$ 1,312,315

$ 1,155,247

^[1]

Expenses

192,709

162,785

^[1]

571,258

585,123

^[1]

163,039

138,299

^[1]

130,771

113,102

^[1]

^[1]

199

Total expenses

1,057,777

999,508

^[1]

34,524

(19,278)

^[1]

(2,569)

623

^[1]

Net earnings before income taxes

^[1]

2,466

286,493

139,550

^[1]

27,208

4,000

^[1]

Shareholders of The Stars Group Inc.

259,285

135,550

^[1]

Net earnings (loss) attributable to

259,231

136,144

^[1]

Non-controlling interest

$ 54

$ (594)

^[1]

Basic earnings per Common Share

$ 1.77

$ 0.96

^[1]

Diluted earnings per Common Share

$ 1.27

$ 0.70

^[1]

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Available-for-sale investments – gain (loss) in fair value *

$ 259,285

$ 135,550

^[1]

^[2]

32,474

(2,095)

Available-for-sale investments – reclassified to net earnings

(37,090)

4,394

Foreign operations – unrealized foreign currency translation differences

(189,012)

22,969

Cash flow hedges – effective portion of changes in fair value

^[3]

(151,311)

50,865

Cash flow hedges – reclassified to net earnings

^[3]

160,069

(42,263)

Other comprehensive (loss) income

(184,870)

33,870

Total comprehensive income

74,415

169,420

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to

Shareholders of The Stars Group Inc.

74,361

170,014

Non-controlling interest

(594)

Total comprehensive income

$ 74,415

$ 169,420

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.
[2]	Net of income
[3]	† Net of income tax of $nil for the year ended December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 - $nil)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net of income tax recovery under available for sale investment	$ 160,380	$ 146,000
Net of income tax - Cash flow hedges

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 510,323	$ 267,684
Restricted cash advances and collateral	7,862	5,767
Current investments		59,977
Current investments - customer deposits	122,668	228,510
Total current investments	122,668	288,487
Accounts receivable	100,409	81,557
Inventories	302	515
Prepaid expenses and deposits	29,393	22,567
Assets held for sale		6,972
Income tax receivable	16,540	16,838
Derivatives	2,037
Total current assets	789,534	690,387
Non-current assets
Restricted cash advances and collateral	45,834	45,728
Prepaid expenses and deposits	16,514	20,798
Long-term accounts receivable	11,818	9,458
Long-term investments	6,981	6,921
Promissory note		4,827
Property and equipment	44,837	40,800
Investment tax credits receivable	3,056	1,892
Income tax receivable	14,061
Deferred income taxes	5,141	1,054
Derivatives		52,038
Goodwill and intangible assets	4,477,350	4,588,572
Total non-current assets	4,625,592	4,772,088
Total assets	5,415,126	5,462,475
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	151,473	135,777
Other payables	42,714	56,588
Provisions	17,590	212,780
Customer deposits	349,766	366,735
Income tax payable	35,941	23,616
Current maturity of long-term debt	4,990	47,750
Derivatives		4,922
Total current liabilities	602,474	848,168
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt	2,353,579	2,380,829
Provisions	3,093	8,942
Derivatives	111,762	5,594
Income tax payable	24,277
Deferred income taxes	16,510	17,214
Total non-current liabilities	2,509,221	2,412,579
Total liabilities	3,111,695	3,260,747
EQUITY
Share capital	1,884,219	1,862,789
Reserves	(142,340)	35,847
Retained earnings	561,519	302,288
Equity attributable to the Shareholders of The Stars Group Inc.	2,303,398	2,200,924
Non-controlling interest	33	804
Total equity	2,303,431	2,201,728
Total liabilities and equity	5,415,126	5,462,475
Operational
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	283,225	129,459
Customer Deposits
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 227,098	$ 138,225

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Total

Common Shares

Convertible Preferred Shares

Reserves

Retained Earnings

Equity Attributable to the Shareholders of the Stars Group Inc.

Non-controlling Interests

Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015

$ 2,019,906

$ 887,015

$ 684,385

$ 280,964

$ 166,144

$ 2,018,508

$ 1,398

Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015

133,426,193

Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2015

1,139,249

Net earnings (loss)

135,550

^[1]

136,144

(594)

Other comprehensive income

33,870

Total comprehensive income (loss)

169,420

33,870

136,144

170,014

(594)

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants

1,192

$ 290,174

(288,982)

1,192

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants, shares

11,266,575

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised employee stock options

921

$ 1,215

(294)

921

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised employee stock options, shares

408,359

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016

10,289

2,201,728

$ 1,178,404

$ 684,385

35,847

302,288

2,200,924

804

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016

145,101,127

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016

1,139,249

Net earnings (loss)

259,285

259,231

Other comprehensive income

(184,870)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

74,415

(184,870)

259,231

74,361

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised employee stock options

16,665

Issue of Common Shares in relation to Equity awards

16,665

$ 21,923

(5,258)

16,665

Issue of Common Shares in relation to Equity awards, shares

2,923,184

Share cancellation

$ (493)

493

Share cancellation,shares

(76,437)

Deferred tax on stock-based compensation

10,622

359

Acquisition of non-controlling interest

(358)

467

(825)

Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017

$ 2,303,431

$ 1,199,834

$ 684,385

$ (142,340)

$ 561,519

$ 2,303,398

$ 33

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017

147,947,874

Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017

1,139,249

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Operating activities

Dormant accounts recognized as income

$ 259,285

$ 135,550

^[1]

1,596

(9,160)

Income tax expense recognized in net earnings

10,622

10,289

Interest accretion

40,373

36,433

Interest expense

116,469

130,848

27,208

4,000

Depreciation of property and equipment

8,925

8,181

Amortization of intangible assets

127,986

125,760

Amortization of deferred development costs

10,275

5,942

Unrealized gain on foreign exchange

(10,324)

(17,571)

Unrealized (gain) loss on investments

(170)

6,703

(Reversal of) Impairment of assets held for sale, associates and intangible assets

(6,799)

16,931

Net loss (earnings) from associates

2,569

(623)

^[1]

Realized (gain) loss on current investments, promissory note and other

(44)

(2,466)

(50,038)

2,906

Income taxes paid

(9,357)

(1,699)

Changes in non-cash operating elements of working capital

(3,801)

(32,019)

Customer deposit liability movement

(30,924)

(70,992)

Other

749

923

Net cash inflows from operating activities

494,600

349,936

Financing activities

Issuance of common shares in relation to exercised warrants

1,192

Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised employee stock options

16,665

921

Settlement of brokerage margin account

(7,602)

Payment of deferred consideration

(197,510)

(200,000)

Repayment of long-term debt

(139,913)

(46,353)

Transaction costs on repricing of long-term debt

(4,719)

Interest paid

(124,627)

(131,346)

Gain on settlement of derivative

13,904

Net cash outflows from financing activities

(443,802)

(375,586)

Investing activities

Additions in deferred development costs

(23,212)

(20,961)

Purchase of property and equipment

(10,997)

(6,806)

Acquired intangible assets

(1,893)

(7,669)

Sale (purchase) of investments

88,760

(5,722)

Cash movement (into) from restricted cash advances and collateral

(1,298)

66,969

Settlement of minimum revenue guarantee

(9,311)

(16,070)

Settlement of promissory note

8,084

Net sale of investments utilizing customer deposits

117,106

22,679

Acquisition of further interests in subsidiary

(6,516)

(3,549)

Investment in associate

(2,000)

Proceeds on disposal of interest in associate classified as held for sale

16,127

Net cash inflows from investing activities

174,850

28,871

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

225,648

3,221

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

267,684

274,359

Unrealized foreign exchange difference on cash and cash equivalents

16,991

(9,896)

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$ 510,323

$ 267,684

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Nature of Business

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Nature Of Business [Abstract]

Nature of Business

1.	NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Stars Group Inc. (“The Stars Group” or the “Corporation”), is a leading provider of technology-based products and services in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries. As at December 31, 2017, The Stars Group had two major lines of operations within its gaming business, real-money online poker (“Poker”) and real-money online casino and sportsbook (“Casino & Sportsbook”). As it relates to these two business lines, online revenues include revenues generated through the Corporation’s real-money online, mobile and desktop client platforms.

Through Stars Interactive Holdings (IOM) Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Stars Interactive Group”), The Stars Group’s gaming business operates globally and conducts its principal activities from its headquarters in the Isle of Man. Through its Stars Interactive Group division, the Corporation ultimately owns and operates gaming and related interactive entertainment businesses, which it offers under several owned brands including, among others, PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, and the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival, and PokerStars MEGASTACK live poker tour and event brands.

The Stars Group was incorporated on January 30, 2004 under the Companies Act (Quebec) and continued under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on August 1, 2017. The registered head office is located at 200 Bay Street, South Tower, Suite 3205, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 2J3 and its common shares (“Common Shares”) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) under the symbol “TSGI”, and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “TSG”.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2.	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except derivative financial instruments and financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss which are each measured at fair value.

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a specific “note” refer to these notes to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

Going Concern

The Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) have, at the time of approving the consolidated financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Corporation has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. As such, the Corporation continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the Corporation. As such, the Corporation is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with such entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its current ability to direct such entity’s relevant activities (i.e., control over the entity).

The existence and effect of substantive voting rights that the Corporation potentially has the practical ability to exercise (i.e., substantive rights) are considered when assessing whether the Corporation controls another entity.

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all inter-entity transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are identified separately from the Corporation’s equity therein. Those non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests entitling their holders to a proportionate share of net assets upon liquidation may initially be measured at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the fair value of the subsidiary’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. Other non-controlling interests are initially measured at fair value. Subsequent to acquisition, the carrying amount of non-controlling interests is the amount of those interests at initial recognition plus the non-controlling interests’ share of subsequent changes in equity. “Total comprehensive income” is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

Upon the loss of control of a subsidiary, the Corporation’s profit or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) the fair value of the consideration received and of any investment retained in the former subsidiary and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests.

Revenue Recognition

Gaming revenue

Revenue from the gaming business consists primarily of Poker and Casino & Sportsbook revenue and is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Corporation and the amount of revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is recognized in the accounting periods in which the transactions occurred after deduction of certain offsets, such as promotional bonuses and rewards granted to customers through the Stars Rewards cross vertical loyalty program, and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Poker revenue represents primarily the commission charged at the conclusion of each poker hand in cash games (i.e., rake) and entry fees for participation in poker tournaments, and is net of certain promotional expenses. In poker tournaments, entry fee revenue is recognized when the tournament has concluded. Revenues are presented gross of gaming duties, which are presented within expenses.

Casino revenue represents primarily the difference between the amounts of bets placed by the customer less amounts won (i.e., net house win) and is net of certain promotional expenses. Casino revenues are presented gross of gaming duties, which are presented within expenses.

Sportsbook revenue represents primarily bets placed less payouts to customers and is net of certain promotional expenses. Open betting positions are carried at fair value and gains and losses arising on these positions are recognized in revenue. Sportsbook revenues are presented gross of gaming duties, which are presented within expenses.

The gaming business operates loyalty programs for its customers that award customer rewards based on a number of factors, including volume of play, player impact on the overall ecosystem, whether the player is a net withdrawing versus net depositing player, and product and game selection. The value of customer rewards is estimated with reference to the redemption value of the applicable reward through the Corporation’s product offerings, including in an online store operated by the Corporation and accessible through such product offerings, and the probability of use of such rewards by customers. In accordance with International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee 13, Customer loyalty programmes, the fair value attributed to the awarded customer reward is deferred as a liability and recognized as either a customer deposit or offset against the cost of merchandise bought in the online store upon redemption of the reward.

Revenue from conversion margins

Revenue from conversion margins is the revenue earned on the processing of real-money deposits and cash outs in specified currencies. Revenue from customer cross currency deposits and withdrawals is recognized when the transaction is complete. Revenue is recognized with reference to the underlying arrangement and agreement with the players.

Income from player funds

A portion of customer deposits is held as current investments. Any realized income on these current investments is recognized as income.

Other income

Play-money gaming revenue

Customers can participate in online poker tournaments and social casino games using play-money, or virtual currency. Customers can purchase additional play-money chips online to participate in the poker tournaments and social casino games. The revenue is recognized when the customer has purchased such chips as all risks and rewards have been transferred to the customer. Once a customer has purchased such chips they are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The Stars Group considers all its leases to be operating leases.

The group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The group as lessee

Rents payable under operating leases are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed. Contingent rentals arising under operating leases are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognized as a liability. The aggregate benefit of any such incentive is recognized as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Translation of Foreign Operations and Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and presentation currency

IFRS requires entities to consider primary and secondary indicators when determining functional currency. Primary indicators are closely linked to the primary economic environment in which the entity operates and are given more weight. Secondary indicators provide supporting evidence to determine an entity’s functional currency. Once the functional currency of an entity is determined, it should be used consistently, unless significant changes in economic factors, events and conditions indicate that the functional currency has changed.

A change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively from the date of the change by translating all items into the new functional currency using the exchange rate at the date of the change.

Based on an analysis of the primary and secondary indicators, the functional currency of each of the Corporation and its subsidiaries have been determined. The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the applicable functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized within expenses.

Group companies

The results and financial position of the Corporation’s subsidiaries that have a functional currency different from the Corporation’s presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

(i)

assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing exchange rate on the date of that statement of financial position;

(ii)

income and expenses for each statement of net earnings (loss) and statement of other comprehensive income are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions; and

(iii)

all resulting exchange rate differences are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and are transferred to net earnings (loss) as part of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries.

The following foreign currencies are referred to herein:

Currency Symbol	Currency Description
USD, USD $, $	United States Dollar
CDN, CDN $	Canadian Dollar
EUR, €	European Euro
GBP	Great Britain Pound Sterling

Business Combination

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Under this method, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including contingent liabilities, are recognized, regardless of whether they have been previously recognized in the acquiree’s financial statements prior to the acquisition. On initial recognition, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity are included in the consolidated statements of financial position at their respective fair values. Goodwill is recorded based on the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the Corporation’s interest in the acquiree’s net identifiable assets on the date of the acquisition. Any excess of the identifiable net assets over the consideration transferred is immediately recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

The consideration transferred by the Corporation to acquire control of an entity is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred, liabilities incurred and equity interests issued by the Corporation, including the fair value of all the assets and liabilities resulting from a deferred payment arrangement. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

Operating Segments

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation had one reportable and operating segment, gaming, which for the purposes of the financial statements is further divided into the Poker and Casino & Sportsbook product lines. All products are played on one gaming platform using one wallet.

The Stars Group’s gaming business, which it operates primarily through its two business lines, Poker and Casino & Sportsbook, was acquired through the Corporation’s acquisition of Stars Interactive Group on August 1, 2014 (the “Stars Interactive Group Acquisition”). The Corporation’s segments are organized around the markets they serve and are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Corporation’s key management. An operating segment is a component of the Corporation that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the Corporation.

The Corporation presents separate information on an operating segment when any of the following criteria are met:

(i)	reported revenue of the segment is 10% or more of the consolidated revenue; or

(ii)	the absolute amount of reported profit or loss of the segment is 10% or more of consolidated profit or loss; or

(iii)

assets of the segment are 10% or more of consolidated assets.

Financial Instruments

Financial assets

Financial assets are initially recognized at fair value and are classified as one of the following: “fair value through profit or loss”; “available-for-sale”; or “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial instruments were acquired and their respective characteristics. Except in very limited circumstances, the classification may not be changed subsequent to initial recognition.

Fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held-for-trading and derivatives. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short-term or as otherwise determined by management to be in this category. Financial assets classified at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with the realized and unrealized changes in fair value recognized each reporting period in the consolidated statements of earnings. The Corporation has current investments and derivatives classified as fair value through profit or loss.

Available-for-sale

Available-for-sale assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. Such assets are included in other non-current financial assets unless management intends to dispose of them within 12 months of the date of the consolidated statements of financial position. Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Interest on available-for-sale assets is calculated using the effective interest rate method and is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. When a decline in fair value is determined to be significant and prolonged, the cumulative loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is removed as such and then recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. Gains and losses realized on the disposal of available-for-sale assets are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. The Corporation has current and non-current investments classified as available-for-sale.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments but which are not quoted in an active market. All such assets with maturities equal to or less than 12 months from the date of the consolidated statements of financial position are classified as current assets, while those with maturities greater than 12 months from such date are classified as non-current assets. Financial instruments classified as loans and receivables are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable and promissory notes are classified as loans and receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand, bank deposits and other short-term highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, which are generally used by the Corporation to meet short-term liquidity requirements.

Impairment

At the end of each reporting period, the Corporation assesses whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets, other than those classified as fair value through profit or loss, is impaired. If there is objective evidence that impairment exists, the loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. The impairment loss is measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities “at fair value through profit or loss” or “other financial liabilities”.

At fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities are classified as “at fair value through profit or loss” when the financial liability is designated as such.

A financial liability is designated as “at fair value through profit or loss” upon initial recognition if:

•	such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

•	the financial liability is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis.

Financial liabilities “at fair value through profit or loss”, such as certain derivatives, are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability (or a shorter period where appropriate) to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Debt modification

From time to time, the Corporation pursues amendments to its credit agreements based on prevailing market conditions. Such amendments, when completed, are considered by the Corporation to be debt modifications. The accounting treatment of a debt modification depends on whether the modified terms are substantially different than the previous terms. Terms of an amended debt agreement are considered to be substantially different when the discounted present value of the cash flows under the new terms discounted using the original effective interest rate, is at least ten percent different from the discounted present value of the remaining cash flows of the original debt. If the modification is not substantially different, it will be considered as a modification with any costs or fees incurred adjusting the carrying amount of the liability and amortized over the remaining term of the liability. If the modification is substantially different then the transaction is accounted for as an extinguishment of the old debt instrument with an adjustment to the carrying amount of the liability being recorded in the consolidated statements of earnings immediately.

Transaction costs

Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities that are classified as through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from, as applicable, the fair value of the financial instrument on initial recognition. These costs are expensed to financial expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings over the term of the related financial asset or financial liability using the effective interest method. When a debt facility is retired by the Corporation, any remaining balance of related debt transaction costs is expensed to financial expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings in the period that the debt facility is retired. Transaction costs related to financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss are expensed when incurred.

Compound financial instruments

Debt and equity instruments issued by the Corporation and its subsidiaries are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. The Corporation has issued, and in the future may issue, compound financial instruments comprising both financial liability and equity components. The financial liability component is initially recognized at the fair value of a similar liability. The proceeds are then allocated between the financial liability and the equity components using the residual method. Any directly attributable transaction costs are allocated to the financial liability and equity components in proportion to their initial carrying amounts. The financial liability component of a compound financial instrument is subsequently re-measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The equity components are not re-measured subsequent to their initial recognition.

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives may be embedded in other financial and non-financial instruments (i.e., the host instrument). Embedded derivatives are treated as separate derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host instrument, the terms of the embedded derivative are the same as those of a stand-alone derivative and the combined instrument (i.e., the embedded derivative plus the host instrument) is not held-for-trading or designated at fair value. These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Derivatives

The Corporation uses derivative instruments for risk management purposes. The Corporation does not use derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial position. The resulting gain or loss is immediately recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in the consolidated statements of earnings depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

Derivatives are measured at fair value using pricing and valuation models whenever possible, including market-based inputs to models, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources. To qualify for hedge accounting, the relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument must meet several strict conditions on documentation, probability of occurrence, hedge effectiveness and reliability of measurement. If these conditions are not met, then the relationship does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and both the hedged item and the hedging instrument are reported independently, as if there was no hedging relationship.

Cash flow hedges

The Corporation uses derivatives for cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the change in fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading derivative reserve, while the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of earnings. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges accumulated in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the consolidated statements of earnings in the same period the hedged item affects the consolidated statements of earnings. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the designation is revoked, the hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to the consolidated statements of earnings.

Net investment hedges

Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Any gain or loss on the hedging item relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading cumulative translation adjustments reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of earnings. Gains and losses accumulated in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the consolidated statements of earnings when the foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold.

Determination of fair value

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the applicable measurement date. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Corporation uses market observable data to the extent possible. If the fair value of an asset or a liability is not directly observable, it is estimated by the Corporation using valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (e.g., by the use of the market comparable approach that reflects recent transaction prices for similar items, discounted cash flow analysis, or option pricing models refined to reflect the Corporation’s specific circumstances). Inputs used are consistent with the characteristics of the asset or liability that market participants would take into account.

For the Corporation’s financial instruments which are recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at fair value, the fair value measurements are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety and the degree to which the inputs are observable. The significance levels are classified as follows in the fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized by the Corporation at the end of the reporting period during which the transfer occurred.

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

Prepaid expenses and deposits consist of amounts paid in advance or deposits made for which the Corporation will receive goods or services.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment which have finite lives are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is expensed from the month the particular asset is available for use, over the estimated useful life of such asset at the following rates, which in each case are intended to reduce the carrying value of the asset to the estimated residual value:


Furniture and fixtures	Straight-line	5 years
Computer equipment	Straight-line	5 years
Building	Straight-line	25 years

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets which have finite lives are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Amortization is expensed from the month the particular asset is available for use, over the estimated useful life of such asset at the following rates, which in each case are intended to reduce the carrying value of the asset to the estimated residual value:

Software technology	Straight-line	5 years
Software technology (Defensive intangible asset)	Straight-line	2 years
Customer relationships	Straight-line	15 years
Brands	N/A	Indefinite useful life

The amortization method, useful life and residual values are assessed annually and the assets are tested for impairment, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

Upon retirement or disposal, the cost of the asset disposed of and the related accumulated amortization are removed from the consolidated statement of financial position and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of earnings. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

The Corporation determined that its owned brands have indefinite useful lives as they have no foreseeable limit to the period over which such assets are expected to contribute to the Corporation’s cash flows. In addition, the Corporation expects to continue to support its brands with ongoing marketing efforts.

The Corporation tests its owned brands for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if circumstances such as significant declines in expected sales, net earnings or cash flows indicate that the cash-generating units (“CGUs”) to which such brands relate might be impaired.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in a business acquisition. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if circumstances such as significant declines in expected sales, net earnings or cash flows indicate that that the CGUs to which goodwill is allocated might be impaired.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed except in cases where development costs meet certain identifiable criteria for deferral. Deferred development costs, which have probable future economic benefits, can be clearly defined and measured, and are incurred for the development of new products or technologies, are capitalized. These development costs, net of related research and development investment tax credits, are not amortized until the products or technologies are commercialized or when the asset is available for use, at which time, they are amortized over the estimated life of the commercial production of such products or technologies.

The amortization method and the life of the commercial production are assessed annually and the assets are tested for impairment whenever an indication exists that an asset might be impaired.

The Corporation claims research and development investment tax credits as a result of incurring scientific research and experimental development expenditures. Research and development investment tax credits are recognized when the related expenditures are incurred and there is reasonable assurance of their realization. Investment tax credits are accounted for by the cost reduction method whereby the amounts of tax credits are applied as a reduction of the expense or deferred development costs.

Investments

Investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair market value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis at a consolidated level.

Investments in Associates

An associate is an entity over which the Corporation has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the associate but is not the control or joint control over those policy decisions.

The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting, except when the investment is classified as held for sale, in which case it is accounted for in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.

Under the equity method, an investment in an associate is initially recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the Corporation’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate. When the Corporation's share of losses of an associate exceeds the Corporation's interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Corporation's net investment in the associate), the Corporation discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. Additional losses are recognized only to the extent that the Corporation has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

An investment in an associate is accounted for using the equity method from the date on which the investee becomes an associate. On acquisition of the investment in an associate, any excess of the cost of the investment over the Corporation's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the associate is recognized as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the Corporation's share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment, after reassessment, is recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of earnings in the period in which the investment is acquired.

The requirements of International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 36, Impairment of Assets are applied to determine whether it is necessary to recognize any impairment loss with respect to the Corporation’s investment in an associate. When necessary, the entire carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with IAS 36, Impairment of Assets as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal) with its carrying amount, any impairment loss recognized forms part of the carrying amount of the investment. Any reversal of that impairment loss is recognized in accordance with IAS 36, Impairment of Assets to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases.

Assets Held For Sale

Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such asset (or disposal group) and its sale is highly probable. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date of classification.

When the Corporation is committed to a sale plan involving disposal of an investment, or a portion of an investment, in an associate or joint venture, the investment or the portion of the investment that will be disposed of is classified as held for sale when the criteria described above are met, and the Corporation discontinues the use of the equity method in relation to the portion that is classified as held for sale. Any retained portion of an investment in an associate or a joint venture that has not been classified as held for sale continues to be accounted for using the equity method. The Corporation discontinues the use of the equity method at the time of disposal when the disposal results in the Corporation losing significant influence over the associate or joint venture.

After the disposal takes place, the Corporation accounts for any retained interest in the associate or joint venture in accordance with IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement unless the retained interest continues to be an associate or a joint venture, in which case the Corporation uses the equity method.

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Impairment of Non-Current Assets

Management assesses, at the end of the reporting period, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Corporation estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount is the higher of the asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.

The Corporation bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared for the Corporation’s assets or CGU to which such assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of three to five years. A long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the final year included in the forecast.

Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings in expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill may not be reversed. At the end of the reporting period, the Corporation assesses if there is an indication that impairment losses recognized in previous periods for other assets have decreased or no longer exist. Where an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount provided that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of current and deferred taxes. Current and deferred taxes are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings, except to the extent they relate to items recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income or directly in the statements of changes in equity.

Current tax

Current tax payable is based on taxable income for the year. Taxable income differs from earnings as reported in the consolidated statements of earnings because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Corporation’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the particular reporting period.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable income. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable income nor the accounting earnings.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments and interests in subsidiaries and associates, except where the Corporation is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable income against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of any such asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset is realized, in each case based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Corporation expects, at the end of the particular reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Corporation intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. Current and deferred tax are recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Corporation maintains an equity-based long-term incentive award program to align interests of its management team with those of its Shareholders by focusing the management team on long-term objectives over a multi-year period, with the value of the award fluctuating based on stock price appreciation. The Corporation has two equity-based award plans and accounts for grants under these plans in accordance with the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based compensation for the applicable period. The Corporation currently makes its equity grants under its Equity Incentive Plan dated June 22, 2015 (the “2015 Equity Incentive Plan”), which provides for grants of stock options (“Options”), Restricted Share Units (“RSU”), Deferred Share Units (“DSU”), Performance Share Units (“PSU”), Restricted Shares (“RS”), and other Common Share-based awards as the Board may determine. Prior to the Corporation’s 2015 annual shareholder meeting (the “2015 Annual Meeting”), equity-based awards were granted solely under the Corporation’s 2010 stock option plan, as amended from time to time (the “2010 Stock Option Plan” and together with the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan, the “Plans”) and consisted only of Options. The Corporation no longer grants Options under the 2010 Stock Option Plan, but it remains in effect only to govern the terms of outstanding Options granted prior to the date of the 2015 Annual Meeting.

Stock Options

Compensation expense for equity-settled stock options awarded to participants under the plans is measured at the fair value at the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model and is recognized using the graded vesting method over the vesting period of the options granted. Stock-based compensation expense recognized is adjusted to reflect the number of options that has been estimated by management for which conditions attaching to service will be fulfilled as of the grant date until the vesting date so that the recognized expense corresponds to the options that have vested. The stock-based compensation expense credit is attributed to reserves when the expense is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. When options are exercised, any consideration received from participants as well as the related compensation cost recorded as reserves are credited to share capital.

Non-employee equity-settled share-based payments are measured at the fair value of the goods and services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated reliably. If the fair value cannot be measured reliably, non-employee equity-settled share-based payments are measured at the fair value of the equity instrument granted as measured at the date the entity obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service. The Corporation subsequently re-measures non-employee equity-settled share-based payments at each vesting period and settlement date with any changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the contract life of the options or the option settlement date, whichever is earlier.

Other Equity-Based Awards Under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan

The Corporation’s equity-based long-term incentive award program historically consisted solely of stock option grants on an irregular, discretionary schedule. Effective for 2017, the Corporation replaced the stock option component of the long-term incentive program for its management team with a regular, annual grant program to be comprised of 67% PSUs and 33% RSUs. The RSUs and the PSUs are subject to service, market and non-market vesting conditions and no dividends are expected to be paid during the vesting period. Therefore, the fair market value of an RSU and PSU is equal to the market price of the underlying Common Share at the grant date. The Corporation also offers DSUs, RSUs and RS for members of its Board of Directors, in addition to the cash retainers paid.

On the grant date, the fair value of the awards is measured using the closing TSX stock price, or the closing Nasdaq stock price if the Common Shares are not traded on the TSX. Share-based compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period in the consolidated statements of earnings at the end of every reporting period with a corresponding increase to reserves. Once the awards are exercised and transferred to the counterparty, the related amount recorded as reserves is credited to share capital.

Restricted Share Units

An RSU is a unit equivalent in value to a Common Share which entitles the holder to receive Common Shares after a specified vesting period determined by the Plan Administrator of the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan Administrator”), in its sole discretion. Upon settlement, holders will receive one fully paid Common Share in respect of each vested RSU. The RSUs vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period (graded vesting method), generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date.

Performance Share Units

A PSU is a unit equivalent in value to a Common Share which entitles the holder to receive Common Shares based on the achievement of performance goals established by the Plan Administrator, including in consultation with management, over a performance period. The PSUs vest on the third anniversary of the date of the grant (cliff vesting), and based on a weighted mix of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA targets of the Corporation for the applicable three-year performance period and subject to an additional total shareholder return condition (the “TSR Condition”) as well as the individual remaining employed by, or continuing to provide services to, the Corporation. The grantee is eligible for additional PSUs up to 50% of the PSUs granted on the grant date to the extent the TSR Condition and other performance conditions are met. The additional PSUs have a service, non-market and market (i.e., the TSR Condition) vesting conditions, all of which need to be satisfied to vest. The fair market value is based on a valuation to reflect the probability of the market condition to be met. The service and non-market condition, will not affect the fair value at grant date. Market conditions, such as the TSR Condition upon which vesting is conditioned, is considered when estimating the fair value of the equity instruments granted. Market conditions are reflected as an adjustment (discount) to the initial estimate of fair value at grant date of the instrument to be received and there is no true-up for differences between estimated and actual vesting due to market conditions.

Upon settlement, holders will receive fully paid Common Shares in proportion to the number of vested PSUs held and the level of performance achieved. Any unearned PSUs will be forfeited.

For the PSUs, the grant date for calculating the compensation expense is considered to occur only when the non-market conditions are determined and communicated to employees.

Deferred Share Units

The Corporation offers DSU grants to the members of the Board. Upon settlement, holders will receive one fully paid Common Share in respect of each vested DSU. The Corporation recognizes services received in a share-based payment transaction as an expense over the requisite service period and recognizes a corresponding increase in equity as the services are received in an equity-settled share-based payment transaction. Vesting for the DSU grants begins on the accounting grant date and will vest over either a one-, two- or three-year period. The accounting grant date is the date on which the Corporation and the Directors have a shared understanding of all the terms and conditions of the arrangement. If the accounting grant date occurs after the service commencement date, then the Corporation estimates the grant-date fair value of the DSUs for the purpose of recognizing the expense from the service commencement date until the accounting grant date. All grants are subject to forfeiture if the director ceases to serve as a director prior to vesting and vested DSUs can only be settled at such time. DSU’s are only subject to service conditions and because no dividends are expected to be paid during the vesting period, the fair market value of a DSU is equal to the market price of the underlying Common Share at the grant date.

Restricted Shares

An RS is a fully paid Common Share that is subject to restrictions on transfer and a risk of forfeiture for a period of time, and which shall be held by the Corporation or its designee in escrow until such time as the restricted period lapses. The Plan Administrator shall have the authority to determine at the time of grant, the duration of the restricted period and other restrictions applicable to the restricted Common Shares. Except for the restrictions applicable to the restricted Common Shares, during the restricted period, the holder shall have all the rights and privileges of a holder of Common Shares as to the restricted Common Shares, including the right to vote.

Dividend Equivalents

RSUs, PSUs and DSUs may be credited with dividend equivalents in the form of additional RSUs, PSUs, DSUs and other share-based awards, as applicable. Dividend equivalents shall vest in proportion to the awards to which they relate. Such dividend equivalents shall be computed by dividing: (i) the amount obtained by multiplying the amount of the dividend declared and paid per Common Share by the number of RSUs, PSUs, DSUs or other share-based awards, as applicable, held by the participant on the record date for the payment of such dividend, by (ii) the highest closing price of the Common Shares on any stock exchange on which the Common Shares are then listed on the date of grant, at the close of the first business day immediately following the dividend record-date.

Provisions

Provisions represent liabilities of the Corporation for which the amount or timing of payment is uncertain. Provisions are recognized when the Corporation has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expected expenditures required to settle the obligation using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognized in financial expenses on the consolidated statements of earnings.

Provision for jackpots

The Corporation offers progressive jackpot games. Each time a progressive jackpot game is played, a portion of the amount wagered by the player is contributed to the jackpot for that specific game or group of games. Once a jackpot is won, the progressive jackpot is reset with a predetermined base amount. The Corporation maintains a provision for the reset of each jackpot and the progressive element added as the jackpot game is played. The provision for jackpots at the reporting date is included in provisions. The Corporation believes that its provisions are sufficient to cover the full amount of any required payout.

Deferred consideration

The acquisition-date fair value of any deferred consideration is recognized as part of the consideration transferred by the Corporation in exchange for the acquiree. Changes in the fair value of deferred consideration that result from additional information obtained during the measurement period (i.e., a maximum of one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date are adjusted retrospectively against goodwill. The Corporation estimates, based on expected future cash flows, the amount that would be required to settle the applicable obligation and recognizes the present value of the same.

Provision for minimum revenue guarantee

A provision for minimum revenue guarantee is recognized pursuant to an agreement with the vendor in connection with the terms of certain of the Corporation’s past divestitures. The Corporation estimates, based on expected future cash flows, the amount that would be required to settle the applicable obligation and recognizes the present value of the same.

Contingent liabilities

Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position but are reported in the notes. They may arise from uncertainty as to the existence of a liability or represent a liability in respect of which the amount cannot be reliably measured.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that can have a significant effect on the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Estimates and judgments are significant when:

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the outcome is highly uncertain at the time the estimates are made; or

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different estimates or judgments could reasonably have been used that would have had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated financial statements include estimates based on currently available information and management’s judgment as to the outcome of future conditions and circumstances. Management uses historical experience, general economic conditions and trends, and assumptions regarding probable future outcomes as the basis for determining estimates.

Estimates and their underlying assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis and the effects of any changes are recognized immediately. Changes in the status of certain facts or circumstances could result in material changes to the estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions.

Set forth below are descriptions of items that management believes require its most critical estimates and judgments.

Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

Goodwill impairment

Goodwill impairment exists when the carrying value of a CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. Management uses estimates in determining the value in use or fair value less costs of disposal of the CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated. The estimates include but are not limited to the control premium, the implied trading multiple, costs of disposal, expected cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. A change in future earnings or any other assumptions may have a material impact on the fair value of the CGU, and could result in an impairment loss. Refer to note 10 for further details.

Tax provision in respect of prior years

Determining the Corporation’s income tax and its provisions for income taxes involves a significant degree of estimation and judgement, particularly in respect of open tax returns relating to prior years where the liabilities remain to be agreed with the local tax authorities. Provisions for income taxes are recognized based on management’s best estimate of the outcome after taking into consideration all available evidence, and where appropriate, after taking external advice. The tax provision recorded in the Corporation’s 2017 consolidated financial statements in respect of prior years relate to intercompany trading arrangements entered into in the normal course of business. Due to the uncertainty associated with such tax items it is possible that at a future date, on resolution of the open tax matters, the final outcome may vary significantly and there is the potential for a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the liability recorded as a result of this estimation and uncertainty.

Fair value measurement and valuation process

The Corporation measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value for financial reporting purposes (see note 28). Management has a review process which is designed to ensure that fair values are calculated in a consistent manner. The valuation techniques and inputs are reviewed by management to ensure consistency and any changes are analyzed and approved. Valuations for financial assets and liabilities are performed and reviewed on a quarterly basis, and are reviewed and approved by key management.

In estimating the fair value, management uses market observable data to the extent it is available. Where observable market data does not exist for non-derivative financial assets and liabilities, the Corporation internally calculates the fair value using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. These inputs are reviewed and approved by management.

Deferred consideration

The Corporation has made and may make acquisitions which include deferred payments as part of the consideration for the acquiree. The Corporation re-evaluates the fair value of any deferred consideration, including an “earn out”, on its business acquisitions at the end of each reporting period. Significant estimates are required to determine the fair value of the deferred consideration. The Corporation considers the key inputs of the particular arrangement and market participant assumptions when developing the projected cash flows that are used to determine the fair value of the deferred consideration. This includes the need to estimate the likelihood and timing of achieving the relevant milestones of such deferred consideration or “earn out”. The Corporation exercises judgment when applying a probability assessment for each of the potential outcomes. In addition, the Corporation must consider the time value of money. In determining the discount rate applied to the estimated cash outflows, the Corporation considers the risks inherent to the payment of the particular deferred consideration, such as projection risks, credit risks and liquidity risks.

Judgments

Useful lives of long-lived assets

Judgment is used to estimate each component of an asset’s useful life and is based on an analysis of all pertinent factors including, but not limited to, the expected use of the asset and, in the case of an intangible asset, contractual provisions that enable the renewal or extension of the asset’s legal or contractual life without substantial cost, as well as renewal history. Incorrect estimates of useful lives could result in an increase or decrease in the annual amortization expense and future impairment charges.

Functional currency

The Corporation’s worldwide operations expose the Corporation to transactions denominated in a number of different currencies, which are required to be translated into one currency for consolidated financial statement reporting purposes. The Corporation’s foreign currency translation policy is designed to reflect the economic exposure of the Corporation’s operations to various currencies.

The Corporation’s foreign operations (including subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates and branches) based mainly outside Canada may have different functional currencies. The functional currency of an operation is the currency of the primary economic environment to which it is exposed. In order to determine the functional currency, management will first consider the currency that influences sales prices of the goods and services provided by the operations and the currency that influences the costs incurred by the operations. Then, if based on these two primary factors, the functional currency is not obvious, management will examine secondary factors such as the currency in which funds from financing are obtained, the currency in which cash receipts are retained and the levels of interactions with the parent company. In determining the functional currency of an operation, management uses its judgment to determine the functional currency that most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions.

Investments in associates

Management assesses the relationship with investees to determine if the Corporation has control or significant influence over such investee. Management determines that it has control over an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its investment in an entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.

When the Corporation does not have control over an investee but has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, management determines that it has significant influence over the investee.

Impairment of investments

The Corporation needs to use judgment when assessing whether the investments held are impaired. The Corporation determines whether the investment’s decline is significant or prolonged by analyzing the historical volatility of the investment as well as the period of time over which the investment value has been depressed. Generally, the Corporation will judge that a decrease of 25% in the value of the investment or a decline for a period of 12 months to be significant and prolonged respectively.

Contingent liabilities

The Corporation reviews outstanding legal cases following developments in legal proceedings at each balance sheet date, considering, among other things: the nature of the litigation, claim or assessment; the legal processes and potential level of damages in the jurisdiction in which the litigation, claim or assessment has been brought; the progress of the case (including progress after the date of the financial statements but before those statements are issued); the opinions or views of legal counsel and other advisors; experience of similar cases; and any decision of the Corporation’s management as to how it will respond to the litigation, claim or assessment. The Corporation assesses the probability of an outflow of resources to settle the obligation as well as if the outflow can be reliably measured. If these conditions are not met, no provision will be recorded and the relevant facts will be disclosed as a contingent liability. To the extent that the Corporation’s assessments at any time do not reflect subsequent developments or the eventual outcome of any claim, its future financial statements may be materially affected, with a favourable or adverse impact on the Corporation’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Recent Accounting Pronouncements Abstract
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS New Accounting Pronouncements – Not Yet Effective At the date of authorization of these financial statements, the Corporation has not applied the following new and revised standards that have been issued but are not yet effective: IFRS 9 Financial instruments IFRS 15Revenue from contracts with customers IFRS 16 Leases IFRS 17 Insurance contracts IFRS 2 (amendments)Classification and measurement of share-based payment transactions IFRS 4 (amendments)Applying IFRS 9 financial instruments with IFRS 4 insurance contracts IFRS 9 (amendments) Prepayment features with negative compensation IFRS 10 & 28 (amendments)Sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture IAS 7 (amendments)Disclosure initiative IAS 12 (amendments) Recognition of deferred tax assets for unrealized losses IAS 28 (amendments)Long-term interests in associates and joint ventures IAS 40 (amendments) Transfers of investment property IFRS 15 (clarifications)Clarifications to IFRS 15 revenue from contracts with customers IFRIC 22 Foreign currency transactions and advance considerations IFRIC 23Uncertainty over income tax treatments Annual improvementsAnnual improvements to IFRS: 2014 – 16 cycle – IFRS 12 amendments Annual improvements Annual improvements to IFRS: 2014 – 16 cycle – IFRS 1 and IAS 28 amendments Subject to full analysis the Corporation does not expect that the adoption of the standards listed above will have a material impact on the financial statements of The Stars Group in future periods, except as noted below: IFRS 9, Financial Instruments The IASB issued IFRS 9 relating to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value, and this approach replaces the previous requirements of IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial assets (i.e., its business model) and the contractual cash flow characteristics of those financial assets. IFRS 9 also amends the impairment criteria by introducing a new expected credit losses model for calculating impairment on financial assets and commitments to extend credit. The standard also introduces minor changes applicable to financial liabilities. Further, IFRS 9 includes new hedge accounting requirements that align hedge accounting more closely with risk management. These new requirements do not fundamentally change the types of hedging relationships or the requirement to measure and recognize ineffectiveness, but do allow more hedging strategies that are used for risk management to qualify for hedge accounting and for more judgment by management in assessing the effectiveness of those hedging relationships, replacing the rules-based approach to assessing hedge effectiveness under IAS 39. Extended disclosures in respect of risk management activity will also be required under the new standard. Based on the analysis undertaken to date, the Corporation expects the following impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures as a result of the adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2018: Certain equity investments that are currently classified as available-for-sale ($7.0 million as at December 31, 2017) will be reclassified to financial assets at fair value through profit or loss on January 1, 2018. Related fair value gains of $nil will be transferred from the available-for-sale financial assets reserve to retained earnings on January 1, 2018 and fair value gains related to these investments amounting to $nil were recognized in profit or loss in the 2017 financial year as these investments are currently held at cost. Investment in debt instruments held by the Corporation (i.e., bonds) that are currently classified as available-for-sale will satisfy the conditions for classification as at fair value through other comprehensive income and hence there will be no change to the accounting for these assets. Related fair value gains of $nil will be transferred from the available-for-sale financial assets reserve to the financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income reserve on January 1, 2018. The other financial assets held by the Corporation include debt instruments currently measured at amortized cost which continue to meet the conditions for classification at amortized cost under IFRS 9. Accordingly, the Corporation does not expect the new guidance to affect the classification and measurement of these financial assets. The new impairment model requires the recognition of impairment provisions based on expected credit losses rather than only incurred credit losses as is the case under IAS 39. It applies to financial assets classified at amortized cost, debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, contract assets under IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, lease receivables, loan commitments and certain financial guarantee contracts. Based on the assessments undertaken to date, the Corporation does not expect a material increase in the loss allowance against these assets. The impact of historic modifications arising on the Corporation’s existing long-term debt are required to be recognized on transition to the new standard. This will result in an adjustment to the carrying amount of long-term debt and a corresponding adjustment in the opening balance of retained earnings on January 1, 2018. The de-recognition rules remain unchanged from IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. As permitted by IFRS 9, the Corporation intends to elect to continue to apply the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39 to all of its hedging relationships, rather than apply the new requirements of IFRS 9 upon adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2018. The new standard also introduces requirements for expanded disclosure and changes in presentation. These requirements are expected to change the nature and extent of the Corporation’s disclosures about its financial instruments, particularly in the year of adoption. The Corporation will apply the new rules retrospectively from January 1, 2018, with the practical expedients permitted under the standard. Comparative information for 2017 will not be restated. IFRS 15, Revenues from Contracts with Customers The Financial Accounting Standards Board and IASB issued converged standards in respect of revenue recognition. IFRS 15 affects any entity entering into contracts with customers, unless those contracts fall within the scope of other standards such as insurance contracts, financial instruments or lease contracts. IFRS 15 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in IAS 18, Revenue, IFRIC 13, Customer Loyalty Programs, and the majority of other industry-specific guidance. The standard contains a single model that applies to contracts with customers and two approaches to recognizing revenue, i.e., at a point in time or over time. The model features a contract-based five-step analysis of transactions to determine whether, how much and when revenue is recognized. New estimates and judgmental thresholds have been introduced, which may affect the amount or timing of revenue recognized. The Corporation has completed its analysis and expects the following impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures as a result of the adoption of the new standard on January 1, 2018: The timing and amount of revenue recognized is not expected to be materially affected as a result of adoption, but the Corporation does expect an impact on presentation and disclosure due to the requirement to present revenue from contracts with customers separately from other sources of income. The Corporation does not believe contract assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2018 will be material such that they require separate disclosure in the consolidated statement of financial position or in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The new standard will be applied using the modified retrospective approach, whereby the cumulative impact of adoption will be recognized in retained earnings as of January 1, 2018 and comparative information for 2017 will not be restated. The Corporation does not believe this approach will result in an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on adoption. IFRS 16, Leases The IASB recently issued IFRS 16 to replace IAS 17, Leases. This standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. A lessee is required to recognize a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability representing its obligation to make lease payments. This standard substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements of IAS 17, while requiring enhanced disclosures to be provided by lessors. The Corporation intends to adopt IFRS 16 from its effective date of January 1, 2019. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of this standard, and does not anticipate applying it prior to its effective date.

Change in Accounting Estimate

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Changes In Accounting Estimates [Abstract]

Change in Accounting Estimate

4.	CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation determined that it was necessary to accelerate the amortization of the Full Tilt software no longer used as a result of the previously announced migration of the Full Tilt brand and players to the PokerStars platform reducing the remaining life from 39 to 24 months. Although the software will no longer be used, the Corporation determined that there is value in preventing its use by others. This change in accounting estimate results in an increase in amortization of intangibles expense from approximately $11.28 million to approximately $18.10 million annually from May 2016 through April 2018.

In connection with the Innova Offering (as defined below in note 12) the Corporation entered into an EBITDA support agreement with Innova Gaming Group Inc. (TSX: IGG) (“Innova”) pursuant to which the Corporation agreed to pay Innova each year until June 30, 2020 a maximum of CDN$2 million per year based on any applicable EBITDA shortfall recognized by Innova in each such year. During the year ended December 31, 2016, Innova informed the Corporation that its EBITDA expectations would result in a shortfall in each of the remaining four years and as a result, the Corporation recorded a provision of $5.33 million, representing the present value of the expected remaining EBITDA support payments. For information regarding the disposition of the Corporation’s ownership in Innova and the corresponding reclassification, see notes 12 and 17.

Segmental Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Abstract]

Segmental Information

5.	SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Corporation had one reportable segment, primarily related to online gaming, which for the purposes of the financial statements is further divided into the Poker and Casino & Sportsbook product lines. The Corporation’s “Chief Operating Decision Makers” receive product revenue information throughout the year for the purposes of assessing their respective performance. Other gaming related sources of revenue are aggregated into “Other Gaming”, while certain other nominal sources of revenue and corporate costs are included in “Corporate”.

Segmental net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming			Corporate			Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Revenue		877,296		384,012		50,322		1,311,630			685			1,312,315
Selling								(192,271	)		(438	)		(192,709	)
General and administrative								(523,011	)		(48,247	)		(571,258	)
Financial								(161,790	)		(1,249	)		(163,039	)
Gaming duty								(130,771	)		—			(130,771	)
Gain from investments								29,919			4,605			34,524
Net loss from associates								(2,569	)		—			(2,569	)
Net earnings (loss) before income taxes								331,137			(44,644	)		286,493
Income taxes								26,281			927			27,208
Net earnings (loss)								304,856			(45,571	)		259,285

Other segmental information
Depreciation & amortization								147,027			159			147,186
Bad debt								7,171			—			7,171
Total Assets								5,398,310			16,816			5,415,126
Total Liabilities								3,089,732			21,963			3,111,695

Segmental net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Year ended December 31, 2016 (As reclassified * )
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming			Corporate			Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Revenue		846,059		264,114		44,966		1,155,139			108			1,155,247
Selling								(162,642	)		(143	)		(162,785	)
General and administrative								(514,105	)		(71,018	)		(585,123	)
Financial								(142,563	)		4,264			(138,299	)
Gaming duty								(113,102	)		—			(113,102	)
Acquisition-related costs								(199	)		—			(199	)
Gain (loss) from investments								879			(20,157	)		(19,278	)
Net earnings from associates								—			623			623
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration								2,466			—			2,466
Net earnings (loss) before income taxes								225,873			(86,323	)		139,550
Income taxes								4,027			(27	)		4,000
Net earnings (loss)								221,846			(86,296	)		135,550

Other segmental information
Depreciation & amortization								139,301			582			139,883
Bad debt								4,142			1,938			6,080
Total Assets								5,412,449			50,026			5,462,475
Total Liabilities								3,230,806			29,941			3,260,747

(*) The Corporation reclassified interest revenue previously included within “Revenue”, to “Gain (loss) from investments” totaling $0.65 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Corporation has determined that the impact of these corrections is immaterial.

The Corporation also evaluates revenue performance by geographic region based on the primary jurisdiction where the Corporation is licensed or approved to offer, or offers through third party licenses or approvals, its products and services. The following tables set out the proportion of revenue attributable to each gaming license or approval (as opposed to the jurisdiction where the customer was located) that either generated a minimum of 5% of total consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 or 2016, or that the Corporation otherwise deems relevant based on its historical reporting of the same or otherwise:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming		Corporate		Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Isle of Man		349,375		29,338		1		378,714		—		378,714
Malta		210,742		224,101		2		434,845		—		434,845
Italy		82,106		52,284		575		134,965		—		134,965
United Kingdom		56,155		15,140		258		71,553		—		71,553
Spain		47,912		34,842		669		83,423		—		83,423
France		50,214		10,410		508		61,132		—		61,132
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		80,792		17,897		48,309		146,998		685		147,683
		877,296		384,012		50,322		1,311,630		685		1,312,315

	Year ended December 31, 2016 (As reclassified)
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming		Corporate		Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Isle of Man		339,513		19,187		3		358,703		—		358,703
Malta		225,974		166,198		4		392,176		—		392,176
Italy		77,646		31,693		624		109,963		—		109,963
United Kingdom		56,837		13,439		387		70,663		—		70,663
Spain		42,326		24,370		653		67,349		—		67,349
France		51,989		2,356		573		54,918		—		54,918
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		51,774		6,871		42,722		101,367		108		101,475
		846,059		264,114		44,966		1,155,139		108		1,155,247

The distribution of some of the Corporation’s non-current assets (goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment) by geographic region is as follows:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Canada		53,394		39,993
Isle of Man		4,446,503		4,567,314
Malta		—		—
Italy		35		47
United Kingdom		6,511		6,380
France		—		—
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		15,744		15,638
		4,522,187		4,629,372

Expenses Classified By Nature

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Expenses Classified By Nature [Abstract]

Expenses Classified By Nature

6.	EXPENSES CLASSIFIED BY NATURE

		Year Ended December 31,
		2017 $000’s			2016 $000’s
	Note				(As reclassified)
Financial
Interest and bank charges			160,201			167,945
Foreign exchange loss (gain)			2,838			(29,646	)
			163,039			138,299
General and administrative
Processor costs			69,518			56,555
Office			81,174			73,713
Salaries and fringe benefits			170,422			182,080
Research and development salaries			25,180			27,661
Stock-based compensation	27		10,622			10,289
Depreciation of property and equipment	11		8,925			8,181
Amortization of deferred development costs	10		10,275			5,942
Amortization of intangible assets	10		127,986			125,760
Professional fees			66,185			71,008
(Reversal of) Impairment of assets held for sale, associates and intangible assets			(6,799	)		16,931
Bad debt			7,171			6,080
Loss on disposal of assets			599			923
			571,258			585,123

Selling
Marketing			162,437			142,205
Royalties			30,272			20,580
			192,709			162,785

Gaming duty			130,771			113,102

Acquisition-related costs
Professional fees			—			199
			—			199

The Corporation changed the presentation of certain items within its consolidated statements of earnings for the comparative period to conform to the current year’s presentation. The Corporation reclassified $7.71 million travel and entertainment costs previously included within “Selling” expenses to “Office” expenses. The Corporation has determined that the impact of this correction is immaterial. The Corporation also segregated Selling expenses into “Marketing” and “Royalties” in order to provide a better understanding to the readers of the distribution of expenses within Selling expenses. None of these reclassifications had a net earnings impact on the consolidated statements of earnings.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation received $5.77 million in indemnification proceeds from the sellers of Stars Interactive Group for gaming duty, professional fees and taxes owed for periods prior to the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition. The amounts received from the sellers were classified as Gaming duty, Professional fees and Income taxes. In addition, the Corporation received a refund of $2.85 million in taxes and penalties from the Belgian tax authorities, and insurance indemnification proceeds of $2.91 million in respect of Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and other investigation professional fees. The amount received from the Belgian tax authorities was classified as Income taxes and the insurance indemnification was classified as Professional fees.

Gain (Loss) From Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Investments [Abstract]

Gain (Loss) From Investments

7.	GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS

NYX Gaming Group Limited

In connection with the Corporation’s December 2014 sale of Ongame Network Ltd. to what was then known as NYX Gaming Group Limited (“NYX Gaming Group”), the Corporation and NYX Gaming Group entered into a strategic investment transaction pursuant to which the Corporation purchased from NYX Gaming Group CDN$9 million unsecured convertible debentures (initially CDN$10 million but the Corporation subsequently sold and assigned an aggregate of CDN$1 million to four individuals), which were later amended to, among other things, adjust the repayment terms such that they would be repayable solely in cash. The debenture was redeemed in full during the year ended December 31, 2017 (see note 13).

In July 2015, the Corporation announced that it completed the sale of CryptoLogic Ltd. (“CryptoLogic”) to NYX Gaming Group and Amaya (Alberta) Inc. (formerly Chartwell Technology Inc.) (“Chartwell”) to NYX Digital Gaming (Canada) ULC, a subsidiary of NYX Gaming Group (the “NYX Sub”) (together, the “Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale”) for gross proceeds of approximately CDN$150 million, subject to adjustment, of which CDN$110 million was paid in cash and CDN$40 million was paid by the NYX Sub through the issuance of exchangeable preferred shares (the “NYX Sub Preferred Shares”). The Corporation used the majority of the cash net proceeds from the Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale for deleveraging, including the 2015 refinancing of the debt incurred as part of the financing for the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition.

In November 2017, the Corporation completed the disposition of all its securities of NYX Gaming Group, including NYX Gaming Group ordinary shares, NYX Gaming Group ordinary share purchase warrants, and the NYX Sub Preferred Shares, representing approximately 13.7% of NYX Gaming Group’s ordinary shares on a partially diluted basis, for net cash proceeds of $27.9 million and a gain of $14.0 million, when Scientific Games Corporation (NYSE: SGMS) acquired NYX Gaming Group.

Jackpotjoy plc

In connection with the January 2017 London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) listing of Jackpotjoy plc (LSE: JPJ) (“Jackpotjoy”), parent company of The Intertain Group Ltd. (“Intertain”) and WagerLogic Malta Holdings Ltd. (“WagerLogic”), a former subsidiary of the Corporation which it sold in February 2014, and in exchange for its 4,920,000 Intertain common shares (which the Corporation acquired between 2014 and 2015, including through open market purchases, the exercise of common share purchase warrants and an exchange for shares it acquired from the purchaser of WagerLogic) and the conversion of certain CDN$3.85 million 5.0% Intertain convertible debentures, the Corporation, after exchanging certain exchangeable shares, received 5,561,666 Jackpotjoy ordinary shares. In December 2017, the Corporation completed the sale of its ordinary shares in Jackpotjoy, representing approximately 7.5% of Jackpotjoy’s then issued and outstanding ordinary shares, for net cash proceeds of $59.8 million and a gain of $15.0 million.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

8.	INCOME TAXES

Details of income tax expense were as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’_S
Current income tax expense		9,391			8,521
Current income tax expense (recovery) - prior year adjustment		21,923			(137	)
Deferred income tax recovery relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences		(3,568	)		(4,386	)
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense - prior year adjustment		(538	)		2
Income tax expense		27,208			4,000

The Corporation’s applicable Canadian statutory tax rate is equal to the Federal and Provincial combined tax rate for the period applicable in the jurisdiction within Canada where the Corporation’s head office is registered (i.e., Ontario, previously Quebec). Income taxes reported differ from the amount computed by applying the statutory rates to earnings before income taxes. The reconciliation is as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’s

Net earnings before income taxes		286,493			139,550
Canadian statutory tax rate		26.7	%		26.9	%
Statutory income taxes		76,494			37,539
Non-taxable income		(143	)		(99	)
Non-deductible expenses		3,590			4,710
Differences in effective income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions		(117,153	)		(102,206	)
Deferred tax assets not recognized		43,035			64,191
Adjustment in respect of prior years		21,385			(135	)
Income tax expense		27,208			4,000

The Corporation operates in and earns revenues from many jurisdictions and is therefore subject to a variety of taxes, duties and levies including, without limitation, gaming duties, value added taxes (“VAT”), corporate income taxes, employment related taxes, withholding taxes and business rate taxes. As a result, the Corporation pays significant levels of tax globally with its total tax contribution for the year ended December 31, 2017 being in excess of $190 million (December 31, 2016 – in excess of $160 million).

The Corporation’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2017, excluding prior year adjustments, was 2.03% (December 31, 2016 – 2.96%), significantly lower than the main Canadian corporate income tax rate. The main driver of this is that the Corporation primarily operates from the Isle of Man and Malta, which are jurisdictions with low corporate income tax rates.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation received notification of a proposed tax assessment from the Canadian tax authorities relating to transfer pricing. The proposed assessment covers periods prior to the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition covering the 2003 to 2007 tax years. For the year ended December 31, 2017 the Corporation has recorded a tax provision based on the proposed assessment for both Federal and Provincial tax of $26.5 million including interest. The Corporation received the Federal tax assessment after the balance sheet date, but has not yet received a Provincial tax assessment. The Corporation intends to vigorously defend its position against the assessment and any future related assessments.

Deferred Tax

Recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities

Significant components of the Corporation’s deferred income tax balance at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	Property & Equipment			Transaction Costs			Intangibles			Tax Losses			Other			Total
	$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
At January 1, 2016		38			4,284			(19,112	)		301			(5,987	)		(20,476	)
(Charged) / credited to net earnings		(10	)		—			1,808			(174	)		2,760			4,384
Reclassification		—			(4,284	)		—			—			4,284			—
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income		(3	)		—			—			12			(81	)		(72	)
Impairment		—			—			4			—			—			4
At December 31, 2016		25			—			(17,300	)		139			976			(16,160	)
Credited to net earnings		131			—			426			170			3,379			4,106
Reclassification		—			—			—			—			—			—
Credited to other comprehensive income		—			—			14			—			146			160
Charge direct to equity - share-based payment transactions		—			—			—			—			359			359
Acquisition of subsidiary		—			—			(72	)		—			—			(72	)
Foreign exchange on translation		—			—			253			(1	)		(14	)		238
At December 31, 2017		156			—			(16,679	)		308			4,846			(11,369	)

Unrecognized deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the items shown below. The amounts shown are the gross temporary differences and to calculate the potential deferred asset it is necessary to multiply the amounts by the tax rates in each case.

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’_S
Tax losses		1,293,846		687,620
Other temporary differences		19,567		34,150
Total deferred tax asset unrecognized		1,313,413		721,770

Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect of these items because it is not probable that future taxable profits will be available in these jurisdictions against which the Corporation can utilize the benefit from them.

Included in tax losses not recognized as at December 31, 2017 are Canadian non-capital tax losses of $100.22 million (December 31, 2016 - $77.56 million) that may be applied against earnings for up to 20 years from the end of the year the losses were generated. Tax losses also include foreign subsidiary non-capital losses of $1,193.62 million (December 31, 2016 - $610.06 million) that may be applied against future years. The majority of those losses ($1,170.09 million; December 31, 2016 - $582.64 million) can be carried forward for up to 9 years from the end of the year the tax losses were generated.

No deferred tax liability has been recognized for unremitted earnings totaling $1,127.1 million (December 31, 2016 - $695.9 million), as the Corporation controls the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Net Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Earnings Per Share

9.	EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per Common Share for the following periods:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017		2016
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per Common Share - net earnings	$	259,231,000	$	136,144,000
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average number of Common Shares		146,818,764		141,463,244

Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options		558,996		1,585,173
Performance share units		18,748		—
Restricted share units		17,076		—
Warrants		717,792		—
Convertible Preferred Shares		55,576,213		52,384,503
Effect of dilutive securities		56,888,825		53,969,676
Dilutive potential for diluted earnings per Common Share		203,707,589		195,432,920
Basic earnings per Common Share	$	1.77	$	0.96
Diluted earnings per Common Share	$	1.27	$	0.70

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

10.	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Software Technology Acquired through Business Combinations $000’s		Other Software Technology $000’s		Customer Relationships $000’s		Brands $000’s		Deferred Development Costs $000’s			Goodwill $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2017		116,079		15,673		1,423,719		485,253		48,808			2,810,681		4,900,213
Additions		—		1,893		—		—		23,212			—		25,105
Additions through business combination		1,413		—		—		—		—			—		1,413
Reclassification		—		—		—		—		(201	)		—		(201	)
Translation		—		1,146		—		—		—			—		1,146
Balance – December 31, 2017		117,492		18,712		1,423,719		485,253		71,819			2,810,681		4,927,676

Accumulated amortization and impairments
Balance – January 1, 2017		61,163		5,798		229,377		—		9,832			5,471		311,641
Amortization		29,909		3,162		94,915		—		10,275			—		138,261
Translation		—		424		—		—		—			—		424
Balance – December 31, 2017		91,072		9,384		324,292		—		20,107			5,471		450,326

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2017		54,916		9,875		1,194,342		485,253		38,976			2,805,210		4,588,572
At December 31, 2017		26,420		9,328		1,099,427		485,253		51,712			2,805,210		4,477,350

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Software Technology Acquired through Business Combinations $000’s			Other Software Technology $000’s			Customer Relationships $000’s		Brands $000’s		Deferred Development Costs $000’s			Goodwill $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2016		115,283			19,992			1,423,719		485,253		30,309			2,810,470		4,885,026
Additions		—			7,669			—		—		20,961			—		28,630
Additions through business combination		824			—			—		—		—			200		1,024
Disposals		—			(11,646	)		—		—		(1,784	)		—		(13,430	)
Reclassification		—			—			—		—		(678	)		—		(678	)
Translation		(28	)		(342	)		—		—		—			11		(359	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		116,079			15,673			1,423,719		485,253		48,808			2,810,681		4,900,213

Accumulated amortization and impairments
Balance – January 1, 2016		32,122			13,966			134,462		—		3,122			—		183,672
Amortization		27,478			3,367			94,915		—		5,942			—		131,702
Disposals		—			(11,634	)		—		—		(1,784	)		—		(13,418	)
Impairment		1,563			155			—		—		2,552			5,471		9,741
Translation		—			(56	)		—		—		—			—		(56	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		61,163			5,798			229,377		—		9,832			5,471		311,641

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2016		83,161			6,026			1,289,257		485,253		27,187			2,810,470		4,701,354
At December 31, 2016		54,916			9,875			1,194,342		485,253		38,976			2,805,210		4,588,572

The Corporation recognized impairment losses (classified in general and administrative expenses) related to goodwill and software technology acquired through business combinations of $7.19 million during the year ended December 31, 2016. The Corporation recognized impairment losses of $2.55 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 related to deferred development costs. The primary factors leading to the recognition of the impairment losses in 2016 were as follows:

•

$4.7 million of goodwill and $1.0 million in software technology acquired through business combinations that was recognized on the acquisition of a subsidiary was derecognized due to the lack of positive revenue and cashflow forecasts in the subsidiary.

•

The Corporation determined that a capitalized research and development cost which had not met certain identifiable criteria was to be terminated during the development stage. As a result, the Corporation recognized an impairment loss of $2.55 million in 2016 in deferred development costs.

Impairment Testing

The Corporation performed an annual impairment test for its gaming operations in connection with the preparation of its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Corporation identified the gaming operations as a single CGU for impairment testing purposes.

The recoverable amount of the CGU is determined from value in use calculations. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations are those regarding the discount rate, growth rate, cash flows and Adjusted EBITDA forecasts. Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Corporation as net earnings (loss) before interest and financing costs (net of interest income), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring and certain other items. These assumptions have been revised in the year ended December 31, 2017. Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU.

The Corporation prepares cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent financial budgets approved by management for the next three to five years and extrapolates cash flows based on an estimated growth rate of 1.9% and a discount rate of 9.7% (December 31, 2016 – 1.9% and 11.7%, respectively). The estimated growth rate is based on the inflation rates of many of the European markets in which the Corporation is operating.

The Corporation believes that any reasonable change to these principal assumptions is unlikely to cause the CGU’s carrying value to exceed its recoverable amount. This fair value measurement is a level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy.

Goodwill

Based on the goodwill impairment test performed, the recoverable amount of the CGU was in excess of its carrying amount and accordingly, there is no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill.

Brand

Based on the indefinite life intangible asset impairment test performed, the fair value of the asset was in excess of its carrying amount and accordingly, there is no impairment of the carrying value of the intangible asset.

Property and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

11.	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Revenue- Producing Assets $000’s			Furniture and Fixtures $000’s			Computer Equipment $000’s			Building $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2017		84			9,356			18,627			21,605		49,672
Additions		—			2,724			8,273			—		10,997
Disposals		(84	)		(571	)		(1,251	)		—		(1,906	)
Translation		—			988			506			2,323		3,817
Balance – December 31, 2017		—			12,497			26,155			23,928		62,580

Accumulated depreciation
Balance – January 1, 2017		24			2,017			5,239			1,592		8,872
Depreciation		—			3,198			4,764			963		8,925
Disposals		(24	)		(301	)		(860	)		—		(1,185	)
Translation		—			410			259			462		1,131
Balance – December 31, 2017		—			5,324			9,402			3,017		17,743

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2017		60			7,339			13,388			20,013		40,800
At December 31 2017		—			7,173			16,753			20,911		44,837

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Revenue- Producing Assets $000’s			Furniture and Fixtures $000’s			Computer Equipment $000’s			Building $000’s			Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2016		117			11,099			14,589			26,351			52,156
Additions		3			1,536			5,267			—			6,806
Disposals		(40	)		(2,762	)		(965	)		—			(3,767	)
Translation		4			(517	)		(264	)		(4,746	)		(5,523	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		84			9,356			18,627			21,605			49,672

Accumulated depreciation
Balance – January 1, 2016		29			1,536			2,143			1,356			5,064
Depreciation		16			3,023			4,144			998			8,181
Disposals		(22	)		(1,971	)		(742	)		—			(2,735	)
Translation		1			(571	)		(306	)		(762	)		(1,638	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		24			2,017			5,239			1,592			8,872

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2016		88			9,563			12,446			24,995			47,092
At December 31 2016		60			7,339			13,388			20,013			40,800

Investments in Associates

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Abstract]

Investments in Associates

12.	INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

In May 2015, the Corporation completed the spin-off of Diamond Game Enterprises, which it had purchased in February 2014 for approximately $25 million, through the initial public offering (the “Innova Offering”) of common shares of what was then known as Innova. The Innova Offering resulted in the Corporation receiving aggregate net proceeds of approximately CDN$34.1 million and maintaining ownership of approximately 40% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innova.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation recognized an impairment loss (classified in general and administrative expenses) of $4.21 million as a result of the significant and prolonged decline in the fair market value of the Innova common shares before the shares were reclassified. On October 28, 2016, the Corporation decided to pursue a potential disposition of its ownership in Innova. The investment was therefore reclassified to assets held for sale as of that date (see note 17).

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation acquired a 21.13% ownership interest in the fully diluted share capital of Mediarex Enterprises Limited (“Mediarex”). The Corporation recognized an impairment loss of $2.57million in respect of the Mediarex investment as a result of a significant decline in earnings and expected cash flows. The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balance to the closing balance for investment in associates:

	Note	$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016			10,734
Income included in net earnings from associates			623
Reclassified to long-term investments			(501	)
Impairment loss included in general and administrative expenses	6		(4,206	)
Translation			487
Reclassified to assets held for sale	17		(7,137	)
Balance – December 31, 2016			—
Acquired during the year			2,569
Impairment loss included in net loss from associates			(2,569	)
Balance – December 31, 2017			—

All associates are accounted for using the equity method in these consolidated financial statements as described in note 2.

Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Investments [Abstract]

Investments

13.	INVESTMENTS

The Corporation held the following investments:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
	Carrying value & fair value		Carrying value & fair value
Funds – Available-for-sale		7,045		65,427
Bonds – Available-for-sale		115,343		91,696
Debentures – Fair value through profit/loss¹		—		7,556
Equity in quoted companies – Available-for-sale		280		123,808
Equity in private companies – Available-for-sale		6,981		6,921
Total investments		129,649		295,408
Current portion		122,668		288,487
Non-current portion		6,981		6,921

¹	A financial asset is designated as fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition if it is part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives and the entire contract is designated as such.

Investments relate primarily to customer deposits held in accounts segregated from investments held for operational purposes. As of December 31, 2017, Customer deposits were covered by $122.7 million in investments and $227.1 million in cash.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation entered into a support agreement (the “Support Agreement”) with Scientific Games relating to the proposed acquisition by Scientific Games of all outstanding ordinary shares of NYX Gaming Group. After entering into the Support Agreement, the Corporation completed the disposition of all its NYX Gaming Group investments to Scientific Games (note 7). The gains are presented in income from investments in the consolidated statements of earnings.

The Corporation also completed the sale of its investments in Jackpotjoy during the year ended December 31, 2017, (note 7). The gains are presented in income from investments in the consolidated statements of earnings.

There were no impairments recognized on investments during the year ended December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016: $3.19 million). See note 31 for details on credit risk.

The following table provides information about the carrying value of bonds and debentures held by the Corporation that are due over the current and non-current terms:

1 year or less

$000’s

1 to 5 years

$000’s

Greater than

5 years

$000’s

Bonds

38,014

72,645

4,684

Total

38,014

72,645

4,684

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation recognized a gain from current investments as follows:

	Funds $000’s			Bonds $000’s			Debentures $000’s		Equity in quoted companies $000’s			Equity in private companies $000’s		Total $000’s
Investment income earned		473			2,647			253		1,182			186		4,741
Realized gains		3,657			2,330			—		35,096			—		41,083
Unrealized losses		(4,299	)		(1,969	)		—		(78	)		—		(6,346	)
Changes in fair value through profit/loss		—			—			—		—			13		13
Total		(169	)		3,008			253		36,200			199		39,491

Investment income from bonds and debentures includes interest income and premium and discount amortization. Income from funds and equity includes dividends and distributions from quoted companies.

Debentures – Fair value through profit or loss

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Corporation acquired then-convertible debentures for a total cost of CDN$9 million from NYX Gaming Group, which bear interest at 6.00% per annum (the Corporation originally acquired CDN$10 million of such debentures but subsequently sold and assigned CDN$1 million of the same soon thereafter). The debentures previously had a maturity date of November 17, 2016 and were convertible at the Corporation’s option into fully paid common shares of NYX Gaming Group at any time prior to the maturity date at a conversion price of CDN$3.20 per common share. However, pursuant to an amendment to the debentures, the Corporation and NYX Gaming Group extended the maturity date of the debentures and agreed that they would be repaid solely in cash monthly payments of CDN$1 million beginning on May 17, 2017 until the balance due date of April 17, 2018, subject to certain automatic set-off rights against a supplier licensing agreement the Corporation had entered into with NYX Gaming Group (the “Licensing Agreement”) (see note 24 where this commitment is presented as the minimum revenue guarantee related to the Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale). The debentures were fully repaid during the year ended December 31, 2017.

	Debentures
	$000’s
As at January 1, 2016		12,260
Realized gain on investment		1,035
Unrealized loss on investment		(909	)
Converted to equity		(5,310	)
Translation		480
As at December 31, 2016		7,556
Realized gain on investment		253
Redemption of debenture		(8,365	)
Translation		556
As at December 31, 2017		—

Subsidiaries

As at December 31, 2017, the Corporation had the following significant subsidiaries:

Name of principal subsidiary	Country of incorporation	Principal business	Percentage of ownership
Stars Group Holdings B.V.	Netherlands	Intermediate holding company and investment vehicle		100	%
Stars Interactive Holdings (IOM) Limited	Isle of Man	Intermediate holding company		100	%
Worldwide Independent Trust Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
REEL Italy Limited	Malta	Various		100	%
Rational Entertainment Enterprises Limited	Isle of Man	Gaming services		100	%
Naris Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
Stars Interactive Limited	Isle of Man	Intermediate holding company		100	%
RG Cash Plus Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
Rational Gaming Europe Limited	Malta	Various		100	%
REEL Spain Plc	Malta	Gaming services		100	%

Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Trade And Other Current Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

14.	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

The Corporation’s accounts receivable balances at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following;

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Balances held with processors		75,147		62,002
Balances due from live events		10,260		5,910
VAT receivable		6,684		6,292
Other receivables		8,318		7,353
Total accounts receivable balance		100,409		81,557

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral

15.	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH ADVANCES AND COLLATERAL

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents – operational includes an amount of $24.7 million held by a subsidiary of the Corporation that is subject to exchange controls in the country of operation. This balance is not available for general use by the Corporation or any of its other subsidiaries.

Restricted cash advances and collateral

Restricted cash held by the Corporation consists of the following components:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Guarantees in connection with licenses held		4,333		5,728
Funds in connection with hedging contracts		5,113		2,879
Segregated funds in respect of payment processors		2,749		2,625
Guarantee in connection with acquisition of a subsidiary		1,201		—
Cash portion of Kentucky Bond Collateral *		40,000		40,000
Other		300		263
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total		53,696		51,495
Restricted cash advances and collateral – current portion		7,862		5,767
Restricted cash advances and collateral – non-current portion		45,834		45,728

During the year ended December 31, 2016, $40 million of restricted cash was collateralized as part of the Kentucky Bond Collateral (as defined in note 18 below) and currently appears in Cash portion of the Kentucky Bond Collateral. The Kentucky Bond Collateral will be held until there is legal evidence conclusively showing final discharge or release from the bond, a final appellate ruling reversing the applicable judgment or court order releasing the bond.

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Prepaid Expenses And Deposits [Abstract]

Prepaid Expense and Deposits

16.	PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEPOSITS

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Prepaid royalties		5,704		6,184
Prepaid expenses		22,281		14,888
Vendor deposits		1,408		1,495
Total current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits		29,393		22,567
Prepaid royalties		16,444		20,698
Vendor deposits		70		100
Total non-current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits		16,514		20,798

Prepaid royalties include prepaid revenue share paid to business partners. Prepaid expenses are included within selling and general and administrative expenses.

Assets Held for Sale

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Assets Held For Sale [Abstract]

Assets Held for Sale

17.	ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

In connection with the Corporation’s ownership of approximately 40% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innova, senior management committed to a plan to dispose of its ownership in Innova and classified the investment as assets held for sale during the three months ended December 31, 2016 (see note 12). During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation completed the disposition of all of its ownership of the issued and outstanding common shares in Innova for an amount of CDN $20.5 million (USD $16.1 million). Nil gain (loss) was recognized on sale.

Credit Facility

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Credit Facility [Abstract]

Credit Facility

18.	CREDIT FACILITY

The Corporation obtained a first lien revolving credit facility of $100 million on August 1, 2014 in connection with the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition (the “Credit Facility”). Maturing on August 1, 2019, the Credit Facility can be used to fund working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. The interest rate under the Credit Facility is, at the Corporation's option, either LIBOR plus 4.00% or ABR plus 3.00%. The applicable commitment fee on the Credit Facility is based on a first lien leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.00 and could range from 0.375% to 0.50%. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default or an event of default and compliance with certain representations and warranties.

As at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 there were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility. However, in connection with the Kentucky Proceeding (as defined in note 30 below) on February 22, 2016, the Corporation filed a notice of appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and posted a $100 million supersedeas bond to stay enforcement of the order for damages during the pendency of the appeals process. The posting of the bond required the delivery of cash collateral in the amount of $40 million and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $30 million (collectively, the “Kentucky Bond Collateral”), thereby reducing the availability under the Credit Facility to $70 million as of the date hereof.

Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

19.	LONG-TERM DEBT

The following is a summary of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 (all capitalized terms used in the table below relating to such long-term debt are defined below in this note):

	Interest rate	December 31, 2017, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2017 Carrying amount		December 31, 2016, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2016 Carrying amount		December 31, 2015, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2015 Carrying amount
		000’s		$000’s		000’s		$000’s		000’s		$000’s
USD First Lien Term Loan	4.83%		1,895,654		1,848,397		2,021,097		1,965,928		2,041,616		1,978,763
EUR First Lien Term Loan	3.75%		382,222		453,540		286,143		296,198		289,048		307,584
USD Second Lien Term Loan	8.33%		95,000		56,632		210,000		166,453		210,000		161,524
CDN 2013 Debentures	7.50%		—		—		—		—		30,000		21,556
Total long-term debt					2,358,569				2,428,579				2,469,427
Current portion					4,990				47,750				32,889
Non-current portion					2,353,579				2,380,829				2,436,538

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation incurred the following interest on its then-outstanding long-term debt:

	Effective interest rate	Interest $000's		Interest Accretion $000's		Total Interest $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan	5.54%		76,851		11,817		88,668
EUR First Lien Term Loan	4.37%		16,824		1,271		18,095
USD Second Lien Term Loan	16.05%		14,340		5,179		19,519
Total			108,015		18,267		126,282

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation incurred the following interest on its then-outstanding long-term debt:

	Effective interest rate			Interest $000's		Interest Accretion $000's		Total Interest $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		5.71	%		95,356		7,721		103,077
EUR First Lien Term Loan		5.68	%		16,950		1,241		18,191
USD Second Lien Term Loan		13.26	%		17,082		4,929		22,011
CDN 2013 Debentures		7.50	%		—		125		125
Total					129,388		14,016		143,404

The Corporation’s debt balance for the year ended December 31, 2017 was as follows:

	Opening Balance $000's		Principal Movements $000's			Transaction costs $000's			Accretion $000's		Translation $000's		Total $000's		Current $000's			Long-term $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		1,965,928		(125,442	)		(3,906	)		11,817		—		1,848,397		7,042			1,841,355
EUR First Lien Term Loan		296,198		100,529			(829	)		1,271		56,371		453,540		3,299			450,241
USD Second Lien Term Loan		166,453		(115,000	)		—			5,179		—		56,632		(5,351	)		61,983
Total		2,428,579		(139,913	)		(4,735	)		18,267		56,371		2,358,569		4,990			2,353,579

The Corporation’s debt balance for the year ended December 31, 2016 was as follows:

	Opening Balance $000's		Principal Movements $000's			Transaction costs $000's		Accretion $000's		Translation $000's			Total $000's		Current $000's			Long-term $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		1,978,763		(20,587	)		—		7,752		—			1,965,928		45,848			1,920,080
EUR First Lien Term Loan		307,584		(3,204	)		—		1,241		(9,423	)		296,198		7,512			288,686
USD Second Lien Term Loan		161,524		—			—		4,929		—			166,453		(5,610	)		172,063
CDN 2013 Debentures		21,556		(22,561	)		—		—		1,005			—		—			—
Total		2,469,427		(46,352	)		—		13,922		(8,418	)		2,428,579		47,750			2,380,829

The principal repayments of the Corporation’s currently outstanding long-term debt over the next five years, as adjusted for revised estimates of excess cash flow allocations to the principal repayment of the First Lien Term Loans, amount to the following:

	1 Year $000's		2 Years $000's		3 Years $000's		4 Years $000's		5 Years $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		19,443		19,443		19,443		1,837,326		—
EUR First Lien Term Loan		4,709		4,709		4,709		444,960		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		—		—		—		—		95,000
Total		24,152		24,152		24,152		2,282,286		95,000

(a)	First and Second Lien Term Loans

On August 1, 2014, the Corporation completed the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition, which was partly financed through the issuance of long-term debt, allocated into first and second lien term loans. Giving effect to a previously disclosed refinancing in August 2015 (the “Refinancing”), and the Repricing (as defined below), as at December 31, 2017, the first lien term loans consisted of a $1.85 billion first lien term loan priced at LIBOR plus 3.50% (the “USD First Lien Term Loan”) and a €378 million seven-year first lien term loan priced at EURIBOR plus 3.75% (the “EUR First Lien Term Loan” and, together with the USD First Lien Term Loan, the “First Lien Term Loans”), with 1.00% LIBOR and 0% EURIBOR floors respectively, and each repayable on August 22, 2021. Also without giving effect to the Refinancing, Repricing and Prepayments (as defined below), as at December 31, 2017, the second lien term loan consisted of a $95 million loan priced at LIBOR plus 7.00%, with a 1.00% LIBOR floor and repayable on August 1, 2022 (the “USD Second Lien Term Loan”).

On March 3, 2017, the Corporation completed the repricing and retranching of the First Lien Term Loans and amended the applicable credit agreement (collectively, the “Repricing”). The Repricing included reducing the applicable interest rate margin on the First Lien Term Loans by 0.5% to LIBOR plus 3.5% with a LIBOR floor of 1% to EURIBOR plus 3.75% with a 0% EURIBOR floor, respectively, and retranching such loans by raising €100 million of incremental debt on the EUR First Lien Term Loan and using the proceeds to reduce the USD First Lien Term Loan by $106 million. The Corporation and the lenders also amended the credit agreement for the First Lien Term Loans to, among other things, reflect the Repricing and waive the required 2016 and 2017 excess cash flow repayments (as defined and described in the credit agreement) previously due on March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

The Repricing has been accounted for as a debt modification as the terms of the amended credit agreement were not considered to be substantially different than the previous terms and as a result there was no significant impact on the carrying amount.

On August 8, 2017, and September 20, 2017, the Corporation made principal prepayments without penalty (the “Prepayments”) of $40 million and $75 million, respectively, under the USD Second Lien Term Loan using cash on its balance sheet, cash flow from operations, or a combination thereof.

First Lien Term Loans

Except as set forth above, the Corporation is required to allocate up to 50% of the excess cash flow of the Corporation to the principal repayment of the First Lien Term Loans. Excess cash flow is referred to as EBITDA of Stars Group Holdings B.V. on a consolidated basis for such excess cash flow period (i.e., each fiscal year commencing with the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2015), minus, without duplication, debt service, capital expenditures, permitted business acquisitions and investments, taxes paid in cash, increases in working capital, cash expenditures in respect of swap agreements, any extraordinary, unusual or nonrecurring loss, income or gain on asset dispositions, and plus, without any duplication, decreases in working capital, capital expenditures funded with the proceeds of the issuance of debt or the issuance of equity, cash payments received in respect of swap agreements, any extraordinary, unusual or nonrecurring gain realized in cash and cash interest income to the extent deducted in the computation of EBITDA.

The percentage allocated to the principal repayment can fluctuate based on the following:

•

If the total secured leverage ratio at the end of the applicable excess cash flow period is less than or equal to 4.75 to 1.00 but is greater than 4.00 to 1.00, the repayments will be 25% of the excess cash flow.

•

If the total secured leverage ratio at the end of the applicable excess cash flow period is less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00, the repayment will be 0% of the excess cash flow.

The agreement for the First Lien Term Loans restricts Stars Group Holdings B.V. and its subsidiaries from, among other things, incurring additional debt or granting additional liens on its assets and equity, distributing equity interests and distributing any assets to third parties.

Second Lien Term Loan

Giving effect to the Refinancing and Prepayments, the principal balance of the USD Second Lien Term Loan decreased during the year, with $95 million outstanding at December 31, 2017. The applicable and effective interest rates are noted in the tables above.

(b)	2013 Debentures

On February 7, 2013, the Corporation closed a private placement of units, issuing and selling 30,000 units at a price of CDN $1,000 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of CDN $30 million. Each unit consisted of certain non-convertible subordinated debentures (the “CDN 2013 Debentures”) and non-transferable Common Share purchase warrants. The CDN 2013 Debentures matured on January 31, 2016 and CDN $30 million was repaid on February 1, 2016 and the then-remaining outstanding warrants expired on January 31, 2016. As of such date, the Corporation had no further obligations under or with respect to the same.

Capital Management	12 Months Ended
Capital Management	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Management [Abstract]
Capital Management	20. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The Corporation’s objective in managing capital is to ensure a sufficient liquidity position to manage its business and growth objectives while maximizing return to shareholders through the optimization of debt and equity. On an ongoing basis, liquidity is necessary to finance its marketing activities, research and development activities, general and administrative expenses, working capital and overall capital expenditures. The Corporation has historically financed its liquidity needs, primarily through borrowings, hybrid instruments and issuance of capital stock. Since the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition, the Corporation has met all its current liquidity requirements from the cash flow generated from operations. The capital structure of the Corporation and its subsidiaries consists of net debt, which includes long-term debt, and is offset by cash balances, and total equity attributable to shareholders. The Corporation’s capital management objectives are to optimize its capital structure with a view to both deleverage existing operations and minimize dilution by focusing on, among other things, improving profitability, repaying debt and undertaking stock buy-back programs. For additional information regarding the Corporation’s liquidity risk, see note 31.

Derivatives

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Derivatives [Abstract]

Derivatives

21.DERIVATIVES

The Corporation is exposed to interest rate and currency risk. The Corporation uses derivative financial instruments for risk management purposes and anticipates that such instruments will mitigate interest rate and currency risk, as applicable. As such, any change in cash flows associated with derivative instruments is expected to be offset by changes in cash flows related to the hedged position.

Cash flow hedge accounting

On March 2, 2015, a subsidiary of the Corporation entered into cross-currency interest rate swap agreements (the “March 2015 Swap Agreements”). A USD notional amount of $1.74 billion was designated in cash flow hedge relationships to hedge the interest rate and foreign exchange risk of the USD First Lien Term Loan bearing a minimum floating interest rate of 5.0% (USD three-month LIBOR plus a 4.0% margin, with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%). The March 2015 Swap Agreements, which mature in August 2019, fixed the Euro to USD exchange rate at 1.1102 and fixed the Euro interest payments at an average rate of 4.6016%.

In connection with the Refinancing (see note 19), a subsidiary of the Corporation entered into two additional cross-currency interest rate swap agreements to hedge the interest rate and foreign exchange risk, effective August 12, 2015, for a USD notional amount of $325 million (the “August 2015 Swap Agreements” and together with the March 2015 Swap Agreements, the “Swap Agreements” or “CCIRS”). A portion of the August 2015 Swap Agreements (USD notional amount of $302 million) was designated in cash flow hedge relationships to hedge the interest rate and foreign exchange risk of the USD First Lien Term Loan bearing a minimum floating interest rate of 5.0% (USD three-month LIBOR plus a 4.0% margin, with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%). The August 2015 Swap Agreements, which mature in August 2019, fixed the Euro to USD exchange rate of 1.094 and fixed the Euro interest payments at an average rate of 4.657%. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation unwound and settled a notional principal amount of $616.54 million of the CCIRS for a gain of $13.9 million.

As part of the Repricing (see note 19), the Corporation reduced the applicable interest rate margin on the First Lien Term Loans by 50 basis points to LIBOR plus 350 basis points with a LIBOR floor of 100 basis points. As a result, the Corporation de-designated and re-designated the applicable hedging instruments in new hedge accounting relationships. An amount of $17.53 million was recognized as Financial expenses during the year ended December 31, 2017 relating to the amortization of the Other comprehensive income balance brought forward from the previous hedge accounting relationship.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, there was no ineffectiveness with respect to the cash flow hedge (December 31, 2016 – ineffectiveness gain of $470,000) recognized in financial expenses. At the end of 2017, there were forward contracts to sell USD and purchase a notional amount of GBP67.5 million to hedge the Corporation’s exposure to GBP expenses in 2018. These contracts have been designated as cashflow hedges. There were no equivalent contracts outstanding at the end of 2016.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, $16.58 million (December 31, 2016 - $7.75 million) was reclassified from “Reserves” to the consolidated statements of earnings as Financial expenses. The fair value of the Swap Agreements in hedging relationships included in the derivative liabilities of the Corporation as at December 31, 2017 was $111.76 million (December 31, 2016 – derivative asset of $52.04 million).

Net investment hedge accounting

During the year ended December 31, 2017 and during a portion of the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation designated a portion of the USD First Lien Term Loan, its entire principal amount of the USD Second Lien Term Loan and its then-outstanding deferred consideration (i.e., the deferred purchase price for the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition) as a foreign exchange hedge of its net investment in its foreign operations. Accordingly, the portion of the losses arising from the translation of the USD-denominated liabilities (net of transaction costs) that was determined to be an effective hedge during the period was recognized in other comprehensive income under the heading foreign currency translation reserve, offsetting a portion of the losses arising from translation of the Corporation’s net investment in its foreign operations.

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there was no ineffectiveness with respect to the net investment hedge.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation recorded an unrealized exchange loss on translation of $134.72 million (December 31, 2016 - $48.29 million) in the “Cumulative translation adjustment” in reserves related to the translation of a portion of the USD First Lien Term Loan, USD Second Lien Term Loan and the deferred consideration.

Derivative instruments without hedge accounting

At December 31, 2017, the Corporation had a series of forward foreign exchange contracts in place to protect against the translation of non-USD monetary balance sheet items. These contracts had a maturity date of January 31, 2018. As at December 31, 2016, the Corporation had a series of forward foreign exchange contracts to sell USD for Euros. These economic hedges are intended to mitigate the impact of the fluctuation of the USD to Euro exchange rates on foreign currency liabilities. The series of contracts were for the sale of $ 125.52 million for €114.34 million at a rate of $1.0978 to €1.0000 with a maturity date of March 31, 2017.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation recognized a loss of $7.11 million. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation recognized a realized loss in income on forward foreign exchange contracts of $1.47 million and an unrealized loss in income of $4.92 million.

Put liabilities

In connection with the July 31, 2015 acquisition of Stars Fantasy Sports Subco, LLC (“Stars Fantasy”), which currently provides software development and related services and support to the Corporation’s BetStars brand, the Corporation granted a put option to the sellers whereby such sellers had the right, but not the obligation, to sell to the Corporation all the equity interests then held by such sellers. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation acquired the remaining equity interests from the sellers for an amount of $5.95 million. At December 31, 2016 the derivative was recorded at the present value of $5.59 million. The put option was categorized as a Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy and used a 5.7% discount rate to determine its fair value.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives as at December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the change in fair value for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Derivative Assets	Forward Contracts $000's			Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts $000's			Currency options $000's			Total $000's
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		4,012			9,473			—			13,485
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value		(4,012	)		42,565			—			38,553
Total derivative asset as at December 31, 2016		—			52,038			—			52,038
Acquisition		—			—			906			906
Realized gain		—			—			(375	)		(375	)
Settlement		—			(13,904	)		726			(13,178	)
Unrealized gain (loss) in fair value		2,037			(38,134	)		(1,257	)		(37,354	)
Total derivative asset as at December 31, 2017		2,037			—			—			2,037
Current portion		2,037			—			—			2,037
Non-current portion		—			—			—			—

Derivative Liabilities	Forward Contracts $000's			Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts $000's			Put Liability $000's			Total $000's
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		2,184			16,538			6,102			24,824
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value		3,106			(16,538	)		(815	)		(14,247	)
Accretion		—			—			307			307
Translation		(368	)		—			—			(368	)
Total derivative liability as at December 31, 2016		4,922			—			5,594			10,516
Unrealized (gain) loss in fair value		(1,826	)		110,855			—			109,029
Realized gain on settlement		(2,829	)		—			—			(2,829	)
Settlement		(177	)		—			(5,594	)		(5,771	)
Translation		(90	)		907			—			817
Total derivative liability as at December 31, 2017		—			111,762			—			111,762
Current portion		—			—			—			—
Non-current portion		—			111,762			—			111,762

Commitments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Operating Lease [Abstract]

Commitments

22.	COMMITMENTS

The Group as Lessee

At December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases and other obligations aggregate to $61.6 million and are payable as follows:

	Within one year $000’s		Later than one year but not later than 5 years $000’s		More than 5 years $000’s
Rent		9,400		28,323		23,828
Other		18		—		—
Total		9,418		28,323		23,828

The Group as Lessor

At December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s future minimum lease receipts under non-cancellable operating leases aggregate to $17.6 million and are receivable as follows;

Within one year

$000’s

Later than one year

but not later than

5 years

$000’s

More than 5 years

$000’s

Rent

1,964

7,855

7,806

Total

1,964

7,855

7,806

Other Payables

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Other Payables [Abstract]

Other Payables

23.	OTHER PAYABLES

The Corporation’s other payables at December 31, 2017 primarily comprise customer rewards and value-added tax (“VAT”) as described below. The customer rewards relate to the Stars Rewards cross vertical loyalty program Stars Rewards include randomized rewards, such as “Stars Coins”, which can be used to make a wide variety of purchases and entry into tournaments, in lieu of cash. The VAT payable primarily relates to a provision for VAT for prior periods which has arisen following recent engagement with the Swiss tax authority on the application of the law.

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Austria gaming duty		—		7,245
VAT payable		12,990		—
Customer rewards		29,508		40,396
Brokerage account payable		—		7,397
Bonuses payable to employees		195		1,550
Other payables		21		—
Total current portion of other payable		42,714		56,588

Provisions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Abstract]

Provisions

24.	PROVISIONS

The provisions in the consolidated statements of financial position include, among other items, the provision for jackpots, which are repayable in accordance with applicable terms and conditions, the provision for the then-outstanding deferred consideration primarily relating to the deferred payment for the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition and the minimum revenue guarantee or EBITDA support agreement, as applicable, in connection with the sale of WagerLogic, the Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale and the Innova Offering (see notes 4 and 12). The minimum revenue guarantee is a quarterly payment, which is not contingent on future events.

Deferred Consideration

The purchase price for the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition included a deferred payment of $400 million payable on February 1, 2017. The fair value of the deferred payment as at December 31, 2016 of $195.51 million was recorded in Provisions. The fair value measurement at December 31, 2016 was calculated utilizing a discounted cash flow approach using a 6% discount rate and categorized as a Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. A 1% change in the discount rate would have impacted the value by $9.4 million. The Corporation paid the remaining balance of the deferred consideration in full during the year ended December 31, 2017.

The carrying amounts and the movements in the provisions during the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Player bonuses and jackpots $000’s			Deferred consideration (*) $000’s			Minimum revenue guarantee $000’s			Other $000’s			Total $000’s
Balance at January 1, 2016		2,688			382,728			19,395			1,087			405,898
Adjustment to provision recognized		13,885			—			5,762			4,613			24,260
Payments		(15,013	)		(200,000	)		(8,998	)		(5,700	)		(229,711	)
Accretion of discount		—			22,277			1,095			—			23,372
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		—			(2,466	)		—			—			(2,466	)
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)		11			(24	)		382			—			369
Balance at December 31, 2016		1,571			202,515			17,636			—			221,722
Adjustment to provision recognized		48,146			(815	)		(121	)		—			47,210
Payments		(44,121	)		(197,510	)		(9,311	)		—			(250,942	)
Accretion of discount		—			2,048			839			—			2,887
Reclassification		(1,444	)		—			—			—			(1,444	)
Foreign exchange translation losses		113			62			1,075			—			1,250
Balance at December 31, 2017		4,265			6,300			10,118			—			20,683

Current portion at December 31, 2016		1,571			202,515			8,694			—			212,780
Non-current portion at December 31, 2016		—			—			8,942			—			8,942
Current portion at December 31, 2017		4,265			6,300			7,025			—			17,590
Non-current portion at December 31, 2017		—			—			3,093			—			3,093

(*) Deferred consideration of $6.30 million as at December 31, 2017 was recognized on acquisition of Diamond Game and is contingent on future events.

The payout of player bonuses and jackpots are dependent on when a player decides to cash out his or her winnings or deposits or when a player hits a jackpot.

Customer Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Deposits From Customers [Abstract]

Customer Deposits

25.	CUSTOMER DEPOSITS

The Corporation holds customer deposits, along with winnings and any bonuses in trust accounts from which money may not be removed if it would result in a shortfall of such deposits. These deposits are included in current assets in the consolidated statements of financial position under Cash - customer deposits and Current investments – customer deposits and includes cash and short term, highly liquid investments. Customer deposits are segregated as follows:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000's		$000's
Cash - customer deposits		227,098		138,225
Current investments - customer deposits		122,668		228,510
Total		349,766		366,735
Customer deposits liability		349,766		366,735

Customer deposit liabilities relate to customer deposits which are held in multiple bank and investment accounts that are segregated from those holding operational funds.

Share Capital

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Abstract]

Shares Capital

26.SHARE CAPITAL

The authorized share capital of the Corporation consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares, with no par value, and an unlimited number of convertible preferred shares (“Preferred Shares”), with no par value, issuable in series. As at December 31, 2017, 147,947,874 shares were issued and fully paid (December 31, 2016 - 145,101,127).

	Common Shares Number			Preferred Shares Number		Common Shares $000’s			Preferred Shares $000’s
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		133,426,193			1,139,249		887,015			684,385
Exercise of stock options		408,359			—		1,215			—
Exercise of warrants		11,266,575			—		290,174			—
Ending balance, as at December 31, 2016		145,101,127			1,139,249		1,178,404			684,385
Exercise of stock options and other equity awards		2,923,184			—		21,923			—
Repurchase of Common Shares		(76,437	)		—		(493	)		—
Ending balance, as at December 31, 2017		147,947,874			1,139,249		1,199,834			684,385

As at December 31, 2017, the Preferred Shares are convertible into 58,084,801 Common Shares (December 31, 2016 – 54,750,496). The Preferred Shares rank senior to the Common Shares with respect to amounts payable in the event of its liquidation, dissolution or winding-up. The Preferred Shares are not entitled to receive dividends and have no voting rights (or any related notice rights, including notice of shareholder meetings) except with respect to amendments to the terms of the Preferred Shares or as otherwise required under applicable laws. Each Preferred Share is convertible at the holder’s option at any time in whole or in part, initially into 41.67 Common Shares (the “Conversion Ratio”), based on an initial conversion price of CDN $24.00 per Common Share (the “Initial Conversion Price”). The Conversion Ratio will be adjusted each February 1 and August 1 by multiplying the Conversion Ratio then in effect immediately prior to such adjustment by 1.03.

The Corporation may give notice to holders of Preferred Shares to force conversion (in whole or in part under certain circumstances) if the following two conditions are satisfied: (i) the closing share price of the Common Shares has been in excess of 175% of the Initial Conversion Price on any 20 trading days within a 30 consecutive day period, and (ii) except in certain circumstances, the average daily volume on any 20 trading days within the 30 consecutive day period referred to above was at least 1.75 million Common Shares. Any mandatory conversion will also be subject to specified regulatory and consent conditions.

The Preferred Shares also contain anti-dilution Conversion Ratio adjustments for certain dividends or distributions (cash, shares or otherwise), share splits, share combinations, below-market equity issuances, or rights, options or warrant issuances, tender offer or exchange offer payments, and reorganization events. In addition, upon a “fundamental change”, additional Common Shares may be issuable to holders of Preferred Shares as a premium. Under the terms of the Preferred Shares, for so long as each of GSO Capital Partners LP (“GSO”) and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (“BlackRock”) holds 50% or more of the Preferred Shares issued to it on August 1, 2014, the Corporation undertakes:

•

not to incur indebtedness unless (i) the ratio of Consolidated Net Debt to LTM EBITDA (as each term is defined in the Corporation’s current articles) would be 6.7 to 1 or less on a pro forma basis, or (ii) such indebtedness is Permitted Debt (as defined in the Corporation’s current articles);

•

not to issue equity securities ranking equal or superior to the Preferred Shares;

•

not to make acquisitions that (i) individually exceed US$250.0 million, or (ii) since August 1, 2014, total US$500.0 million or more (subject to specified ordinary course of business and consent exceptions);

•

(i) not to require a mandatory conversion of Preferred Shares if such mandatory conversion would require a regulatory filing or waiver for any holder of Preferred Shares in excess of that required for an institutional investor waiver in the State of New Jersey, and (ii) to notify GSO and BlackRock in writing at least 60 days prior to any action that will require a regulatory filing or waiver for any holder of Preferred Shares in excess of that required for an institutional investor waiver in New Jersey;

•

to cooperate with holders of Preferred Shares in connection with anti-trust or competition filings relating to their investment in the Corporation and/or conversion of Preferred Shares;

•

to maintain the listing of the Common Shares on the Nasdaq; and

•

to comply with the Corporation’s continuous disclosure requirements and provisions of the registration rights agreement to which it is a party.

If the Corporation fails to comply with these undertakings, the Conversion Ratio may be increased between a range of 2% and 6% per annum, depending on which undertaking is breached, for each year in which the breach occurs.

During the year ended December 31, 2017:

•

the Corporation issued nil Common Shares as a result of the exercise of warrants.

•

the Corporation issued 2,899,184 Common Shares for cash consideration of $16.63 million as a result of the exercise of stock options and other equity awards. The exercised stock options and other equity awards were initially valued at $5.26 million using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Upon the exercise of stock options and other equity awards, the value originally allocated to the stock options and other equity awards in reserves was reallocated to the Common Shares so issued.

During the year ended December 31, 2016:

•

the Corporation issued 11,266,575 Common Shares for cash consideration of $1.29 million as a result of the exercise of warrants. The exercised warrants were initially valued at $288.98 million using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Upon the exercise of the warrants, the value originally allocated to the warrants in reserves was reallocated to the Common Shares so issued.

•

the Corporation issued 408,359 Common Shares for cash consideration of $921,000 as a result of the exercise of stock options. The exercised stock options were valued at $294,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Upon the exercise of the stock options, the value originally allocated to the stock options in reserves was reallocated to the Common Shares so issued.

Reserves

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Abstract]

Reserves

27.

RESERVES

The following table highlights the classes of reserves included in the Corporation’s equity:

	Warrants $000’s			Equity awards $000’s			Treasury shares $000’s			Cumulative translation adjustments $000’s			Available-for-sale investments $000’s			Derivatives $000’s			Other $000’s			Total $000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		303,620			21,147			(30,035	)		54,202			(12,282	)		(56,937	)		1,249			280,964
Cumulative translation adjustments		—			—			—			22,969			—			—			—			22,969
Stock-based compensation		—			10,289			—			—			—			—			—			10,289
Exercise of warrants		(288,982	)		—			—			—			—			—			—			(288,982	)
Exercise of stock options		—			(294	)		—			—			—			—			—			(294	)
Realized gains (losses)		—			—			—			—			4,394			(42,263	)		—			(37,869	)
Unrealized (losses) gains		—			—			—			—			(2,095	)		50,865			—			48,770
Balance – December 31, 2016		14,638			31,142			(30,035	)		77,171			(9,983	)		(48,335	)		1,249			35,847
Cumulative translation adjustments		—			—			—			(189,012	)		—			—			—			(189,012	)
Stock-based compensation		—			10,622			—			—			—			—			—			10,622
Exercise of equity awards		—			(5,258	)		—			—			—			—			—			(5,258	)
Realized (losses) gains		—			—			—			—			(37,090	)		160,069			—			122,979
Unrealized gains (losses)		—			—			—			—			32,474			(151,311	)		—			(118,837	)
Reclassification (see below)		50			—			—			(8,868	)		9,197			—			(379	)		—
Deferred Tax on stock-based compensation		—			359			—			—			—			—			—			359
Other		—			—			493			—			—			5,594			(5,127	)		960
Balance – December 31, 2017		14,688			36,865			(29,542	)		(120,709	)		(5,402	)		(33,983	)		(4,257	)		(142,340	)

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the principal reclassification made by the Corporation was $9.19 million from the Cumulative translation adjustments reserves to the “available-for-sale investments” reserve to correct an error in the recording of the change in valuation of the available-for-sale investments as at December 31, 2015. The reclassification in the period does not impact the Corporation’s net assets as at December 31, 2015, December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2017 or Net earnings for the years ending December 31, 2015, December 31, 2016 or December 31, 2017. There was also no impact to Total comprehensive income as reported for the year ending December 31, 2015. For the year ending December 31, 2015, the loss in fair value reported in the available-for-sale investments in Other comprehensive income of $17.02 million was overstated by $9.19 million and the unrealized foreign currency translation gain from continuing operations reported as $81.58 million was overstated by $9.19 million.

Treasury Shares

Chartwell acquisition “sunset” clause

The Corporation cancelled 76,437 common shares related to the acquisition of Chartwell in 2011 that were unclaimed and surrendered to the Corporation. These securities were cancelled due to the expiration of the “sunset” provisions set forth in the arrangement agreement for the purchase, which provided for the cancellation of a right of the holder to receive cash consideration, for any certificates formerly representing Chartwell shares that were not deposited with all other documents as required by the applicable plan arrangement on or before the fourth anniversary of the date of purchase. The difference between the aggregate purchase price and the book value of the reclaimed shares was accounted for in the Treasury shares account in Reserves within Equity during the first quarter of 2017.

Share repurchase under 2015 Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”)

On February 13, 2015, the TSX approved the Corporation’s 2015 NCIB to purchase for cancellation up to 6,644,737 common shares, representing approximately 5% of the Corporation’s issued and outstanding common shares as of January 26, 2015. The Corporation purchased and cancelled an aggregate of 1,455,300 common shares pursuant to the 2015 NCIB for an aggregate purchase price of approximately CDN $45.5 million. The 2015 NCIB terminated on February 17, 2016.

Cumulative Translation Adjustments

Exchange differences relating to the translation of the net assets of the Corporation’s foreign operations from their functional currency into the Corporation’s presentational currency are recognized directly in the Cumulative translation adjustment reserve.

Available-for-sale Investments

This reserve recognizes the realized and unrealized gain and loss movements in the available-for-sale investments that are held by the Corporation. See note 28.

Derivatives

This reserve recognizes the realized and unrealized gain and loss movements in the hedge instruments held by the Corporation. See note 28.

Stock Options

See note 2 for details on Stock Options.

The following table provides information about outstanding stock options issued under the Plans:

	As at December 31, 2017					As at December 31, 2016
	Number of options			Weighted average exercise price CDN $		Number of options			Weighted average exercise price CDN $
Beginning balance		10,358,475			20.54		12,000,819			20.69
Transactions during the period:
Issued		202,000			18.30		65,000			20.35
Exercised		(2,899,184	)		7.47		(408,359	)		3.01
Forfeited		(785,675	)		27.56		(1,298,985	)		27.45
Ending balance		6,875,616			25.24		10,358,475			20.54

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation granted an aggregate of 202,000 stock options under the Plans.

The outstanding stock options issued under the Plans are exercisable at prices ranging from CDN$2.85 to CDN$35.30 per share and have a weighted average contractual term of 4.08 years.

The weighted average share price of options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2017 was CDN$7.47 (December 31, 2016 – CDN$3.01).

A summary of exercisable options per stock option grant under the Plans is as follows:

	Outstanding options				Exercisable options
Exercise prices CDN $	Number of options		Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years)		Number of options		Exercise price CDN $
2.85 to 7.95		402,066	0 to 3			402,066	2.85 to 7.95
8.43 to 35.30		6,245,050	3 to 5			3,986,875	18.48 to 35.30
16.00 to 18.30		228,500	5 to 7			10,000		16
		6,875,616		4.08		4,398,941		25.16

The Corporation recorded a compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 of $10.6 million (December 31, 2016 – $10.29 million). As at December 31, 2017, the Corporation had $4.3 million of compensation expense related to the issuance of stock options to be recorded in future periods.

The stock options issued during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were accounted for at their grant date fair value of $579,000 and $209,000, respectively, as determined by the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	2017			2016
Expected volatility		55	%		54	%
Expected life	4.75 years			4.75 years
Expected forfeiture rate		17	%		17	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.02	%		1.07	%
Dividend yield	Nil			Nil
Weighted average share price	CDN $18.30			CDN $20.35
Weighted average fair value of options at grant date	CDN $4.46			CDN $4.31

The expected life of the options is estimated using the average of the vesting period and the contractual life of the options. The expected volatility is estimated based on the Corporation’s public trading history on the TSX for the last 4.75 years. Expected forfeiture rate is estimated based on a combination of historical forfeiture rates and expected turnover rates.

RSUs

The following table provides information about outstanding RSUs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on RSUs.

	2017 No. of units			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—			—
Issued		153,064		$22.41
Exercised		(12,000	)	$21.80
Forfeited		—			—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		141,064

PSUs

The following table provides information about outstanding PSUs issued and potential additional PSUs issuable by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on PSUs.

	2017 No. of units		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—		—
Issued		282,036	$22.47
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		282,036

RSs

The following table provides information about outstanding RSs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on RSs.

	2017 No. of units			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—			—
Issued		12,000		$21.80
Exercised		(12,000	)	$21.80
Forfeited		—			—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		—

DSUs

The following table provides information about outstanding DSUs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on DSUs.

	2017 No. of units		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—		—
Issued		92,703	$15.26
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		92,703

Dividend Equivalents

During the year ended December 31, 2017, no dividends were declared.

Warrants

The following table provides information about outstanding warrants at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	As at December 31, 2017				As at December 31, 2016
	Number of warrants		Weighted average exercise price CDN $		Number of warrants			Weighted average exercise price CDN $
Beginning balance		4,000,000		19.17		15,274,584			5.14
Issued		—		—		—			—
Exercised		—		—		(11,273,902	)		0.16
Expired		—		—		(682	)		6.25
Ending balance		4,000,000		19.17		4,000,000			19.17

The following table provides information about outstanding warrants per particular warrant grant:

Grant date

Expiry date

Number of

warrants

Exercise price CDN $

May 15, 2014

May 15, 2024

4,000,000

19.17

4,000,000

19.17

The warrants issued in 2014 were accounted for at their grant date fair value, as determined by the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	2014
Expected volatility		60	%
Expected life	10 years
Expected forfeiture rate		0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.17	%
Dividend yield	Nil
Weighted average fair value of warrants at grant date	CDN $28.64

Fair Value

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]

Fair Value

28.	FAIR VALUE

The Corporation determined that the carrying values of its short-term financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of the relatively short periods to maturity of these instruments and low risk of credit.

Certain of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The following table provides information about how the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities are determined as at each of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	As at December 31, 2017
	Fair value & carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Funds - Available-for-sale		7,045		7,045		—		—
Bonds - Available-for-sale		115,343		115,343		—		—
Equity in private companies - Available-for-sale		6,981		—		—		6,981
Equity in quoted companies - Available-for-sale		281		281		—		—
Total available-for-sale		129,650		122,669		—		6,981
Derivatives		2,037		—		2,037		—
Total financial assets		131,687		122,669		2,037		6,981

Derivatives		111,762		—		111,762		—
Total financial liabilities		111,762		—		111,762		—

	As at December 31, 2016
	Fair value & carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Funds - Available-for-sale		58,518		58,518		—		—
Bonds - Available-for-sale		98,605		98,605		—		—
Equity in private companies - Available-for-sale		6,921		—		—		6,921
Equity in quoted companies - Available-for-sale		115,480		115,480		—		—
Total available-for-sale		279,524		272,603		—		6,921
Equity in quoted companies - Fair value through profit/loss		8,328		—		—		8,328
Debentures - Fair value through profit/loss		7,556		—		7,556		—
Total fair value through profit/loss		15,884		—		7,556		8,328
Derivatives		52,038		—		52,038		—
Total financial assets		347,446		272,603		59,594		15,249

Derivatives		10,516		—		4,922		5,594
Provisions		195,506		—		—		195,506
Total financial liabilities		206,022		—		4,922		201,100

Refer to note 31 for details on credit risk for the above financial assets.

The fair values of other financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost on the consolidated statements of financial position as at each of December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

	As at December 31, 2017
	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
First Lien Term Loans		2,370,335		2,370,335		—		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		95,713		95,713		—		—
Total financial liabilities		2,466,048		2,466,048		—		—

	As at December 31, 2016
	Fair value $000’s		Level 1 $000’s		Level 2 $000’s		Level 3 $000’s
Promissory note		4,827		—		—		4,827
Total financial assets		4,827		—		—		4,827

First Lien Term Loans		2,336,792		2,336,792		—		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		209,870		209,870		—		—
Total financial liabilities		2,546,662		2,546,662		—		—

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Corporation uses market observable data to the extent possible. If the fair value of an asset or a liability is not directly observable, it is estimated by the Corporation using valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs (e.g., by the use of the market comparable approach that reflects recent transaction prices for similar items, discounted cash flow analysis, or option pricing models refined to reflect the Corporation’s specific circumstances). Inputs used are consistent with the characteristics of the asset or liability that market participants would take into account.

•

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

•

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

•

Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized by the Corporation at the end of the reporting period during which the transfer occurred as part of its periodic review of fair values. There were transfers out of Level 3 and into Level 2 during Q3 2017 in respect of the NYX Sub Preferred Shares (see Level 3 fair value table below). Following this transfer, the Corporation sold the NYX Sub Preferred Shares as part of its disposition of all its NYX Gaming Group investments to Scientific Games during the year ended December 31, 2017 (note 7).

Valuation of Level 2 fair values

Derivative Financial Instruments

Currently, the Corporation uses cross currency swap and interest rate swap agreements to manage its interest rate and foreign currency risk and foreign currency forward and option contracts to manage foreign currency risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and forward rates, as well as option volatility.

To comply with the provisions of IFRS 13, Fair value measurement, the Corporation incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, the Corporation has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although the Corporation has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 (excluding, as at December 31, 2016, the put option in relation to Stars Fantasy) of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Corporation has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Corporation has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The put option in relation to Stars Fantasy, previously classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, was settled during the year end December 31, 2017.

NYX Sub Preferred Shares

The Corporation changed its valuation methodology for the NYX Sub Preferred Shares from a binomial valuation approach to a net present value approach using a discount rate of 2.3%, during the period ended September 30, 2017, based on the offer price from Scientific Games. Prior to this the investment was classified as a Level 3 financial asset (2016: Level 3 financial asset). The Corporation disposed of all its investments in NYX Gaming Group during the period ended December 31, 2017 (see note 13).

Reconciliation of Level 3 fair values

Some of the Corporation’s financial assets and liabilities are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the respective fair value determinations use inputs that are not based on observable market data. As at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, for each Level 3 asset or liability the valuation techniques and key inputs used by the Corporation were as follows:

Equity in private companies (Level 3 Asset): Given the nature of the investee’s business, there is no readily available market data to carry an extensive valuation. The Corporation assesses for impairment on an annual basis using latest management budgets, long-term revenue growth rates and pre-tax operating margins.

Promissory note (Level 3 Promissory note): The Corporation received the full balance of the Promissory note during the year ended December 31, 2017 (2016 – 11.3% discount rate).

Deferred consideration (Level 3 Liability): The Corporation paid the remaining balance of the deferred consideration for the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition in full during the year ended December 31, 2017. See also note 24.

Stars Fantasy put option (Level 3 Liability): The option was exercised during the year ended December 31, 2017. See also note 21.

Innova EBITDA support agreement (Level 3 Liability): As previously disclosed, in connection with the Innova Offering, the Corporation entered into an EBITDA support agreement with Innova. The Corporation uses a net present value approach for the Innova EBITDA support agreement using a 5.7% discount rate (2016 – 5.7% discount rate). The higher the discount rate, the lower the fair value. If the discount rate was 3.9% higher/lower while all other variables were held constant, the carrying amount would decrease/increase by CDN$0.1 million. See also note 24.

Licensing Agreement (Level 3 Liability): As previously disclosed, in connection with the Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale, a subsidiary of the Corporation entered into the Licensing Agreement. The Corporation uses a net present value approach for the Licensing Agreement using a 5.7% discount rate, 9% revenue share percentage and long-term revenue forecast (2016 – 5.7% and 9% respectively). The higher the discount rate, the lower the fair value. If the discount rate was 3.9% higher/lower while all other variables were held constant, the carrying amount would decrease/increase by CDN$0.15 million. See also note 13.

The following table shows a reconciliation from opening balances to the closing balances for Level 3 fair values:

	Level 3 Asset			Level 3 Promissory note
	$000’s			$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		27,679			7,700
Loss included in gain (loss) from investments		(14,124	)		—
Interest and accretion included in income from investments and financial expenses		—			888
Purchases		11,754			—
Sales		(2,566	)		—
Reclassification		501			—
Conversion of Level 3 instruments		(8,377	)		—
Loss on settlement		—			(3,761	)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income		382			—
Balance – December 31, 2016		15,249			4,827
Gain included in income from investments		(398	)		—
Interest accretion included in financial expenses		—			256
Gain on settlement		—			3,001
Settlement of promissory note		—			(8,084	)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income		656			—
NYX Sub Preferred Shares transfer out of Level 3 (see notes above)		(8,526	)		—
Balance – December 31, 2017		6,981			—

	Level 3 Liability
	$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		380,680
Accretion		22,887
Repayment of deferred consideration		(200,000	)
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(2,467	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		201,100
Accretion		2,048
Repayment of deferred consideration		(197,510	)
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(44	)
Settlement of put liability		(5,594	)
Balance – December 31, 2017		—

Statement of Cash Flows

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]

Statement of Cash Flows

29.	STATEMENT OF CASH-FLOWS

Changes in non-cash operating elements of working capital

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’s
Accounts receivable		(6,708	)		(15,262	)
Prepaid expenses		(6,243	)		5,065
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		6,931			(26,349	)
Provisions		2,666			4,174
Other		(447	)		353
Total		(3,801	)		(32,019	)

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

The table below details changes in the Corporation’s liabilities arising from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. Liabilities arising from financing activities are those which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be, classified in the Corporation’s consolidated statement of cash flows as net cash flows from financing activities.


	January 1, 2017		Financing cash flows			The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates		Other changes		December 31, 2017
	$000’s		$000’s			$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Settlement of margin		7,397		(7,602	)		205		—		—
Deferred Consideration		195,506		(197,510	)		—		2,004		—
Long-term debt		2,428,579		(144,632	)		56,371		18,252		2,358,570
Balance – December 31, 2017		2,631,482		(349,744	)		56,576		20,256		2,358,570

Contingent Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]

Contingent Liabilities

30.	CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

As part of management’s ongoing regulatory compliance and operational risk assessment process, management monitors legal and regulatory developments and proceedings, and their potential impact on the business.

Kentucky

In particular, prior to the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, ex. rel. J. Michael Brown, Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, filed a legal proceeding against Oldford Group and certain affiliates thereof (the “Oldford Parties”) and various other defendants (the “Kentucky Proceeding”), pursuant to which the Commonwealth sought to recover alleged gambling losses on behalf of Kentucky residents who played real-money poker on the PokerStars website during the period between October 12, 2006 and April 15, 2011. On August 12, 2015, the trial court in the Kentucky Proceeding entered a default judgment against the Oldford Parties following certain alleged discovery failures, including by certain former owners of Oldford Group., and partial summary judgment on liability in favor of the Commonwealth. On December 23, 2015, the trial court entered an order for damages in the amount of approximately $290 million, which the trial court trebled to approximately $870 million. The Corporation believes the action is frivolous and will vigorously dispute the liability and therefore no provision has been recorded regarding this matter. The Corporation, through certain subsidiaries, has filed a notice of appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and posted a $100 million supersedeas bond to stay enforcement of the order for damages during the pendency of the appeals process, which the Corporation continues to pursue. The posting of the bond required the delivery of cash collateral in the amount of $40 million and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $30 million Kentucky Bond Collateral, thereby reducing the availability under the Credit Facility to $70 million as of the date hereof. To the extent the Oldford Parties may be ultimately obligated to pay any amounts pursuant to a final adjudication following exhaustion of all appeals and other legal options, the Corporation intends to seek recovery against the former owners of Oldford Group Ltd. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will be successful in its defense or that any such amounts will be recovered or reimbursed by the former owners of the Oldford Group or otherwise.

In addition, there are also two currently pending class action complaints (one in the State of New Jersey, United States and one in Quebec, Canada) against the Corporation and certain other defendants, each of which were filed during the year ended December 31, 2016 and generally allege, among other things, that the Corporation violated certain securities laws by misrepresenting or failing to disclose information related to the charges made by the Autorité des marchés financiers against the former Chief Executive Officer (the Quebec class action also alleges that the Corporation did not properly disclose that it had inadequate or ineffective internal controls and that one or more of its directors and its former Chief Executive Officer were in breach of its Code of Business Conduct). The class actions seek damages stemming from losses that the plaintiffs claim to have suffered as a result of the foregoing. The Corporation believes that the class actions are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Corporation will be successful in its defense. No provision has been recorded regarding these matters.

Given the nature of the legal and regulatory landscape of the industry in which it operates, from time to time the Corporation has also received notices, communications and legal actions from regulatory authorities in various jurisdictions and other parties in respect of its activities. The Corporation has taken legal advice as to the manner in which it should respond and the likelihood of success of such actions. Based on this advice and the nature of the actions, no provisions have been recorded with respect to any such legal or regulatory notices, communications or actions for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

31.	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Exchange Risk

As at December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s significant foreign exchange currency exposure on its financial instruments by currency was as follows (in U.S. dollar equivalents):

	CDN			EUR			GBP
	$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Cash		12,735			94,674			6,655
Restricted cash		—			925			—
Available-for-sale investments		—			7,460			—
Accounts receivable		8,519			48,207			9,594
Derivatives		6			(176	)		2,308
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(12,247	)		(37,126	)		(24,816	)
Other payables		(21	)		(8,192	)		—
Long-term debt		—			(445,322	)		—
Derivatives		—			(111,762	)		—
Customer deposits		(1,984	)		(75,416	)		(6,360	)

The table below details the effect on earnings before tax of a 10% strengthening or weakening of the USD exchange rate at the balance sheet date for balance sheet items denominated in CDN, EUR and GBP:

	10% Strengthening (weakening)
Currency	$000’s
CDN		701
EUR		(52,673	)
GBP		(1,262	)

The table below details the effect on equity of a 10% strengthening or weakening of the EUR:USD exchange rate on the cross currency interest rate swaps that hedge the USD First Lien Term Loan. 10% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates.

Equity

$000's

Equity

$000's

- 10%

+ 10%

EUR:USD exchange rate

(121,958

)

110,871

Interest Rate Risk

The Corporation’s exposure to changes in interest rates (particularly, fluctuations in LIBOR) relates primarily to interest paid on the Corporation’s long-term indebtedness, as well as the interest earned on and market value of its cash and available-for-sale investments. The Corporation is also exposed to fair value interest rate risk with respect to its USD First Lien Term Loan, which it attempts to mitigate by hedging through the Swap Agreements that fix the interest rate on the same. The Corporation is also exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on the unhedged elements of the USD First Lien Term Loan, the EUR First Lien Term Loan and the USD Second Lien Term Loan which bear interest at variable rates.

The table below details the effect on earnings before tax of a 100 basis points strengthening or weakening of the LIBOR and EURIBOR interest rates on these loans. 100 basis points sensitivity is the sensitivity rate used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates:

	Net earnings (loss) $000's
	- 100 bps		+ 100 bps
LIBOR		1,751		(9,200	)
EURIBOR		—		(3,388	)

The USD First Lien Term Loan and the USD Second Lien Term Loan each have a floor of 1.00% for the LIBOR and as such, the interest rate cannot decrease below 4.50% and 8.00% respectively. The EUR First Lien Term Loan has a floor of 0% for the EURIBOR and as such, the interest rate cannot decrease below 3.75%. Management monitors movements in the interest rates by reviewing the EURIBOR and LIBOR on a quarterly basis.

The table below details the effect on equity of a 100 basis points strengthening or weakening of the LIBOR and EURIBOR interest rates on the valuations of the cross currency swaps that hedge the USD First Lien Term Loan. 100 basis points is the sensitivity rate used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates:

	Equity $000's
	- 100 bps			+ 100 bps
LIBOR		18,665			(18,256	)
EURIBOR		(5,778	)		3,480

Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Corporation. The Corporation has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. The Corporation’s policy is to transact wherever possible with investment grade counterparties. This information is supplied by independent rating agencies where available, and if not available, the Corporation uses other publicly available financial information and its own trading records to rate its major customers. The Corporation’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties. Credit exposure is managed by the Corporation’s treasury and finance groups in accordance with the Corporation’s treasury investment policy, which was approved by the Corporation’s Audit Committee.

Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers, spread across geographical areas. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable.

The Stars Group does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having similar characteristics. The Stars Group defines counterparties as having similar characteristics if they are related entities.

The credit risk on banks, available-for-sale investments and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The Corporation’s treasury investment policy and related strategy is focused on the preservation of capital and supporting its liquidity requirements, not on generating trading profits.

Trade receivables include amounts that are past due at the end of the reporting period for which the Corporation has not recognized an allowance for doubtful debts because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable.

Age of receivables that are past due but not impaired:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Past due less than 181 days		1,707		217
Past due more than 181 days		879		163
Total		2,586		380

The allowance for doubtful accounts is $166,000 as at December 31, 2017 (December 31, 2016 – $309,000).

Age of impaired trade receivables:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Past due less than 181 days		—		—
Past due more than 181 days		166		309
Total past due		166		309

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the Corporation’s ability to meet its financial obligations when they come due. The Corporation is exposed to liquidity risk with respect to its contractual obligations and financial liabilities. The Corporation manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows and matching maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. The Corporation’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through borrowing facilities available through the Corporation’s banks and other lenders. The Corporation’s policy is to seek to ensure adequate funding is available from operations, established lending facilities and other sources, including the debt and equity capital markets, as required.

The Corporation’s principal sources of liquidity are its cash generated from operations and certain other currently available funds. Currently available funds consist primarily of cash on deposit with banks and available-for-sale investments, which are comprised primarily of certain highly liquid, short-term investments, including debt securities and funds. Generally, following the Stars Interactive Group Acquisition, the Corporation’s working capital needs are minimal over the year as the gaming business requires customers to deposit funds prior to playing or participating in its real-money product offerings. The Corporation believes that such deposits are typically converted to revenue efficiently and on a timely basis such that operating expenditures are sufficiently covered. Management is also of the opinion that investing is a key element necessary for the continued growth of the Corporation’s customer base and the future development of new and innovative products and services. Based on the Corporation’s currently available funds, funds available from the Credit Facility and its ability to access the debt and equity capital markets, if necessary, management believes that the Corporation will have the cash resources necessary to satisfy current obligations and working capital needs, and fund currently planned development activities and other capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months. Notwithstanding, as a result of, among other things, the state of capital markets and the Corporation’s ability to access them on favorable terms, if at all, micro and macro-economic downturns, and contractions of the Corporation’s operations may influence its ability to liquidate its available-for-sale investments or otherwise secure the capital resources required to satisfy current or future obligations (including, without limitation, those set forth below) and fund future projects, strategic initiatives and support growth.

Customer deposit liabilities relate to customer deposits which are held in multiple bank accounts and highly liquid investments which are segregated from those holding operational funds. These deposits are included in current assets in the consolidated statements of financial position under Cash and cash equivalents – customer deposits and Current investments – customer deposits (see note 25).

The following table provides information about the terms of the Corporation’s financial obligations and liabilities:

	On		Less than 1		2 to 5		Greater than
	demand		year		years		5 years
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		101,169		48,496		1,808		—
Other payables		42,498		216		—		—
Customer deposits		349,766		—		—		—
Derivatives		—		—		111,762		—
Provisions		—		17,590		3,093		—
Long-term debt*		—		150,026		2,752,467		—
Total		493,433		216,328		2,869,130		—

* Includes principal and interest

Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Transactions Between Related Parties [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

32.	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Key management of the Corporation includes the members of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, and certain other key members, which include certain members of management of the Corporation’s subsidiaries.

The compensation of such key management for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 included the following:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Salaries, bonuses and short-term employee benefits		4,514		5,559
Director retainers		729		1,316
Stock-based payments		3,799		2,245
		9,042		9,120

The remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer consists primarily of a salary, cash bonuses and share-based awards. Director retainers include both retainers, committee fees and share-based awards.

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Nonadjusting Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	33.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS As previously disclosed on February 27, 2018, to further diversify the Corporation’s business geographically and expand its online sports betting product offerings, it acquired a 62% equity interest in CrownBet Holdings Pty Limited (“CrownBet”), an Australian-based online sportsbook, from Crown Resorts Limited for an aggregate amount of $117.7 million using cash on its consolidated statement of financial position. On March 6, 2018, the Corporation also entered into agreements to increase its equity interest in CrownBet from 62% to 80% and for CrownBet to acquire William Hill Australia Holdings Pty Ltd, (“William Hill Australia”), an Australian-based online sportsbook. The aggregate purchase price for both transactions will be approximately $315 million, of which $234 million will be payable in cash for William Hill Australia and the remainder will be payable in approximately 3.1 million newly-issued Common Shares. The management team of CrownBet will be entitled to an additional payment of up to $182 million in 2020 subject to certain performance conditions and payable in cash, additional Common Shares or a combination thereof, at the Corporation’s discretion. To finance the cash portion of the purchase price for the transactions, the Corporation obtained committed financing for a $325 million incremental USD First Lien Term Loan. The Corporation currently expects the transactions to close in April 2018. Under the transaction agreements, the Corporation is entitled to appoint a majority of the directors on the board of directors of CrownBet. Due to the proximity of the Corporation’s acquisition of a majority equity interest in CrownBet and its entering into agreements to increase its equity interest in CrownBet and for CrownBet to acquire William Hill Australia, to the approval of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, it is not possible for the Corporation to complete the initial accounting for such transactions, including disclosure details of goodwill, fair value of consideration (actual and contingent), assets and liabilities assumed, contingent liabilities recognized, transactions recognized separately, non-controlling interests and the impact on the amounts reported in the statement of comprehensive income.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Accounting

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a specific “note” refer to these notes to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

Going Concern

Principles of Consolidation

Revenue Recognition

Gaming revenue

Revenue from conversion margins

Income from player funds

A portion of customer deposits is held as current investments. Any realized income on these current investments is recognized as income.

Other income

Play-money gaming revenue

Leases

The group as lessor

The group as lessee

Translation of Foreign Operations and Foreign Currency Transactions

Functional and presentation currency

A change in functional currency is accounted for prospectively from the date of the change by translating all items into the new functional currency using the exchange rate at the date of the change.

Transactions and balances

Group companies

(i)

assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing exchange rate on the date of that statement of financial position;

(ii)

income and expenses for each statement of net earnings (loss) and statement of other comprehensive income are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions; and

(iii)

all resulting exchange rate differences are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and are transferred to net earnings (loss) as part of gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries.

The following foreign currencies are referred to herein:

Currency Symbol	Currency Description
USD, USD $, $	United States Dollar
CDN, CDN $	Canadian Dollar
EUR, €	European Euro
GBP	Great Britain Pound Sterling

Business Combination

Operating Segments

The Corporation presents separate information on an operating segment when any of the following criteria are met:

(i)	reported revenue of the segment is 10% or more of the consolidated revenue; or

(ii)	the absolute amount of reported profit or loss of the segment is 10% or more of consolidated profit or loss; or

(iii)

assets of the segment are 10% or more of consolidated assets.

Financial Instruments

Financial assets

Fair value through profit or loss

Available-for-sale

Loans and receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Impairment

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities “at fair value through profit or loss” or “other financial liabilities”.

At fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities are classified as “at fair value through profit or loss” when the financial liability is designated as such.

A financial liability is designated as “at fair value through profit or loss” upon initial recognition if:

•	such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

•	the financial liability is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis.

Other financial liabilities

Debt modification

Transaction costs

Compound financial instruments

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives

Cash flow hedges

Net investment hedges

Determination of fair value

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized by the Corporation at the end of the reporting period during which the transfer occurred.

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

Prepaid expenses and deposits consist of amounts paid in advance or deposits made for which the Corporation will receive goods or services.

Property and Equipment


Furniture and fixtures	Straight-line	5 years
Computer equipment	Straight-line	5 years
Building	Straight-line	25 years

Intangible Assets

Software technology	Straight-line	5 years
Software technology (Defensive intangible asset)	Straight-line	2 years
Customer relationships	Straight-line	15 years
Brands	N/A	Indefinite useful life

Goodwill

Research and Development

The amortization method and the life of the commercial production are assessed annually and the assets are tested for impairment whenever an indication exists that an asset might be impaired.

Investments

Investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair market value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis at a consolidated level.

Investments in Associates

Assets Held for Sale

Assets Held For Sale

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Impairment of Non-Current Assets

Taxation

Current tax

Deferred tax

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Options

Other Equity-Based Awards Under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan

Restricted Share Units

Performance Share Units

Upon settlement, holders will receive fully paid Common Shares in proportion to the number of vested PSUs held and the level of performance achieved. Any unearned PSUs will be forfeited.

For the PSUs, the grant date for calculating the compensation expense is considered to occur only when the non-market conditions are determined and communicated to employees.

Provision for jackpots

Deferred consideration

Provision for minimum revenue guarantee

Contingent liabilities

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

Estimates and judgments are significant when:

•

the outcome is highly uncertain at the time the estimates are made; or

•

different estimates or judgments could reasonably have been used that would have had a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Set forth below are descriptions of items that management believes require its most critical estimates and judgments.

Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

Goodwill impairment

Tax provision in respect of prior years

Fair value measurement and valuation process

Deferred consideration

Judgments

Useful lives of long-lived assets

Functional currency

Investments in associates

Impairment of investments

Contingent liabilities

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Depreciation Rates and Estimated Useful Life of the Property and Equipment


Furniture and fixtures	Straight-line	5 years
Computer equipment	Straight-line	5 years
Building	Straight-line	25 years

Summary of Estimated Useful Life of the Intangible Assets

Software technology	Straight-line	5 years
Software technology (Defensive intangible asset)	Straight-line	2 years
Customer relationships	Straight-line	15 years
Brands	N/A	Indefinite useful life

Segmental Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Abstract]

Summary of Segmental Net Earnings

Segmental net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming			Corporate			Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Revenue		877,296		384,012		50,322		1,311,630			685			1,312,315
Selling								(192,271	)		(438	)		(192,709	)
General and administrative								(523,011	)		(48,247	)		(571,258	)
Financial								(161,790	)		(1,249	)		(163,039	)
Gaming duty								(130,771	)		—			(130,771	)
Gain from investments								29,919			4,605			34,524
Net loss from associates								(2,569	)		—			(2,569	)
Net earnings (loss) before income taxes								331,137			(44,644	)		286,493
Income taxes								26,281			927			27,208
Net earnings (loss)								304,856			(45,571	)		259,285

Other segmental information
Depreciation & amortization								147,027			159			147,186
Bad debt								7,171			—			7,171
Total Assets								5,398,310			16,816			5,415,126
Total Liabilities								3,089,732			21,963			3,111,695

Segmental net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Year ended December 31, 2016 (As reclassified * )
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming			Corporate			Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Revenue		846,059		264,114		44,966		1,155,139			108			1,155,247
Selling								(162,642	)		(143	)		(162,785	)
General and administrative								(514,105	)		(71,018	)		(585,123	)
Financial								(142,563	)		4,264			(138,299	)
Gaming duty								(113,102	)		—			(113,102	)
Acquisition-related costs								(199	)		—			(199	)
Gain (loss) from investments								879			(20,157	)		(19,278	)
Net earnings from associates								—			623			623
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration								2,466			—			2,466
Net earnings (loss) before income taxes								225,873			(86,323	)		139,550
Income taxes								4,027			(27	)		4,000
Net earnings (loss)								221,846			(86,296	)		135,550

Other segmental information
Depreciation & amortization								139,301			582			139,883
Bad debt								4,142			1,938			6,080
Total Assets								5,412,449			50,026			5,462,475
Total Liabilities								3,230,806			29,941			3,260,747

Summary of Segment by Customer Location

The following tables set out the proportion of revenue attributable to each gaming license or approval (as opposed to the jurisdiction where the customer was located) that either generated a minimum of 5% of total consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 or 2016, or that the Corporation otherwise deems relevant based on its historical reporting of the same or otherwise:

	Year Ended December 31, 2017
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming		Corporate		Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Isle of Man		349,375		29,338		1		378,714		—		378,714
Malta		210,742		224,101		2		434,845		—		434,845
Italy		82,106		52,284		575		134,965		—		134,965
United Kingdom		56,155		15,140		258		71,553		—		71,553
Spain		47,912		34,842		669		83,423		—		83,423
France		50,214		10,410		508		61,132		—		61,132
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		80,792		17,897		48,309		146,998		685		147,683
		877,296		384,012		50,322		1,311,630		685		1,312,315

	Year ended December 31, 2016 (As reclassified)
	Poker		Casino & Sportsbook		Other Gaming		Total Gaming		Corporate		Total
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Isle of Man		339,513		19,187		3		358,703		—		358,703
Malta		225,974		166,198		4		392,176		—		392,176
Italy		77,646		31,693		624		109,963		—		109,963
United Kingdom		56,837		13,439		387		70,663		—		70,663
Spain		42,326		24,370		653		67,349		—		67,349
France		51,989		2,356		573		54,918		—		54,918
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		51,774		6,871		42,722		101,367		108		101,475
		846,059		264,114		44,966		1,155,139		108		1,155,247

Summary of Segment by Geographic Region

The distribution of some of the Corporation’s non-current assets (goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment) by geographic region is as follows:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Geographic Area
Canada		53,394		39,993
Isle of Man		4,446,503		4,567,314
Malta		—		—
Italy		35		47
United Kingdom		6,511		6,380
France		—		—
Other licensed or approved jurisdictions		15,744		15,638
		4,522,187		4,629,372

Expenses Classified By Nature (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Expenses Classified By Nature [Abstract]

Expenses Classified By Nature

		Year Ended December 31,
		2017 $000’s			2016 $000’s
	Note				(As reclassified)
Financial
Interest and bank charges			160,201			167,945
Foreign exchange loss (gain)			2,838			(29,646	)
			163,039			138,299
General and administrative
Processor costs			69,518			56,555
Office			81,174			73,713
Salaries and fringe benefits			170,422			182,080
Research and development salaries			25,180			27,661
Stock-based compensation	27		10,622			10,289
Depreciation of property and equipment	11		8,925			8,181
Amortization of deferred development costs	10		10,275			5,942
Amortization of intangible assets	10		127,986			125,760
Professional fees			66,185			71,008
(Reversal of) Impairment of assets held for sale, associates and intangible assets			(6,799	)		16,931
Bad debt			7,171			6,080
Loss on disposal of assets			599			923
			571,258			585,123

Selling
Marketing			162,437			142,205
Royalties			30,272			20,580
			192,709			162,785

Gaming duty			130,771			113,102

Acquisition-related costs
Professional fees			—			199
			—			199

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Income Tax Expense [Abstract]

Summary of Income Tax Expense

Details of income tax expense were as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’_S
Current income tax expense		9,391			8,521
Current income tax expense (recovery) - prior year adjustment		21,923			(137	)
Deferred income tax recovery relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences		(3,568	)		(4,386	)
Deferred income tax (recovery) expense - prior year adjustment		(538	)		2
Income tax expense		27,208			4,000

Summary of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

Income taxes reported differ from the amount computed by applying the statutory rates to earnings before income taxes. The reconciliation is as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’s

Net earnings before income taxes		286,493			139,550
Canadian statutory tax rate		26.7	%		26.9	%
Statutory income taxes		76,494			37,539
Non-taxable income		(143	)		(99	)
Non-deductible expenses		3,590			4,710
Differences in effective income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions		(117,153	)		(102,206	)
Deferred tax assets not recognized		43,035			64,191
Adjustment in respect of prior years		21,385			(135	)
Income tax expense		27,208			4,000

Schedule of Significant Components of the Corporation's Deferred Income Tax Balance

Significant components of the Corporation’s deferred income tax balance at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

	Property & Equipment			Transaction Costs			Intangibles			Tax Losses			Other			Total
	$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
At January 1, 2016		38			4,284			(19,112	)		301			(5,987	)		(20,476	)
(Charged) / credited to net earnings		(10	)		—			1,808			(174	)		2,760			4,384
Reclassification		—			(4,284	)		—			—			4,284			—
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income		(3	)		—			—			12			(81	)		(72	)
Impairment		—			—			4			—			—			4
At December 31, 2016		25			—			(17,300	)		139			976			(16,160	)
Credited to net earnings		131			—			426			170			3,379			4,106
Reclassification		—			—			—			—			—			—
Credited to other comprehensive income		—			—			14			—			146			160
Charge direct to equity - share-based payment transactions		—			—			—			—			359			359
Acquisition of subsidiary		—			—			(72	)		—			—			(72	)
Foreign exchange on translation		—			—			253			(1	)		(14	)		238
At December 31, 2017		156			—			(16,679	)		308			4,846			(11,369	)

Schedule of Gross Temporary Differences

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’_S
Tax losses		1,293,846		687,620
Other temporary differences		19,567		34,150
Total deferred tax asset unrecognized		1,313,413		721,770

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per Common Share for the following periods:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017		2016
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per Common Share - net earnings	$	259,231,000	$	136,144,000
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average number of Common Shares		146,818,764		141,463,244

Effect of dilutive securities
Stock options		558,996		1,585,173
Performance share units		18,748		—
Restricted share units		17,076		—
Warrants		717,792		—
Convertible Preferred Shares		55,576,213		52,384,503
Effect of dilutive securities		56,888,825		53,969,676
Dilutive potential for diluted earnings per Common Share		203,707,589		195,432,920
Basic earnings per Common Share	$	1.77	$	0.96
Diluted earnings per Common Share	$	1.27	$	0.70

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Software Technology Acquired through Business Combinations $000’s		Other Software Technology $000’s		Customer Relationships $000’s		Brands $000’s		Deferred Development Costs $000’s			Goodwill $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2017		116,079		15,673		1,423,719		485,253		48,808			2,810,681		4,900,213
Additions		—		1,893		—		—		23,212			—		25,105
Additions through business combination		1,413		—		—		—		—			—		1,413
Reclassification		—		—		—		—		(201	)		—		(201	)
Translation		—		1,146		—		—		—			—		1,146
Balance – December 31, 2017		117,492		18,712		1,423,719		485,253		71,819			2,810,681		4,927,676

Accumulated amortization and impairments
Balance – January 1, 2017		61,163		5,798		229,377		—		9,832			5,471		311,641
Amortization		29,909		3,162		94,915		—		10,275			—		138,261
Translation		—		424		—		—		—			—		424
Balance – December 31, 2017		91,072		9,384		324,292		—		20,107			5,471		450,326

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2017		54,916		9,875		1,194,342		485,253		38,976			2,805,210		4,588,572
At December 31, 2017		26,420		9,328		1,099,427		485,253		51,712			2,805,210		4,477,350

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Software Technology Acquired through Business Combinations $000’s			Other Software Technology $000’s			Customer Relationships $000’s		Brands $000’s		Deferred Development Costs $000’s			Goodwill $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2016		115,283			19,992			1,423,719		485,253		30,309			2,810,470		4,885,026
Additions		—			7,669			—		—		20,961			—		28,630
Additions through business combination		824			—			—		—		—			200		1,024
Disposals		—			(11,646	)		—		—		(1,784	)		—		(13,430	)
Reclassification		—			—			—		—		(678	)		—		(678	)
Translation		(28	)		(342	)		—		—		—			11		(359	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		116,079			15,673			1,423,719		485,253		48,808			2,810,681		4,900,213

Accumulated amortization and impairments
Balance – January 1, 2016		32,122			13,966			134,462		—		3,122			—		183,672
Amortization		27,478			3,367			94,915		—		5,942			—		131,702
Disposals		—			(11,634	)		—		—		(1,784	)		—		(13,418	)
Impairment		1,563			155			—		—		2,552			5,471		9,741
Translation		—			(56	)		—		—		—			—		(56	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		61,163			5,798			229,377		—		9,832			5,471		311,641

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2016		83,161			6,026			1,289,257		485,253		27,187			2,810,470		4,701,354
At December 31, 2016		54,916			9,875			1,194,342		485,253		38,976			2,805,210		4,588,572

Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Summary of Property and Equipment

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

	Revenue- Producing Assets $000’s			Furniture and Fixtures $000’s			Computer Equipment $000’s			Building $000’s		Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2017		84			9,356			18,627			21,605		49,672
Additions		—			2,724			8,273			—		10,997
Disposals		(84	)		(571	)		(1,251	)		—		(1,906	)
Translation		—			988			506			2,323		3,817
Balance – December 31, 2017		—			12,497			26,155			23,928		62,580

Accumulated depreciation
Balance – January 1, 2017		24			2,017			5,239			1,592		8,872
Depreciation		—			3,198			4,764			963		8,925
Disposals		(24	)		(301	)		(860	)		—		(1,185	)
Translation		—			410			259			462		1,131
Balance – December 31, 2017		—			5,324			9,402			3,017		17,743

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2017		60			7,339			13,388			20,013		40,800
At December 31 2017		—			7,173			16,753			20,911		44,837

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

	Revenue- Producing Assets $000’s			Furniture and Fixtures $000’s			Computer Equipment $000’s			Building $000’s			Total $000’s
Cost
Balance – January 1, 2016		117			11,099			14,589			26,351			52,156
Additions		3			1,536			5,267			—			6,806
Disposals		(40	)		(2,762	)		(965	)		—			(3,767	)
Translation		4			(517	)		(264	)		(4,746	)		(5,523	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		84			9,356			18,627			21,605			49,672

Accumulated depreciation
Balance – January 1, 2016		29			1,536			2,143			1,356			5,064
Depreciation		16			3,023			4,144			998			8,181
Disposals		(22	)		(1,971	)		(742	)		—			(2,735	)
Translation		1			(571	)		(306	)		(762	)		(1,638	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		24			2,017			5,239			1,592			8,872

Net carrying amount
At January 1, 2016		88			9,563			12,446			24,995			47,092
At December 31 2016		60			7,339			13,388			20,013			40,800

Investments in Associates (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Abstract]

Summary of Reconciliation of Investment in Associates

The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balance to the closing balance for investment in associates:

	Note	$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016			10,734
Income included in net earnings from associates			623
Reclassified to long-term investments			(501	)
Impairment loss included in general and administrative expenses	6		(4,206	)
Translation			487
Reclassified to assets held for sale	17		(7,137	)
Balance – December 31, 2016			—
Acquired during the year			2,569
Impairment loss included in net loss from associates			(2,569	)
Balance – December 31, 2017			—

Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Investments [Abstract]

Summary of Investments Held by Corporate

The Corporation held the following investments:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
	Carrying value & fair value		Carrying value & fair value
Funds – Available-for-sale		7,045		65,427
Bonds – Available-for-sale		115,343		91,696
Debentures – Fair value through profit/loss¹		—		7,556
Equity in quoted companies – Available-for-sale		280		123,808
Equity in private companies – Available-for-sale		6,981		6,921
Total investments		129,649		295,408
Current portion		122,668		288,487
Non-current portion		6,981		6,921

A financial asset is designated as fair value through profit or loss on initial recognition if it is part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives and the entire contract is designated as such.

Summary of Carrying Value of Bonds and Debentures Held by the Corporation

The following table provides information about the carrying value of bonds and debentures held by the Corporation that are due over the current and non-current terms:

1 year or less

$000’s

1 to 5 years

$000’s

Greater than

5 years

$000’s

Bonds

38,014

72,645

4,684

Total

38,014

72,645

4,684

Summary of Recognized Gain From Current Investments

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation recognized a gain from current investments as follows:

	Funds $000’s			Bonds $000’s			Debentures $000’s		Equity in quoted companies $000’s			Equity in private companies $000’s		Total $000’s
Investment income earned		473			2,647			253		1,182			186		4,741
Realized gains		3,657			2,330			—		35,096			—		41,083
Unrealized losses		(4,299	)		(1,969	)		—		(78	)		—		(6,346	)
Changes in fair value through profit/loss		—			—			—		—			13		13
Total		(169	)		3,008			253		36,200			199		39,491

Schedule of Convertible Debt

The debentures were fully repaid during the year ended December 31, 2017.

	Debentures
	$000’s
As at January 1, 2016		12,260
Realized gain on investment		1,035
Unrealized loss on investment		(909	)
Converted to equity		(5,310	)
Translation		480
As at December 31, 2016		7,556
Realized gain on investment		253
Redemption of debenture		(8,365	)
Translation		556
As at December 31, 2017		—

Schedule Significant Subsidiaries of Corporation

As at December 31, 2017, the Corporation had the following significant subsidiaries:

Name of principal subsidiary	Country of incorporation	Principal business	Percentage of ownership
Stars Group Holdings B.V.	Netherlands	Intermediate holding company and investment vehicle		100	%
Stars Interactive Holdings (IOM) Limited	Isle of Man	Intermediate holding company		100	%
Worldwide Independent Trust Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
REEL Italy Limited	Malta	Various		100	%
Rational Entertainment Enterprises Limited	Isle of Man	Gaming services		100	%
Naris Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
Stars Interactive Limited	Isle of Man	Intermediate holding company		100	%
RG Cash Plus Limited	Isle of Man	Treasury		100	%
Rational Gaming Europe Limited	Malta	Various		100	%
REEL Spain Plc	Malta	Gaming services		100	%

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Trade And Other Current Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

The Corporation’s accounts receivable balances at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following;

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Balances held with processors		75,147		62,002
Balances due from live events		10,260		5,910
VAT receivable		6,684		6,292
Other receivables		8,318		7,353
Total accounts receivable balance		100,409		81,557

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Abstract]

Schedule Of Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral Explanatory

Restricted cash held by the Corporation consists of the following components:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Guarantees in connection with licenses held		4,333		5,728
Funds in connection with hedging contracts		5,113		2,879
Segregated funds in respect of payment processors		2,749		2,625
Guarantee in connection with acquisition of a subsidiary		1,201		—
Cash portion of Kentucky Bond Collateral *		40,000		40,000
Other		300		263
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total		53,696		51,495
Restricted cash advances and collateral – current portion		7,862		5,767
Restricted cash advances and collateral – non-current portion		45,834		45,728

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Prepaid Expenses And Deposits [Abstract]

Components of Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Prepaid royalties		5,704		6,184
Prepaid expenses		22,281		14,888
Vendor deposits		1,408		1,495
Total current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits		29,393		22,567
Prepaid royalties		16,444		20,698
Vendor deposits		70		100
Total non-current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits		16,514		20,798

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Abstract]

Disclosure of Principal and Carrying Amount of Long-Term Debt Outstanding

	Interest rate	December 31, 2017, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2017 Carrying amount		December 31, 2016, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2016 Carrying amount		December 31, 2015, Principal outstanding balance in local denominated currency		December 31, 2015 Carrying amount
		000’s		$000’s		000’s		$000’s		000’s		$000’s
USD First Lien Term Loan	4.83%		1,895,654		1,848,397		2,021,097		1,965,928		2,041,616		1,978,763
EUR First Lien Term Loan	3.75%		382,222		453,540		286,143		296,198		289,048		307,584
USD Second Lien Term Loan	8.33%		95,000		56,632		210,000		166,453		210,000		161,524
CDN 2013 Debentures	7.50%		—		—		—		—		30,000		21,556
Total long-term debt					2,358,569				2,428,579				2,469,427
Current portion					4,990				47,750				32,889
Non-current portion					2,353,579				2,380,829				2,436,538

Disclosure of Interest Outstanding on the Long Term Debt

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Corporation incurred the following interest on its then-outstanding long-term debt:

	Effective interest rate	Interest $000's		Interest Accretion $000's		Total Interest $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan	5.54%		76,851		11,817		88,668
EUR First Lien Term Loan	4.37%		16,824		1,271		18,095
USD Second Lien Term Loan	16.05%		14,340		5,179		19,519
Total			108,015		18,267		126,282

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Corporation incurred the following interest on its then-outstanding long-term debt:

	Effective interest rate			Interest $000's		Interest Accretion $000's		Total Interest $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		5.71	%		95,356		7,721		103,077
EUR First Lien Term Loan		5.68	%		16,950		1,241		18,191
USD Second Lien Term Loan		13.26	%		17,082		4,929		22,011
CDN 2013 Debentures		7.50	%		—		125		125
Total					129,388		14,016		143,404

Disclosure of the Movement of the Corporation's Long-Term Debt Balance

The Corporation’s debt balance for the year ended December 31, 2017 was as follows:

	Opening Balance $000's		Principal Movements $000's			Transaction costs $000's			Accretion $000's		Translation $000's		Total $000's		Current $000's			Long-term $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		1,965,928		(125,442	)		(3,906	)		11,817		—		1,848,397		7,042			1,841,355
EUR First Lien Term Loan		296,198		100,529			(829	)		1,271		56,371		453,540		3,299			450,241
USD Second Lien Term Loan		166,453		(115,000	)		—			5,179		—		56,632		(5,351	)		61,983
Total		2,428,579		(139,913	)		(4,735	)		18,267		56,371		2,358,569		4,990			2,353,579

The Corporation’s debt balance for the year ended December 31, 2016 was as follows:

	Opening Balance $000's		Principal Movements $000's			Transaction costs $000's		Accretion $000's		Translation $000's			Total $000's		Current $000's			Long-term $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		1,978,763		(20,587	)		—		7,752		—			1,965,928		45,848			1,920,080
EUR First Lien Term Loan		307,584		(3,204	)		—		1,241		(9,423	)		296,198		7,512			288,686
USD Second Lien Term Loan		161,524		—			—		4,929		—			166,453		(5,610	)		172,063
CDN 2013 Debentures		21,556		(22,561	)		—		—		1,005			—		—			—
Total		2,469,427		(46,352	)		—		13,922		(8,418	)		2,428,579		47,750			2,380,829

Disclosure of Schedule of Principle Repayments of Long-Term Debt Over the Next Five Years

	1 Year $000's		2 Years $000's		3 Years $000's		4 Years $000's		5 Years $000's
USD First Lien Term Loan		19,443		19,443		19,443		1,837,326		—
EUR First Lien Term Loan		4,709		4,709		4,709		444,960		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		—		—		—		—		95,000
Total		24,152		24,152		24,152		2,282,286		95,000

Derivatives (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Derivatives [Abstract]

Summary of Fair Value of Derivatives

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives as at December 31, 2017 and 2016 and the change in fair value for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

Derivative Assets	Forward Contracts $000's			Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts $000's			Currency options $000's			Total $000's
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		4,012			9,473			—			13,485
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value		(4,012	)		42,565			—			38,553
Total derivative asset as at December 31, 2016		—			52,038			—			52,038
Acquisition		—			—			906			906
Realized gain		—			—			(375	)		(375	)
Settlement		—			(13,904	)		726			(13,178	)
Unrealized gain (loss) in fair value		2,037			(38,134	)		(1,257	)		(37,354	)
Total derivative asset as at December 31, 2017		2,037			—			—			2,037
Current portion		2,037			—			—			2,037
Non-current portion		—			—			—			—

Derivative Liabilities	Forward Contracts $000's			Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts $000's			Put Liability $000's			Total $000's
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		2,184			16,538			6,102			24,824
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value		3,106			(16,538	)		(815	)		(14,247	)
Accretion		—			—			307			307
Translation		(368	)		—			—			(368	)
Total derivative liability as at December 31, 2016		4,922			—			5,594			10,516
Unrealized (gain) loss in fair value		(1,826	)		110,855			—			109,029
Realized gain on settlement		(2,829	)		—			—			(2,829	)
Settlement		(177	)		—			(5,594	)		(5,771	)
Translation		(90	)		907			—			817
Total derivative liability as at December 31, 2017		—			111,762			—			111,762
Current portion		—			—			—			—
Non-current portion		—			111,762			—			111,762

Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Operating Lease [Abstract]

Schedule Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases

The Group as Lessee

At December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases and other obligations aggregate to $61.6 million and are payable as follows:

	Within one year $000’s		Later than one year but not later than 5 years $000’s		More than 5 years $000’s
Rent		9,400		28,323		23,828
Other		18		—		—
Total		9,418		28,323		23,828

Schedule Future Minimum Lease Receipts Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases

The Group as Lessor

At December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s future minimum lease receipts under non-cancellable operating leases aggregate to $17.6 million and are receivable as follows;

Within one year

$000’s

Later than one year

but not later than

5 years

$000’s

More than 5 years

$000’s

Rent

1,964

7,855

7,806

Total

1,964

7,855

7,806

Other Payables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Other Payables [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Current Payable

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Austria gaming duty		—		7,245
VAT payable		12,990		—
Customer rewards		29,508		40,396
Brokerage account payable		—		7,397
Bonuses payable to employees		195		1,550
Other payables		21		—
Total current portion of other payable		42,714		56,588

Provisions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Abstract]

Carrying Amounts and Movements in Provisions

The carrying amounts and the movements in the provisions during the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

	Player bonuses and jackpots $000’s			Deferred consideration (*) $000’s			Minimum revenue guarantee $000’s			Other $000’s			Total $000’s
Balance at January 1, 2016		2,688			382,728			19,395			1,087			405,898
Adjustment to provision recognized		13,885			—			5,762			4,613			24,260
Payments		(15,013	)		(200,000	)		(8,998	)		(5,700	)		(229,711	)
Accretion of discount		—			22,277			1,095			—			23,372
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		—			(2,466	)		—			—			(2,466	)
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)		11			(24	)		382			—			369
Balance at December 31, 2016		1,571			202,515			17,636			—			221,722
Adjustment to provision recognized		48,146			(815	)		(121	)		—			47,210
Payments		(44,121	)		(197,510	)		(9,311	)		—			(250,942	)
Accretion of discount		—			2,048			839			—			2,887
Reclassification		(1,444	)		—			—			—			(1,444	)
Foreign exchange translation losses		113			62			1,075			—			1,250
Balance at December 31, 2017		4,265			6,300			10,118			—			20,683

Current portion at December 31, 2016		1,571			202,515			8,694			—			212,780
Non-current portion at December 31, 2016		—			—			8,942			—			8,942
Current portion at December 31, 2017		4,265			6,300			7,025			—			17,590
Non-current portion at December 31, 2017		—			—			3,093			—			3,093

(*) Deferred consideration of $6.30 million as at December 31, 2017 was recognized on acquisition of Diamond Game and is contingent on future events.

Customer Deposits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Deposits From Customers [Abstract]

Summary of Customer Deposits Segregation

Customer deposits are segregated as follows:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000's		$000's
Cash - customer deposits		227,098		138,225
Current investments - customer deposits		122,668		228,510
Total		349,766		366,735
Customer deposits liability		349,766		366,735

Share Capital (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Abstract]

Summary of Share Capital

	Common Shares Number			Preferred Shares Number		Common Shares $000’s			Preferred Shares $000’s
Opening balance, as at January 1, 2016		133,426,193			1,139,249		887,015			684,385
Exercise of stock options		408,359			—		1,215			—
Exercise of warrants		11,266,575			—		290,174			—
Ending balance, as at December 31, 2016		145,101,127			1,139,249		1,178,404			684,385
Exercise of stock options and other equity awards		2,923,184			—		21,923			—
Repurchase of Common Shares		(76,437	)		—		(493	)		—
Ending balance, as at December 31, 2017		147,947,874			1,139,249		1,199,834			684,385

Reserves (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Summary of Class of Reserves

The following table highlights the classes of reserves included in the Corporation’s equity:

	Warrants $000’s			Equity awards $000’s			Treasury shares $000’s			Cumulative translation adjustments $000’s			Available-for-sale investments $000’s			Derivatives $000’s			Other $000’s			Total $000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		303,620			21,147			(30,035	)		54,202			(12,282	)		(56,937	)		1,249			280,964
Cumulative translation adjustments		—			—			—			22,969			—			—			—			22,969
Stock-based compensation		—			10,289			—			—			—			—			—			10,289
Exercise of warrants		(288,982	)		—			—			—			—			—			—			(288,982	)
Exercise of stock options		—			(294	)		—			—			—			—			—			(294	)
Realized gains (losses)		—			—			—			—			4,394			(42,263	)		—			(37,869	)
Unrealized (losses) gains		—			—			—			—			(2,095	)		50,865			—			48,770
Balance – December 31, 2016		14,638			31,142			(30,035	)		77,171			(9,983	)		(48,335	)		1,249			35,847
Cumulative translation adjustments		—			—			—			(189,012	)		—			—			—			(189,012	)
Stock-based compensation		—			10,622			—			—			—			—			—			10,622
Exercise of equity awards		—			(5,258	)		—			—			—			—			—			(5,258	)
Realized (losses) gains		—			—			—			—			(37,090	)		160,069			—			122,979
Unrealized gains (losses)		—			—			—			—			32,474			(151,311	)		—			(118,837	)
Reclassification (see below)		50			—			—			(8,868	)		9,197			—			(379	)		—
Deferred Tax on stock-based compensation		—			359			—			—			—			—			—			359
Other		—			—			493			—			—			5,594			(5,127	)		960
Balance – December 31, 2017		14,688			36,865			(29,542	)		(120,709	)		(5,402	)		(33,983	)		(4,257	)		(142,340	)

Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options

The following table provides information about outstanding stock options issued under the Plans:

	As at December 31, 2017					As at December 31, 2016
	Number of options			Weighted average exercise price CDN $		Number of options			Weighted average exercise price CDN $
Beginning balance		10,358,475			20.54		12,000,819			20.69
Transactions during the period:
Issued		202,000			18.30		65,000			20.35
Exercised		(2,899,184	)		7.47		(408,359	)		3.01
Forfeited		(785,675	)		27.56		(1,298,985	)		27.45
Ending balance		6,875,616			25.24		10,358,475			20.54

Summary of Exercisable Options Per Stock Option

A summary of exercisable options per stock option grant under the Plans is as follows:

	Outstanding options				Exercisable options
Exercise prices CDN $	Number of options		Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years)		Number of options		Exercise price CDN $
2.85 to 7.95		402,066	0 to 3			402,066	2.85 to 7.95
8.43 to 35.30		6,245,050	3 to 5			3,986,875	18.48 to 35.30
16.00 to 18.30		228,500	5 to 7			10,000		16
		6,875,616		4.08		4,398,941		25.16

Summary of Weighted-Average Assumption for Stock Option Grants

	2017			2016
Expected volatility		55	%		54	%
Expected life	4.75 years			4.75 years
Expected forfeiture rate		17	%		17	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.02	%		1.07	%
Dividend yield	Nil			Nil
Weighted average share price	CDN $18.30			CDN $20.35
Weighted average fair value of options at grant date	CDN $4.46			CDN $4.31

Schedule Of Outstanding Warrants Per Particular Warrant Grant

The following table provides information about outstanding warrants per particular warrant grant:

Grant date

Expiry date

Number of

warrants

Exercise price CDN $

May 15, 2014

May 15, 2024

4,000,000

19.17

4,000,000

19.17

Summary of Weighted-average Assumption for Warrant Grant

The warrants issued in 2014 were accounted for at their grant date fair value, as determined by the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	2014
Expected volatility		60	%
Expected life	10 years
Expected forfeiture rate		0	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.17	%
Dividend yield	Nil
Weighted average fair value of warrants at grant date	CDN $28.64

Warrants

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Schedule of Outstanding Other Equity Instruments Issued

The following table provides information about outstanding warrants at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

	As at December 31, 2017				As at December 31, 2016
	Number of warrants		Weighted average exercise price CDN $		Number of warrants			Weighted average exercise price CDN $
Beginning balance		4,000,000		19.17		15,274,584			5.14
Issued		—		—		—			—
Exercised		—		—		(11,273,902	)		0.16
Expired		—		—		(682	)		6.25
Ending balance		4,000,000		19.17		4,000,000			19.17

RSUs

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Schedule of Outstanding Other Equity Instruments Issued

The following table provides information about outstanding RSUs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on RSUs.

	2017 No. of units			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—			—
Issued		153,064		$22.41
Exercised		(12,000	)	$21.80
Forfeited		—			—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		141,064

PSUs and Bonus PSUs

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Schedule of Outstanding Other Equity Instruments Issued

The following table provides information about outstanding PSUs issued and potential additional PSUs issuable by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on PSUs.

	2017 No. of units		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—		—
Issued		282,036	$22.47
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		282,036

RSs

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Schedule of Outstanding Other Equity Instruments Issued

The following table provides information about outstanding RSs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on RSs.

	2017 No. of units			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—			—
Issued		12,000		$21.80
Exercised		(12,000	)	$21.80
Forfeited		—			—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		—

DSUs

Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]

Schedule of Outstanding Other Equity Instruments Issued

The following table provides information about outstanding DSUs issued by the Corporation under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. See note 2 for details on DSUs.

	2017 No. of units		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance as at January 1, 2017		—		—
Issued		92,703	$15.26
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Balance as at December 31, 2017		92,703

Fair Value (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]

Summary of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The following table provides information about how the fair values of these financial assets and liabilities are determined as at each of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

	As at December 31, 2017
	Fair value & carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Funds - Available-for-sale		7,045		7,045		—		—
Bonds - Available-for-sale		115,343		115,343		—		—
Equity in private companies - Available-for-sale		6,981		—		—		6,981
Equity in quoted companies - Available-for-sale		281		281		—		—
Total available-for-sale		129,650		122,669		—		6,981
Derivatives		2,037		—		2,037		—
Total financial assets		131,687		122,669		2,037		6,981

Derivatives		111,762		—		111,762		—
Total financial liabilities		111,762		—		111,762		—

	As at December 31, 2016
	Fair value & carrying value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Funds - Available-for-sale		58,518		58,518		—		—
Bonds - Available-for-sale		98,605		98,605		—		—
Equity in private companies - Available-for-sale		6,921		—		—		6,921
Equity in quoted companies - Available-for-sale		115,480		115,480		—		—
Total available-for-sale		279,524		272,603		—		6,921
Equity in quoted companies - Fair value through profit/loss		8,328		—		—		8,328
Debentures - Fair value through profit/loss		7,556		—		7,556		—
Total fair value through profit/loss		15,884		—		7,556		8,328
Derivatives		52,038		—		52,038		—
Total financial assets		347,446		272,603		59,594		15,249

Derivatives		10,516		—		4,922		5,594
Provisions		195,506		—		—		195,506
Total financial liabilities		206,022		—		4,922		201,100

Summary of Fair Value of Other Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

	As at December 31, 2017
	Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
First Lien Term Loans		2,370,335		2,370,335		—		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		95,713		95,713		—		—
Total financial liabilities		2,466,048		2,466,048		—		—

	As at December 31, 2016
	Fair value $000’s		Level 1 $000’s		Level 2 $000’s		Level 3 $000’s
Promissory note		4,827		—		—		4,827
Total financial assets		4,827		—		—		4,827

First Lien Term Loans		2,336,792		2,336,792		—		—
USD Second Lien Term Loan		209,870		209,870		—		—
Total financial liabilities		2,546,662		2,546,662		—		—

Schedule of Reconciliation of Level 3 Fair Values

The following table shows a reconciliation from opening balances to the closing balances for Level 3 fair values:

	Level 3 Asset			Level 3 Promissory note
	$000’s			$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		27,679			7,700
Loss included in gain (loss) from investments		(14,124	)		—
Interest and accretion included in income from investments and financial expenses		—			888
Purchases		11,754			—
Sales		(2,566	)		—
Reclassification		501			—
Conversion of Level 3 instruments		(8,377	)		—
Loss on settlement		—			(3,761	)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income		382			—
Balance – December 31, 2016		15,249			4,827
Gain included in income from investments		(398	)		—
Interest accretion included in financial expenses		—			256
Gain on settlement		—			3,001
Settlement of promissory note		—			(8,084	)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income		656			—
NYX Sub Preferred Shares transfer out of Level 3 (see notes above)		(8,526	)		—
Balance – December 31, 2017		6,981			—

	Level 3 Liability
	$000’s
Balance – January 1, 2016		380,680
Accretion		22,887
Repayment of deferred consideration		(200,000	)
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(2,467	)
Balance – December 31, 2016		201,100
Accretion		2,048
Repayment of deferred consideration		(197,510	)
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(44	)
Settlement of put liability		(5,594	)
Balance – December 31, 2017		—

Statement of Cash Flows (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Non Cash Operating Working Capital

Changes in non-cash operating elements of working capital

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017			2016
	$000’s			$000’s
Accounts receivable		(6,708	)		(15,262	)
Prepaid expenses		(6,243	)		5,065
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		6,931			(26,349	)
Provisions		2,666			4,174
Other		(447	)		353
Total		(3,801	)		(32,019	)

Schedule of Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities


	January 1, 2017		Financing cash flows			The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates		Other changes		December 31, 2017
	$000’s		$000’s			$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Settlement of margin		7,397		(7,602	)		205		—		—
Deferred Consideration		195,506		(197,510	)		—		2,004		—
Long-term debt		2,428,579		(144,632	)		56,371		18,252		2,358,570
Balance – December 31, 2017		2,631,482		(349,744	)		56,576		20,256		2,358,570

Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Exchange Currency Exposure of Financial Instruments by Currency

Foreign Exchange Risk

As at December 31, 2017, the Corporation’s significant foreign exchange currency exposure on its financial instruments by currency was as follows (in U.S. dollar equivalents):

	CDN			EUR			GBP
	$000’s			$000’s			$000’s
Cash		12,735			94,674			6,655
Restricted cash		—			925			—
Available-for-sale investments		—			7,460			—
Accounts receivable		8,519			48,207			9,594
Derivatives		6			(176	)		2,308
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(12,247	)		(37,126	)		(24,816	)
Other payables		(21	)		(8,192	)		—
Long-term debt		—			(445,322	)		—
Derivatives		—			(111,762	)		—
Customer deposits		(1,984	)		(75,416	)		(6,360	)

Schedule of Effect on Earnings Before Tax of Exchange Rate

	10% Strengthening (weakening)
Currency	$000’s
CDN		701
EUR		(52,673	)
GBP		(1,262	)

Equity

$000's

Equity

$000's

- 10%

+ 10%

EUR:USD exchange rate

(121,958

)

110,871

	Net earnings (loss) $000's
	- 100 bps		+ 100 bps
LIBOR		1,751		(9,200	)
EURIBOR		—		(3,388	)

	Equity $000's
	- 100 bps			+ 100 bps
LIBOR		18,665			(18,256	)
EURIBOR		(5,778	)		3,480

Schedule of Age of Receivables

Age of receivables that are past due but not impaired:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Past due less than 181 days		1,707		217
Past due more than 181 days		879		163
Total		2,586		380

Schedule of Age of Impaired Trade Receivables

Age of impaired trade receivables:

	As at December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Past due less than 181 days		—		—
Past due more than 181 days		166		309
Total past due		166		309

Schedule of Information about Terms of Financial Obligations and Liabilities

The following table provides information about the terms of the Corporation’s financial obligations and liabilities:

	On		Less than 1		2 to 5		Greater than
	demand		year		years		5 years
	$000’s		$000’s		$000’s		$000’s
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		101,169		48,496		1,808		—
Other payables		42,498		216		—		—
Customer deposits		349,766		—		—		—
Derivatives		—		—		111,762		—
Provisions		—		17,590		3,093		—
Long-term debt*		—		150,026		2,752,467		—
Total		493,433		216,328		2,869,130		—

* Includes principal and interest

Related Party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure Of Transactions Between Related Parties [Abstract]

Summary of Compensation to Key Management Members

The compensation of such key management for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 included the following:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2017		2016
	$000’s		$000’s
Salaries, bonuses and short-term employee benefits		4,514		5,559
Director retainers		729		1,316
Stock-based payments		3,799		2,245
		9,042		9,120

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) Segment EquityBasedAwardPlan	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Segment
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of reportable Segments \| Segment	1	1
Description of criteria for presents separate information on an operating segment	(i) reported revenue of the segment is 10% or more of the consolidated revenue; or (ii) the absolute amount of reported profit or loss of the segment is 10% or more of consolidated profit or loss; or (iii) assets of the segment are 10% or more of consolidated assets.
Minimum percentage required for debt modification	10.00%
Duration limit for committed to the asset held for sale	1 year
Impairment loss, recognized	$ 0	$ 3,190,000
Number of equity based award plans \| EquityBasedAwardPlan	2
Percentage of PSU to long-term incentive program	67.00%
Percentage of RSU to long-term incentive program	33.00%
Description of impairment condition on investments	Generally, the Corporation will judge that a decrease of 25% in the value of the investment or a decline for a period of 12 months to be significant and prolonged respectively.
Percentage decrease for assessing whether the investments held are impaired	25.00%
Period decline for assessing whether the investments held are impaired	12 months
Restricted Share Units
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Description of vesting requirements for share-based payment arrangement	The RSUs vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period (graded vesting method), generally subject to continued employment through each vesting date.
Vesting period	4 years
Performance Share Units
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Description of vesting requirements for share-based payment arrangement	The PSUs vest on the third anniversary of the date of the grant (cliff vesting), and based on a weighted mix of revenue and Adjusted EBITDA targets of the Corporation for the applicable three-year performance period and subject to an additional total shareholder return condition (the “TSR Condition”) as well as the individual remaining employed by, or continuing to provide services to, the Corporation.
Performance period	3 years
Maximum eligible percentage for additional PSUs of PSUs granted subject to conditions	50.00%
Deferred Share Units
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Description of vesting requirements for share-based payment arrangement	Vesting for the DSU grants begins on the accounting grant date and will vest over either a one-, two- or three-year period.
Dividends expected to be paid during vesting period	$ 0
Minimum
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Budgets and forecast calculations covering period for impairment of asset calculation	3 years
Maximum
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Budgets and forecast calculations covering period for impairment of asset calculation	5 years
Fair value of deferred consideration measurement period	1 year
Stars Interactive Group
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Business acquisition date	Aug. 01, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Depreciation Rates and Estimated Useful Life of the Property and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Furniture and Fixtures
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation method	Straight-line
Depreciation percentage or useful lives	5 years
Computer Equipment
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation method	Straight-line
Depreciation percentage or useful lives	5 years
Building
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation method	Straight-line
Depreciation percentage or useful lives	25 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Estimated Useful Life of the Intangible Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Software Technology
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortisation method of intangible assets	Straight-line
Useful lives for amortisation of intangible assets	5 years
Software Technology (Defensive Intangible Asset)
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortisation method of intangible assets	Straight-line
Useful lives for amortisation of intangible assets	2 years
Customer Relationships
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortisation method of intangible assets	Straight-line
Useful lives for amortisation of intangible assets	15 years
Brands
Disclosure Of Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortisation method of intangible assets	N/A
Useful lives for amortisation of intangible assets	Indefinite useful life

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Description Of Expected Impact Of Initial Application Of New Standards Or Interpretations [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments		$ 129,650	$ 279,524
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments
Description Of Expected Impact Of Initial Application Of New Standards Or Interpretations [Line Items]
Date as at which entity plans to apply new IFRS initially		Jan. 01, 2018
Available-for-sale equity investments		$ 7,000
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and fair value gains
Fair value gains on financial assets reclassified out of available-for-sale financial assets recognised
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments \| Classification of assets as held for sale [member]
Description Of Expected Impact Of Initial Application Of New Standards Or Interpretations [Line Items]
Fair value gains transferred

Change in Accounting Estimate - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	May 15, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($)
Disclosure Of Changes In Accounting Estimates [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles expense	$ 18,100		$ 11,280
Provisions		$ 5,330
Innova Gaming Group Inc
Disclosure Of Changes In Accounting Estimates [Line Items]
EBITDA shortfall payable, expiration date	Jun. 30, 2020
Maximum \| Innova Gaming Group Inc
Disclosure Of Changes In Accounting Estimates [Line Items]
EBITDA shortfall annual payable				$ 2,000,000

Segmental Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 Segment	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Segment
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Abstract]
Number of reportable Segments \| Segment	1	1
Interest revenue reclassified from revenue to income (loss) from investments \| $		$ 650
Minimum
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Percentage consolidated revenue generated	5.00%	5.00%

Segmental Information - Summary of Segmented Net Earnings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

$ 1,312,315

$ 1,155,247

^[1]

(192,709)

(162,785)

^[1]

(571,258)

(585,123)

(163,039)

(138,299)

^[1]

(130,771)

(113,102)

^[1]

^[1]

(199)

34,524

(19,278)

^[1]

(2,569)

623

^[1]

Net earnings (loss) before income taxes

2,466

286,493

139,550

^[1]

27,208

4,000

^[1]

Depreciation & amortization

259,285

135,550

^[1]

Other segmental information

147,186

139,883

7,171

6,080

Total Assets

5,415,126

5,462,475

Total Liabilities

3,111,695

3,260,747

Operating Segments

1,311,630

1,155,139

(192,271)

(162,642)

(523,011)

(514,105)

(161,790)

(142,563)

(130,771)

(113,102)

(199)

29,919

879

(2,569)

Net earnings (loss) before income taxes

2,466

331,137

225,873

26,281

4,027

Depreciation & amortization

304,856

221,846

Other segmental information

147,027

139,301

Operating Segments | Poker

7,171

4,142

Total Assets

5,398,310

5,412,449

Total Liabilities

3,089,732

3,230,806

Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

877,296

846,059

Operating Segments | Other Gaming

384,012

264,114

50,322

44,966

Corporate

685

108

(438)

(143)

(48,247)

(71,018)

(1,249)

4,264

4,605

(20,157)

Net earnings (loss) before income taxes

623

(44,644)

(86,323)

927

(27)

Depreciation & amortization

(45,571)

(86,296)

Other segmental information

159

582

1,938

Total Assets

16,816

50,026

Total Liabilities

$ 21,963

$ 29,941

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Segmental Information - Summary of Segment by Customer Location (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

$ 1,312,315

$ 1,155,247

^[1]

Operating Segments

Operating Segments | Poker

1,311,630

1,155,139

Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

877,296

846,059

Operating Segments | Other Gaming

384,012

264,114

50,322

44,966

Corporate

685

108

Isle of Man

Isle of Man | Operating Segments

378,714

358,703

Isle of Man | Operating Segments | Poker

378,714

358,703

Isle of Man | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

349,375

339,513

Isle of Man | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

29,338

19,187

Malta

Malta | Operating Segments

434,845

392,176

Malta | Operating Segments | Poker

434,845

392,176

Malta | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

210,742

225,974

Malta | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

224,101

166,198

Italy

Italy | Operating Segments

134,965

109,963

Italy | Operating Segments | Poker

134,965

109,963

Italy | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

82,106

77,646

Italy | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

52,284

31,693

575

624

United Kingdom

United Kingdom | Operating Segments

71,553

70,663

United Kingdom | Operating Segments | Poker

71,553

70,663

United Kingdom | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

56,155

56,837

United Kingdom | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

15,140

13,439

258

387

Spain

Spain | Operating Segments

83,423

67,349

Spain | Operating Segments | Poker

83,423

67,349

Spain | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

47,912

42,326

Spain | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

34,842

24,370

669

653

France

France | Operating Segments

61,132

54,918

France | Operating Segments | Poker

61,132

54,918

France | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

50,214

51,989

France | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

10,410

2,356

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions

508

573

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions | Operating Segments

147,683

101,475

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions | Operating Segments | Poker

146,998

101,367

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions | Operating Segments | Casino & Sportsbook

80,792

51,774

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions | Operating Segments | Other Gaming

17,897

6,871

Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions | Corporate

48,309

42,722

Interest and bank charges

$ 685

$ 108

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Segmental Information - Summary of Segment by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	$ 4,522,187	$ 4,629,372
Canada
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	53,394	39,993
Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	4,446,503	4,567,314
Italy
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	35	47
United Kingdom
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	6,511	6,380
Other Licensed Or Approved Jurisdictions
Disclosure Of Operating Segments [Line Items]
Goodwill, intangible assets and property and equipment	$ 15,744	$ 15,638

Expenses Classified By Nature - Expenses Classified By Nature (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Financial

$ 160,201

$ 167,945

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

2,838

(29,646)

Salaries and fringe benefits

163,039

138,299

^[1]

General and administrative

Processor costs

69,518

56,555

Office

81,174

73,713

170,422

182,080

Research and development salaries

25,180

27,661

Depreciation of property and equipment

10,622

10,289

8,925

8,181

Amortization of deferred development costs

10,275

5,942

Amortization of intangible assets

127,986

125,760

Professional fees

66,185

71,008

(Reversal of) Impairment of assets held for sale, associates and intangible assets

(6,799)

16,931

Loss on disposal of assets

7,171

6,080

599

923

571,258

585,123

Selling

Marketing

162,437

142,205

Royalties

30,272

20,580

192,709

162,785

^[1]

$ 130,771

113,102

Acquisition-related costs

Professional fees

199

Disclosure Of Summary Of Income Tax Expense [Abstract]

^[1]

$ 199

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Expenses Classified By Nature - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Expenses Classified By Nature [Line Items]
Reclassification of travel and entertainment costs previously included within “Selling” expenses to “Office” expenses	$ 7,710
Insurance indemnification proceeds	2,910
Stars Interactive Group \| Belgium
Expenses Classified By Nature [Line Items]
Indemnification proceeds for gaming duty, professional fees and income taxes	5,770
Refund of taxes and penalties	$ 2,850

Gain (Loss) From Investments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017 CAD ($) shares	Jul. 31, 2015 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 CAD ($)
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Amount of debentures sold to third party					$ 1,000
Convertible debentures, annual interest rate					6.00%	6.00%
Chartwell/Cryptologic Sale
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Gross proceeds from sale of investment				$ 150,000
Proceeds from sale of investment in cash				110,000
Proceeds from sale of investment, exchangeable preferred shares				$ 40,000
NYX Gaming Group
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Acquisition of convertible debenture					$ 9,000	$ 10,000
Proceeds from sale of investment in cash		$ 27.9
Percentage of securities disposed		13.70%
Gain from disposition of securities		$ 14.0
Intertain Common Shares
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Number of securities disposed \| shares			4,920,000
Shares of Jackpotjoy
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of investment in cash	$ 59.8
Percentage of securities disposed	7.50%
Gain from disposition of securities	$ 15.0
Number of securities acquired \| shares			5,561,666
Intertain Convertible Debentures
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Conversion of debentures			$ 3,850
Convertible debentures, annual interest rate			5.00%

Income Taxes - Summary of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Current income tax expense

$ 9,391

$ 8,521

Current income tax expense (recovery) - prior year adjustment

21,923

(137)

Deferred income tax recovery relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences

(3,568)

(4,386)

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense - prior year adjustment

(538)

Income tax expense

$ 27,208

$ 4,000

^[1]

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

- Definition

The aggregate amount included in the determination of profit (loss) for the period in respect of current tax and deferred tax that relate to continuing operations. [Refer: Continuing operations [member]; Current tax expense (income); Deferred tax expense (income)]

+ References + Details

Income Taxes - Summary of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Reconciliation Of Average Effective Tax Rate And Applicable Tax Rate [Abstract]

Net earnings before income taxes

$ 286,493

$ 139,550

Canadian statutory tax rate

26.70%

26.90%

Statutory income taxes

$ 76,494

$ 37,539

Non-taxable income

(143)

(99)

Non-deductible expenses

3,590

4,710

Differences in effective income tax rates in foreign jurisdictions

(117,153)

(102,206)

Deferred tax assets not recognized

43,035

64,191

Adjustment in respect of prior years

21,385

(135)

Income tax expense

$ 27,208

$ 4,000

^[1]

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective tax rate	2.03%	2.96%
Tax provision	$ 26,500,000
Deferred tax liabilities for unremitted earnings	0
Unremitted earnings	1,127,100,000	$ 695,900,000
Canadian Non Capital Tax Losses
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	$ 100,220,000	77,560,000
Expiry term on non capital loss applied against earnings	20 years
Foreign subsidiary non capital losses [Member]
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	$ 1,193,620,000	610,060,000
Carried Forward for up to 9 years [Member]
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	1,170,090,000	582,640,000
Minimum
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Total tax contributions	$ 190,000,000	$ 160,000,000

Income Taxes - Summary of Significant Components of Deferred Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (16,160)	$ (20,476)
(Charged) / credited to net earnings	4,106	4,384
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income	160	(72)
Impairment		4
Ending balance	(11,369)	(16,160)
Charge direct to equity - share-based payment transactions	359
Acquisition of subsidiary	(72)
Foreign exchange on translation	238
Property, plant and equipment [member]
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance	25	38
(Charged) / credited to net earnings	131	(10)
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income		(3)
Ending balance	156	25
Intangibles
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(17,300)	(19,112)
(Charged) / credited to net earnings	426	1,808
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income	14
Impairment		4
Ending balance	(16,679)	(17,300)
Acquisition of subsidiary	(72)
Foreign exchange on translation	253
Transaction costs
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance		4,284
Reclassification		(4,284)
Tax Losses
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance	139	301
(Charged) / credited to net earnings	170	(174)
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income		12
Ending balance	308	139
Foreign exchange on translation	(1)
Other
Disclosure Of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Beginning balance	976	(5,987)
(Charged) / credited to net earnings	3,379	2,760
Reclassification		4,284
(Charged) / credited to other comprehensive income	146	(81)
Ending balance	4,846	$ 976
Charge direct to equity - share-based payment transactions	359
Foreign exchange on translation	$ (14)

Income Taxes - Schedule of Gross Temporary Differences (Details) - Unrecognized Deferred Tax Assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Other Temporary Differences [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	$ 1,313,413	$ 721,770
Tax Losses
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Other Temporary Differences [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	1,293,846	687,620
Other
Disclosure Of Temporary Difference Unused Tax Losses And Other Temporary Differences [Line Items]
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	$ 19,567	$ 34,150

Net Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Numerator

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per Common Share - net earnings

$ 259,231,000

$ 136,144,000

Denominator

Denominator for basic earnings per Common Share – weighted average number of Common Shares

146,818,764

141,463,244

Effect of dilutive securities

Stock options

558,996

1,585,173

Performance share units

18,748

Restricted share units

17,076

Warrants

717,792

Convertible Preferred Shares

55,576,213

52,384,503

Effect of dilutive securities

56,888,825

53,969,676

Dilutive potential for diluted earnings per Common Share

203,707,589

195,432,920

Basic earnings per Common Share

$ 1.77

$ 0.96

^[1]

Diluted earnings per Common Share

$ 1.27

$ 0.70

^[1]

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 4,588,572	$ 4,701,354
Ending balance	4,477,350	4,588,572
Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	4,900,213	4,885,026
Additions	25,105	28,630
Additions through business combination	1,413	1,024
Reclassification	(201)	678
Translation	1,146	359
Ending balance	4,927,676	4,900,213
Disposals		13,430
Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	311,641	183,672
Amortization	138,261	131,702
Impairment		9,741
Translation	424	56
Ending balance	450,326	311,641
Disposals		13,418
Software Technology Acquired Through Business Combinations
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	54,916	83,161
Ending balance	26,420	54,916
Software Technology Acquired Through Business Combinations \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	116,079	115,283
Additions through business combination	1,413	824
Translation		(28)
Ending balance	117,492	116,079
Software Technology Acquired Through Business Combinations \| Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	61,163	32,122
Amortization	29,909	27,478
Impairment		1,563
Ending balance	91,072	61,163
Other Software Technology
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,875	6,026
Ending balance	9,328	9,875
Other Software Technology \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	15,673	19,992
Additions	1,893	7,669
Translation	1,146	(342)
Ending balance	18,712	15,673
Disposals		(11,646)
Other Software Technology \| Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,798	13,966
Amortization	3,162	3,367
Impairment		155
Translation	424	(56)
Ending balance	9,384	5,798
Disposals		(11,634)
Customer Relationships
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,194,342	1,289,257
Ending balance	1,099,427	1,194,342
Customer Relationships \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,423,719	1,423,719
Ending balance	1,423,719	1,423,719
Customer Relationships \| Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	229,377	134,462
Amortization	94,915	94,915
Ending balance	324,292	229,377
Brands
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	485,253	485,253
Ending balance	485,253	485,253
Brands \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	485,253	485,253
Ending balance	485,253	485,253
Deferred Development Costs
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	38,976	27,187
Impairment		2,550
Ending balance	51,712	38,976
Deferred Development Costs \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	48,808	30,309
Additions	23,212	20,961
Reclassification	(201)	(678)
Ending balance	71,819	48,808
Disposals		(1,784)
Deferred Development Costs \| Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,832	3,122
Amortization	10,275	5,942
Impairment		2,552
Ending balance	20,107	9,832
Disposals		(1,784)
Goodwill
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,805,210	2,810,470
Ending balance	2,805,210	2,805,210
Goodwill \| Cost
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,810,681	2,810,470
Additions through business combination		200
Translation		11
Ending balance	2,810,681	2,810,681
Goodwill \| Accumulated Amortization and Impairments
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,471
Impairment		5,471
Ending balance	$ 5,471	$ 5,471

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill derecognized		$ 4,700,000
Percentage of cash flows based on estimated growth rate	1.90%	1.90%
Percentage of cash flows based on discount rate	9.70%	11.70%
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill	$ 0
Goodwill And Software Technology
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment losses		$ 7,190,000
Deferred Development Costs
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment losses		2,550,000
Software Technology
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Software technology derecognized		$ 1,000,000
Brand
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill	$ 0

Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 40,800	$ 47,092
Depreciation	8,925	8,181
Ending balance	44,837	40,800
Cost
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	49,672	52,156
Additions	10,997	6,806
Disposals	(1,906)	(3,767)
Translation	3,817	(5,523)
Ending balance	62,580	49,672
Accumulated Depreciation
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	8,872	5,064
Depreciation	8,925	8,181
Disposals	(1,185)	(2,735)
Translation	1,131	(1,638)
Ending balance	17,743	8,872
Revenue-Producing Assets
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	60	88
Ending balance		60
Revenue-Producing Assets \| Cost
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	84	117
Additions		3
Disposals	(84)	(40)
Translation		4
Ending balance		84
Revenue-Producing Assets \| Accumulated Depreciation
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	24	29
Depreciation		16
Disposals	(24)	(22)
Translation		1
Ending balance		24
Furniture and Fixtures
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	7,339	9,563
Ending balance	7,173	7,339
Furniture and Fixtures \| Cost
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,356	11,099
Additions	2,724	1,536
Disposals	(571)	(2,762)
Translation	988	(517)
Ending balance	12,497	9,356
Furniture and Fixtures \| Accumulated Depreciation
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,017	1,536
Depreciation	3,198	3,023
Disposals	(301)	(1,971)
Translation	410	(571)
Ending balance	5,324	2,017
Computer Equipment
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	13,388	12,446
Ending balance	16,753	13,388
Computer Equipment \| Cost
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	18,627	14,589
Additions	8,273	5,267
Disposals	(1,251)	(965)
Translation	506	(264)
Ending balance	26,155	18,627
Computer Equipment \| Accumulated Depreciation
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	5,239	2,143
Depreciation	4,764	4,144
Disposals	(860)	(742)
Translation	259	(306)
Ending balance	9,402	5,239
Building
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	20,013	24,995
Ending balance	20,911	20,013
Building \| Cost
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	21,605	26,351
Translation	2,323	(4,746)
Ending balance	23,928	21,605
Building \| Accumulated Depreciation
Disclosure Of Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,592	1,356
Depreciation	963	998
Translation	462	(762)
Ending balance	$ 3,017	$ 1,592

Investments in Associates - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 31, 2015 CAD ($)	Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Innova Gaming Group Inc
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Net proceeds of initial public offering	$ 34.1
Ownership percentage in associates				40.00%
Name of associate			Innova
Description of nature of entity's relationship with associate			The Innova Offering resulted in the Corporation receiving aggregate net proceeds of approximately CDN$34.1 million and maintaining ownership of approximately 40% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innova.
Innova Gaming Group Inc \| Assets Reclassified As Held for Sale
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Impairment loss recognised				$ 4,210
Mediarex Enterprises Limited
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in associates			21.13%
Impairment loss recognised			$ 2,570
Diamond Game Enterprises
Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]
Payments for business acquisition		$ 25,000

Investments in Associates - Summary of Reconciliation of Investment in Associates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]

$ (2,569)

$ 623

^[1]

Disclosure Of Significant Investments In Associates [Line Items]

1,312,315

1,155,247

^[1]

Associates

Balance – January 1, 2016

10,734

Acquired during the year

2,569

Reclassified to long-term investments

(501)

Impairment loss included in general and administrative expenses

(4,206)

Translation

487

Reclassified to assets held for sale

(7,137)

Balance – December 31, 2016

$ 0

[1]	See notes 5 and 6 for further details on reclassifications.

Investments - Summary of Investments Held by Corporate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments	$ 129,649	$ 295,408
Current portion	122,668	288,487
Non-current portion	6,981	6,921
Funds \| Available for Sale
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments	7,045	65,427
Bonds \| Available for Sale
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments	115,343	91,696
Debentures \| Fair Value Through Profit/Loss
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments		7,556
Equity in Quoted Companies \| Available for Sale
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments	280	123,808
Equity in Private Companies \| Available for Sale
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investments	$ 6,981	$ 6,921

Investments - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 17, 2017 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 CAD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 CAD ($)
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Current investments - customer deposits			$ 122,668,000	$ 228,510,000
Customer deposits covered by cash			227,100,000
Impairment loss			$ 0	$ 3,190,000
Convertible debentures, annual interest rate		6.00%			6.00%
Amount of debentures sold to third party		$ 1
Debt instrument, maturity date			Nov. 17, 2016
Extended debt instrument, maturity date			Apr. 17, 2018
Conversion price of debenture per common share prior to the maturity date, before amendment \| $ / shares		$ 3.20
Monthly cash repayment of debenture until the balance due date	$ 1
NYX Gaming Group
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Acquisition of convertible debenture		$ 9			$ 10

Investments - Summary of Carrying Value of Bonds and Debentures Held by the Corporation (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, next twelve months, fair value	$ 38,014
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, year two through five, fair value	72,645
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, after five years, fair value	4,684
Bonds
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, next twelve months, fair value	38,014
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, year two through five, fair value	72,645
Available for sale securities, debt maturities, after five years, fair value	$ 4,684

Investments - Summary of Recognized Gain From Current Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	$ 4,741
Realized gains	41,083
Unrealized losses	(6,346)
Changes in fair value through profit/loss	13
Total	39,491
Funds
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	473
Realized gains	3,657
Unrealized losses	(4,299)
Total	(169)
Bonds
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	2,647
Realized gains	2,330
Unrealized losses	(1,969)
Total	3,008
Debentures
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	253
Total	253
Equity in Quoted Companies
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	1,182
Realized gains	35,096
Unrealized losses	(78)
Total	36,200
Equity in Private Companies
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Investment income earned	186
Changes in fair value through profit/loss	13
Total	$ 199

Investments - Schedule of Convertible Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Unrealized loss on investment	$ 170	$ (6,703)
NYX Gaming Group
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Opening balance	7,556	12,260
Realized gain on investment	253	1,035
Unrealized loss on investment		(909)
Converted to equity		(5,310)
Redemption of debenture	(8,365)
Translation	$ 556	480
Ending balance		$ 7,556

Investments - Schedule Significant Subsidiaries of Corporation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Stars Group Holdings B.V. \| Netherlands
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Intermediate holding company and investment vehicle
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Stars Interactive Holdings (IOM) Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Intermediate holding company
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Worldwide Independent Trust Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Treasury
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
REEL Italy Limited \| Malta
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Various
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Rational Entertainment Enterprises Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Gaming services
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Naris Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Treasury
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Stars Interactive Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Intermediate holding company
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
RG Cash Plus Limited \| Isle of Man
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Treasury
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
Rational Gaming Europe Limited \| Malta
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Various
Percentage of ownership	100.00%
REEL Spain Plc \| Malta
Disclosure Of Investment [Line Items]
Principal business	Gaming services
Percentage of ownership	100.00%

Accounts Receivable - Schedule of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Trade And Other Current Receivables [Abstract]
Balances held with processors	$ 75,147	$ 62,002
Balances due from live events	10,260	5,910
VAT receivable	6,684	6,292
Other receivables	8,318	7,353
Total accounts receivable balance	$ 100,409	$ 81,557

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 510,323,000	$ 267,684,000	$ 274,359,000
Subsidiary
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 24,700

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral - Schedule of Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	$ 53,696	$ 51,495
Restricted cash advances and collateral – current portion	7,862	5,767
Restricted cash advances and collateral – non-current portion	45,834	45,728
Guarantees in Connection With Licenses Held
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	4,333	5,728
Funds in Connection With Hedging Contracts
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	5,113	2,879
Segregated Funds in Respect of Payment Processors
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	2,749	2,625
Guarantee in Connection with Acquisition of a Subsidiary
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	1,201
Cash Portion of Kentucky Bond Collateral
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	40,000	40,000
Other Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	$ 300	$ 263

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral - Schedule of Restricted Cash Advances and Collateral (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	$ 53,696	$ 51,495
Cash Portion of Kentucky Bond Collateral
Restricted Cash Advances And Collateral [Line Items]
Restricted cash advances and collateral – total	$ 40,000	$ 40,000

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits - Components of Prepaid Expenses and Deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses And Deposits [Abstract]
Prepaid royalties	$ 5,704	$ 6,184
Prepaid expenses	22,281	14,888
Vendor deposits	1,408	1,495
Total current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits	29,393	22,567
Prepaid royalties	16,444	20,698
Vendor deposits	70	100
Total non-current portion of prepaid expenses and deposits	$ 16,514	$ 20,798

Assets Held for Sale - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Disposition of ownership in connection to issued and outstanding common shares	$ 16,127
Innova Gaming Group Inc
Disclosure Of Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in associates			40.00%
Disposition of ownership in connection to issued and outstanding common shares	$ 16,100	$ 20.5

Credit Facility - Additional Information (Details)		12 Months Ended
Credit Facility - Additional Information (Details)	Feb. 22, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2014 USD ($)
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount		$ 2,358,569,000	$ 2,428,579,000	$ 2,469,427,000
Amount posted in supersedeas bond	$ 100,000,000
Cash collateral for the amount posted in bonds	40,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date		August 1, 2019
Credit facility, interest rate description		LIBOR plus 4.00% or ABR plus 3.00%.
Outstanding credit facility amount		$ 0	$ 0
Amount posted in supersedeas bond	100,000,000
Cash collateral for the amount posted in bonds	40,000,000
Facility guarantee issued by the bank for the bond	30,000,000
Remaining amount under credit facility	$ 70,000,000
First Lien Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, initiation date		Aug. 01, 2014
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 100,000,000
LIBOR \| Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate		4.00%
ABR \| Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate		3.00%
Maximum \| Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, leverage ratio		3.75
Credit facility, commitment fee percentage		0.375%
Minimum \| Revolving Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, leverage ratio		1.00
Credit facility, commitment fee percentage		0.50%

Long-Term Debt - Disclosure of Principal and Carrying Amount of Long-Term Debt Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, principal outstanding balance	$ 67,500
Outstanding credit facility amount	2,358,569	$ 2,428,579	$ 2,469,427
Current portion of long term debt	4,990	47,750	32,889
Long-term debt	$ 2,353,579	2,380,829	2,436,538
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate	4.83%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding balance	$ 1,895,654	2,021,097	2,041,616
Outstanding credit facility amount	$ 1,848,397	1,965,928	1,978,763
EUR First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate	3.75%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding balance	$ 382,222	286,143	289,048
Outstanding credit facility amount	$ 453,540	296,198	307,584
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate	8.33%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding balance	$ 95,000	210,000	210,000
Outstanding credit facility amount	$ 56,632	$ 166,453	161,524
CDN 2013 Debentures
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate	7.50%
Debt instrument, principal outstanding balance			30,000
Outstanding credit facility amount			$ 21,556

Long-Term Debt - Disclosure of Interest Outstanding on the Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Interest amount	$ 108,015	$ 129,388
Interest accretion	18,267	14,016
Total interest	$ 126,282	$ 143,404
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	5.54%	5.71%
Interest amount	$ 76,851	$ 95,356
Interest accretion	11,817	7,721
Total interest	$ 88,668	$ 103,077
EUR First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	4.37%	5.68%
Interest amount	$ 16,824	$ 16,950
Interest accretion	1,271	1,241
Total interest	$ 18,095	$ 18,191
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Effective interest rate	16.05%	13.26%
Interest amount	$ 14,340	$ 17,082
Interest accretion	5,179	4,929
Total interest	$ 19,519	$ 22,011
CDN 2013 Debentures
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Effective interest rate		7.50%
Interest accretion		$ 125
Total interest		$ 125

Long-Term Debt - Disclosure of the Movement of the Corporation's Long-Term Debt Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Opening Balance	$ 2,428,579	$ 2,469,427
Principal Movements	(139,913)	46,352
Transaction costs	(4,735)
Accretion	18,267	13,922
Translation	56,371	8,418
Total	2,358,569	2,428,579
Current portion of long term debt	4,990	47,750	$ 32,889
Long-term debt	2,353,579	2,380,829	$ 2,436,538
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Opening Balance	1,965,928	1,978,763
Principal Movements	(125,442)	20,587
Transaction costs	(3,906)
Accretion	11,817	7,752
Total	1,848,397	1,965,928
Current portion of long term debt	7,042	45,848
Long-term debt	1,841,355	1,920,080
EUR First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Opening Balance	296,198	307,584
Principal Movements	100,529	3,204
Transaction costs	(829)
Accretion	1,271	1,241
Translation	56,371	9,423
Total	453,540	296,198
Current portion of long term debt	3,299	7,512
Long-term debt	450,241	288,686
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Opening Balance	166,453	161,524
Principal Movements	115,000
Accretion	5,179	4,929
Total	56,632	166,453
Current portion of long term debt	(5,351)	5,610
Long-term debt	$ 61,983	172,063
CDN 2013 Debentures
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Opening Balance		21,556
Principal Movements		22,561
Translation		$ 1,005

Long-Term Debt - Disclosure of Schedule of Principle Repayments of Long-Term Debt Over the Next Five Years (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
1 Year	$ 24,152
2 Years	24,152
3 Years	24,152
4 Years	2,282,286
5 Years	95,000
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
1 Year	19,443
2 Years	19,443
3 Years	19,443
4 Years	1,837,326
EUR First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
1 Year	4,709
2 Years	4,709
3 Years	4,709
4 Years	444,960
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
5 Years	$ 95,000

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, € in Millions, $ in Millions			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016 CAD ($)	Feb. 07, 2013 CAD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)	Sep. 20, 2017 USD ($)	Aug. 08, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 03, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 03, 2017 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount			$ 2,358,569						$ 2,428,579	$ 2,469,427
Long-term debt			$ 2,353,579						2,380,829	$ 2,436,538
Debt instrument, maturity date			Nov. 17, 2016
LIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Floor rate			1.00%	1.00%
EURIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Floor rate			0.00%	0.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount			$ 1,848,397						1,965,928
Long-term debt			$ 1,841,355						1,920,080
Repayment of debt, percentage on principal amount			50.00%	50.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| Principal Repayment Condition One
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Excess cash flow repayment, percentage			25.00%	25.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| Principal Repayment Condition Two
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Excess cash flow repayment, percentage			0.00%	0.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| Maximum \| Principal Repayment Condition One
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Secured debt leverage ratio			475.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| Maximum \| Principal Repayment Condition Two
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Secured debt leverage ratio			400.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| Minimum \| Principal Repayment Condition One
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Secured debt leverage ratio			400.00%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| LIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Percentage added to reference rate			3.50%	3.50%			3.50%	3.50%
Floor rate							1.00%	1.00%
Variation in interest rate margin							0.50%	0.50%
USD First Lien Term Loan \| EURIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Percentage added to reference rate							3.75%	3.75%
Floor rate							0.00%	0.00%
EUR First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount			$ 453,540						296,198
Long-term debt			$ 450,241						288,686
Retranching incremental debt							$ 106,000	€ 100
EUR First Lien Term Loan \| EURIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount \| €				€ 378
Percentage added to reference rate			3.75%	3.75%
First Lien Term Loans \| EURIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Long term debt maturity period			seven-year
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility amount			$ 56,632						166,453
Long-term debt			61,983						$ 172,063
Principal prepayments of debt					$ 75,000	$ 40,000
Debt repayments balance outstanding			$ 95,000
USD Second Lien Term Loan \| LIBOR
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Percentage added to reference rate			7.00%	7.00%
Floor rate			1.00%	1.00%
Long-term debt			$ 95,000
CDN 2013 Debentures
Disclosure Of Long Term Debt [Line Items]
Issuance of convertible debenture shares \| shares		30,000
Issuance of convertible debenture shares per unit \| $ / shares		$ 1,000
Proceeds from unsecured debt issuance		$ 30
Debt instrument, maturity date		Jan. 31, 2016
Repayments of debentures	$ 30

Derivatives - Additional Information (Details)			12 Months Ended
Derivatives - Additional Information (Details)	Aug. 12, 2015 USD ($) € / $	Mar. 02, 2015 USD ($) € / $	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Contract	Dec. 31, 2016 EUR (€) Contract	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Cross currency interest rate swap settlement amount			$ 616,540,000
Gain on cross currency interest rate swap			13,900,000
Recognized financial expenses relating to amortization of other comprehensive income	$ 17,530,000
Ineffectiveness gain with respect to the cash flow hedge			0	$ 470,000
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness			0
Notional Amount			67,500,000
Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges, net of tax \| Contract				0	0
Reclassified from reserves to consolidated statement of earnings as financial expenses			16,580,000	$ 7,750,000
Fair value of swap agreements in hedging relationships included in derivative liabilities			111,760,000
Fair value of swap agreements in hedging relationships included in derivative asset				52,040,000
Ineffectiveness with respect to net investment hedge			0	0
Unrealized exchange loss on translation			134,720,000	48,290,000
Gains Losses On Exchange Differences			(2,838,000)	29,646,000
Loss recognized on derivative instrument			(7,110,000)
Realized loss in income on forward foreign exchange contract				1,470,000
Unrealized loss in income				4,920,000
Derivative liabilities			111,762,000	10,516,000		$ 24,824,000
Level 3
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities				5,594,000
Stars Fantasy Sports Subco, LLC \| Level 3
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Remaining equity interests acquired			$ 5,950,000
Derivative liabilities				$ 5,590,000
Discount rate to determine fair value				5.70%
Derivative Instruments without Hedge Accounting
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Fixed foreign exchange rate				1.0978	1.0000
Gains Losses On Exchange Differences				$ 125,520,000	€ 114,340,000
March 2015 Swap Agreements
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Swap agreements maturity period		2019-08
Fixed foreign exchange rate \| € / $		1.1102
Euro interest average rate		4.6016%
August 2015 Swap Agreements
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Swap agreements maturity period	2019-08
Fixed foreign exchange rate \| € / $	1.094
Euro interest average rate	4.657%
First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Notional amount designated in cash flow hedge relationships to hedge interest rate and foreign exchange	$ 302,000,000	$ 1,740,000,000
Reduced applicable interest rate margin	0.50%
First Lien Term Loan \| Floating Interest Rate \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.00%	5.00%
First Lien Term Loan \| LIBOR
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Percentage added to reference rate	4.00%	4.00%
Floor rate	1.00%	1.00%
Reduced applicable interest rate margin	3.50%
Reduced floor rate	1.00%
Swap Agreements
Disclosure Of Derivatives [Line Items]
Cross currency swap agreement notional amount	$ 325,000,000

Derivatives - Summary of Fair Value of Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Assets
Opening balance	$ 52,038	$ 13,485
Acquisition	906
Realized gain	(375)
Settlement	(13,178)
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value	(37,354)	38,553
Closing balance	2,037	52,038
Derivatives	2,037
Derivatives		52,038
Derivative Liabilities
Opening balance	10,516	24,824
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value	109,029	(14,247)
Realized gain on settlement	(2,829)
Settlement	(5,771)
Accretion		307
Translation	817	(368)
Closing balance	111,762	10,516
Derivatives		4,922
Derivatives	111,762	5,594
Forward Contracts
Derivative Assets
Opening balance		4,012
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value	2,037	(4,012)
Closing balance	2,037
Derivatives	2,037
Derivative Liabilities
Opening balance	4,922	2,184
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value	(1,826)	3,106
Realized gain on settlement	(2,829)
Settlement	(177)
Translation	(90)	(368)
Closing balance		4,922
Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts
Derivative Assets
Opening balance	52,038	9,473
Settlement	(13,904)
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value	(38,134)	42,565
Closing balance		52,038
Derivative Liabilities
Opening balance		16,538
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value	110,855	(16,538)
Translation	907
Closing balance	111,762
Derivatives	111,762
Currency options
Derivative Assets
Acquisition	906
Realized gain	(375)
Settlement	726
Unrealized (loss) gain in fair value	(1,257)
Put Liability
Derivative Liabilities
Opening balance	5,594	6,102
Unrealized loss (gain) in fair value		(815)
Settlement	$ (5,594)
Accretion		307
Closing balance		$ 5,594

Commitments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Operating Lease [Abstract]
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases	$ 61.6
Future minimum lease receipts under non-cancellable operating leases	$ 17.6

Commitments - Schedule Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessee [Line Items]
Total	$ 61,600
Within One Year
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessee [Line Items]
Rent	9,400
Other	18
Total	9,418
Later Than One Year but Not Later Than 5 Years
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessee [Line Items]
Rent	28,323
Total	28,323
More Than 5 Years
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessee [Line Items]
Rent	23,828
Total	$ 23,828

Commitments - Schedule Future Minimum Lease Receipts Under Non-cancellable Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessor [Line Items]
Total	$ 17,600
Within One Year
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessor [Line Items]
Rent	1,964
Total	1,964
Later Than One Year but Not Later Than 5 Years
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessor [Line Items]
Rent	7,855
Total	7,855
More Than 5 Years
Disclosure Of Finance Lease And Operating Lease By Lessor [Line Items]
Rent	7,806
Total	$ 7,806

Other Payables - Schedule of Other Current Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Other Payables [Line Items]
VAT payable	$ 12,990
Customer rewards	29,508	$ 40,396
Brokerage account payable		7,397
Bonuses payable to employees	195	1,550
Other payables	21
Total current portion of other payable	$ 42,714	56,588
Austria
Disclosure Of Other Payables [Line Items]
Austria gaming duty		$ 7,245

Provisions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Purchase price, Deferred payment, Amount payable		$ 400,000
Purchase price, Deferred payment, Amount payable, Fair value			$ 195,510
Discounted Cash Flow \| Level 3
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Discount rate			6.00%
Amount of change in fair value of deferred payment due to one percentage change in discount rate	$ 9,400

Provisions - Carrying Amounts and Movements in Provisions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Balance	$ 221,722	$ 405,898
Adjustment to provision recognized	47,210	24,260
Payments	(250,942)	(229,711)
Accretion of discount	2,887	23,372
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(2,466)
Reclassification	(1,444)
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)	1,250	369
Balance	20,683	221,722
Current portion at December 31, 2016	17,590	212,780
Non-current portion at December 31, 2016	3,093	8,942
Player Bonuses and Jackpots
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Balance	1,571	2,688
Adjustment to provision recognized	48,146	13,885
Payments	(44,121)	(15,013)
Reclassification	(1,444)
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)	113	11
Balance	4,265	1,571
Current portion at December 31, 2016	4,265	1,571
Deferred Consideration
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Balance	202,515	382,728
Adjustment to provision recognized	(815)
Payments	(197,510)	(200,000)
Accretion of discount	2,048	22,277
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration		(2,466)
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)	62	(24)
Balance	6,300	202,515
Current portion at December 31, 2016	6,300	202,515
Minimum Revenue Guarantee
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Balance	17,636	19,395
Adjustment to provision recognized	(121)	5,762
Payments	(9,311)	(8,998)
Accretion of discount	839	1,095
Foreign exchange translation losses (gains)	1,075	382
Balance	10,118	17,636
Current portion at December 31, 2016	7,025	8,694
Non-current portion at December 31, 2016	$ 3,093	8,942
Other
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Balance		1,087
Adjustment to provision recognized		4,613
Payments		$ (5,700)

Provisions - Carrying Amounts and Movements in Provisions (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Purchase price, Deferred payment, Amount payable		$ 400,000
Diamond Game
Disclosure Of Other Provisions [Line Items]
Purchase price, Deferred payment, Amount payable	$ 6,300

Customer Deposits - Summary of Customer Deposits Segregation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Customer Deposits [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 510,323	$ 267,684	$ 274,359
Current investments	122,668	288,487
Total	349,766	366,735
Customer deposits	349,766	366,735
Customer Deposits
Disclosure Of Customer Deposits [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	227,098	138,225
Current investments	$ 122,668	$ 228,510

Share Capital - Additional Information (Details)				12 Months Ended
Share Capital - Additional Information (Details)	Aug. 01, 2017	Feb. 01, 2017	Aug. 01, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2017 $ / shares $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Number of common shares in the authorized share capital				unlimited
Number of convertible preferred shares in the authorized share capital				unlimited
Number of shares issued and fully paid \| shares				147,947,874	147,947,874	145,101,127
Number of preferred shares convertible into common shares \| shares				58,084,801	58,084,801	54,750,496
Conversion ratio multiplier	1.03	1.03
Ratio of consolidated net debt to LTM EBITDA.				6.7 to 1 or less on a pro forma basis
Maximum individual acquisition amount under preferred shares terms			$ 250,000,000
Preferred shares issued upon fundamental change since acquisition			$ 500,000,000
Conversion ratio increment range upon failure to comply				a range of 2% and 6% per annum, depending
Preferred shares to common shares conversion ratio				41.67
Preferred shares to common shares initial conversion price per share \| $ / shares					$ 24.00
Preferred shares to common shares conversion description				Each Preferred Share is convertible at the holder’s option at any time in whole or in part, initially into 41.67 Common Shares (the “Conversion Ratio”), based on an initial conversion price of CDN $24.00 per Common Share (the “Initial Conversion Price”).
Number of common shares issued upon exercise of warrants \| shares						11,266,575
Number of common shares issued upon exercise of options \| shares				2,899,184	2,899,184	408,359
Cash consideration received upon exercise of options				$ 16,630,000		$ 921,000
Cash consideration received upon exercise of warrants						1,290,000
Excess of share price of the initial conversion price				175.00%
Preferred Shares conversion description				the closing share price of the Common Shares has been in excess of 175% of the Initial Conversion Price on any 20 trading days within a 30 consecutive day period, and (ii) except in certain circumstances, the average daily volume on any 20 trading days within the 30 consecutive day period referred to above was at least 1.75 million Common Shares
Minimum average daily volume of trading shares \| shares				1,750,000
Black-Scholes Valuation Model
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Fair value of options measured using valuation technique				$ 5,260,000		294,000
Fair value of warrants measured using valuation technique						$ 288,980,000
Convertible Preferred Shares
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Par value per share \| $ / shares				$ 0	$ 0
Common Shares
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Par value per share \| $ / shares				$ 0	$ 0

Share Capital - Summary of Share Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 2,201,728	$ 2,019,906
Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants		1,192
Ending balance	$ 2,303,431	$ 2,201,728
Common Shares
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Beginning balance, shares	145,101,127	133,426,193
Exercise of stock options, shares		408,359
Exercise of warrants, shares		11,266,575
Ending balance, shares	147,947,874	145,101,127
Exercise of stock options and other equity awards, shares	2,923,184
Repurchase of Common Shares, shares	(76,437)
Beginning balance	$ 1,178,404	$ 887,015
Exercise of stock options		1,215
Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants		290,174
Ending balance	1,199,834	$ 1,178,404
Exercise of stock options and other equity awards	21,923
Repurchase of Common Shares	$ (493)
Preferred Shares
Disclosure Of Classes Of Share Capital [Line Items]
Beginning balance, shares	1,139,249	1,139,249
Ending balance, shares	1,139,249	1,139,249
Beginning balance	$ 684,385	$ 684,385
Ending balance	$ 684,385	$ 684,385

Reserves - Summary of Class of Reserves (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 2,201,728	$ 2,019,906
Gains Losses On Exchange Differences	(2,838)	29,646
Stock-based compensation	10,622	10,289
Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants		1,192
Realized gains	41,083
Unrealized losses	(6,346)
Ending balance	2,303,431	2,201,728
Reserves
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	35,847	280,964
Gains Losses On Exchange Differences	(189,012)	22,969
Stock-based compensation	10,622	10,289
Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants		(288,982)
Exercise of stock options		(294)
Exercise of equity awards	(5,258)
Realized gains	122,979	(37,869)
Unrealized losses	(118,837)	48,770
Deferred Tax on stock-based compensation	359
Other	960
Ending balance	(142,340)	35,847
Reserves \| Warrants
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	14,638	303,620
Issue of Common Shares in relation to exercised warrants		(288,982)
Reclassification (see below)	50
Ending balance	14,688	14,638
Reserves \| Equity Awards
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	31,142	21,147
Stock-based compensation	10,622	10,289
Exercise of stock options		(294)
Exercise of equity awards	(5,258)
Deferred Tax on stock-based compensation	359
Ending balance	36,865	31,142
Reserves \| Treasury Shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(30,035)	(30,035)
Other	493
Ending balance	(29,542)	(30,035)
Reserves \| Cumulative Translation Adjustments
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	77,171	54,202
Gains Losses On Exchange Differences	(189,012)	22,969
Reclassification (see below)	(8,868)
Ending balance	(120,709)	77,171
Reserves \| Available for Sale Investments
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(9,983)	(12,282)
Realized gains	(37,090)	4,394
Unrealized losses	32,474	(2,095)
Reclassification (see below)	9,197
Ending balance	(5,402)	(9,983)
Reserves \| Derivatives
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(48,335)	(56,937)
Realized gains	160,069	(42,263)
Unrealized losses	(151,311)	50,865
Other	5,594
Ending balance	(33,983)	(48,335)
Reserves \| Other
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Beginning balance	1,249	1,249
Reclassification (see below)	(379)
Other	(5,127)
Ending balance	$ (4,257)	$ 1,249

Reserves - Additional Information (Details)		12 Months Ended
Reserves - Additional Information (Details)	Feb. 13, 2015 CAD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares yr	Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($) shares $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares yr	Dec. 31, 2016 yr $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 26, 2015
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Reclassification made for correct errors in the reserves		$ 9,190,000
Reclassification impact on net assets		0		$ 0		$ 0
Reclassification impact on net earnings		$ 0		$ 0		0
Reclassification impact on comprehensive income						0
Loss in fair value reporting in the available for sale investment in other comprehensive income						17,020,000
Loss in fair value reporting in the available for sale investment in other comprehensive income overstated						9,190,000
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain from continuing operations						81,580,000
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain from continuing operations overstated						$ 9,190,000
Number of options, Issued \| shares		202,000	202,000	65,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options \| yr		4.08		4.08	4.08
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $ / shares			$ 7.47		$ 3.01
Compensation expense		$ 10,600,000		$ 10,290,000
Compensation cost not yet recognized		4,300,000
Stock option, grant date fair value		$ 579,000		$ 209,000
Public trading history period taken for estimating expected volatility		4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months
Dividends declared			$ 0
Maximum \| 2010 Stock Option Plan And 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Outstanding stock option exercisable price per share \| $ / shares			$ 35.30
Minimum \| 2010 Stock Option Plan And 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Outstanding stock option exercisable price per share \| $ / shares			$ 2.85
Two Thousand Fifteen Normal Course Issuer Bid
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Repurchase of Common Shares	$ 45,500,000
Two Thousand Fifteen Normal Course Issuer Bid \| Treasury Shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Percentage of Issued and outstanding common shares							5.00%
Purchased and cancelled aggregate common shares \| shares	1,455,300
Normal course issuer bid termination date		Feb. 17, 2016	Feb. 17, 2016
Two Thousand Fifteen Normal Course Issuer Bid \| Treasury Shares \| Maximum
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Common stock purchased for cancellation \| shares	6,644,737
Chartwell
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Cancellation of common stock related to acquisition \| shares		76,437	76,437

Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding Stock Options (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 shares $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016 shares $ / shares
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Number of options, Beginning balance \| shares	10,358,475	12,000,819
Number of options, Issued \| shares	202,000	65,000
Number of options, Exercised \| shares	(2,899,184)	(408,359)
Number of options, Forfeited \| shares	(785,675)	(1,298,985)
Number of options, Ending balance \| shares	6,875,616	10,358,475
Weighted average exercise price, Beginning balance \| $ / shares	$ 20.54	$ 20.69
Weighted average exercise price, Issued \| $ / shares	18.30	20.35
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $ / shares	7.47	3.01
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited \| $ / shares	27.56	27.45
Weighted average exercise price, Ending balance \| $ / shares	$ 25.24	$ 20.54

Reserves - Summary of Exercisable Options Per Stock Option (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 shares $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016 shares	Dec. 31, 2015 shares
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Number of options, Outstanding options \| shares	6,875,616	10,358,475	12,000,819
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	4 years 29 days
Number of options, Exercisable options \| shares	4,398,941
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 25.16
2.85 to 7.95
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Number of options, Outstanding options \| shares	402,066
Number of options, Exercisable options \| shares	402,066
2.85 to 7.95 \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	0 years
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 2.85
Exercise price	$ 2.85
2.85 to 7.95 \| Maximum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	3 years
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 7.95
Exercise price	$ 7.95
8.43 to 35.30
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Number of options, Outstanding options \| shares	6,245,050
Number of options, Exercisable options \| shares	3,986,875
8.43 to 35.30 \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	3 years
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 18.48
Exercise price	$ 8.43
8.43 to 35.30 \| Maximum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	5 years
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 35.30
Exercise price	$ 35.30
16.00 to 18.30
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Number of options, Outstanding options \| shares	228,500
Number of options, Exercisable options \| shares	10,000
Exercise price, Exercisable options	$ 16
16.00 to 18.30 \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	5 years
Exercise price	$ 16.00
16.00 to 18.30 \| Maximum
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Weighted average outstanding maturity period (years), Outstanding options	7 years
Exercise price	$ 18.30

Reserves - Summary of Weighted-Average Assumption for Stock Option Grants (Details) - CAD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Expected volatility	55.00%	54.00%
Expected life	4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months
Expected forfeiture rate	17.00%	17.00%
Risk-free interest rate	1.02%	1.07%
Weighted average share price	$ 18,300	$ 20,350
Weighted average fair value of options at grant date	$ 4.46	$ 4.31

Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding RSUs (Details) - Restricted Share Units	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Number of units, Issued	153,064
Number of units, Exercised	(12,000)
Number of units, Ending Balance	141,064
Weighted average exercise price, Issued \| $	$ 22.41
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $	$ 21.80

Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding PSUs and Bonus PSUs (Details) - PSUs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Number of units, Issued	282,036
Number of units, Ending Balance	282,036
Weighted average exercise price, Issued \| $	$ 22.47

Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding RSs (Details) - RSs	12 Months Ended
Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding RSs (Details) - RSs	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Number of units, Issued \| shares	12,000
Number of units, Exercised \| shares	(12,000)
Weighted average exercise price, Issued \| $	$ 21.80
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $	$ 21.80

Reserves - Schedule of Outstanding DSUs (Details) - DSUs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity [Line Items]
Number of units, Issued	92,703
Number of units, Ending Balance	92,703
Weighted average exercise price, Issued \| $	$ 15.26

Reserves- Schedule of Outstanding Warrants (Details) - Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2016 CAD ($) shares
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Number of units, Beginning Balance \| shares	4,000,000	15,274,584
Number of warrants, Exercised \| shares		(11,273,902)
Number of warrants, Expired \| shares		(682)
Number of units, Ending Balance \| shares	4,000,000	4,000,000
Weighted average exercise price, Beginning balance \| $	$ 19.17	$ 5.14
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised \| $		0.16
Weighted average exercise price, Expired \| $		6.25
Weighted average exercise price, Ending balance \| $	$ 19.17	$ 19.17

Reserves - Schedule Of Outstanding Warrants Per Particular Warrant Grant (Details) - Warrants	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 shares $ / shares
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Grant date	May 15, 2014
Expiry date	May 15, 2024
Number of warrants \| shares	4,000,000
Exercise price \| $ / shares	$ 19.17

Reserves - Summary of Weighted-average Assumption for Warrant Grant (Details) - CAD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	1.02%	1.07%
Warrants
Disclosure Of Terms And Conditions Of Sharebased Payment Arrangement [Line Items]
Expected volatility			60.00%
Expected life			10 years
Expected forfeiture rate			0.00%
Risk-free interest rate			1.17%
Dividend yield
Weighted average fair value of warrants at grant date			$ 28,640

Fair Value - Summary of Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	$ 129,650	$ 279,524
Total fair value through profit/loss		15,884
Derivatives	2,037	52,038	$ 13,485
Total financial assets	131,687	347,446
Derivative liabilities	111,762	10,516	$ 24,824
Provisions		195,506
Total financial liabilities	111,762	206,022
Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	122,669	272,603
Total financial assets	122,669	272,603
Level 2
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Total fair value through profit/loss		7,556
Derivatives	2,037	52,038
Total financial assets	2,037	59,594
Derivative liabilities	111,762	4,922
Total financial liabilities	111,762	4,922
Level 3
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	6,981	6,921
Total fair value through profit/loss		8,328
Total financial assets	6,981	15,249
Derivative liabilities		5,594
Provisions		195,506
Total financial liabilities		201,100
Funds
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	7,045	58,518
Funds \| Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	7,045	58,518
Bonds
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	115,343	98,605
Bonds \| Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	115,343	98,605
Equity in Private Companies
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	6,981	6,921
Equity in Private Companies \| Level 3
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	6,981	6,921
Equity in Quoted Companies
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	281	115,480
Total fair value through profit/loss		8,328
Equity in Quoted Companies \| Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale equity investments	$ 281	115,480
Equity in Quoted Companies \| Level 3
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Total fair value through profit/loss		8,328
Debentures
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Total fair value through profit/loss		7,556
Debentures \| Level 2
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Total fair value through profit/loss		$ 7,556

Fair Value - Summary of Fair Value of Other Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	$ 2,466,048	$ 2,546,662
Total financial assets		4,827
Promissory Note
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial assets		4,827
Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	2,466,048	2,546,662
Level 3
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial assets		4,827
Level 3 \| Promissory Note
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial assets		4,827
First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	2,370,335	2,336,792
First Lien Term Loan \| Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	2,370,335	2,336,792
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	95,713	209,870
USD Second Lien Term Loan \| Level 1
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities Measure At Amortized Cost [Line Items]
Total financial liabilities	$ 95,713	$ 209,870

Fair Value - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Level3 Promissory Note
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Fair value input, discount rate			11.30%
Level 3 Liability \| Liability Innova EBITDA Support Agreement
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Fair value input, discount rate		5.70%	5.70%
Estimated fair value input discount rate		3.90%
Estimated carrying amount		$ 100
Level 3 Liability \| License Agreement
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Fair value input, discount rate		5.70%	5.70%
Estimated fair value input discount rate		3.90%
Estimated carrying amount		$ 150
Long-term revenue forecast percentage		9.00%	9.00%
NYX Sub Preferred Shares
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Fair value input, discount rate	2.30%

Fair Value - Schedule of Reconciliation of Level 3 Fair Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 5,462,475
Ending Balance	5,415,126	$ 5,462,475
Beginning Balance	3,260,747
Ending Balance	3,111,695	3,260,747
Level 3 Asset
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	15,249	27,679
Loss included in gain (loss) from investments	(398)	(14,124)
Purchases		11,754
Sales		(2,566)
Reclassification		501
Conversion of Level 3 instruments	(8,526)	(8,377)
Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income	656	382
Ending Balance	6,981	15,249
Level 3 Liability
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	201,100	380,680
Accretion	2,048	22,887
Repayment of deferred consideration	(197,510)	(200,000)
Gain on settlement of deferred consideration	(44)	(2,467)
Settlement of put liability	(5,594)
Ending Balance		201,100
Level 3 Promissory Note
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Assets And Liabilities That Are Classified As Level 3 In Fair Value Hierarchy [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4,827	7,700
Interest and accretion included in income from investments and financial expenses	256	888
Gain on settlement	3,001
Loss on settlement	$ (8,084)	(3,761)
Ending Balance		$ 4,827

Statement of Cash Flows - Schedule of Changes in Non Cash Operating Working Capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Changes In Non Cash Operating Working Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ (6,708)	$ (15,262)
Prepaid expenses	(6,243)	5,065
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,931	(26,349)
Provisions	2,666	4,174
Other	(447)	353
Total	$ (3,801)	$ (32,019)

Statement of Cash Flows - Schedule of Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 2,631,482
Financing cash flows	(349,744)
The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	56,576
Other changes	20,256
Ending balance	2,358,570
Settlement of Margin
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items]
Beginning balance	7,397
Financing cash flows	(7,602)
The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	205
Deferred Consideration
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items]
Beginning balance	195,506
Financing cash flows	(197,510)
Other changes	2,004
Long-Term Debt
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities [Line Items]
Beginning balance	2,428,579
Financing cash flows	(144,632)
The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	56,371
Other changes	18,252
Ending balance	$ 2,358,570

Contingent Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			12 Months Ended
	Feb. 22, 2016	Dec. 23, 2015	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]
Losses as the part of damage		$ 290
Estimated financial losses calculated by the court		870
Description of provision			The Corporation believes the action is frivolous and will vigorously dispute the liability and therefore no provision has been recorded regarding this matter.
Amount of provision recorded		$ 0
Amount posted in supersedeas bond	$ 100
Cash collateral for the amount posted in bonds	40
Description of terms and conditions for collateral			The Corporation, through certain subsidiaries, has filed a notice of appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and posted a $100 million supersedeas bond to stay enforcement of the order for damages during the pendency of the appeals process, which the Corporation continues to pursue. The posting of the bond required the delivery of cash collateral in the amount of $40 million and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of $30 million Kentucky Bond Collateral, thereby reducing the availability under the Credit Facility to $70 million as of the date hereof.
Letter of credit required for posting of the bond	30
Remaining credit facility after the letter of credit	$ 70

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Foreign Exchange Currency Exposure of Financial Instruments by Currency (Details) € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Derivatives	$ (2,037)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(151,473)				$ (135,777)
Other payables	(42,714)				(56,588)
Long-term debt	(2,353,579)				(2,380,829)	$ (2,436,538)
Derivatives					4,922
Customer deposits	$ (349,766)				$ (366,735)
Foreign Exchange Risk
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Cash		$ 12,735	€ 94,674	£ 6,655
Restricted cash \| €			925
Available-for-sale investments \| €			7,460
Accounts receivable		8,519	48,207	9,594
Derivatives		6	(176)	2,308
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(12,247)	(37,126)	(24,816)
Other payables		(21)	(8,192)
Long-term debt \| €			(445,322)
Derivatives \| €			(111,762)
Customer deposits		$ (1,984)	€ (75,416)	£ (6,360)

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
USD First Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.83%
USD Second Lien Term Loan
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Interest rate	8.33%
Foreign Exchange Risk
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Effect of exchange rate on earnings before tax, percentage	10.00%
Interest Rate Risk
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Borrowings, interest rate basis	interest rate cannot decrease below 4.50% and 8.00%
Description of sensitivity rate	100 basis points
Interest Rate Risk \| USD First Lien Term Loan \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.50%
Interest Rate Risk \| USD Second Lien Term Loan \| Minimum
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Interest rate	8.00%
Credit risk [member]
Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 166,000	$ 309,000

Financial Instruments - Schedule of Effect on Earnings Before Tax of Exchange Rate (Details)
€ in Thousands, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017

CAD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017

EUR (€)

Dec. 31, 2017

GBP (£)

Dec. 31, 2016

USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015

USD ($)

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

$ 2,303,431

$ 2,201,728

$ 2,019,906

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

259,285

$ 135,550

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Foreign Exchange Risk

10% Strengthening (weakening)

$ 701

€ (52,673)

£ (1,262)

Foreign Exchange Risk | EUR:USD exchange rate | Weakening of Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Foreign Exchange Risk | EUR:USD exchange rate | Strengthening of Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps

(121,958)

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Interest Rate Risk | Weakening of LIBOR

110,871

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Interest Rate Risk | Strengthening of LIBOR

18,665

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Interest Rate Risk | Weakening of EURIBOR

(18,256)

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Interest Rate Risk | Strengthening of EURIBOR

(5,778)

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

3,480

Interest Rate Risk | EUR:USD exchange rate | Weakening of LIBOR

(3,388)

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]

Interest Rate Risk | EUR:USD exchange rate | Strengthening of LIBOR

1,751

Disclosure Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]