| The NFL season kicked off Thursday night with Tampa Bay's last-minute win over Dallas, and the matchup could signal the start of another strong stretch for sports betting stocks.
Sports gambling has boomed in recent years, as states across the U.S. have legalized online betting. Professional football, as the country's most-popular sport, should help increase user growth and continue pushing the industry toward its potential, according to Wall Street analysts.
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