2020 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset $ 884,241 $ 928,814 Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities) $ 84,884 $ 90,478 Operating lease liabilities 815,974 848,825 Total operating lease liabilities $ 900,858 $ 939,303 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating leases (in years) 16.1 17.7 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 8.6 % 8.8 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Operating Leases For the period ending December 31, 2022 $ 154,314 2023 152,081 2024 121,358 2025 121,434 2026 121,588 Thereafter 1,044,046 Total lease payments 1,714,821 Less imputed interest (813,963 ) Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities) (84,884 ) Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities $ 815,974
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) Minimum Rental Income For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 $ 3,070 2023 2,865 2024 2,322 2025 1,373 2026 166 Thereafter — Total $ 9,796

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_2

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Share Repurchase Program [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2021 2020 2019 Shares repurchased (2) 1,310 683 1,087 Total cost, including brokerage fees $ 80,782 $ 11,121 $ 28,045 Average repurchase price per share (3) $ 61.67 $ 16.29 $ 25.80
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 June 7, 2019 June 17, 2019 July 15, 2019 0.07 September 17, 2019 September 27, 2019 October 15, 2019 0.07 December 17, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 15, 2020 0.07
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Weighted- Average Average Remaining Aggregate Options Option Price Term Intrinsic Value (In years) (In thousands) Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,179,026 $ 11.98 Granted — — Canceled (48,941 ) 13.72 Exercised (242,357 ) 9.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2019 887,728 12.48 Granted — — Canceled (2,000 ) 8.34 Exercised (240,380 ) 8.23 Outstanding at December 31, 2020 645,348 14.07 Granted — — Canceled — — Exercised (371,016 ) 11.88 Outstanding at December 31, 2021 274,332 $ 17.02 4.0 $ 13,318 Exercisable at December 31, 2020 645,348 $ 14.07 4.2 $ 18,619 Exercisable at December 31, 2021 274,332 $ 17.02 4.0 $ 13,318
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Weighted- Average Remaining Weighted- Weighted- Number Contractual Average Number Average Range of Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price $9.86 32,000 1.9 $ 9.86 32,000 $ 9.86 11.57 23,431 2.9 11.57 23,431 11.57 17.75 130,383 4.9 17.75 130,383 17.75 19.98 88,518 3.9 19.98 88,518 19.98 $9.86-$19.98 274,332 4.0 17.02 274,332 17.02
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,713,867 Granted 555,749 $ 28.46 Canceled (10,100 ) Awarded (490,759 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,768,757 Granted 45,150 $ 29.17 Canceled (54,752 ) Awarded (531,402 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,227,753 Granted 456,492 $ 52.59 Canceled (27,782 ) Awarded (466,633 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 1,189,830
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Performance Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,037,420 Granted 269,495 $ 28.67 Performance Adjustment 158,858 Canceled — Awarded (395,964 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,069,809 Granted — $ — Performance Adjustment 126,375 Canceled (11,328 ) Awarded (388,611 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 796,245 Granted 127,250 $ 55.25 Performance Adjustment (180,861 ) Canceled (2,071 ) Awarded (92,774 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 647,789
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- Restricted Average Grant Stock Units Date Fair Value Outstanding at January 1, 2019 1,021,285 Granted 67,719 $ 21.27 Canceled — Awarded (26,693 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2019 1,062,311 Granted 51,262 $ 30.05 Canceled (5,816 ) Awarded (70,437 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,037,320 Granted 36,123 $ 42.12 Canceled (1,295 ) Awarded (23,510 ) Outstanding at December 31, 2021 1,048,638
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Stock Options $ — $ — $ 52 Restricted Stock Units 21,599 11,131 14,301 Performance Stock Units 14,883 (3,166 ) 9,525 Career Shares 1,291 1,237 1,324 Total share-based compensation costs $ 37,773 $ 9,202 $ 25,202
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	For the Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Gaming $ 873 $ 539 $ 628 Food & beverage 167 103 120 Room 79 49 57 Selling, general and administrative 4,437 2,738 3,195 Corporate expense 32,217 5,773 21,202 Total share-based compensation expense $ 37,773 $ 9,202 $ 25,202

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_2

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 344,557 $ 344,557 $ — $ — Restricted cash 12,571 12,571 — — Investment available for sale 15,822 — — 15,822 Liability Contingent payments $ 62 $ — $ — $ 62 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Balance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,182 $ 519,182 $ — $ — Restricted cash 15,817 15,817 — — Investment available for sale 16,692 — — 16,692 Liability Contingent payments $ 924 $ — $ — $ 924
Fair Value Asset (Liability) Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 Asset Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,692 $ (924 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 161 (29 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) (441 ) — Included in other items, net — 52 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (590 ) 839 Balance at end of reporting period $ 15,822 $ (62 ) December 31, 2020 Asset Liability (In thousands) Investment Available for Sale Contingent Payments Balance at beginning of reporting period $ 16,151 $ (1,712 ) Total gains (losses) (realized or unrealized): Included in interest income (expense) 156 (82 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 935 — Included in other items, net — 192 Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements: Settlements (550 ) 678 Balance at end of reporting period $ 16,692 $ (924 )
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 24,306 $ 20,734 $ 26,908 Level 3 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Liabilities Obligation under assessment arrangements $ 26,246 $ 22,062 $ 26,542 Level 3
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 867,897 $ 859,106 $ 866,812 Level 2 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 988,312 1,023,750 Level 1 8.625% senior notes due 2025 300,000 295,934 320,250 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2031 900,000 886,746 915,750 Level 1 Other 1,496 1,496 1,496 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,069,393 $ 3,031,594 $ 3,128,058 December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Outstanding Face Amount Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Fair Value Hierarchy Bank credit facility $ 896,185 $ 882,789 $ 888,511 Level 2 6.375% senior notes due 2026 750,000 743,053 778,125 Level 1 6.000% senior notes due 2026 700,000 692,151 728,000 Level 1 4.750% senior notes due 2027 1,000,000 986,364 1,038,750 Level 1 8.625% senior notes due 2025 600,000 589,488 667,500 Level 1 Other 3,638 3,638 3,638 Level 3 Total debt $ 3,949,823 $ 3,897,483 $ 4,104,524

Note 13 - Segment Information (

Note 13 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Notes Tables
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, 2021 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 695,635 $ 74,771 $ 71,586 $ 44,062 $ 886,054 Downtown Las Vegas 105,539 28,149 15,042 7,076 155,806 Midwest & South 1,904,349 127,125 67,552 228,924 2,327,950 Total Revenues $ 2,705,523 $ 230,045 $ 154,180 $ 280,062 $ 3,369,810 Year Ended December 31, 2020 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 430,303 $ 59,564 $ 45,446 $ 26,676 $ 561,989 Downtown Las Vegas 58,468 18,647 9,369 8,019 94,503 Midwest & South 1,286,587 100,667 50,153 84,591 1,521,998 Total Revenues $ 1,775,358 $ 178,878 $ 104,968 $ 119,286 $ 2,178,490 Year Ended December 31, 2019 (In thousands) Gaming Revenue Food & Beverage Revenue Room Revenue Other Revenue Total Revenue Revenues Las Vegas Locals $ 566,443 $ 156,932 $ 105,619 $ 51,941 $ 880,935 Downtown Las Vegas 138,623 57,732 28,784 32,528 257,667 Midwest & South 1,778,227 233,189 102,784 73,317 2,187,517 Total Revenues $ 2,483,293 $ 447,853 $ 237,187 $ 157,786 $ 3,326,119
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDAR Las Vegas Locals $ 473,187 $ 198,744 $ 283,030 Downtown Las Vegas 51,300 1,075 62,413 Midwest & South 926,955 480,446 635,182 Corporate expense (85,457 ) (70,371 ) (83,937 ) Adjusted EBITDAR 1,365,985 609,894 896,688 Other operating costs and expenses Deferred rent 828 888 979 Master lease rent expense 104,702 101,907 97,723 Depreciation and amortization 267,787 281,031 276,569 Share-based compensation expense 37,773 9,202 25,202 Project development, preopening and writedowns 31,815 (661 ) 21,728 Impairment of assets 8,200 174,700 — Other operating items, net 14,776 28,564 1,919 Total other operating costs and expenses 465,881 595,631 424,120 Operating income $ 900,104 $ 14,263 $ 472,568
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	December 31, December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Assets Las Vegas Locals $ 1,641,409 $ 1,690,511 Downtown Las Vegas 228,161 213,507 Midwest & South 3,947,076 3,984,063 Total Reportable Segment Assets 5,816,646 5,888,081 Corporate 407,523 670,867 Total Assets $ 6,224,169 $ 6,558,948
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Year Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2021 2020 2019 Capital Expenditures Las Vegas Locals $ 24,724 $ 23,936 $ 26,207 Downtown Las Vegas 36,954 15,150 8,881 Midwest & South 90,994 68,933 80,883 Total Reportable Segment Capital Expenditures 152,672 108,019 115,971 Corporate 49,953 66,767 88,633 Total Capital Expenditures 202,625 174,786 204,604 Change in Accrued Property Additions (3,173 ) 244 3,033 Cash-Based Capital Expenditures $ 199,452 $ 175,030 $ 207,637

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)shares
Number of Reportable Segments	3
Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties, Open and Operating	27
Number of Gaming Entertainment Properties	28
Interest Costs Capitalized	$ 100	$ 100	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 18,400
Debt Security Interest Rate Stated Percentage	7.50%
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Total	$ 15,800	16,700
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current, Total	600	600
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncurrent	15,200	16,100
Taxes, Other	676,800	388,000	546,700
Taxes Deposited Pursuant to the Online Collaborative Agreements	140,500	61,800	0
Advertising Expense	$ 16,100	$ 20,200	$ 44,700
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares) | shares	0	0	0
Nonrecurring Gain Related to Property Closures		$ 40,000

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	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 344,557	$ 519,182	$ 249,977	$ 249,417
Restricted cash	12,571	15,817	20,471	23,785
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 357,128	$ 534,999	$ 270,448	$ 273,202

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_5

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Beginning balance, January 1,	$ 4,106	$ 4,474	$ 3,607
Additions	171	440	929
Deductions	(939)	(808)	(62)
Ending balance, December 31,	$ 3,338	$ 4,106	$ 4,474

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_6

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Minimum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Riverboats And Barges [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	1 year
Maximum [Member] | Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Riverboats And Barges [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	40 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (Year)	12 years

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_7

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investment Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
Total	$ 18,400
The 7.5% City Bonds [Member]
2022	635
2023	680
2024	730
2025	785
2026	845
Thereafter	14,720
Total	$ 18,395

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_8

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Self-insurance Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Beginning balance, January 1,	$ 45,436	$ 43,604	$ 37,501
Charged to costs and expenses	88,806	105,739	121,075
Payments made	(91,679)	(103,907)	(114,972)
Ending balance, December 31,	$ 42,563	$ 45,436	$ 43,604

Note 1 - Summary of Significa_9

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Promotional Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Food and Beverage [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 104,309	$ 90,714	$ 215,989
Occupancy [Member]
Promotional allowance	60,536	46,841	96,296
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Promotional allowance	$ 6,599	$ 5,508	$ 14,908

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Depreciation, Total	$ 255.2	$ 261.7	$ 247

Note 2 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 2 - Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Property and equipment, gross	$ 5,386,470	$ 5,315,944
Less accumulated depreciation	(2,992,286)	(2,790,057)
Property and equipment, net	2,394,184	2,525,887
Land [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	343,963	346,485
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	3,146,697	3,074,896
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,653,451	1,609,637
Riverboats And Barges [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	241,447	241,043
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 912	$ 43,883

Note 3 - Intangible Assets (Det

Note 3 - Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total		$ 2,400	$ 62,700	$ 0
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Original Life (Year)		5 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)		1 year 6 months	2 years 6 months
Host Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)		15 years
Trademarks [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 16,900		$ 3,600
Trademarks [Member] | Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	8,000	$ 2,400	2,500
Trademarks [Member] | Midwest and South [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	8,900		$ 1,100
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 42,200

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Sc

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 147,473	$ 147,473
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(77,654)	(65,051)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	69,819	82,422
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,581,935	1,580,685
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(249,374)	(246,974)
Intangible assets, net	1,298,601	1,299,751
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,729,408	1,728,158
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(111,614)	(99,011)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(249,374)	(246,974)
Intangible assets, net	1,368,420	1,382,173	$ 1,466,891	$ 1,466,670
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	204,000	204,000
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	0	0
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(27,200)	(24,800)
Intangible assets, net	176,800	179,200	202,387	203,087
Gaming License Right [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	1,377,935	1,376,685
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(33,960)	(33,960)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	(222,174)	(222,174)
Intangible assets, net	$ 1,121,801	$ 1,120,551	1,162,751	1,127,751
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	1 year 6 months	2 years 6 months
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 68,100	$ 68,100
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(63,798)	(55,062)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 4,302	$ 13,038	28,502	50,287
Host Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	11 years 4 months 24 days	12 years 4 months 24 days
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	$ 58,000	$ 58,000
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	(13,856)	(9,989)
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	44,144	48,011
Development Agreements [Member]
Intangible assets, gross carrying value	21,373	21,373
Intangible assets, cumulative amortization	0	0
Intangible assets, cumulative impairment losses	0	0
Intangible assets, net	$ 21,373	$ 21,373	$ 21,373	$ 21,373

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Ch

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Changes in Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020		Dec. 31, 2019
Balance, finite lived		$ 82,422
Balance, indefinite lived		1,299,751
Balance, total		1,382,173	$ 1,466,891		$ 1,466,670
Purchase price adjustments, total	[1]				37,000
Amortization, finite lived		(12,603)	(19,331)		(28,351)
Other, total			(2,687)	[2]	(8,428)	[3]
Impairments, total		(2,400)	(62,700)		0
Additions, total		1,250
Impairments			(112,000)
Balance, finite lived		69,819	82,422
Balance, indefinite lived		1,298,601	1,299,751
Balance, total		1,368,420	1,382,173		1,466,891
Trademarks [Member]
Balance, indefinite lived		179,200	202,387		203,087
Purchase price adjustments, indefinite lived	[1]				(700)
Other, finite lived	[2]		(2,687)
Impairments, indefinite lived		2,400	(20,500)
Additions, indefinite lived		0
Impairments, indefinite lived		(2,400)	20,500
Balance, indefinite lived		176,800	179,200		202,387
Gaming License Right [Member]
Balance, indefinite lived		1,120,551	1,162,751		1,127,751
Purchase price adjustments, indefinite lived	[1]				35,000
Other, finite lived	[2]		0
Impairments, indefinite lived		0	(42,200)
Additions, indefinite lived		1,250
Impairments, indefinite lived		0	42,200
Balance, indefinite lived		1,121,801	1,120,551		1,162,751
Customer Relationships [Member]
Balance, finite lived		13,038	28,502		50,287
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	[1]				2,700
Amortization, finite lived		(8,736)	(15,464)		(24,485)
Other, finite lived			0	[2]	0	[3]
Impairments, finite lived			0
Additions, finite lived		0
Impairments		0
Balance, finite lived		4,302	13,038		28,502
Host Relationships [Member]
Balance, finite lived		48,011	51,878		55,744
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	[1]				0
Amortization, finite lived		(3,867)	(3,867)		(3,866)
Other, finite lived			0	[2]	0	[3]
Impairments, finite lived			0
Additions, finite lived		0
Impairments		0
Balance, finite lived		44,144	48,011		51,878
Favorable Lease Rates [Member]
Balance, finite lived		0	0		8,428
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	[1]				0
Amortization, finite lived		0	0		0
Other, finite lived			0	[2]	(8,428)	[3]
Impairments, finite lived			0
Additions, finite lived		0
Impairments		0
Balance, finite lived		0	0		0
Development Agreements [Member]
Balance, finite lived		21,373	21,373		21,373
Purchase price adjustments, finite lived	[1]				0
Amortization, finite lived		0	0		0
Other, finite lived			0	[2]	0	[3]
Impairments, finite lived			0
Additions, finite lived		0
Impairments		0
Balance, finite lived		$ 21,373	$ 21,373		$ 21,373
[1]	Purchase price adjustments relate to the final allocations related to the acquisitions of Lattner in June 2018, Valley Forge in October 2018 and Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort and Belterra Park in October 2018 (the "Acquired Properties").
[2]	A domain rights asset was written off in second quarter 2020.
[3]	The remaining balance of the favorable lease rates intangible asset was reclassified and added to the operating lease right-ofuse asset upon the adoption of the Lease Standard effective January 1, 2019.

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Fu

Note 3 - Intangible Assets - Future Amortization (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
2022	$ 7,189
2023	4,807
2024	3,907
2025	3,867
2026	3,867
Thereafter	24,809
Total future amortization	48,446
Customer Relationships [Member]
2022	3,322
2023	940
2024	40
Total future amortization	4,302
Host Relationships [Member]
2022	3,867
2023	3,867
2024	3,867
2025	3,867
Thereafter	24,809
Total future amortization	$ 44,144

Note 4 - Goodwill (Details Text

Note 4 - Goodwill (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		$ 21,185
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Acquired Companies [Member]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 22,600
Midwest and South [Member] | Acquired Companies [Member]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$ 89,400	$ 21,200

Note 4 - Goodwill - Goodwill (D

Note 4 - Goodwill - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill, gross	$ 1,267,362
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(289,941)
Goodwill, net	971,287	$ 971,287	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Goodwill, gross	593,567
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(188,079)
Goodwill, net	405,488
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Goodwill, gross	6,997
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	(6,134)
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	0
Goodwill, net	863
Midwest and South [Member]
Goodwill, gross	666,798
Goodwill, cumulative amortization	0
Goodwill, cumulative impairment losses	(101,862)
Goodwill, net	$ 564,936

Note 4 - Goodwill - Goodwill Ac

Note 4 - Goodwill - Goodwill Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Balance, goodwill	$ 971,287	$ 1,083,287	$ 1,062,102
Final purchase price adjustments, goodwill			21,185
Impairments		(112,000)
Account activity	0
Balance, goodwill	$ 971,287	$ 971,287	$ 1,083,287

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities -

Note 5 - Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Payroll and related expenses	$ 99,880	$ 73,802
Interest	19,210	36,055
Gaming liabilities	78,552	72,655
Player loyalty program liabilities	28,430	27,935
Advance deposits	15,320	16,037
Outstanding chip liabilities	7,407	6,021
Operating lease liabilities	84,884	90,478
Other accrued liabilities	79,262	73,436
Total accrued liabilities	412,945	396,419
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Operating lease liabilities	$ 84,884	$ 90,478

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jun. 09, 2021	Jun. 08, 2021USD ($)	May 25, 2021USD ($)	May 21, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 03, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Aug. 05, 2020	Jun. 25, 2018	Mar. 28, 2016
Long-term Line of Credit, Total						$ 867,897	$ 896,185
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						18,400
Long-term Debt, Gross						3,069,393	3,949,823
Operating Lease, Payments						129,053	$ 147,560
Gold Merger Sub [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Discount Rate							11.10%
Operating Lease, Payments						$ 5,900
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Terms, Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio Allowed						4.25
Line of Credit Facility Covenant Terms, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required						1.75
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						2.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						0.75%
Revolving Credit Facility, Swing Loan and Term Loan A [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.75%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						2.25%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						2.50%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.25%
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.50%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						1.00%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate						0.50%
Term A Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Fixed Quarterly Amortization of Principal Percentage							5.00%		10.00%
Debt Instrument, Fixed Annual Amortization of Principal Percentage						20.00%
Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Total Net Leverage Ratio Removed			5.50
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Requirement Removed, Maximum Proceeds of Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility to Be Used for Covenant Compliance			$ 200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						$ 1,033,700
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity						$ 1,019,500
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage						0.25%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage						0.50%
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total						$ 0
Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit, Total						$ 14,200
Refinancing Term B Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument Prepayment Fee, Percentage							1.00%
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument Covenant Terms, Minimum Required Coverage Ratio						2
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A [Member] | Term A Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument, Fixed Quarterly Amortization of Principal Percentage						20.00%				5.00%
Debt Instrument, Fixed Annual Amortization of Principal Percentage								10.00%	10.00%
Amended Credit Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Available Borrowing Capacity						$ 550,000
Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Permitted Secured Leverage Ratio						3.50
Senior Note 4750 Due 2031 Member | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 900,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		4.75%				4.75%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross		$ 14,000
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal						101.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross						$ 1,000,000
Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 600,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				8.625%		8.625%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross				$ 12,000
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal							101.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross						$ 300,000
Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage				100.00%
Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage				104.313%
Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage				100.00%
The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 1,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					4.75%	4.75%	4.75%
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross					$ 15,700
Debt Instrument, Conditional Repurchase Price Percent of Principal					101.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage					100.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross						$ 900,000	$ 1,000,000
The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Prior to December 1, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage					100.00%
The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | In 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage					102.375%
The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | In 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage					100.00%
Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							6.00%				6.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.993%
Long-term Debt, Gross							$ 700,000
Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							6.375%					6.375%
Long-term Debt, Gross							$ 750,000
Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | In 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	103.188%
Other Notes [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, Gross					$ 57,700

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Sched

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 08, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	May 21, 2020	Dec. 03, 2019	Jun. 25, 2018	Mar. 28, 2016
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 3,069,393		$ 3,949,823
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(293)		(472)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(37,506)		(51,868)
Long-term debt, net	3,031,594		3,897,483
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, current	41,673		30,740
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	41,673		30,740
Long-term debt, outstanding principal, noncurrent	3,027,720		3,919,083
Long-term debt, unamortized discount, noncurrent	(293)		(472)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs, noncurrent	(37,506)		(51,868)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs	$ 2,989,921		$ 3,866,743
Line of Credit [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	2.286%		2.486%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 867,897		$ 896,185
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	(293)		(472)
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(8,498)		(12,924)
Long-term debt, net	$ 859,106		$ 882,789
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Note 4750 Due 2031 Member
Long-term debt, interest rate	4.75%	4.75%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,000,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(11,688)
Long-term debt, net	$ 988,312
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate			6.375%				6.375%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal			$ 750,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount			0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs			(6,947)
Long-term debt, net			$ 743,053
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	8.625%			8.625%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 300,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(4,066)
Long-term debt, net	$ 295,934
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
Long-term debt, unamortized discount			0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs			(7,849)
Long-term debt, net			$ 692,151
Senior Notes [Member] | The 4.750% Senior NotesDue December 2027 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	4.75%		4.75%		4.75%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 900,000		$ 1,000,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	(13,254)		(13,636)
Long-term debt, net	$ 886,746		$ 986,364
Senior Notes [Member] | The 8.625% Senior Notes Due December 2025 [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate			8.625%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal			$ 600,000
Long-term debt, unamortized discount			0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs			(10,512)
Long-term debt, net			$ 589,488
Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt, interest rate	5.932%		6.137%
Long-term debt, outstanding principal	$ 1,496		$ 3,638
Long-term debt, unamortized discount	0		0
Long-term debt, unamortized original fees and costs	0		0
Long-term debt, net	$ 1,496		$ 3,638

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Outst

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Outstanding Principal Amounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 867,897	$ 896,185
Line of Credit [Member] | Term A Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	118,153	133,796
Line of Credit [Member] | Refinancing Term B Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	749,744	762,389
Line of Credit [Member] | Swing Loan [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	0	0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Outstanding principal amounts	$ 0	$ 0

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Maxim

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Maximum Total Leverage Ratio (Details) - Bank Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 31, 2021
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended June 30, 2021 through December 31, 2021[Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	7.75
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2022 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	7
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended June 30, 2022 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	6.75
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended September 30, 2022 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	6.50
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended December 31, 2022 [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	6
Four Fiscal Quarters Ended March 31, 2023 and Thereafter [Member]
Maximum total leverage ratio	5.50

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Early

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Early Extinguishment of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	$ 95,155	$ 1,791	$ 34,949
Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Premium and Consent Fees [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	23,910	0	0
Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Deferred Finance Charges [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	6,370	0	0
Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Premium and Consent Fees [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	27,953	0	0
Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Deferred Finance Charges [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	7,240	0	0
Senior Notes 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Premium and Consent Fees [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	25,873	0	0
Senior Notes 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Deferred Finance Charges [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	3,732	0	0
Bank Credit Facility [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	77	984	3,072
Amended Credit Facility [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	807	0
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Premium and Consent Fees [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	0	0	25,785
Senior Notes 6.875% Due 2023 [Member] | Deferred Finance Charges [Member]
Loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt	$ 0	$ 0	$ 6,092

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Matur

Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
2022	$ 41,673
2023	827,720
2024	0
2025	300,000
2026	0
Thereafter	1,900,000
Total outstanding principal of long-term debt	$ 3,069,393	$ 3,949,823

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 7 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	$ 67,525	$ 50,548
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	17,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities		2,500
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		2,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	0	$ 0
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	15,300
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 1,200,000
Open Tax Year	2011 2012 2013 2020

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	$ 0	$ 117,564
State net operating loss carryforwards	73,884	68,925
Operating lease liability	189,180	199,083
Share-based compensation	13,811	11,276
Other	66,378	60,895
Gross deferred income tax assets	343,253	457,743
Valuation allowance	(67,525)	(50,548)
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance	275,728	407,195
Difference between book and tax basis of property and intangible assets	307,194	295,343
State tax liability	40,216	41,028
Right-of-use asset	185,691	195,038
Other	7,539	6,838
Gross deferred income tax liabilities	540,640	538,247
Deferred income tax liabilities, net	$ 264,912	$ 131,052

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Provisi

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current
Federal	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
State	6,100	(58)	3,475
Total current taxes provision (benefit)	6,100	(58)	3,475
Deferred
Federal	122,796	(35,231)	44,877
State	11,197	(1,025)	(3,862)
Total deferred taxes provision (benefit)	133,993	(36,256)	41,015
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$ 140,093	$ (36,314)	$ 44,490

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Reconci

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Tax at federal statutory rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	2.30%	0.50%	(0.20%)
Compensation-based credits	(0.10%)	0.60%	(1.20%)
Nondeductible expenses	0.10%	(0.40%)	0.40%
Tax exempt interest	(0.10%)	0.20%	(0.20%)
Company provided benefits	(0.10%)	(1.30%)	1.60%
Other, net	0.10%	0.60%	0.40%
Effective tax rate	23.20%	21.20%	21.80%

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Unrecog

Note 7 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning of year	$ 0	$ 2,482	$ 2,482
Tax positions related to current year	0	0	0
Tax positions related to prior years	0	(2,482)	0
Unrecognized tax benefit, end of year	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,482

Note 8 - Commitments and Cont_2

Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 20, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	May 06, 2020	Oct. 15, 2018	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 11, 2011
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			$ 412,945,000	$ 396,419,000
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda	1.00%
Parking Fee Per Space			$ 80
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year)			64 years
Gold Merger Sub [Member] | Promissory Note [Member]
Notes Payable, Total						$ 57,700,000
Development Agreement [Member]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total		$ 24,500,000
Project Development Preopening and Writedowns			$ 1,700,000
Development Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Unrecorded Commitment to Fund Pre Development Costs, Annual Amount								$ 1,000,000
Development Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Unrecorded Commitment to Fund Pre Development Costs, Annual Amount								$ 2,000,000
Kansas Star [Member]
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda			1.00%
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Arrangements Payment to Option Holder Term (Year)	10 years
Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member]
Sponsor Fee Percentage on Slot and Table Game Revenues			4.50%
Sponsor Fee Percentage on Sports Wagering Revenue			0.75%
Sponsor Fees			$ 3,500,000	$ 2,300,000	$ 3,200,000
Diamond Jo Worth [Member]
Other Commitment Time Period (Year)				10 years
Sponsor Fee Percentage on Slot and Table Game Revenues			5.76%
Sponsor Fee Percentage on Sports Wagering Revenue			0.75%
Sponsor Fees			$ 6,000,000	$ 3,800,000	$ 4,900,000
Master Lease for Pinnacle Purchase Agreement [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year)							5 years
Annual Donations for Education in Operating Area [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Other Commitment, Total									$ 1,500,000
Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Other Commitment Time Period (Year)			15 years
Debt Issued By Counterparty			$ 19,700,000
Special Tax Assessment			1,600,000	1,600,000
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			5,000,000	5,900,000
Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities, Discount [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total			1,600,000	2,000,000
Additional Mulvane Special Tax Assessment for Utilities [Member] | Kansas Star [Member]
Debt Issued By Counterparty			5,000,000
Special Tax Assessment			1,600,000
Dubuque Minimum Assessment Agreement [Member] | Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member]
Property Taxes Minimum Agreed Taxable Value			57,900,000
Other Commitment, Minimum Annual Payments			1,900,000	1,900,000
Dubuque Minimum Assessment Agreement [Member] | Diamond Jo Dubuque [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Other Commitment Obligation			12,200,000	12,700,000
Other Commitment, Discount on Obligation			$ 2,000,000	$ 2,200,000

Note 9 - Leases (Details Textua

Note 9 - Leases (Details Textual) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term (Year)	64 years
Variable Lease, Cost	$ 20.1
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss	$ 5.8
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term (Year)	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term (Year)	55 years

Note 9 - Leases - Lease Cost (D

Note 9 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating lease cost	$ 125,693	$ 156,280
Short-term lease cost	$ (1,667)	$ (275)

Note 9 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 9 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 129,053	$ 147,560
Operating leases	$ 55,673	$ 57,221

Note 9 - Leases - Supplementa_2

Note 9 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets, including favorable lease rates asset	$ 884,241	$ 928,814
Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities)	84,884	90,478
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities	$ 815,974	$ 848,825
Operating leases (in years) (Year)	16 years 1 month 6 days	17 years 8 months 12 days
Operating leases	8.60%	8.80%
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Current lease liabilities (included in accrued liabilities)	$ 84,884	$ 90,478
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 900,858	$ 939,303

Note 9 - Leases - Maturity of L

Note 9 - Leases - Maturity of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
2022	$ 154,314
2023	152,081
2024	121,358
2025	121,434
2026	121,588
Thereafter	1,044,046
Total lease payments	1,714,821
Less imputed interest	(813,963)
Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities)	(84,884)	$ (90,478)
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities	815,974	848,825
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Less current portion (included in accrued liabilities)	$ (84,884)	$ (90,478)

Note 9 - Leases - Future Minimu

Note 9 - Leases - Future Minimum Rental Income (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)
2022	$ 3,070
2023	2,865
2024	2,322
2025	1,373
2026	166
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 9,796

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_3

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

Feb. 03, 2022

Dec. 31, 2021

Apr. 30, 2020

Mar. 31, 2021

Mar. 31, 2020

Mar. 31, 2019

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

Dec. 31, 2019

Oct. 21, 2021

Mar. 16, 2020

Dec. 12, 2018

Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares (in shares)

[1],[2]

1,310,000

683,000

1,087,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value

$ 17,900

$ 5,700

$ 4,700

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value

0

$ 600

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total

$ 0

0

$ 0

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total

6,600

$ 6,600

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)

1 year 8 months 12 days

Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)

3 years

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total

$ 2,600

$ 2,600

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)

1 year 4 months 24 days

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Evaluation of Performance Conditions Period (Year)

3 years

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards if Only Threshhold Performance Met, Percentage

50.00%

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards for Target Performance, Percentage

100.00%

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Awards for Maximum Performance, Percentage

200.00%

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)

90,444

364,810

395,964

Shares Issued Per Unit (in shares)

0.33

1.53

1.67

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation (in shares)

30,129

126,465

125,004

Share Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Issued In Period, Net of Tax Withholdings (in shares)

60,315

238,345

270,960

Shares to be Issued to Settle PSUs (in shares)

1

Career Shares [Member]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total

$ 1,400

$ 1,400

Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Eligibility Minimum Age (Year)

55 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period (Year)

10 years

Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period (Year)

10 years

Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period (Year)

15 years

Career Shares [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Service Period (Year)

20 years

The 2020 Plan [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Expiration of Plan (Year)

10 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)

3,300,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)

7,400,000

7,400,000

Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares)

10,500,000

10,500,000

The 2020 Plan [Member] | Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)

3 years

Subsequent Event [Member]

Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared (in dollars per share)

$ 0.15

Dividends Payable, Date Declared

Feb. 3, 2022

Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid

Apr. 15, 2022

Dividends Payable, Date of Record

Mar. 15, 2022

The 2018 Plan [Member]

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

$ 100,000

Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount

$ 61,400

The 2021 Program [Member]

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

$ 300,000

Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount

$ 280,600

$ 280,600

[1]

All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.

[2]

Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_4

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Shares repurchased (2) (in shares)	[1],[2]	1,310	683	1,087
Total cost, including brokerage fees	[2]	$ 80,782	$ 11,121	$ 28,045
Average repurchase price per share (3) (in dollars per share)	[2],[3]	$ 61.67	$ 16.29	$ 25.80
[1]	All shares repurchased have been retired and constitute authorized but unissued shares.
[2]	Shares repurchased reflect repurchases settled during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. These amounts exclude repurchases, if any, traded but not yet settled on or before December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
[3]	Figures in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding. Average repurchase price per share is calculated based on unrounded numbers.

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_5

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	Dec. 17, 2019	Sep. 17, 2019	Jun. 07, 2019	Mar. 04, 2019	Dec. 07, 2018
Dividend Declared December 17, 2019 [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 March 2, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date				Mar. 15, 2019
Dividends, payment date				Apr. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)				$ 0.06
Dividend Declared June 8, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date			Jun. 17, 2019
Dividends, payment date			Jul. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.07
Dividend Declared Sept 14, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date		Sep. 27, 2019
Dividends, payment date		Oct. 15, 2019
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.07
Dividend Declared Dec 7, 2018 [Member]
Dividends, record date	Dec. 27, 2019
Dividends, payment date	Jan. 15, 2020
Dividends, amount per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.07

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_6

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Outstanding, options (in shares)	645,348	887,728	1,179,026
Outstanding, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 14.07	$ 12.48	$ 11.98
Canceled, options (in shares)		(2,000)	(48,941)
Canceled, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 8.34	$ 13.72
Exercised, options (in shares)	(371,016)	(240,380)	(242,357)
Exercised, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 11.88	$ 8.23	$ 9.81
Granted, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Outstanding, options (in shares)	274,332	645,348	887,728
Outstanding, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.02	$ 14.07	$ 12.48
Outstanding, weighted average remaining term (Year)	4 years
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 13,318
Exercisable, options (in shares)	274,332	645,348
Exercisable, weighted average option price (in dollars per share)	$ 17.02	$ 14.07
Exercisable, weighted average remaining term (Year)	4 years	4 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 13,318	$ 18,619

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_7

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Stock Options Outstanding Exercisable (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021$ / sharesshares
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	274,332
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.02
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	274,332
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.02
Range Four [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	32,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 9.86
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	32,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 9.86
Range Five [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	23,431
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	2 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.57
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	23,431
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.57
Range Six [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	130,383
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	4 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.75
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	130,383
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.75
Range 7 [Member]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares) | shares	88,518
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	3 years 10 months 24 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.98
Options exercisable, number exercisable (in shares) | shares	88,518
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 19.98

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_8

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,227,753	1,768,757	1,713,867
Granted, units (in shares)	456,492	45,150	555,749
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 52.59	$ 29.17	$ 28.46
Canceled, units (in shares)	(27,782)	(54,752)	(10,100)
Awarded, units (in shares)	(466,633)	(531,402)	(490,759)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,189,830	1,227,753	1,768,757

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equit_9

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - PSU Activity (Details) - Performance Shares [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Outstanding, units (in shares)	796,245	1,069,809	1,037,420
Granted, units (in shares)	127,250	0	269,495
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 55.25	$ 0	$ 28.67
Performance Adjustment, units (in shares)	(180,861)	126,375	158,858
Canceled, units (in shares)	(2,071)	(11,328)	0
Awarded, units (in shares)	(92,774)	(388,611)	(395,964)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	647,789	796,245	1,069,809

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equi_10

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Career Share Activity (Details) - Career Shares [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,037,320	1,062,311	1,021,285
Granted, units (in shares)	36,123	51,262	67,719
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value, units (in dollars per share)	$ 42.12	$ 30.05	$ 21.27
Canceled, units (in shares)	(1,295)	(5,816)	0
Awarded, units (in shares)	(23,510)	(70,437)	(26,693)
Outstanding, units (in shares)	1,048,638	1,037,320	1,062,311

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equi_11

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based compensation expense	$ 37,773	$ 9,202	$ 25,202
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	52
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	21,599	11,131	14,301
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	14,883	(3,166)	9,525
Career Shares [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 1,291	$ 1,237	$ 1,324

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equi_12

Note 10 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock Incentive Plans - Classification of Total Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based compensation expense	$ 37,773	$ 9,202	$ 25,202
Gaming [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	873	539	628
Food & Beverage [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	167	103	120
Room [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	79	49	57
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	4,437	2,738	3,195
Corporate Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 32,217	$ 5,773	$ 21,202

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_3

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Dec. 20, 2011	Dec. 31, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost, Total		$ 18.4
Debt Security Interest Rate Stated Percentage		7.50%
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current, Total		$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncurrent		15.2	16.1
Debt Security, Available-For-Sale, Fair Value Discount Amount		2.3	2.5
Business Combination Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment To Option Holder Percentage Of Ebitda	1.00%
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		15.2	16.1
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current		$ 0.1	$ 0.9
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Measurement Input		0.101	0.096
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input			0.061

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_4

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Investment available for sale	$ 15,800	$ 16,700
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	344,557	519,182
Restricted cash	12,571	15,817
Investment available for sale	15,822	16,692
Contingent payments	62	924
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	344,557	519,182
Restricted cash	12,571	15,817
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	15,822	16,692
Contingent payments	$ 62	$ 924

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_5

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Contingent Payments [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, liability	$ (924)	$ (1,712)
Included in interest income (expense), liability	(29)	(82)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), liability	0	0
Included in other items, net, liability	52	192
Settlements, liability	839	678
Balance at end of reporting period, liability	(62)	(924)
Investment, Available-For-Sale [Member]
Balance at beginning of reporting period, asset	16,692	16,151
Included in interest income (expense), asset	161	156
Included in other comprehensive income (loss), asset	(441)	935
Included in other items, net, asset	0	0
Settlements, asset	(590)	(550)
Balance at end of reporting period, asset	$ 15,822	$ 16,692

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_6

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements - Minimum Assessment Agreements (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 24,306	$ 26,246
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	20,734	22,062
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Obligation under assessment arrangements	$ 26,908	$ 26,542

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurem_7

Note 11 - Fair Value Measurements - Long-term Debt (Details) - Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Long-term debt	$ 3,069,393	$ 3,949,823
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	3,031,594	3,897,483
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	3,128,058	4,104,524
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Long-term debt	867,897	896,185
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	859,106	882,789
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Credit Facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	866,812	888,511
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	988,312	986,364
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	1,023,750	1,038,750
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt		750,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt		743,053
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 6.375% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt		778,125
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	300,000	600,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	295,934	589,488
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Note 8.625% Due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	320,250	667,500
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes 6.000% Due 2026 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt		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		692,151
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		728,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior Notes Due June 2031 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term debt	900,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior Notes Due June 2031 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	886,746
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | The 4.750% Senior Notes Due June 2031 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	915,750
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt	1,496	3,638
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	1,496	3,638
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Debt [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Long-term debt	$ 1,496	$ 3,638

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Pl_2

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 0.9	$ 1	$ 1.8
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 3.4	$ 4	$ 6.3

Note 13 - Segment Information_2

Note 13 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Number of Reportable Segments	3

Note 13 - Segment Information -

Note 13 - Segment Information - Revenues for Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Total Revenues	$ 3,369,810	$ 2,178,490	$ 3,326,119
Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	2,705,523	1,775,358	2,483,293
Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	230,045	178,878	447,853
Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	154,180	104,968	237,187
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	280,062	119,286	157,786
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Revenues	886,054	561,989	880,935
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	695,635	430,303	566,443
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	74,771	59,564	156,932
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	71,586	45,446	105,619
Las Vegas Locals [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	44,062	26,676	51,941
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Revenues	155,806	94,503	257,667
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	105,539	58,468	138,623
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	28,149	18,647	57,732
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	15,042	9,369	28,784
Downtown Las Vegas [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	7,076	8,019	32,528
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Revenues	2,327,950	1,521,998	2,187,517
Midwest and South [Member] | Casino [Member]
Total Revenues	1,904,349	1,286,587	1,778,227
Midwest and South [Member] | Food and Beverage [Member]
Total Revenues	127,125	100,667	233,189
Midwest and South [Member] | Occupancy [Member]
Total Revenues	67,552	50,153	102,784
Midwest and South [Member] | Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total Revenues	$ 228,924	$ 84,591	$ 73,317

Note 13 - Segment Information_3

Note 13 - Segment Information - Reconciliation of Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR to Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Corporate expense	$ 117,675	$ 76,143	$ 105,139
Adjusted EBITDAR	1,365,985	609,894	896,688
Deferred rent	828	888	979
Master lease rent expense	104,702	101,907	97,723
Depreciation and amortization	267,787	281,031	276,569
Share-based compensation expense	37,773	9,202	25,202
Project development, preopening and writedowns	31,815	(661)	21,728
Impairment of assets	8,200	174,700	0
Other operating items, net	14,776	28,564	1,919
Total other operating costs and expenses	465,881	595,631	424,120
Operating income	900,104	14,263	472,568
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	473,187	198,744	283,030
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	51,300	1,075	62,413
Midwest and South [Member]
Total Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDAR	926,955	480,446	635,182
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate expense	$ (85,457)	$ (70,371)	$ (83,937)

Note 13 - Segment Information_4

Note 13 - Segment Information - Assets By Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Assets	$ 6,224,169	$ 6,558,948
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Assets	1,641,409	1,690,511
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Assets	228,161	213,507
Midwest and South [Member]
Assets	3,947,076	3,984,063
Total Reportable Segment [Member]
Assets	5,816,646	5,888,081
Corporate Segment [Member]
Assets	$ 407,523	$ 670,867

Note 13 - Segment Information_5

Note 13 - Segment Information - Reconciliation of Capital Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Capital expenditures	$ 202,625	$ 174,786	$ 204,604
Change in Accrued Property Additions	(3,173)	244	3,033
Cash-Based Capital Expenditures	199,452	175,030	207,637
Las Vegas Locals [Member]
Capital expenditures	24,724	23,936	26,207
Downtown Las Vegas [Member]
Capital expenditures	36,954	15,150	8,881
Midwest and South [Member]
Capital expenditures	90,994	68,933	80,883
Total Reportable Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures	152,672	108,019	115,971
Corporate Segment [Member]
Capital expenditures	$ 49,953	$ 66,767	$ 88,633

Note 14 - Related Party Trans_2

Note 14 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2021
William S. Boyd and His Immediate Family [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	26.00%