Corporate Bookmakers In Australia

1925-1976: The Early Years of Corporate Bookmaking

• 📅 1925	Event
  Formation of the first organized betting laws in Australia.

• 📅 1960	Event
  Introduction of off-course betting through TABs, paving the way for corporate bookmakers.

• 📅 1976	Event
  Legalization of corporate bookmakers in New South Wales.

1980-1999: The Boom of Corporate Bookmakers

• 📅 1985	Event
  First corporate bookmaker, Tatts Group, undergoes significant expansions.

• 📅 1993	Event
  Proliferation of corporate bookmakers with sports betting gaining popularity.

• 📅 1999	Event
  Expansion of online betting platforms revolutionizes the industry.

2000-2010: Technological Advancements and Regulation

• 📅 2001	Event
  Online betting becomes more popular with the introduction of stringent regulations.

• 📅 2006	Event
  The introduction of the Interactive Gambling Act aims to regulate online gambling.

• 📅 2010	Event
  Major players like Sportsbet and Tom Waterhouse lead the market.

2011-Present: The Current Landscape

• 📅 2013	Event
  Betting advertisements become a common sight during sports events.

• 📅 2017	Event
  Implementation of responsible gambling initiatives becomes essential.

• 📅 2023	Event
  Corporate bookmakers continue to innovate with AI and personalized betting experiences.