It was a safe bet that the start of legalized sports betting in Massachusetts would put a dent in the amount wagered in New Hampshire, where Bay State sports bettors had accounted for 25% of sports gambling revenues.
But what were the odds the state and sports betting operators would make even more money after betting was legalized in Massachusetts?
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