🕰️ 19th Century: The Birth of Sports Betting

• 1860s: Establishment of official betting on horse races

  Year	Event
  1865	The first organized horse racing betting is recorded in England.

• 1890: Introduction of betting shops

  Year	Event
  1892	Wagering on sports becomes more mainstream in London.

🏟️ 20th Century: The Rise of Organized Sports Betting

• 1930: Formation of betting syndicates

  Year	Event
  1938	The first betting syndicate is formed to create better odds.

• 1961: Federal laws on sports betting in the USA

  Year	Event
  1961	Wire Act passed, prohibiting interstate bets.

• 1980: Technological advancements

  Year	Event
  1985	The integration of computers in managing sports bets.

📈 21st Century: The Digital Revolution

• 2000: Online sports betting emerges

  Year	Event
  2000	The first licensed online betting sites launch, dramatically changing the landscape.

• 2018: Legalization in the USA

  Year	Event
  2018	The Supreme Court allows states to legalize sports betting.

• 2020: Rise of mobile betting apps

  Year	Event
  2020	Mobile sports betting apps become widely popular during the pandemic.