| **Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event - Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC $ in Millions** | Feb. 18, 2022 USD ($) |
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| **Subsequent Event [Line Items]**                                                                      |                  |
| Regulatory termination fee                                                                             | $ 137.5               |
| Termination fee                                                                                        | 330.0                 |
| Forecast                                                                                               |                  |
| **Subsequent Event [Line Items]**                                                                      |                  |
| Total consideration                                                                                    | $ 2,485.0             |

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