Note 2 - Selected Balance Sheet Data (Detail) - Products Leased and Held for Sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Products leased and held for lease:
Products Leased And Held For Lease Net	$ 35,791	$ 35,196
Utility [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Products Leased And Held For Lease Gross	49,910	47,073
Less Accumulated Depreciation	(33,863)	(29,891)
Products Leased And Held For Lease Net	16,047	17,182
Proprietary Table Games [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Products Leased And Held For Lease Gross	8,878	6,158
Less Accumulated Depreciation	(4,256)	(2,496)
Products Leased And Held For Lease Net	4,622	3,662
Electronic Table Systems [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Products Leased And Held For Lease Gross	28,461	28,749
Less Accumulated Depreciation	(15,655)	(15,571)
Products Leased And Held For Lease Net	12,806	13,178
Electronic Gaming Machines [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Products Leased And Held For Lease Gross	3,061	1,266
Less Accumulated Depreciation	(745)	(92)
Products Leased And Held For Lease Net	$ 2,316	$ 1,174