Gulfport Energy Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets recognized which had previously been subject to a valuation allowance	$ 8,992
Deferred tax expense	15,514		15,514	1
Valuation allowance	$ 3,355		$ 3,355

The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations.