Goodwill (Trademarks) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Total trademarks	$ 2,129
Balance at beginning of period	104
Additions	4
Purchase of Casinos Poland (Note 3)	1,924
Effect of foreign currency translation	97
Balance at end of period	2,129
Century Casinos [Member]
Total trademarks	108
Balance at beginning of period	104
Additions	4
Purchase of Casinos Poland (Note 3)	0
Effect of foreign currency translation	0
Balance at end of period	108
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]
Total trademarks	2,021
Balance at beginning of period	0
Additions	0
Purchase of Casinos Poland (Note 3)	1,924
Effect of foreign currency translation	97
Balance at end of period	$ 2,021