| Cover | Nov. 24, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 24, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39170 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Elys Game Technology, Corp. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001080319 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0823179 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 130 Adelaide Street West |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 701 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Toronto |
| Entity Address, State or Province | ON |
| Entity Address, Country | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | M5H 2K4 |
| City Area Code | 628 |
| Local Phone Number | 258-5148 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ELYS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
