Victoryland Casino in Macon County had to lay off several hundred employees when it shut down electronic bingo games this month because of a court order, said Dr. Lewis Benefield, a Montgomery veterinarian who is president of the casino.

Benefield said the casino is hoping to replace the lost business with new machines that allow gamblers to bet on historical horse races. The casino will continue to offer wagering on simulcasts of horse races and greyhound races held in other states and countries. The Birmingham Race Course, where Benefield is also president, has offered historical horse race betting for several years, along with simulcasts.