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Number of directors appointed.

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The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of or advances to an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary (controlled entity).

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Cost Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Cost Investments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) employee	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cost investment		$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Century Casinos Europe GmbH [Member] \| Mendoza Central Entretenimientos S. A. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest	7.50%
Period of option to purchase additional equity interest		3 years
Additional interest to purchase under option, percentage		50.00%
Investment in Mendoza Central Entretenmientos S.A.	$ 1,000
Number of directors appointed \| employee		1