Nsw Bookmakers

📜 Historical Overview of NSW Bookmakers

📅 Early 1900s

• 1901 – The Birth of Bookmaking

  Year	Event
  1901	The first formal bookmakers emerged in New South Wales, operating primarily on racetracks.

• 1915 – The Betting Amendment Act

  Year	Event
  1915	The Betting Amendment Act was passed, legitimizing bookmakers with licenses.

📅 Mid 20th Century

• 1963 – The Establishment of the TAB

  Year	Event
  1963	The launching of the Totalisator Agency Board (TAB), changing the landscape of betting.

• 1970s – Rise of Off-Course Betting

  Year	Event
  1970s	Off-course betting begins to gain popularity, with more venues being opened across NSW.

📅 Modern Era

• 2001 – Introduction of Online Betting

  Year	Event
  2001	Legalization of online betting, allowing bookmakers to operate digitally.

• 2015 – Regulatory Reforms

  Year	Event
  2015	Significant regulatory reforms were proposed to ensure fairness in betting practices.

• 2020 – Rise of Mobile Betting

  Year	Event
  2020	Mobile betting emerges as a primary method for placing bets due to advancements in technology.

🔗 Further Reading

For more information on the evolution of betting in Australia, visit the TAB Australia website.