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📅 19th Century: The Birth of Betting in Australia

• 1850: Gold Rush and Informal Betting

  Event	Description
  Discovery of Gold	The gold rush leads to an increase in informal betting and gambling activities.

• 1881: The First Betting Act

  Event	Description
  Legal Regulation	Australia introduces its first betting legislation to regulate gambling practices.

📅 20th Century: Institutionalization of Betting

• 1960: Start of Off-Course Betting

  Event	Description
  Innovation	The introduction of off-course betting allows bettors to place wagers without attending events.

• 1982: Establishment of TABs

  Event	Description
  Tabcorp Holdings	The first Totalisator Agency Boards (TABs) are established, providing a formal betting structure.

• 1992: The Interactive Gambling Act

  Event	Description
  Legislation	This act lays the groundwork for online gambling regulations in Australia.

📅 21st Century: The Rise of Online Betting

• 2000: Birth of Online Betting

  Event	Description
  Online Platforms Launch	Companies like Sportsbet and Betfair begin adopting online platforms for betting.

• 2011: Rise of Mobile Betting

  Event	Description
  Mobile Apps	The launch of mobile applications transforms the betting landscape, allowing instant betting.

• 2020: COVID-19 and Virtual Betting

  Event	Description
  Virtual Events	The pandemic pushes betting companies to innovate with virtual events and esports betting.

🌏 Future Trends in Australian Betting

• Emerging Technologies

  Event	Description
  Blockchain and AI	Increased use of blockchain for transparency and AI for personalized betting experiences.