Sports bettors are excited for the start of football season this weekend.

New England is set to take the field Sunday at Gillette Stadium, opening their season against the Las Vegas Raiders. As of Thursday, the Patriots are favored by 2.5 points.

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The NFL season officially got underway Thursday as the Dallas Cowboys faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

Wagering on sports was legalized in Massachusetts in 2023. It brings in millions of dollars for the gaming industry and the state. A statue honoring the greatest quarterback of all time was presented to fans Friday.

The NFL has been a big driver of gaming revenue, both in the Bay State and across the country.

Last year, betting on all kinds of sports in Massachusetts ge

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