Full List Of Online Bookmakers

🔍 Early Development of Online Bookmaking (1990s)

• 1994: The first legal online casino opens in Antigua and Barbuda.

Event	Details
First Legal Online Casino	Antigua and Barbuda became the first country to license online gambling.

• 1996: The launch of the first sports betting website.

Event	Details
First Online Sportsbook	Intertops claims to be the first online sportsbook, changing the betting landscape.

🚀 Growth and Regulation (2000s)

• 2001: The birth of Betting Exchanges.

Event	Details
Introduction of Betfair	Betfair introduces the concept of betting exchanges, allowing users to bet against each other.

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the U.S.

Event	Details
UIGEA Passed	Federal law aimed at preventing online gambling transfers, affecting U.S. bettors.

🌍 Global Expansion (2010s)

• 2012: The United Kingdom opens its online gambling market.

Event	Details
UK Regulation	Gambling Commission establishes regulations for online betting operators.

• 2018: The U.S. Supreme Court lifts federal ban on sports betting.

Event	Details
Supreme Court Ruling	States gain the power to legalize sports betting, leading to rapid industry growth.

📈 Current Trends and Future Prospects (2020s)

• 2020: Significant growth in mobile betting platforms.

Event	Details
Mobile Betting Surge	Rise of apps that facilitate easier access to online bookmakers globally.

• 2023: Continued advancements in sports data analytics and AI.

Event	Details
AI and Analytics	Bookmakers increasingly utilize data analytics and AI for odds setting and user engagement.