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1980s: The Birth of Casinos in Australia 🎰

• 1984: The first legal casino opens in Australia.

  Event	Description
  The Star Sydney	The opening of The Star set the stage for the casino industry in Australia.

• 1986: The first casino legislation passed.

  Event	Description
  Crown Casino Approval	Approval of Crown Casino in Melbourne, paving the way for large-scale gambling operations.

1990s: Expansion and Regulation 📈

• 1994: Establishment of the Australian Casino Control Authority.

  Event	Description
  Casino Regulation	Creation of a regulatory body to oversee the operations of casinos in Australia.

• 1997: The first online casino becomes operational.

  Event	Description
  Australian Interactive Gaming	Launch of the first online casino, transforming the gambling landscape.

2000s: Technological Advancements and Growth 💻

• 2001: The introduction of the Interactive Gambling Act.

  Event	Description
  Interactive Gambling Act	Legislation aimed at regulating online gambling activities.

• 2007: The emergence of mobile gaming.

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casinos	Introduction of mobile platforms for casino gaming, increasing accessibility for players.

2010s: Social Responsibility and Innovation 🌍

• 2013: Gambling reform discussions initiated.

  Event	Description
  Poker Machine Regulations	Debates around the regulation of poker machines to encourage responsible gambling.

• 2019: Proliferation of esports betting.

  Event	Description
  Esports in Casinos	Increased interest and platforms available for betting on esports competitions.

2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook 🔮

• 2021: Shift to online gambling post-COVID-19.

  Event	Description
  Online Casino Popularity	A surge in online casino registrations and participation due to pandemic restrictions.

• 2023: Launch of blockchain-based gaming platforms.

  Event	Description
  Blockchain Casinos	Emergence of decentralized gaming platforms offering transparency and security.