🏛️ Origins of Bookmaking (Ancient Times – 18th Century)
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📜 Ancient Practices
Year Event Ancient Greece Evidence of betting on athletic competitions. Ancient Rome Betting on gladiator fights and chariot races became widespread. -
🎩 Early Bookmakers
Year Event 16th Century Establishment of informal betting practices among aristocrats. 18th Century First organized betting houses emerged in England.
📈 The Evolution of Bookmaking (19th Century)
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🏆 The Birth of Modern Betting
Year Event 1820 The first official horse racing betting journal was created. 1850 Legalization of betting on horse races in various parts of the UK. -
🔍 Regulations Begin
Year Event 1853 The UK passed the Betting Act, regulating bookmakers. 1887 The Gaming Act formed further regulations on gambling.
🌍 Global Expansion (20th Century)
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🏙️ International Bookmaking
Year Event 1900s Establishment of bookmakers in various countries like the USA and Australia. 1960s Introduction of betting exchanges online. -
💻 Digital Revolution
Year Event 1990 The first online bookmakers were launched. 2000s Rapid growth of online betting platforms and mobile applications.
🔮 Future of Bookmaking (21st Century)
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📲 The Rise of Technology
Year Event 2020 Artificial intelligence is being integrated into betting systems for personalized experiences. -
🏅 Regulation and Fair Play
Year Event 2023 Increased regulations worldwide to ensure fair play and protection of consumers.