| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2406402 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (http://www.empireresorts.com/role/AccruedExpensesAndOtherCurrentLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000906780 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-31 | 2012-12-31 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current | ||
Liability for horseracing purses | ||
Accrued payroll | ||
Accrued redeemable points | ||
Liability to NYL | ||
Liability for local progressive jackpot | ||
Accrued professional fees | ||
Accrued other | ||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ||