List Of Bookmakers

📚 Historical Overview of Bookmakers

📅 18th Century

• Establishment of Betting Shops: The first betting shops began to emerge in London.

  Year	Event
  1728	First official betting shop opened by a man named “Bet.”

• The Rise of Horse Racing: Horse racing becomes a popular betting sport.

  Year	Event
  1750	The Newmarket Racecourse becomes a central hub for betting.

📅 19th Century

• Development of the Totalizator: Introduction of the totalizator system for betting on horse races.

  Year	Event
  1867	The first totalizator is used in Australia.

• Regulation of Betting: The Betting Act of 1853 is enacted in the UK.

  Year	Event
  1853	Regulation to control illegal betting and establish licensed bookmakers.

📅 20th Century

• Legalization of Betting Shops: Betting becomes fully legalized and regulated in various countries.

  Year	Event
  1961	United States: The Wire Act restricts interstate betting.

• Birth of Online Betting: The emergence of the internet creates new opportunities.

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino opens, paving the way for online bookmakers.

📅 21st Century

• Global Expansion of Online Betting: Rapid growth of online bookmakers globally.

  Year	Event
  2010	Online betting revenue surpasses that of traditional betting shops.

• Adoption of Mobile Betting: The introduction of mobile applications for betting.

  Year	Event
  2015	Major bookmakers launch mobile betting applications, changing the landscape of wagering.

🔗 Resources & Further Reading

• Official Bookmakers Guide
• History of Betting