🏆 Early History of Australian Bookmakers (1800s – 1900s)
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1830s: Establishment of informal bookmakers as horse racing popularity grows.
Year Event 1830 First organized horse race in Sydney. -
1882: Formalization of betting; introduction of betting tickets.
Year Event 1882 The first licensed betting office opens in Victoria.
📅 The 20th Century (1900s – 2000s)
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1960: Introduction of the totalizator system enhances betting.
Year Event 1960 First electronic totalizator is installed in Melbourne. -
1982: Establishment of the Australian Racing Board.
Year Event 1982 Creation of the governing body for horse racing in Australia. -
1990s: Rise of internet betting; major online bookmakers emerge.
Year Event 1998 The introduction of online betting revolutionizes the industry.
📈 Recent Developments (2000s – Present)
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2001: Licensing reforms streamline online betting regulations.
Year Event 2001 New regulations improve consumer protection for online bettors. -
2015: Introduction of the National Gambling Reform Act.
Year Event 2015 Legislation aimed at reducing gambling-related harm. -
2020s: Continued growth in mobile and online betting platforms.
Year Event 2023 Mobile betting exceeds traditional betting volumes.