Associated Press - October 30, 2009 12:44 PM ET

JASPER, Ala. (AP) - Supporters of electronic bingo in Walker County are organizing efforts to get the bingo halls reopened after a judge in Birmigham ruled the machines illegal.

Hundreds of laid-off bingo hall workers and charity officials crowded into a building in Jasper on Thursday concerned about the future of bingo in the county. Herbie Brewer, a Jasper lawyer, said a hearing will be held Monday on a motion to stay the ruling while it is appealed.

Others planned to organize a demonstration by laid-off workers Monday at the Walker County Commission meeting.

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