Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 13,507	$ (1,089)	$ 6,075
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,881)	(6,685)	(2,561)
Other comprehensive (loss)	(9,881)	(6,685)	(2,561)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,626	(7,774)	3,514
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,600)	2,321	106
Foreign currency translation adjustments	948	1,041	(279)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders	$ 2,974	$ (4,412)	$ 3,341