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Note 7 - Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

7. INCOME TAXES


Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2013 was 25.8% and 28.6%, respectively. Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2012 was 21.8% and 28.1%, respectively. The higher effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to non-deductible expenses recorded in the current period for transaction costs related to the proposed Merger as well as the mix of forecasted domestic and foreign income for the year. The prior year included a benefit in the quarter ended July 31, 2012 for transaction costs related to the terminated acquisition of Ongame Network Ltd, which became deductible in the quarter. Our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in the amount and mix of domestic and foreign income, changes in tax legislation, changes in valuation allowances and changes in assessments of uncertain tax positions and related accumulated interest and penalties.