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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
 
At least annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently when there is a material change in circumstances that could have a negative effect, the Company performs an assessment of its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets to determine if the carrying value of such assets exceeds the fair value. No change in circumstances that would trigger an evaluation was observed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 or subsequently. During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $11.5 million on the goodwill and gaming license associated with Rising Star Casino Resort. We evaluate these assets using the market (comparable transactions) and income (discounted cash flow) approaches to value, both of which use Level 3 inputs as defined by GAAP.

We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets, including our player loyalty programs, loan fees, land leases and water rights, over their estimated useful lives.