Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Liability for horseracing purses	$ 1,251	$ 950
Accrued payroll	1,373	1,143
Accrued redeemable points	403	392
Liability to NYL	1,029	404
Liability for local progressive jackpot	764	556
Accrued professional fees	2,023	3,172
Series E preferred stock - accrued dividend payable	1,291	0
Accrued other	1,021	788
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 9,155	$ 7,405