Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) said he needs a couple more weeks to decide whether to support Class III gaming.

Patrick had planned to announce a decision after Labor Day. He has received a confidential report from a task force he put together to examine the pros and cons of gaming.

Patrick said he was "very close" to a decision. He said his delay was not affected by the resignation of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's chairman.

The tribe has filed land-into-trust applications to create an initial reservation and open a casino.

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Patrick delays casinos decision (The Cape Cod Times 9/5)
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