Note 2 - Selected Balance Sheet Data (Detail) - Products Leased and Held for Sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	$ 33,241	$ 34,639
Utility [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	52,568	51,269
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(36,828)	(35,371)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	15,740	15,898
Proprietary Table Games [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	9,143	9,004
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(4,716)	(4,429)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	4,427	4,575
Electronic Table Systems [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	27,798	28,122
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(16,837)	(15,988)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	10,961	12,134
Electronic Gaming Machines [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	3,174	2,876
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(1,061)	(844)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	$ 2,113	$ 2,032