📅 19th Century: The Formation of Bookmakers in Australia

• 📜 1830s: Early Beginnings

  Event	Description
  The First Races	The first horse races in Australia started in the 1830s, leading to the emergence of informal betting.
  Establishment of Bookmaking	Early bookmakers began operating unofficially, marking the start of organized betting.

📅 20th Century: Regulation and Growth

• 📜 1900s: Introduction of Betting Laws

  Event	Description
  1901 Betting and Gaming Act	This legislation aimed to regulate betting in New South Wales, laying groundwork for future laws.
  Emergence of Legal Bookmakers	Legal bookmakers began to operate under the new regulations, establishing a recognized industry.

• 📜 1960s: Telephone and Online Betting

  Event	Description
  Introduction of Telephone Betting	Bookmakers started offering betting services over the phone, making it more accessible.
  Formation of Betting Exchanges	Innovations led to the rise of betting exchanges, changing how bets were placed.

📅 21st Century: Digital Transformation

• 📜 2010s: Rise of Online Bookmakers

  Event	Description
  Growth of Online Betting Platforms	Numerous online bookmakers entered the market, offering competitive odds and convenience.
  Increased Regulation	State governments introduced new regulations to monitor online betting activities.

• 📜 2020s: Modern Innovations

  Event	Description
  Mobile Betting Apps	Mobile technology enabled users to place bets conveniently through apps.
  Integration with AI and Data Analytics	Bookmakers began using artificial intelligence to enhance betting strategies and customer experiences.