Bookmaker Australia

Historical Overview of Bookmaking in Australia

Pre-20th Century 📜

• Establishment of Wagering

  Year	Event
  1800s	Early gambling activities began as informal wagers among colonists.

• First Official Bookmaker

  Year	Event
  1840	The first licensed bookmaker in Australia operated in Sydney.

20th Century Developments 🏇

• The Betting Act

  Year	Event
  1960	The Betting Act was established, formalizing licensing for bookmakers.

• Emergence of TABs

  Year	Event
  1961	Tabcorp launched Totalisator Agency Boards (TABs) across Australia.

Technological Advancements in the 21st Century 💻

• Online Betting Revolution

  Year	Event
  2000s	Online betting platforms emerged, changing the landscape of bookmaking.

• Regulations on Online Betting

  Year	Event
  2001	The Interactive Gambling Act was passed, regulating online gambling activities.

Current Trends and Future Outlook 🌟

• Mobile Betting Growth

  Year	Event
  2020s	The proliferation of mobile applications for betting has increased participation.

• Emergence of eSports Betting

  Year	Event
  2022	eSports betting has become popular among younger demographics in Australia.

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