text: Trade receivables, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non-interest 
  bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when manage- 
  ment deems the account to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously 
  written off are recorded when received. An estimated allowance for doubtful 
  accounts is maintained to reduce the Company’s receivables to their carrying 
  amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on 
  specific review of customer accounts as well as historical collection experience 