1990s: The Birth of Online Betting 📅
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1994: The First Online Betting License 🌐
Event Description First Online Gaming License The government of Antigua and Barbuda issued the first online gaming license, paving the way for online bookmaking. -
1996: Launch of First Betting Website 💻
Event Description First Respected Betting Site Intertops launched its online sportsbook, marking the beginning of modern online bookmaking.
2000s: Growth and Regulation 🔍
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2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Event Description UIGEA Enacted This U.S. law prohibited the transfer of money for illegal online gambling, impacting numerous online bookies. -
2008: Emergence of Betting Exchanges 🏦
Event Description Betfair Launch Betfair introduced a trading platform that allowed users to bet against each other, revolutionizing the betting landscape.
2010s: Expansion and Innovation 🚀
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2012: New Regulations in the UK 📲
Event Description UK Gambling Act Revisions The UK implemented updated regulations for online gambling, attracting more operators to the market. -
2018: Supreme Court Decision in the US ⚖️
Event Description Legalization of Sports Betting The ruling allowed individual states in the US to decide on the legality of sports betting, leading to a surge in online bookmakers.
2020s: The Era of Technology and Accessibility 📈
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2021: Rise of Mobile Betting 📱
Event Description Mobile Platforms Dominate More users began placing bets on mobile devices, prompting sites to enhance their mobile interfaces. -
2023: Integration of AI in Betting 🤖
Event Description AI in Predictive Analytics Online bookies began using AI for better odds-making and risk management strategies.
