New Bookmakers Australia

🕰️ Early Beginnings of Bookmaking in Australia (1800s)

• 📜 The Rise of Betting

  Year	Event
  1825	The first written account of betting on horse races in Australia.
  1830s	Informal bookmakers begin to emerge in various Australian locales.

🏛️ Establishment of Legal Framework (1900s)

• ⚖️ Legislation Begins

  Year	Event
  1901	First Betting Act introduced, regulating the industry.
  1961	Legalization of totalisators and establishment of horse racing regulations.

🌐 The Digital Age (2000s)

• 💻 Online Bookmaking Emerges

  Year	Event
  2000	Introduction of online sports betting platforms.
  2004	Regulatory bodies established to oversee online gambling.

📈 Revolution of New Bookmakers (2010s)

• 🚀 Expansion and Innovations

  Year	Event
  2012	Emergence of innovative betting apps, changing user engagement.
  2016	Introduction of in-play betting options, offering real-time engagement.

🎉 Present Day Trends (2020s)

• 🔍 Current Landscape

  Year	Event
  2020	COVID-19 pandemic leads to a surge in online betting.
  2023	Regulatory updates and more competitive offerings from new bookmakers.

Conclusion: The landscape of bookmakers in Australia has evolved significantly, influenced by historical events and technological advancements. As we look to the future, new trends and regulations will continue shaping this vibrant industry.