Early Beginnings (before 1900)
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Establishment of Informal Betting
Year Event 1800s Colonists engaged in informal betting practices. -
First Horse Races 🏇
Year Event 1825 The inaugural horse racing event took place in Australia.
Regulation Era (1900-1960)
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Introduction of Betting Laws 📜
Year Event 1901 First legal betting law enacted in South Australia. -
Formation of the Totalisator Agency Board 🏢
Year Event 1961 The Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) was established to regulate betting.
Modernization and Online Betting (1990s-2000s)
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Growth of Online Betting Platforms 💻
Year Event 1999 Introduction of the first online betting sites in Australia. -
Legalization of Online Betting ⚖️
Year Event 2001 Legal framework established to regulate online gambling.
Current Landscape (2010-present)
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Rise of Mobile Betting Apps 📱
Year Event 2012 Mobile betting apps became widely available and popular. -
Increased Regulation and Compliance 🔍
Year Event 2020 Stricter regulations introduced to ensure fairness and security in betting.