🏛️ Early Beginnings of Online Gambling in Australia (1990s)
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📅 Year 📝 Event 1994 First Online Casino Regulated – The Kahnawake Gaming Commission was established to regulate online gaming in Canada, influencing Australian markets. 1995 Rise of Internet Casinos – The earliest Australian online casinos began operating, offering limited gaming options.
📈 Expansion and Regulation (2000s)
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📅 Year 📝 Event 2001 Interactive Gambling Act – Enforced to regulate online gambling, making it illegal for Australian operators to offer online casino services. 2003 Emergence of Overseas Casinos – Many Australians began gambling at overseas online casinos, prompted by the lack of local options.
🛡️ Legal Changes and Market Growth (2010s)
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📅 Year 📝 Event 2017 Review of Interactive Gambling Act – Australian government commenced a review of the law to adapt to the rise of online gambling trends. 2019 Legalization of Sports Betting – Various states legalized online sports betting, paving the way for future gambling reforms.
🚀 Modern Developments (2020s)
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📅 Year 📝 Event 2020 COVID-19 Boom – The pandemic led to a significant increase in online gambling participation as physical casinos were closed. 2023 Technological Advancements – The rise of cryptocurrencies and mobile gaming options further revolutionized the online casino landscape.