Note 2 - Selected Balance Sheet Data (Details) - Products Leased and Held for Sale (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	$ 32,275	$ 34,639
Utility [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	53,816	51,269
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(37,674)	(35,371)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	16,142	15,898
Proprietary Table Games [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	9,726	9,004
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(5,233)	(4,429)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	4,493	4,575
Electronic Table Systems [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	25,941	28,122
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(17,466)	(15,988)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	8,475	12,134
Electronic Gaming Machines [Member]
Products leased and held for lease:
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease	4,896	2,876
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	(1,731)	(844)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net	$ 3,165	$ 2,032