Government Opens Doors to Casino Investments with New Gambling Reforms - LNW Lanka News Web

President Dissanayake vows to build a law-abiding and prosperous Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his strong commitment to transforming Sri Lanka into a law-abiding and well-governed nation, rejecting the past image of a country tarnished by political corruption and criminal protection. Speaking at a religious ceremony held yesterday (May 30) at Siri Samadhi Maha Viharaya in Pahaminiyagama, Galkiriyagama, the President emphasized that his mission is to uplift Sri Lanka’s internatio…

Government Opens Doors to Casino Investments with New Gambling Reforms - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka is set to revamp its outdated gambling laws with the introduction of a new bill aimed at creating a Gambling Regulatory Authority. Backed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Finance Minister, the legislation seeks to modernize the country’s gaming sector and replace three antiquated laws—the Horse Racing Betting Ordinance, the Gambling Ordinance of 1889, and the Casino Ordinance. The proposed Authority will serve a…

Sri Lanka gazettes draft bill to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority

A draft bill that would establish an official regulator for the Sri Lankan gaming industry, to be known as the Gambling Regulatory Authority, has taken another step forward after being gazetted. According to the Sri Lanka Mirror, the official announcement was made under the directive of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The Gambling Regulatory Authority Act will next…