Early Development (Pre-2000)

• Introduction of poker machines in Australia 🎰
  

  Year	Event
  1956	The first gaming machines introduced in New South Wales.

• Regulation of poker machines in Australian states ⚖️
  

  Year	Event
  1973	The introduction of laws governing electronic gaming machines.

The Rise of Online Gaming (2000-2010)

• Launch of the first Australian online casinos 🌐
  

  Year	Event
  2001	The first fully licensed online casinos emerge in Australia.

• Development of online pokies platforms 💻
  

  Year	Event
  2003	Online poker machines become available, attracting a large audience.

Legal Challenges and Regulation (2011-2020)

• Increased scrutiny and regulation of online gambling 📜
  

  Year	Event
  2016	New laws introduced regarding online gambling advertising.

• Changes to online gaming legislation 🏛️
  

  Year	Event
  2018	The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill is passed.

Current Trends and Future Directions (2021-Present)

• Emergence of mobile gaming applications 📱
  

  Year	Event
  2021	Mobile pokies apps gain popularity among Australian players.

• Focus on responsible gambling practices 🙌
  

  Year	Event
  2023	New initiatives launched to promote responsible gambling.