Bookmaker

History of Bookmakers

Ancient Times 📜

• Origin of Betting

  Period	Event
  3000 BC	The earliest forms of wagering on sporting events can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia.

• Roman Empire

  Period	Event
  50 BC	Betting became popular during gladiatorial games.

Middle Ages 🏰

• Rise of Gambling Houses

  Period	Event
  1200 AD	Gambling houses emerged in Europe, providing spaces for betting.

• Regulations

  Period	Event
  1400 AD	Gambling faced strict regulations in England as it grew in popularity.

18th Century 🎩

• Official Bookmakers

  Period	Event
  1750	The term ‘bookmaker’ began to be used officially in England.

• First Betting Shops

  Period	Event
  1790	The first betting shops opened in London, formalizing the betting process.

19th Century ⚖️

• Legalization in Various Countries

  Period	Event
  1850	Several countries began formalizing betting regulations.

• Expansion of Sports Betting

  Period	Event
  1890	Sports betting became increasingly popular with the establishment of horse racing events.

20th Century 🌍

• Online Betting Revolution

  Period	Event
  1990s	The first online bookmakers launched, revolutionizing the betting industry.

• Legal Changes

  Period	Event
  2006	The United States passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, impacting online betting.

21st Century 🚀

• Mobile Betting Growth

  Period	Event
  2010s	Mobile betting apps gained popularity, allowing bettors to wager from anywhere.

• Regulatory Developments

  Period	Event
  2020	Several U.S. states legalized sports betting, expanding the market.