Sri Lanka increases casino entry fee for residents
From January 1, 2026, Sri Lanka doubled casino entry fees for gamblers who are residents of the country, increasing the price from $50 to $100.Initially, the reforms...
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Sri Lanka to enforce new gambling regulator in December
Sri Lanka’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, will take effect on December 1, after being officially announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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City of Dreams in Sri Lanka opens its doors
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) recently announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025.
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Sri Lanka Approves the Import of Casino Equipment
Sri Lanka's Parliament Committee on Public Finance (COPF) lifts the casino equipment ban, with the introduction of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill.COPF lifted the...
Sri Lanka To Form Gambling Regulatory Authority Under New Bill
Sri Lanka advances with a new bill declared by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, intending to form a new Gambling Regulatory Authority to oversee the betting and gaming...
Sri Lanka to regulate gambling market from 2025
With the Attorney General giving the green light, a brand-new bill regulating the gambling market is heading to Sri Lanka's Parliament for debate.The main purpose of the...
Sri Lanka implements higher taxes and fees for casinos
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget introduces significant tax changes for the gaming industry, with an 18% tax on casinos' gross collections, and the entrance fee for patrons doubled...
Melco forecasts strong revenue for Sri Lanka project
When fully operational, Melco's recently announced City of Dreams Sri Lanka project is expected to produce gross gaming revenue of $200-250 million annually.Melco's EVP...