🕰️ Early Beginnings (19th Century)
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📜 Establishment of Betting Houses (Late 1800s)
Year Event 1880 The first betting houses begin operating openly in Australia, mainly focused on horse racing. -
🏇 Horse Racing Industry Growth
Year Event 1890 Horse racing becomes a popular pastime, leading to more bookmakers entering the market.
📈 Commercial Expansion (20th Century)
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💼 Formation of Bookmaking Agencies (1940s)
Year Event 1946 The establishment of large bookmaking agencies that began to operate beyond the local level. -
📺 Television and Betting (1960s)
Year Event 1961 Television broadcasts of horse races increase the public’s engagement and betting opportunities.
💻 Digital Era (21st Century)
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📲 Emergence of Online Bookmakers (2000s)
Year Event 2000 Online betting platforms start to gain popularity, transforming the bookmaking landscape. -
⚖️ Regulation and Compliance (2008)
Year Event 2008 The Australian government implements regulations for online betting to ensure fair practices. -
🌐 Mobile Betting Dominance (2010s)
Year Event 2015 Mobile betting apps become predominant, enabling users to bet from anywhere.
🔮 Future Trends
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🤖 Integration of AI and Data Analytics (2020s)
Year Event 2023 Advancements in AI technology begin to shape the strategies of corporate bookmakers.