Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

🏛️ Pre-2000: The Emergence of Online Gamification

• 📅 1994: The Introduction of Online Casinos

  Event:	Online casinos start to appear, allowing players to gamble from home.
  Impact:	Foundation of a new digital gambling era.

• 📅 1998: First Online Pokies Launch

  Event:	Australia sees its first online pokies, combining traditional gaming with technology.
  Impact:	Increased accessibility and popularity of slot games among Australians.

📈 2000-2010: Regulation and Growth

• 📅 2001: Interactive Gambling Act

  Event:	The Australian government introduces regulations governing online gambling.
  Impact:	Clarified legal status of online gambling in Australia.

• 📅 2006: Rise of Mobile Friendly Pokies

  Event:	Mobile compatibility brings pokies to smartphones and tablets.
  Impact:	Pokies become more accessible, increasing user engagement.

📉 2010-2020: Challenges and Innovations

• 📅 2013: New Regulations Introduced

  Event:	Changes in the interactive gambling laws create stricter controls for operators.
  Impact:	Increased safety for players but challenges for operators.

• 📅 2018: Emergence of Bitcoin Pokies

  Event:	Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies become accepted in online pokies.
  Impact:	New payment methods attract tech-savvy players.

🔮 2021-Present: The Future of Online Pokies

• 📅 2021: Live Dealer Pokies Introduced

  Event:	Live dealer technology integrated into online pokies, enhancing player experience.
  Impact:	Bridges the gap between online and in-person gaming.

• 📅 2023: Enhanced AR and VR Experiences

  Event:	Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) integrated into online pokies.
  Impact:	Transforms the way players interact with online gambling environments.