Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$ 3,021	$ 1,022
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	6,144	6,125
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	79	123
Amortization of stock-based compensation	199	482
Amortization of deferred financing costs	56	65
Gain on bargain purchase of Century Casino Calgary	0	(1,180)
Deferred tax expense	(81)	186
Earnings from equity investment	(589)	(534)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(29)	(128)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(110)	185
Inventories	23	(6)
Other operating assets	(20)	27
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,292	207
Accrued payroll	67	422
Taxes payable	644	(180)
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,696	6,816
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(2,835)	(9,186)
Acquisition of Century Casino Calgary, net of $1,193 cash acquired	0	(9,301)
Proceeds from disposition of assets	21	64
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,814)	(18,423)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Principal repayments	(4,223)	(3,723)
Repurchase of common stock	0	(141)
Proceeds from equity investment dividend	163	0
Proceeds from exercise of options	15	58
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,045)	(3,806)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(106)	(118)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,731	(15,531)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	21,461	36,992
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	25,192	21,461
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid	772	1,161
Income taxes paid	$ 226	$ 308