🏛️ The Era of ‚Aus Bookies‘: Early Years (1800s – 1900s)
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📜 1800s: The Beginnings of Betting
Year Event 1825 The first formal gambling establishments emerge in Australia. 1860 Introduction of horse racing as a popular betting option. -
💰 1895: The Birth of Bookmaking
Year Event 1895 The first licensed bookmakers appear in New South Wales.
🌟 The Development Years (1900s – 1950s)
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🏇 1930s: Formal Regulation
Year Event 1931 New South Wales passes the Betting and Gaming Act, establishing legal parameters for betting. -
📈 1950s: Rise of Corporate Bookmakers
Year Event 1957 First corporate bookmakers emerge, changing the face of betting.
📅 Modern Times (1960s – Present)
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📺 1980s: Television Betting
Year Event 1984 Live horse racing broadcasts allow for real-time betting. -
💻 2000s: Online Betting Revolution
Year Event 2001 Introduction of online betting platforms transforms the industry. -
🔎 2020s: Regulatory Enhancements
Year Event 2020 Increased focus on responsible gambling and regulation of digital platforms.
