1990s – The Birth of Online Gambling in Australia
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📅 1994 – The First Online Casino License
Event Details First License Issued The Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda became the first jurisdiction to issue licenses for online casinos. -
📅 1997 – Emergence of Aussie Online Casinos
Event Details First Australian Online Casino Several Australian brands began offering online gambling options to Australian players.
2000s – Regulation and Growth
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📅 2001 – Introduction of the Interactive Gambling Act
Event Details Interactive Gambling Act This legislation aimed to regulate online gambling in Australia and prohibited certain online gambling services. -
📅 2006 – The Rise of Mobile Gaming
Event Details Mobile Casino Launches With the increase in smartphone use, many online casinos developed mobile versions to attract players.
2010s – The Expansion of Online Casino Market
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📅 2013 – Licensed Online Sports Betting
Event Details Legal Sports Betting Begins Australian players gained access to licensed online sports betting platforms after regulatory changes. -
📅 2017 – Surge in Popularity of Live Dealer Games
Event Details Live Dealer Introduction Casino operators began offering live dealer games, enhancing the online gambling experience.
2020s – Modern Innovations and Challenges
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📅 2020 – COVID-19 Impact
Event Details Closure of Physical Casinos Due to the pandemic, many physical casinos closed, leading to increased traffic for online gambling. -
📅 2023 – Regulation Updates and International Partnerships
Event Details New Regulatory Framework The Australian government updated regulations to ensure safer gambling practices as online participation rises.
