Century Casinos (CNTY) 10-Q 14 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CENTURY CASINOS INC /CO/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000911147	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	24,377,761

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$30,447	$24,747
Receivables, net	847	700
Prepaid expenses	765	608
Inventories	490	311
Other current assets	96	86
Deferred income taxes	420	83
Restricted cash	268	0
Total current assets	33,333	26,535
Property and equipment, net	113,726	99,526
Goodwill	13,133	4,941
Equity investment	0	3,346
Deferred income taxes	3,197	2,145
Casino licenses	2,309	0
Trademark	2,059	104
Notes receivable	500	0
Security deposits	712	77
Other assets	373	401
Restricted cash	0	261
Total assets	169,342	137,336
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	6,234	372
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	6,628	6,379
Accrued payroll	4,291	2,806
Taxes payable	4,083	3,413
Contingent liability (Note 3)	5,868	0
Deferred income taxes	101	101
Total current liabilities	27,205	13,071
Long-term debt, less current portion	9,783	3,192
Taxes payable	237	237
Deferred income taxes	3,571	2,680
Total liabilities	40,796	19,180
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
Shareholders’ Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 24,377,761 and 24,243,926 shares issued; 24,377,761 and 24,128,114 outstanding	244	243
Additional paid-in capital	75,116	75,388
Retained earnings	44,630	38,238
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings	2,859	4,569
Treasury stock - 0 and 115,812 shares at cost	0	-282
Total Century Casinos shareholders’ equity	122,849	118,156
Noncontrolling interest	5,697	0
Total equity	128,546	118,156
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$169,342	$137,336

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,377,761	24,243,926
Common stock, shares outstanding	24,377,761	24,128,114
Treasury stock, shares	0	115,812

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating revenue:	'	'	'	'
Gaming	$26,758	$16,778	$68,603	$47,746
Hotel, bowling, food and beverage	3,141	3,189	9,554	9,645
Other	923	1,041	2,802	3,086
Gross revenue	30,822	21,008	80,959	60,477
Less: Promotional allowances	-1,996	-2,285	-5,795	-6,395
Net operating revenue	28,826	18,723	75,164	54,082
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Gaming	13,959	7,954	34,401	22,645
Hotel, bowling, food and beverage	2,691	2,534	7,787	7,391
General and administrative	9,121	5,385	22,678	16,010
Depreciation and amortization	1,685	1,178	4,671	3,535
Total operating costs and expenses	27,456	17,051	69,537	49,581
(Losses) earnings from equity investment	0	-57	-128	381
Earnings from operations	1,370	1,615	5,499	4,882
Non-operating income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Gain on business combination	0	0	2,074	0
Interest income	7	7	18	36
Interest expense	-206	-57	-550	-600
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and other	66	-36	234	-19
Non-operating (expense) income, net	-133	-86	1,776	-583
Earnings before income taxes and non-controlling interest	1,237	1,529	7,275	4,299
Income tax provision	132	343	685	832
Net earnings	1,105	1,186	6,590	3,467
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	32	0	198	0
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders	$1,073	$1,186	$6,392	$3,467
Earnings per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders - basic and diluted:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.04	$0.05	$0.26	$0.14
Diluted	$0.04	$0.05	$0.26	$0.14
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	24,249	24,117	24,334	24,117
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	24,413	24,140	24,464	24,318

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$1,105	$1,186	$6,590	$3,467
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,025	2,041	-1,425	1,751
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)	2,025	2,041	-1,425	1,751
Comprehensive earnings	3,130	3,227	5,165	5,218
Less: Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interest	394	0	285	0
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Century Casinos shareholders	$2,736	$3,227	$4,880	$5,218

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total Century Casinos Shareholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$240	$75,144	$3,291	$34,147	($282)	$112,540	$0	$112,540
Shares, BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	23,877,362	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	0	0	0	3,467	0	3,467	0	3,467
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	1,751	0	0	1,751	0	1,751
Amortization of stock based compensation	0	0	0	0	0	'	0	0
Exercise of stock options	2	238	0	0	0	240	0	240
Exercise of stock options, shares	240,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2012	242	75,382	5,042	37,614	-282	117,998	0	117,998
Shares, BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2012	24,117,362	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	243	75,388	4,569	38,238	-282	118,156	0	118,156
Shares, BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	24,128,114	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,128,114
Net earnings	0	0	0	6,392	0	6,392	198	6,590
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	0	-1,512	0	0	-1,512	87	-1,425
Amortization of stock based compensation	0	8	0	0	0	8	0	8
Noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	0	0	5,214	5,214
Exercise of stock options	1	-280	0	0	282	3	0	3
Exercise of stock options, shares	249,647	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2013	$244	$75,116	$3,057	$44,630	$0	$123,047	$5,499	$128,546
Shares, BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2013	24,377,761	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,377,761

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net earnings	$6,590	$3,467
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	4,671	3,535
Gain on business combination	-2,074	0
Loss on disposition of fixed assets	266	22
Amortization of stock-based compensation	11	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs	62	131
Deferred taxes	-498	386
Earnings (losses) from unconsolidated subsidiary	128	-381
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, net of assets/liabilities acquired in business combination:	'	'
Receivables	488	151
Prepaid expenses and other assets	54	-13
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-1,193	-685
Inventories	-38	-25
Other operating assets	-128	-46
Other operating liabilities	-223	0
Accrued payroll	-237	131
Taxes payable	-1,398	-769
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,481	5,904
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-2,144	-2,578
Acquisition of Casinos Poland, net of cash acquired	-4,580	0
Proceeds from disposition of assets	53	6
Funds advanced for projects	-500	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-7,171	-2,572
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings	9,322	3,626
Payment of deferred financing costs	0	-396
Principal repayments	-2,806	-9,124
Proceeds from exercise of options	0	240
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	6,516	-5,654
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	-126	37
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,700	-2,285
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	24,747	25,192
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	30,447	22,907
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Interest paid	494	535
Income taxes paid	$1,662	$366

Description_Of_Business_And_Ba

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	'
	1.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Century Casinos, Inc. (“CCI” or the “Company”) is an international casino entertainment company. As of September 30, 2013, the Company owned casino operations in North America, managed cruise ship-based casinos on international waters, and had a management contract to manage the casino in the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. In addition, on April 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH (“CCE”) acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”).  The Company currently owns 66.6% of CPL, and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest (Note 3).
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission which apply to interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have been included. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
	Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts
	The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar (“USD” or “$”).  Foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar translate assets and liabilities at current exchange rates at the end of the reporting periods, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates for the respective periods.  The Company and its subsidiaries enter into various transactions made in currencies different from their functional currencies.  These transactions are typically denominated in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”), Euro (“EUR”) and Polish zloty (“PLN”).  Gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to these transactions are included in income from operations as they occur.
	The exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:
		September 30,	December 31,	September 30,
	Ending Rates	2013	2012	2012
	Canadian dollar (CAD)	1.0285	0.9949	0.9837
	Euros (EUR)	0.7389	0.7584	0.7779
	Polish zloty (PLN)	3.1214	3.0996	3.1780
	Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service
	The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:
		For the three months			For the nine months
		ended September 30,			ended September 30,
	Average Rates	2013	2012	% Change	2013	2012	% Change
	Canadian dollar (CAD)	1.0389	0.9951	-4.40%	1.0237	1.0023	-2.10%
	Euros (EUR)	0.7549	0.7990	5.5%	0.7594	0.7805	2.7%
	Polish zloty (PLN)	3.2054	3.3019	2.9%	3.1884	3.2822	2.9%
	Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement [Abstract]	'
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement	'
	2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-11, Income Taxes. This update applies to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this FASB update and is considering applying the update for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Acquisition

Acquisition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Acquisition [Abstract]	'
Acquisition	'
	3.ACQUISITION
	Casinos Poland
	On April 8, 2013, the Company’s subsidiary CCE acquired from LOT Polish Airlines an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL for cash consideration of $6.8 million. The acquisition of CPL furthers the Company’s mission to grow and develop mid-size casinos and increase company value. CPL is the owner and operator of nine casinos throughout Poland with a total of 354 slot machines and 69 gaming tables.  The Company paid for the purchase through borrowings under its credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (“BMO Credit Agreement”) (Note 6). There was no contingent consideration for the transaction.
	Prior to April 8, 2013, the Company owned 33.3% of CPL and accounted for the ownership interest as an equity investment. The Company currently owns a 66.6%  interest in CPL and on April 8, 2013 began consolidating CPL financial information as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. As a result, the Company changed its accounting for CPL from an equity method investment to a consolidated subsidiary. CPL contributed a total of $22.0 million in net operating revenue and $0.4 million in earnings from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2013. Polish Airports Company (“Polish Airports”) owns the remaining 33.3% ownership interest in CPL and the Company accounts for and reports the Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest.
	Upon consolidation, the fair value of the Company’s initial 33.3% equity investment was determined to be $5.2 million as of the acquisition date. The $5.2 million was greater than the carrying value of the equity investment, resulting in a gain of $2.1 million, net of foreign currency translation. The Company recorded the gain in “Gain on business combination” in the second quarter 2013 consolidated statement of earnings. The fair value was determined based on the controlling interest obtained through the additional 33.3% interest acquired and on the Company’s internal valuation of CPL using the following methods, which the Company believes provide the most appropriate indicators of fair value:
	·	relief from royalty method;
	·	replacement cost method;
	·	direct market value approach and direct and indirect cost approach; and
	·	sales comparison approach, income approach and cost approach.
	Amounts in thousands (in USD)	Total
	Investment fair value - April 8, 2013	$
		5,214
	Investment book value at April 8, 2013	-3,027
	Gain on business combination including foreign currency translation	2,187
	Less: foreign currency translation	-113
	Gain on business combination	$
		2,074
	Details of the purchase in the table below are based on estimated fair values of assets and liabilities as of April 8, 2013, the date of acquisition. Allocation of the purchase consideration is preliminary and subject to adjustment as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period (a period up to one year from the date of acquisition) that could change the fair value allocation as of the acquisition date.
	Acquisition Date	8-Apr-13
	Amounts in thousands
	Purchase consideration:
	Cash paid	$
		6,780
	Acquisition-date fair value of the previously held equity interest	5,214
	Total purchase consideration, including fair value of previously held equity interest	$
		11,994
	The assets and liabilities recognized as a result of the acquisition are as follows:
	Cash	$
		2,200
	Accounts receivable	638
	Deferred tax assets - current	201
	Prepaid expenses	222
	Inventory	155
	Other current assets	3
	Property and equipment	17,922
	Licenses	2,533
	Trademark	1,924
	Deferred tax assets, non-current	1,034
	Other long-term assets	448
	Current portion of long-term debt	-4,033
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-2,236
	Contingent liability	-5,500
	Accrued payroll	-1,272
	Taxes payable	-2,073
	Long-term debt, less current portion	-1,921
	Deferred income taxes, non-current	-1,258
	Net identifiable assets acquired	8,987
	Less: Non-controlling interest	-5,214
	Add: Goodwill	8,221
	Net assets acquired	$
		11,994
	The Company accounted for the transaction as a step acquisition, and accordingly, CPL's assets of $27.3 million (including $2.2 million in cash) and liabilities of $18.3 million were included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet at April 8, 2013. The goodwill is attributable to the expected synergies and economies of scale of incorporating CPL with the Company.  The acquisition also combines the specialties of the Company’s management expertise in the gaming industry with the brand awareness of Casinos Poland. Goodwill is not a tax deductible item for the Company.
	Non-controlling interest
	The Company recognized the Polish Airports non-controlling interest in CPL at its fair value as of the acquisition. The Company estimated the fair value of the non-controlling interest by determining the value of a controlling interest in the entity. Having control over a company gives additional rights to the holder of the controlling interest as opposed to the holder of the non-controlling interest. The Company then applied a 22.5% discount for lack of control to determine the value of the non-controlling interest.
	The discount for lack of control was estimated based on an analysis of the transactions in the casinos and gaming industry in the past five years. The resulting value of the non-controlling interest was PLN 16.5 million ($5.2 million).
	Purchase Consideration – cash outflow
	Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired
	Cash consideration	$
		6,780
	Less: balances acquired	-2,200
	Outflow of cash - investing activities	$
		4,580
	Acquisition-related costs
The Company incurred acquisition costs of approximately $0.2 million during the second and third quarters of 2013. These costs include legal, accounting and valuation fees and have been recorded as general and administrative expenses.
Contingent liability
In March 2011, the Polish Internal Revenue Service (“Polish IRS”) conducted a tax audit of CPL to review the calculation and payment of personal income tax by CPL employees covering January 2011. Based on this audit, the Polish IRS concluded that CPL should calculate, collect and remit to the Polish IRS personal income tax on tips received by CPL employees from casino customers. After proceedings between CPL and the Polish IRS, the Director of the Tax Chamber in Warsaw confirmed the opinion of the Polish IRS on November 19, 2012, and on November 30, 2012 CPL paid PLN 125,269 (less than $0.1 million) to the Polish IRS resulting from the decision. CPL appealed the decision to the Regional Administrative Court in Warsaw on December 21, 2012. On September 16, 2013, the Regional Administrative Court in Warsaw denied CPL’s appeal. CPL plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Administration Court. If the Supreme Administration Court ultimately decides against CPL, the Company believes that the Polish IRS may seek to assess a liability for all periods from January 2007 to present. A final decision is not expected in 2013. Similar litigation involving competitors concerning the treatment of tips is ongoing.
Management has determined that it is reasonably possible that the litigation will be unfavorable for CPL. Accounting guidance requires pre-acquisition contingent liabilities to be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date if the liability can be determined. Based on management’s assessment using a probability weighted cash flow analysis, the fair value of the potential liability for all open periods is estimated at PLN 18.3 million ($5.9 million). As a result, PLN 18.3 million ($5.9 million) has been recorded as a contingent liability as of September 30, 2013 on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Pro Forma Results
The following table provides unaudited pro forma information of the Company as if the acquisition of CPL had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. This pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations that actually would have been realized had the acquisition been consummated during the periods for which the pro forma information is presented, or of future results.
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
Net operating revenue		$	$	$	$
		28,826	28,676	80,595	85,392
Net earnings		$	$	$	$
		974	910	6,245	3,459
Basic and diluted earnings per share		$	$	$	$
		0.04	0.04	0.25	0.14

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'
	4.GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill
	We test goodwill for impairment as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary.  Testing compares the estimated fair values of our reporting units to the reporting units’ carrying values.  Our reporting units with goodwill balances as of September 30, 2013 include our Edmonton casino property and our CPL casino operations.  We consider a variety of factors when estimating the fair value of our reporting units, including estimates about the future operating results of each reporting unit, various market analyses, and recent sales of comparable businesses, if such information is available to us.  The Company makes a variety of estimates and judgments about the relevance and comparability of these factors to the reporting units in estimating the fair value of our reporting units.
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Company’s Edmonton property and CPL for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:
	Amounts in thousands	Edmonton	Casinos Poland	Total
	Balance – January 1, 2013	$	$	$
		4,941	0	4,941
	Purchase of Casinos Poland	0	8,221	8,221
	Effect of foreign currency translation	-161	132	-29
	Balance – September 30, 2013	$	$	$
		4,780	8,353	13,133
	Goodwill related to the purchase of additional ownership in CPL was $8.4 million as of September 30, 2013 (Note 3).
	Intangible Assets
	Trademarks
	The Company currently owns two trademarks, the Century Casinos trademark and the Casinos Poland trademark. As of April 8, 2013, the Company began reporting the Casinos Poland trademark as an intangible asset on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2013, the carrying amounts of the trademarks were as follows:
	Amounts in thousands
	Century Casinos	$
		104
	Casinos Poland	1,955
	Total	$
		2,059
	The Company has determined both trademarks have indefinite useful lives and therefore the trademarks are not amortized.
	Casino Licenses
	Casinos Poland currently has nine casino licenses each with an original term of six years. As of April 8, 2013, the Company began reporting the Polish casino licenses as intangible assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the carrying amount of the Casinos Poland licenses from the date of acquisition to September 30, 2013 are as follows:
	Amounts in thousands
	Balance – April 8, 2013	$
		2,533
	Amortization	-255
	Effect of foreign currency translation	31
	Balance – September 30, 2013	$
		2,309
	As of September 30, 2013, estimated amortization expense for the CPL casino licenses over the next five years is as follows:
	Amounts in thousands
	2013	138
	2014	550
	2015	550
	2016	513
	2017	419
	Such estimates do not reflect the impact of future foreign exchange rate changes or the renewal of the licenses. The weighted average period before the next renewal is 4.2 years.

Promotional_Allowances

Promotional Allowances	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Promotional Allowances [Abstract]	'
Promotional Allowances	'
	5.PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES
	Hotel accommodations, bowling and food and beverage furnished without charge to customers are included in gross revenue at a value which approximates retail and are then deducted as complimentary services to arrive at net operating revenue.
	The Company issues coupons for the purpose of generating future revenue. The cost of the coupons redeemed is applied against the revenue generated on the day of the redemption. In addition, members of the Company’s casinos’ player clubs earn points based on, among other things, their volume of play at the Company’s casinos. Players can accumulate points over time that they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the program. Points can be redeemed for cash and/or various amenities at the casino, such as meals, hotel stays and gift shop items. The cash value of the points is offset against the revenue in the period in which the points were earned. The value of unused or unredeemed points is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability. The outstanding balance of this liability was $0.9 million as of September 30, 2013 and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2012.
	Promotional allowances presented in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings include the following:
		For the three months ended September 30,		For the nine months ended September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
	Amounts in thousands
	Hotel, bowling, food & beverage	$	$	$	$
		980	1,020	2,776	2,918
	Coupons	522	602	1,536	1,543
	Player points	494	663	1,483	1,934
	Total promotional allowances	$	$	$	$
		1,996	2,285	5,795	6,395

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	6.  LONG-TERM DEBT
	Long-term debt as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
		September 30,	December 31,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012
	Credit agreement – Bank of Montreal	$	$
		9,862	3,564
	Credit agreement - Casinos Poland	2,667	-
	Credit facilities - Casinos Poland	3,262	-
	Capital leases - Casinos Poland	226	-
	Total long-term debt	16,017	3,564
	Less current portion	-6,234	-372
	Long-term portion	$	$
		9,783	3,192
	As of September 30, 2013, scheduled maturities related to long-term debt are as follows:
	Amounts in thousands	Bank of Montreal	Casinos Poland
	2013	$	$
		267	3,832
	2014	1,070	1,539
	2015	1,070	765
	2016	1,070	19
	2017 and thereafter	6,385	0
	Total	$	$
		9,862	6,155
	The consolidated weighted average interest rate on all Company debt was 4.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
	Credit Agreement – Bank of Montreal
	On May 23, 2012, the Company, through its Canadian subsidiaries, entered into a CAD 28.0 million ($27.5 million) credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (the “BMO Credit Agreement”). On May 23, 2012, the Company borrowed $3.7 million from the BMO Credit Agreement to repay the Company’s mortgage loan related to the Edmonton property (the “Edmonton Mortgage”). The Company can also use the proceeds to pursue the development or acquisition of new gaming opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The BMO Credit Agreement has a term of five years and is guaranteed by the Company. On February 21, 2013, the Company borrowed an additional $7.3 million to pay for the additional 33.3% investment in CPL (Note 3).  The shares of the Company’s subsidiaries in Edmonton and Calgary are pledged as collateral for the BMO Credit Agreement. The BMO Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to the Canadian subsidiaries, in addition to covenants restricting their incurrence of additional debt. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the BMO Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $9.9 million and the Company had approximately $14.9 million available under the BMO Credit Agreement. The $11.0 million the Company has borrowed cannot be re-borrowed once it is repaid.
	Amortization expenses relating to deferred financing charges were less than $0.1 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the three months ended September 30, 2012 and $0.1 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012. These costs are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
	The Company pays a floating interest rate on its borrowings under the BMO Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the interest rate under the BMO Credit Agreement was 4.0%.
	Casinos Poland
	Through the CPL acquisition, the Company acquired an additional $6.2 million in debt as of September 30, 2013. The debt includes two bank loans, two bank lines of credit and nine capital lease agreements.
	The first bank loan is with Bank Pocztowy. CPL entered into the five-year term loan in 2010 at an interest rate of Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (“WIBOR”) plus 3.0%. Proceeds from the loan were used to refinance the loan provided to CPL by ING Bank Slaski and finance current operations. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.6 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan. The loan matures in November 2015. The second bank loan is with BRE Bank. CPL entered into the 2-year term loan in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.5%. Proceeds from the loan were used to finance current operations. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $1.1 million, and CPL had no further borrowing availability under the loan. The BRE Bank loan matures in September 2014. The BRE Bank loan agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank agreement as of September 30, 2013.
	The two bank lines of credit are short-term facilities. CPL used both lines of credit to finance current operations. The first line of credit is with BRE Bank, which is a short-term revolving credit facility entered into in 2004 and renewed on a yearly basis. The last renewal approved in February 2013 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 2.0%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.6 million and CPL had no availability under the agreement. The BRE Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BRE Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013. The second line of credit is with BPH Bank, which also is a short-term revolving credit facility that was entered into in 2012 at an interest rate of WIBOR plus 1.95%. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $2.7 million and CPL has approximately $0.2 million available under the agreement. The BPH Bank facility contains a number of financial covenants applicable to CPL, in addition to covenants restricting incurrence of additional debt. CPL complied with all covenants of the BPH Bank line of credit as of September 30, 2013.
	CPL’s remaining debt consists of nine capital lease agreements. The lease agreements are for various vehicles and television systems that are replaced on an ongoing basis. As of September 30, 2013, the amount outstanding was $0.2 million.

Financing_Arrangements_For_Pro

Financing Arrangements For Project Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Financing Arrangements For Project Investments [Abstract]	'
Financing Arrangements For Project Investments	'
	7.  FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PROJECT INVESTMENTS
	Calgary
	On November 30, 2012, CCE signed credit and management agreements with United Horsemen of Alberta Inc. (“UHA”) in connection with the development of a proposed Racing Entertainment Center (“REC”) in Balzac, north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We would manage the REC upon completion.
	CCE has agreed to loan to UHA up to CAD 13 million for the exclusive use of developing the REC project. The loan has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 800 basis points and a term of five years and is convertible at CCE’s option into an ownership position in UHA of up to 60%. The loan is secured by a leasehold mortgage on the REC property and a pledge of UHA’s stock by the majority of UHA shareholders. We intend to fund the loan with borrowings under our BMO Credit Agreement.
	As of September 30, 2013, we paid $0.2 million in deferred financing costs related to legal fees incurred for the UHA loan and placed $0.3 million in escrow related to UHA credit agreement.  In October 2013, the $0.2 million in deferred financing costs were converted to the first advance on the UHA credit agreement, the $0.3 million in escrow was released to UHA under the UHA credit agreement and an additional $0.3 million was advanced to UHA under the UHA credit agreement for operational expenses. Once the REC is developed and operational and for as long as CCE has not converted the UHA loan into a majority ownership position in UHA, CCE will receive 60% of UHA’s net profit before tax as a management fee.
	After UHA and CCE signed the credit and management agreements,  litigation was brought by a third party against UHA relating to prior business arrangements between that party and UHA seeking to block the REC project. CCE was not a party to the litigation. The litigation has been settled, allowing the REC project to move forward.
	CCE is currently negotiating with UHA to loan additional monies needed to fund the REC project, estimated at CAD 11 million, and the Company is in negotiations with BMO for an additional credit facility under the BMO credit agreement that would be used to fund the additional UHA loan.
	The REC project is subject to development and licensing approvals from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (“AGLC”). Horse Racing Alberta, the governing authority for horseracing in Alberta, has approved the REC project and approved a license. We anticipate that UHA will complete the REC in 12 to 18 months.
	Southeast Asia
	On February 5, 2013, the Company signed a credit agreement and loaned $0.5 million to an Asian company in connection with a proposed casino project in Southeast Asia. The credit agreement has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 8% and a term of three years. Interest revenue is payable quarterly. As of September 30, 2013, less than $0.1 million has been recorded as interest revenue. Principal payments are payable quarterly with the first payment due on June 30, 2014.  The $0.5 million loan is included in notes receivable on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has completed due diligence on the project and has decided not to move forward with the project. Repayment terms of the $0.5 million loan in connection with the project will remain the same.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	8.INCOME TAXES
	The Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rate in effect for the year these differences are expected to be taxable or reversed. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the asset or liability from period to period. The recorded deferred tax assets are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis by reviewing the Company’s internal estimates for future taxable income.
	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had a valuation allowance for its U.S. deferred tax assets of $4.8 million, a $0.8 million valuation allowance on deferred tax assets related to its Calgary property and a $0.9 million valuation allowance on the CCE deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of future taxable income. The Company assesses the continuing need for a valuation allowance that results from uncertainty regarding its ability to realize the benefits of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets depends on generation of future taxable income in the jurisdiction where the assets are present during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. If the Company concludes that its prospects for the realization of its deferred tax assets changes, the Company will then adjust its valuation allowance as appropriate after considering the following factors:
	·	The level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income in the jurisdiction where the assets are present over periods in which the deferred tax assets would be deductible;
	·	Accumulation of net income before tax utilizing a look-back period of three years, and
	·	Implementation of all tax planning strategies.
	The Company’s provision for income taxes from operations consists of the following:
	Amounts in thousands		For the nine months
			ended September 30,
			2013	2012
	U.S. Federal - Current		$	$
			0	169
	U.S. Federal - Deferred		0	0
	Provision for U.S. federal income taxes		0	169
	Foreign - Current		$	$
			1,183	277
	Foreign - Deferred		-498	386
	Provision for foreign income taxes		685	663
	Total provision for income taxes		$	$
			685	832
	The Company’s pre-tax income by jurisdiction is summarized in the table below:
			For the nine months	For the nine months
	Amounts in thousands		ended September 30, 2013	ended September 30, 2012
			Pre-tax income	Pre-tax income
	Canada		$	$
			3,771	2,145
	United States		592	640
	Mauritius		271	322
	Austria		301	902
	Poland		2,340	290
	Total		$	$
			7,275	4,299
	The Company’s worldwide effective income tax rate is 9.4%. A substantial portion of the Company’s earnings are from Canada, which has a 25%  income tax rate.  In addition, the effective income tax rate in Poland is significantly lower than the statutory rate of 19% due to the $2.1 million gain related to the CPL acquisition, which is not taxable. Finally, the movement of exchange rates for intercompany loans denominated in U.S. dollars further impacts the Company’s effective income tax rate because foreign currency gains and losses generally are not taxed until realized. Therefore, the Company’s overall effective income tax rate can be significantly impacted by foreign currency gains or losses.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	9.EARNINGS PER SHARE
	The calculation of basic earnings per share considers only weighted average outstanding common shares in the computation. The calculation of diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive securities. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus, if dilutive, the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	Weighted average common shares, basic	24,249	24,117	24,334	24,117
	Dilutive effect of stock options	164	23	130	201
	Weighted average common shares, diluted	24,413	24,140	24,464	24,318
	The following stock options are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted average shares outstanding calculation:
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	Stock options	68	887	68	887

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The Company follows fair value measurement authoritative accounting guidance for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. That authoritative accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The fair value hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities is based on the significance level of the following inputs:
	·	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	·	Level 2 – quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable
	·	Level 3 – significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable
	A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.  The Company reflects transfers between the three levels at the beginning of the reporting period in which the availability of observable inputs no longer justifies classification in the original level.
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	We had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of 9/30/13 and 12/31/12.
	Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
	We have applied the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to our nonrecurring, non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value.  These assets and liabilities consist of those acquired by the Company in connection with our increased ownership in CPL. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value measurement only in certain circumstances.  The following table presents information about our non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2013, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall.
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
	Contingent liability	$	$	$
		0	0	5,868
	Noncontrolling interest	$	$	$
		0	0	5,412
	Property and equipment, net	$	$	$
		0	0	17,619
	Casino licenses	$	$	$
		0	0	2,309
	Trademark	$	$	$
		0	0	1,955
	There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2012.
	Contingent liability – Level 3 fair value measurements include the measurement of the contingent liability recorded for CPL. The company measures the fair value of the contingent liability using a probability weighted cash flow analysis. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.
	Noncontrolling interest - Noncontrolling interests are measured primarily by a market comparables analysis that considers key financial inputs and recent public and private transactions and other available measures.
	Property and equipment, net –The Company measured the fair value of property and equipment by using the direct market value approach and the direct and indirect cost approach. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.
	Casino licenses– The Company measured casino licenses acquired from CPL by using a replacement cost method. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.
	Trademark – The Company measured the Casinos Poland trademark acquired from CPL by using the relief from royalty method. Because of the significance of the unobservable inputs in the fair value measurements of the liability, such measurements have been classified as Level 3.
	Long-term debt – The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt approximates fair value at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 because it bears interest at the lenders’ variable rate.
	Other Estimated Fair Value Measurements – The estimated fair value of our other assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, accrued payroll and accounts payable, have been determined to approximate carrying value based on the short-term nature of those financial instruments.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	11.SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company has determined that its operation of casino facilities, which includes the provision of gaming, hotel accommodations, dining facilities and other amenities, can be aggregated as one reportable segment.
	The following summary provides information regarding the Company’s principal geographic areas:
		Long Lived Assets
		At September 30,	At December 31,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012
	United States	$	$
		54,662	55,442
	International:
	Canada	$	$
		47,178	49,754
	Europe	33,287	4,157
	International waters	882	1,187
	Total international	81,347	55,098
	Total	$	$
		136,009	110,540
		Net Operating Revenue
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	United States	$	$	$	$
		7,870	8,434	22,790	23,553
	International:
	Canada	$	$	$	$
		8,023	8,428	25,148	25,371
	Europe	11,115	0	21,985	0
	International waters	1,731	1,778	4,968	4,919
	Aruba	87	83	273	239
	Total international	20,956	10,289	52,374	30,529
	Total	$	$	$	$
		28,826	18,723	75,164	54,082

Description_Of_Business_And_Ba1

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Exchange Rates	'
		September 30,	December 31,	September 30,
	Ending Rates	2013	2012	2012
	Canadian dollar (CAD)	1.0285	0.9949	0.9837
	Euros (EUR)	0.7389	0.7584	0.7779
	Polish zloty (PLN)	3.1214	3.0996	3.1780
	Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service
Average Exchange Rates	'
		For the three months			For the nine months
		ended September 30,			ended September 30,
	Average Rates	2013	2012	% Change	2013	2012	% Change
	Canadian dollar (CAD)	1.0389	0.9951	-4.40%	1.0237	1.0023	-2.10%
	Euros (EUR)	0.7549	0.7990	5.5%	0.7594	0.7805	2.7%
	Polish zloty (PLN)	3.2054	3.3019	2.9%	3.1884	3.2822	2.9%
	Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Acquisition [Abstract]	'
Gain On Business Combination	'
	Amounts in thousands (in USD)	Total
	Investment fair value - April 8, 2013	$
		5,214
	Investment book value at April 8, 2013	-3,027
	Gain on business combination including foreign currency translation	2,187
	Less: foreign currency translation	-113
	Gain on business combination	$
		2,074
Total Purchase Consideration	'
	Acquisition Date	8-Apr-13
	Amounts in thousands
	Purchase consideration:
	Cash paid	$
		6,780
	Acquisition-date fair value of the previously held equity interest	5,214
	Total purchase consideration, including fair value of previously held equity interest	$
		11,994
Assets And Liabilities Recognized As A Result Of The Acquisition	'
	Cash	$
		2,200
	Accounts receivable	638
	Deferred tax assets - current	201
	Prepaid expenses	222
	Inventory	155
	Other current assets	3
	Property and equipment	17,922
	Licenses	2,533
	Trademark	1,924
	Deferred tax assets, non-current	1,034
	Other long-term assets	448
	Current portion of long-term debt	-4,033
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-2,236
	Contingent liability	-5,500
	Accrued payroll	-1,272
	Taxes payable	-2,073
	Long-term debt, less current portion	-1,921
	Deferred income taxes, non-current	-1,258
	Net identifiable assets acquired	8,987
	Less: Non-controlling interest	-5,214
	Add: Goodwill	8,221
	Net assets acquired	$
		11,994
Purchase Consideration - Cash Outflow	'
	Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired
	Cash consideration	$
		6,780
	Less: balances acquired	-2,200
	Outflow of cash - investing activities	$
		4,580
Pro Forma Results	'
			For the three months		For the nine months
			ended September 30,		ended September 30,
			2013	2012	2013	2012
	Net operating revenue		$	$	$	$
			28,826	28,676	80,595	85,392
	Net earnings		$	$	$	$
			974	910	6,245	3,459
	Basic and diluted earnings per share		$	$	$	$
			0.04	0.04	0.25	0.14

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	'
	Amounts in thousands	Edmonton	Casinos Poland	Total
	Balance – January 1, 2013	$	$	$
		4,941	0	4,941
	Purchase of Casinos Poland	0	8,221	8,221
	Effect of foreign currency translation	-161	132	-29
	Balance – September 30, 2013	$	$	$
		4,780	8,353	13,133
Trademarks	'
	Amounts in thousands
	Century Casinos	$
		104
	Casinos Poland	1,955
	Total	$
		2,059
Intangible Asset	'
	Amounts in thousands
	Balance – April 8, 2013	$
		2,533
	Amortization	-255
	Effect of foreign currency translation	31
	Balance – September 30, 2013	$
		2,309
Estimated Amortization Expense	'
	Amounts in thousands
	2013	138
	2014	550
	2015	550
	2016	513
	2017	419

Promotional_Allowances_Tables

Promotional Allowances (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Promotional Allowances [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Promotional Allowances	'
		For the three months ended September 30,		For the nine months ended September 30,
		2013	2012	2013	2012
	Amounts in thousands
	Hotel, bowling, food & beverage	$	$	$	$
		980	1,020	2,776	2,918
	Coupons	522	602	1,536	1,543
	Player points	494	663	1,483	1,934
	Total promotional allowances	$	$	$	$
		1,996	2,285	5,795	6,395

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Provision For Income Taxes From Operations	'
	Amounts in thousands	For the nine months
		ended September 30,
		2013	2012
	U.S. Federal - Current	$	$
		0	169
	U.S. Federal - Deferred	0	0
	Provision for U.S. federal income taxes	0	169
	Foreign - Current	$	$
		1,183	277
	Foreign - Deferred	-498	386
	Provision for foreign income taxes	685	663
	Total provision for income taxes	$	$
		685	832
Pre-Tax Income (Loss) By Jurisdiction	'
		For the nine months	For the nine months
	Amounts in thousands	ended September 30, 2013	ended September 30, 2012
		Pre-tax income	Pre-tax income
	Canada	$	$
		3,771	2,145
	United States	592	640
	Mauritius	271	322
	Austria	301	902
	Poland	2,340	290
	Total	$	$
		7,275	4,299

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	'
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	Weighted average common shares, basic	24,249	24,117	24,334	24,117
	Dilutive effect of stock options	164	23	130	201
	Weighted average common shares, diluted	24,413	24,140	24,464	24,318
Anti-Dilutive Stock Options Not Included In The Calculation Of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	'
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	Stock options	68	887	68	887

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements	'
		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
	Contingent liability	$	$	$
		0	0	5,868
	Noncontrolling interest	$	$	$
		0	0	5,412
	Property and equipment, net	$	$	$
		0	0	17,619
	Casino licenses	$	$	$
		0	0	2,309
	Trademark	$	$	$
		0	0	1,955

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	'
		Long Lived Assets
		At September 30,	At December 31,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012
	United States	$	$
		54,662	55,442
	International:
	Canada	$	$
		47,178	49,754
	Europe	33,287	4,157
	International waters	882	1,187
	Total international	81,347	55,098
	Total	$	$
		136,009	110,540
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers, by Geographical Areas	'
		Net Operating Revenue
		For the three months		For the nine months
		ended September 30,		ended September 30,
	Amounts in thousands	2013	2012	2013	2012
	United States	$	$	$	$
		7,870	8,434	22,790	23,553
	International:
	Canada	$	$	$	$
		8,023	8,428	25,148	25,371
	Europe	11,115	0	21,985	0
	International waters	1,731	1,778	4,968	4,919
	Aruba	87	83	273	239
	Total international	20,956	10,289	52,374	30,529
	Total	$	$	$	$
		28,826	18,723	75,164	54,082

Description_Of_Business_And_Ba2

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Narative) (Details)	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Apr. 08, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
		Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	66.60%	'	66.60%
Additional CPL percentage to acquire - agreement between CCE and LOT Polish Airlines	33.30%	33.30%	'

Description_Of_Business_And_Ba3

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Exchange Rates) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Canadian Dollar [Member]	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exchange rate	1.0285	0.9949	0.9837
Euros [Member]	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exchange rate	0.7389	0.7584	0.7779
Polish Zloty [Member]	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Exchange rate	3.1214	3.0996	3.178

Description_Of_Business_And_Ba4

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Average Exchange Rates) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Canadian Dollar [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Average Rates	1.0389	0.9951	1.0237	1.0023
Average Rates % Change	-4.40%	'	-2.10%	'
Euros [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Average Rates	0.7549	0.799	0.7594	0.7805
Average Rates % Change	5.50%	'	2.70%	'
Polish Zloty [Member]	'	'	'	'
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Average Rates	3.2054	3.3019	3.1884	3.2822
Average Rates % Change	2.90%	'	2.90%	'

Acquisition_Narrative_Details

Acquisition (Narrative) (Details)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Apr. 08, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Apr. 07, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 08, 2013

Apr. 08, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 08, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 07, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Polish Airports [Member]

Polish Airports [Member]

Polish Airports [Member]

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

USD ($)

PLN

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

PLN

item

item

Additional ownership acquired

'

'

'

33.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.30%

'

'

'

'

Cash paid

'

'

'

'

'

$6,780,000

'

'

'

'

$6,800,000

'

'

'

'

Number of casinos

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9

9

'

Number of slot machines

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

354

354

'

Number of gaming tables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

69

69

'

Ownership percentage prior to acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.30%

Ownership interest in CPL

'

66.60%

'

66.60%

'

'

'

'

'

33.30%

'

'

66.60%

66.60%

'

Net operating revenue contributed by CPL

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,000,000

'

'

'

Earnings contributed by CPL

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

Remaining ownership interest in CPL

'

0

'

0

'

'

3,346,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of initial equity investment

5,214,000

'

'

'

'

'

-3,027,000

'

'

'

5,200,000

'

'

'

'

Gain on business combination

2,074,000

0

0

2,074,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,100,000

'

'

Assets carried in balance sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27,300,000

'

'

'

'

Cash included in assets carried in balance sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

Liabilities carried in balance sheet

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,300,000

'

'

'

'

Percentage of discount or reverse control premium to determine the value of the non-controlling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22.50%

22.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of years of transactions analyzed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

Resulting value of noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,200,000

16,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition costs

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Paid to the Polish IRS resulting from the decision

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

125,269

'

Contingent liability

'

$5,868,000

'

$5,868,000

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,300,000

'

Acquisition_Gain_On_Business_C

Acquisition (Gain On Business Combination) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 08, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquisition [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Investment fair value	$5,214	'	'	'	'	($3,027)
Gain on business combination including foreign currency translation	2,187	'	'	'	'	'
Less: foreign currency translation	-113	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on business combination	$2,074	$0	$0	$2,074	$0	'

Acquisition_Purchase_Considera

Acquisition (Purchase Consideration) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 07, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Acquisition [Abstract]	'
Cash paid	$6,780
Acquisition-date fair value of the previously held equity interest	5,214
Total purchase consideration	$11,994

Acquisition_Assets_And_Liabili

Acquisition (Assets And Liabilities Recognized As A Result Of The Acquisition) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 07, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	$2,200
Net identifiable assets acquired	8,987
Less: Non-controlling interest	-5,214
Add: Goodwill	8,221
Net assets acquired	11,994
Accounts Receivable [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	638
Deferred Tax Assets Current [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	201
Prepaid Expenses [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	222
Inventory [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	155
Other Current Assets [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	3
Property And Equipment [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	17,922
Licenses [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	2,533
Trademark [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	1,924
Deferred Tax Assets, Noncurrent [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	1,034
Other Long-Term Assets [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Assets recognized	448
Current Portion Of Long-Term Debt [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-4,033
Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-2,236
Contingent Liability [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-5,500
Accrued Payroll [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-1,272
Taxes Payable [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-2,073
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	-1,921
Deferred Income Taxes, Noncurrent [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Liabilities recognized	($1,258)

Acquisition_Purchase_Considera1

Acquisition (Purchase Consideration - Cash Outflow) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 07, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Acquisition [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash consideration	$6,780	'	'
Less: cash balances acquired	-2,200	'	'
Outflow of cash - investing activities	$4,580	$4,580	$0

Acquisition_Pro_Forma_Informat

Acquisition (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Acquisition [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net operating revenue	$28,826	$28,676	$80,595	$85,392
Net earnings	$974	$910	$6,245	$3,459
Basic and diluted earnings per share	$0.04	$0.04	$0.25	$0.14

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (Casinos Poland Ltd [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
	item
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	'
Goodwill related to purchase of additional ownership in CPL	$8.40
Number of casino licenses	9
Term of casino licenses, years	'6 years
Weighted-average period before the next renewal of casino licenses	'4 years 2 months 12 days

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Balance	$4,941
Purchase of Casinos Poland	8,221
Effect of foreign currency translation	-29
Balance	13,133
Edmonton [Member]	'
Balance	4,941
Purchase of Casinos Poland	0
Effect of foreign currency translation	-161
Balance	4,780
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	'
Balance	0
Purchase of Casinos Poland	8,221
Effect of foreign currency translation	132
Balance	$8,353

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Trademarks) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total trademarks	$2,059	$104
Century Casinos [Member]	'	'
Total trademarks	104	'
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	'	'
Total trademarks	$1,955	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Intangible Asset) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]
Balance	$2,309	$0	$2,533
Amortization	'	'	-255
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	31
Balance	$2,309	$0	$2,309

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets6

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
2013	$138
2014	550
2015	550
2016	513
2017	$419

Promotional_Allowances_Details

Promotional Allowances (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Promotional Allowances [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total Promotional Allowances	$1,996,000	$2,285,000	$5,795,000	$6,395,000	'
Outstanding balance of promotional balance liability	900,000	'	900,000	'	1,000,000
Hotel, Bowling, Food and Beverage [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional Allowances [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total Promotional Allowances	980,000	1,020,000	2,776,000	2,918,000	'
Coupons [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional Allowances [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total Promotional Allowances	522,000	602,000	1,536,000	1,543,000	'
Player Points [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Promotional Allowances [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total Promotional Allowances	$494,000	$663,000	$1,483,000	$1,934,000	'

LongTerm_Debt_Narrative_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details)

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Apr. 08, 2013

Feb. 21, 2013

23-May-12

Sep. 30, 2013

23-May-12

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]

BMO Credit Agreement [Member]

BMO Credit Agreement [Member]

BMO Credit Agreement [Member]

BMO Credit Agreement [Member]

Loan With Bank Pocztowy [Member]

Loan With BRE Bank [Member]

Line Of Credit With BRE Bank [Member]

Line Of Credit With BPH Bank [Member]

Amortization of Deferred Financing Charges [Member]

Amortization of Deferred Financing Charges [Member]

Amortization of Deferred Financing Charges [Member]

Amortization of Deferred Financing Charges [Member]

item

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

loan

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average interest rate on borrowings

4.40%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

$27,500,000

'

28,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of credit agreement

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility amount drawn to repay Edmonton mortgage

'

'

'

'

3,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility amount drawn to pay for additional equity investment

'

'

'

7,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional ownership acquired

33.30%

'

33.30%

33.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

9,900,000

'

'

'

600,000

2,700,000

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility amount available for borrowing

'

'

'

'

'

14,900,000

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility amount that cannot be reborrowed once repaid

'

'

'

'

'

11,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of deferred financing costs

62,000

131,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

100,000

100,000

100,000

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional debt acquired during period

6,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of bank loans

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of bank lines of credit

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of capital lease agreements

9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'2 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate percentage points above WIBOR

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

2.50%

2.00%

1.95%

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital lease agreements

$200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Long

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt	$16,017	$3,564
Less: current portion	-6,234	-372
Long-term portion	9,783	3,192
BMO Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt	9,862	3,564
Credit Agreements - Casinos Poland [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt	2,667	'
Credit Facilities - Casinos Poland [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt	3,262	'
Capital Leases - Casinos Poland [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt	$226	'

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_of_Matu

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total long-term debt	$16,017	$3,564
Edmonton [Member]	'	'
2013	267	'
2014	1,070	'
2015	1,070	'
2016	1,070	'
2017 and thereafter	6,385	'
Total long-term debt	9,862	'
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	'	'
2013	3,832	'
2014	1,539	'
2015	765	'
2016	19	'
2017 and thereafter	0	'
Total long-term debt	$6,155	'

Financing_Arrangements_For_Pro1

Financing Arrangements For Project Investments (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Feb. 05, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	United Horsemen Of Alberta Inc. [Member]	United Horsemen Of Alberta Inc. [Member]	United Horsemen Of Alberta Inc. [Member]	United Horsemen Of Alberta Inc. [Member]	Asian Company [Member]	Asian Company [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
		USD ($)	CAD	Loan A [Member]	Loan A [Member]	USD ($)	USD ($)
				USD ($)	Subsequent Event [Member]
					USD ($)
Anticipated completion of Racing Entertainment Center	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'12 months	'18 months
Development loan	'	'	13	'	'	'	$0.50	'	'
Interest rate percentage points above LIBOR	'	'	8.00%	'	'	8.00%	'	'	'
Maximum potential ownership interest in UHA	'	60.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional loan being negotiated	'	'	11	'	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred financing costs converted to loan advance	'	'	'	'	0.2	'	'	'	'
Escrow released to debtor	'	'	'	'	0.3	'	'	'	'
Advance to debtor for operational expenses	'	'	'	'	0.3	'	'	'	'
Interest revenue recorded	'	'	'	'	'	0.1	'	'	'
Loan maturity period	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'3 years	'	'	'
Loan included in notes receivable	0.5	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payment of deferred financing costs	'	0.2	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount placed in escrow	'	'	'	$0.30	'	'	'	'	'
Management fee as a percentage of net profit before tax of debtor upon completion of project	'	60.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_AntiDilutiv

Earnings Per Share (Anti-Dilutive Stock Options Not Included In The Calculation Of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock options	68	887	68	887

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average common shares, basic	24,249	24,117	24,334	24,117
Dilutive effect of stock options	164	23	130	201
Weighted average common shares, diluted	24,413	24,140	24,464	24,318

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 08, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Look-back period	'	'	'	'3 years	'
Effective tax rate	'	'	'	9.40%	'
Gain on business combination	$2,074,000	$0	$0	$2,074,000	$0
Casinos Poland Ltd [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on business combination	'	'	'	2,100,000	'
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	'	4,800,000	'	4,800,000	'
Calgary [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	'	800,000	'	800,000	'
Century Casinos Europe GmbH [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	'	$900,000	'	$900,000	'
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Statutory tax rate	'	'	'	25.00%	'
Poland [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	'	'	'	19.00%	'

Income_Taxes_Provision_For_Inc

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes From Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
U.S. Federal - Current	'	'	$0	$169
U.S. Federal - Deferred	'	'	0	0
Provision for U.S. federal income taxes	'	'	0	169
Foreign - Current	'	'	1,183	277
Foreign - Deferred	'	'	-498	386
Provision for foreign income taxes	'	'	685	663
Total provision for income taxes	$132	$343	$685	$832

Income_Taxes_PreTax_Income_Los

Income Taxes (Pre-Tax Income (Loss) By Jurisdiction) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	$1,237	$1,529	$7,275	$4,299
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	'	'	3,771	2,145
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	'	'	592	640
Mauritius [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	'	'	271	322
Austria [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	'	'	301	902
Poland [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax income (loss)	'	'	$2,340	$290

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Contingent liability	$5,868	$0
Noncontrolling interest	5,697	0
Property and equipment, net	113,726	99,526
Casino licenses	2,309	0
Trademark	2,059	104
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Contingent liability	0	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'
Casino licenses	0	'
Trademark	0	'
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Contingent liability	0	'
Noncontrolling interest	0	'
Property and equipment, net	0	'
Casino licenses	0	'
Trademark	0	'
Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Contingent liability	5,868	'
Noncontrolling interest	5,412	'
Property and equipment, net	17,619	'
Casino licenses	2,309	'
Trademark	1,955	'
Century Casinos [Member]	'	'
Trademark	$104	'

Segment_Information_Schedule_o

Segment Information (Schedule of Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	$136,009	$110,540
United States [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	54,662	55,442
Canada [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	47,178	49,754
Europe [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	33,287	4,157
International Waters [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	882	1,187
International [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long Lived Assets	$81,347	$55,098

Segment_Information_Schedule_o1

Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	$28,826	$18,723	$75,164	$54,082
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	7,870	8,434	22,790	23,553
Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	8,023	8,428	25,148	25,371
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	11,115	0	21,985	0
International Waters [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	1,731	1,778	4,968	4,919
Aruba [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	87	83	273	239
International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net Operating Revenue	$20,956	$10,289	$52,374	$30,529