Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,956	$ 1,047	$ (54,903)	$ 3,128
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,351	(2,738)	(4,347)	869
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3,351	(2,738)	(4,347)	869
Comprehensive income (loss)	7,307	(1,691)	(59,250)	3,997
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(208)	(565)	188	(2,143)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(239)	480	262	290
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders	$ 6,860	$ (1,776)	$ (58,800)	$ 2,144