🏞️ The Beginnings of Australian Online Pokies (1990s)

• 🎰 Launch of Online Gambling Platforms

  Year:	1994
  Event:	The first online gambling licenses were issued in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for online pokies.

• 🌐 Online Casinos Enter Australia

  Year:	1996
  Event:	The first Australian online casinos begin to operate, introducing a new era of gambling.

⚖️ Regulation and Growth (2000s)

• 📜 Interactive Gambling Act

  Year:	2001
  Event:	The Australian government passes the Interactive Gambling Act, which regulates online gaming.

• 📈 Rise in Popularity

  Year:	2005
  Event:	Australian online pokies gain immense popularity, attracting millions of players.

💻 Technological Advancements (2010s)

• 📱 Mobile Gaming Boom

  Year:	2012
  Event:	Introduction of mobile apps for online pokies, transforming accessibility and user experience.

• 🛡️ Enhanced Security Measures

  Year:	2015
  Event:	Online casinos improve security measures to protect players’ data and financial transactions.

🔮 The Modern Era (2020s)

• 📊 Implementation of AI Technologies

  Year:	2020
  Event:	AI technologies begin to be integrated into online pokies for better player engagement and personalized gaming experiences.

• 🎉 Expanding Legal Frameworks

  Year:	2023
  Event:	Ongoing discussions in Australian jurisdictions to modernize laws regarding online gambling.