Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits Consolidated

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Loss Contingency Period to File a Motion to Dismiss

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Amount of damages paid to the plaintiff in the legal matter.

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The total number of new claims filed pertaining to a loss contingency during the period.

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Number of plaintiffs that have filed claims pertaining to a loss contingency.

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Contingencies (Details)	Mar. 01, 2019 USD ($)	Oct. 18, 2016	Nov. 03, 2015 plaintiff lawsuit	Sep. 28, 2015 lawsuit
Rooney v. EZCORP, Inc
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed				2
Number of lawsuits consolidated			2
Number of plaintiffs \| plaintiff			2
Period to file an amended compliant		20 days
Former Chief Financial Officer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages paid \| $	$ 50,000