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Uncertainty Looms Over Regulation of Casino Junkets in Sri Lanka

June 9, 2025

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The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to regulate the casino industry have sparked debate after revelations that junket operators—key players in attracting wealthy gamblers—might not fall under the tax net of the...

Sri Lanka Plans Major Gambling Law Reform With New Regulatory Authority

Vanja Mitic

May 30, 2025

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Sri Lanka is preparing for a significant shift in its gambling regulatory framework with the introduction of a bill to establish an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority. The move, initiated under the leade...

Sri Lanka Moves Toward Regulating Gambling Industry with New Authority

Vanja Mitic

April 23, 2025

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In a significant move toward better regulation of the country’s gambling sector, the Sri Lankan government has introduced a proposal for the establishment of the Gambling Regularization Authority. This new body...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka: A $1.2 Billion Game-Changer Unveiled in Colombo

Vanja Mitic

October 16, 2024

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On October 15, the grand unveiling of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka marked a monumental step for the John Keells Group and the tourism industry of the country. Developed with an investment surpassin...

SiGMA South Asia Set for Grand Debut in Sri Lanka in 2025

Johnny K.

August 30, 2024

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Colombo, Sri Lanka is poised to host the premier SiGMA South Asia event, a significant conference dedicated to the online gaming industry, from November 30 to December 2, 2025. This marks the first major gaming...

Majestic Pride Casino to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Entertainment Scene in Colombo’s Lotus Tower

Vanja Mitic

August 12, 2024

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Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has partnered with the prestigious Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos to launch the Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower. Situated in the bustling a...

Melco Partners with John Keells to Open First Integrated Resort in Sri Lanka

Vanja Mitic

May 1, 2024

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited joined forces with John Keells Holding PLC to construct a new integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is estimated that the resort will cost more than US$1 billion....

Sri Lanka Increases License Issuing and Renewal Fees, Ten Operators Apply for the License

Vanja Mitic

January 16, 2024

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Sri Lanka is increasing the costs of issuing and renewing the casino licenses for all operators currently present in the country, according to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance. So far, the government received te...

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Of Ministers Validates Establishment Of Gambling Regulatory Authority

Marija Malenovic

June 28, 2023

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The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka officially validated a proposal to draft legislation to create the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), whose main task will be to supervise the industry and make sure that...

Newest Sri Lanka Casino to Open at Colombo Lotos Tower

Vanja Mitic

November 22, 2022

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Colombo Lotus Tower was recently opened in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The building will get a casino and entertainment area soon. The casino and entertainment area will be placed across the second floor...

Sri Lanka to issue tranche of four more land-based casino licenses

Adam Morgan

July 8, 2022

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In an attempt to increase tax revenues in the face of a floundering economy and the government for the Asian island nation of Sri Lanka has reportedly approved the issuance of four more land-based casino licens...

Take-Two Interactive to purchase mobile gaming company Zynga for $12.7bn

Sadonna Price

January 11, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Sri Lanka

With a mixture of cash and stock, Take-Two Interactive has plans to purchase Zynga, a top-rated mobile gaming company, for $12.7 billion. The company announced yesterday that it will pay $9.86 per piece for out...

Sri Lanka looking to bring a casino resort to Colombo Port City development

Adam Morgan

March 30, 2021

Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka and officials could soon reportedly begin formulating new legislation that would allow the country’s under-construction Colombo Port City development to feature at least one large casino resort. ...

Malawi capital city sees Casino Marina open today

Lars Jones

November 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Sri Lanka

A large Chinese holding company with a subsidiary who operates casinos in Sri Lanka, Zambia, and Mozambique has opened Casino Marina at the Golden Peacock Hotel Complex in New City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi. Loc...

Sri Lanka government rejects casino investment plans

Adam Morgan

July 22, 2016

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The Prime Minister for Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has reportedly broke with the policies of his predecessor after announcing that his government will not be permitting any new casinos to open in the islan...

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Uncertainty Looms Over Regulation of Casino Junkets in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Plans Major Gambling Law Reform With New Regulatory Authority

Sri Lanka Moves Toward Regulating Gambling Industry with New Authority

City of Dreams Sri Lanka: A $1.2 Billion Game-Changer Unveiled in Colombo

SiGMA South Asia Set for Grand Debut in Sri Lanka in 2025

Majestic Pride Casino to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Entertainment Scene in Colombo’s Lotus Tower

Melco Partners with John Keells to Open First Integrated Resort in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Increases License Issuing and Renewal Fees, Ten Operators Apply for the License

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Of Ministers Validates Establishment Of Gambling Regulatory Authority

Newest Sri Lanka Casino to Open at Colombo Lotos Tower

Sri Lanka to issue tranche of four more land-based casino licenses

Take-Two Interactive to purchase mobile gaming company Zynga for $12.7bn

Sri Lanka looking to bring a casino resort to Colombo Port City development

Malawi capital city sees Casino Marina open today

Sri Lanka government rejects casino investment plans

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