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Historical Overview of Betting Sites in Australia

Pre-1990s: The Birth of Betting in Australia

  • Year Event
    1905 First Legal Betting:** The Betting Act introduces legal betting in Australia. 🏇
    1950 Rise of TABs:** Totalisator Agencies Boards (TAB) are established. 🎰

1990s: The Emergence of Online Betting

  • Year Event
    1994 First Online Bet:** The first online betting site, Internet Sports, allows bets in Australia. 💻
    1997 Legal Framework Established:** The Interactive Gambling Act sets regulations for online gambling. 📜

2000s: Expansion and Regulation

  • Year Event
    2001 Betfair Launches:** Betfair introduces the exchange betting model in Australia. 🎫
    2008 Online Wagering Becomes Popular:** Online betting sites flourish with increased accessibility. 📈

2010s: Mobile Betting Revolution

  • Year Event
    2012 Mobile Apps Launched:** Major sites launch mobile apps to enhance user experience. 📱
    2015 Betting Tax Reforms:** States introduce reforms to impose taxes on betting companies. 💰

2020s: Current Trends and Future Directions

  • Year Event
    2021 Increased Scrutiny:** Regulatory bodies enhance marketing and advertising regulations. 🔍
    2023 Introduction of Esports Betting:** Sites start offering betting on esports events. 🎮