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🏅 Historical Overview of Sports Betting

📜 Ancient Beginnings (Pre-20th Century)

• Ancient Greece (circa 776 BC)

  Event	Details
  First Olympic Games	The origins of competitive sports and betting on outcomes.

• Roman Empire (circa 1st Century AD)

  Event	Details
  Gladiator Fights	Wagering on the outcomes of gladiatorial contests became commonplace.

💼 19th Century Developments

• 1845

  Event	Details
  Introduction of the Betting Exchange	Creation of the first betting exchanges in England enabling peer-to-peer betting.

• 1865

  Event	Details
  The Birth of Sports Newspapers	Increased public interest in betting on horse racing.

🗓️ 20th Century Advancements

• 1931

  Event	Details
  Legalization of Sports Betting in Nevada	Formation of a regulated sports betting market in the United States.

• 1978

  Event	Details
  The First Sportsbook	Launch of the first fully licensed sportsbook in Las Vegas.

🚀 Modern Era (21st Century)

• 2018

  Event	Details
  Supreme Court Ruling	The US Supreme Court allows states to legalize sports betting, igniting a massive growth.

• 2020

  Event	Details
  Rise of Online Betting	The surge in mobile and online sports betting platforms due to the pandemic.

📊 Future Prospects

• Emerging Technologies (2023 and beyond)

  Event	Details
  Integration of Blockchain	Utilization of blockchain technology to enhance transparency in sports betting.