Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details)

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3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
May 13, 2014
May 01, 2014
Feb. 03, 2014
Nov. 01, 2013
Aug. 01, 2013
May 01, 2013
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Depositary Share Interest in a Share of 7% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Class A     0.025              
Preferred stock cash dividend $ 12.8 $ 12.9 $ 25.6 $ 22.8            
betfred gamesPreferred Class A [Member]
                   
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Dividends payable, per share         $ 17.50 $ 17.50 $ 17.50 $ 17.50 $ 17.50 $ 13.6111
Preferred stock cash dividend $ 12.8 $ 12.9 $ 25.6 $ 22.8            
Depositary Share [Member]
                   
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                    
Dividends payable, per share         $ 0.44 $ 0.44 $ 0.440 $ 0.440 $ 0.44 $ 0.34