🕰️ Early Beginnings (2000-2010)

• 📅 2001: The Rise of Online Betting

  Event	Description
  Launch of Major Platforms	Several renowned online bookmakers, including Betfair, emerge, changing the landscape of gambling.

• 📅 2006: Regulation in the UK

  Event	Description
  Gambling Act 2005	Legalizes online betting in the UK, paving the way for new market entrants.

⚡ The Boom Years (2011-2015)

• 📅 2012: Licensing Opportunities

  Event	Description
  New Licensing Regulations	Different countries begin to open their markets, allowing more startups in the betting scene.

• 📅 2015: Mobile Betting Revolution

  Event	Description
  Mobile Betting Growth	The introduction of mobile applications allows users to bet conveniently from their smartphones.

🌍 Global Expansion (2016-2020)

• 📅 2017: Emergence of New Markets

  Event	Description
  US Legalization	The Supreme Court lifts the ban on sports betting, initiating the branding of new bookmakers across states.

• 📅 2020: The Impact of COVID-19

  Event	Description
  Increased Online Engagement	Isolation measures lead to a surge in online betting as sports come to a standstill.

🔮 Future Prospects (2021-Present)

• 📅 2021: Technological Innovation

  Event	Description
  Blockchain Integration	Innovative bookmakers begin integrating blockchain technology for more secure and transparent betting practices.

• 📅 2023: Market Trends and Sustainability

  Event	Description
  Focus on Responsible Gambling	Bookmakers adopt measures focusing on responsible gaming to enhance consumer protection.