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Gov. Patrick not expected to support casinos13 September 2007MASSACHUSETTS -- As reported by the Barnstable County Report: "Gov. Deval Patrick is unlikely to endorse casino gambling in the state and will defer to the Legislature, according to sources at the State House directly involved in the issue. Patrick is also expected to approve installation of slot machines at the state's four existing race tracks, according to the sources. "The latest confirmation of this came Tuesday during a conversation with a Beacon Hill source close to what is happening. Patrick had already deferred announcing his decision by weeks and speculation has intensified. "...As of today, the governor's press office told this reporter that his decision should be announced 'in two weeks or so.'..." |