Historical Overview of Australia Betting Companies
Pre-1900s
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📅 Year 📍 Event 1810 The establishment of the first official betting services in Australia. 1850s The rise of illegal betting activities during the gold rush.
1900s to 1950s
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📅 Year 📍 Event 1901 The formation of the first official horse racing and totalisator systems. 1920 The New South Wales Totalisator Authority was established.
1960s to 1980s
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📅 Year 📍 Event 1961 The introduction of betting on greyhound races. 1980 Legalization of betting shops in several states.
1990s
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📅 Year 📍 Event 1994 The Australian Racing Board was formed to regulate racing. 1997 Increased popularity of online betting begins to emerge.
2000s to Present
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📅 Year 📍 Event 2001 Launch of the first major online betting platforms in Australia. 2021 Regulatory changes to enhance responsible gambling measures. 2023 Advent of innovative technologies like AI-driven betting systems.
For further insights on Australia’s betting landscape, consider exploring resources like ABC News and Racing.com.
