Apparently, the TV ads didn't work as well as planned. "As the southeastern region of Massachusetts is opening up to commercial casino bidders, a gaming compact between Gov. Deval Patrick and the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe appears stalled in committee." Undeterred, Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman Cedric Cromwell told the News Service he is "optimistic" the Legislature will act soon. [State House News Service via CapeCodToday.com; previously]