Schedule of Numerators and Denominators Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 1,088	$ (7,333)
Income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(1,326)
Dividends declared on Series A Preferred Shares	(1,789)	(1,692)
Loss attributable to FG Financial Group, Inc. common shareholders from continuing operations	$ (701)	$ (10,351)
Weighted average common shares	8,030,106	5,212,772
Loss per common share from continuing operations	$ (0.09)	$ (1.99)
Gain from sale of former insurance business		$ (145)
Weighted average common shares outstanding	8,030,106	5,212,772
Income per common share from discontinued operations		$ 0.03
Loss per share attributable to common shareholders	$ (0.09)	$ (1.96)