🏛️ Historical Overview of Australian Bookmakers
📜 19th Century Developments
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Establishment of Bookmaking in Australia
Year Event 1825 The first informal betting houses begin operating in Sydney. -
Introduction of Horse Racing
Year Event 1840 The Sydney Turf Club is established.
📈 20th Century Growth
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Legalization of Betting
Year Event 1901 New South Wales government legalizes bookmaking and regulates it. -
Emergence of Off-Course Betting
Year Event 1960 Off-course betting is recognized, leading to the establishment of TABs.
🔍 21st Century Evolution
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Online Betting Revolution
Year Event 2000 The first online betting platforms are launched in Australia. -
Regulatory Changes
Year Event 2017 The Interactive Gambling Amendment is enacted to regulate online betting more strictly.
🔗 References
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