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History of Bookmaking: Origins to Present 📚

Ancient Beginnings (3000 BC – 500 AD) 📜

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    First recorded betting activities in Mesopotamia 3000 BC
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    Emergence of betting on ancient Greek sporting events 500 BC

The Medieval Era (500 AD – 1500 AD) 🏰

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    Birth of lotteries across Europe 15th Century
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    Growth of sports betting during the Renaissance 16th Century

Modern Development (1600 AD – 1900 AD) 🎩

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    Establishment of the first official British sportsbook 1828
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    Introduction of the “Totalizator” system for horse racing 1866

Twentieth Century (1900 AD – 2000 AD) 🎉

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    Legalization of betting in many U.S. states 1930s
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    Introduction of online betting platforms 1990s

Recent Developments (2000 AD – Present) 🌐

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    Legalization and regulation of online gambling in various countries 2000s
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    Rise of mobile betting applications 2010s
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    Continued expansion of sports betting in the U.S. after legalization 2018
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