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COLOMBO, SRI LANKA | 30-02 DECEMBER
DUBAI, UAE | 09-11 FEBRUARY
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA | 30-02 DECEMBER
DUBAI, UAE | 09-11 FEBRUARY
10.Market Outlook & Call to Action
Sri Lanka’s gaming sector is projected to reach USD 410M by 2026. These shifts will be in focus at SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Colombo.
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Sri Lanka’s gaming sector is projected to reach USD 410M by 2026. These shifts will be in focus at SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Colombo.
Read the full article for more: sigma.world/news/sri-lan...
Sri Lanka CoPF clears Social Security and Gaming Levy amendment bills
Sri Lanka’s Public Finance Committee approves amendments to Social Security and Betting and Gaming Levy Bills to strengthen revenue measures.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
10.Market Outlook & Call to Action
Sri Lanka’s gaming sector is projected to reach USD 410M by 2026. These shifts will be in focus at SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Colombo.
Read the full article for more: sigma.world/news/sri-lan...
Sri Lanka’s gaming sector is projected to reach USD 410M by 2026. These shifts will be in focus at SiGMA South Asia 2025 in Colombo.
Read the full article for more: sigma.world/news/sri-lan...
9.Consolidating Oversight Under One Regulator
The Act replaces three existing laws and centralises licensing, compliance, and social responsibility requirements. Major casinos, including Bally’s, Bellagio, Casino Marina and Stardust, will fall under the GRA’s remit.
The Act replaces three existing laws and centralises licensing, compliance, and social responsibility requirements. Major casinos, including Bally’s, Bellagio, Casino Marina and Stardust, will fall under the GRA’s remit.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
9.Consolidating Oversight Under One Regulator
The Act replaces three existing laws and centralises licensing, compliance, and social responsibility requirements. Major casinos, including Bally’s, Bellagio, Casino Marina and Stardust, will fall under the GRA’s remit.
The Act replaces three existing laws and centralises licensing, compliance, and social responsibility requirements. Major casinos, including Bally’s, Bellagio, Casino Marina and Stardust, will fall under the GRA’s remit.
8.Upcoming Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, on 1 December. The new Authority will oversee online and offline gambling, offshore gaming, and gaming on board ships.
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, on 1 December. The new Authority will oversee online and offline gambling, offshore gaming, and gaming on board ships.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
8.Upcoming Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, on 1 December. The new Authority will oversee online and offline gambling, offshore gaming, and gaming on board ships.
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, on 1 December. The new Authority will oversee online and offline gambling, offshore gaming, and gaming on board ships.
7.Warning on Regulatory Gaps
Dr de Silva issued a public warning on Sri Lanka’s widening regulatory gap in online gambling, calling the lack of oversight a “growing vacuum” with risks to youth protection, state revenue, and governance.
Dr de Silva issued a public warning on Sri Lanka’s widening regulatory gap in online gambling, calling the lack of oversight a “growing vacuum” with risks to youth protection, state revenue, and governance.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
7.Warning on Regulatory Gaps
Dr de Silva issued a public warning on Sri Lanka’s widening regulatory gap in online gambling, calling the lack of oversight a “growing vacuum” with risks to youth protection, state revenue, and governance.
Dr de Silva issued a public warning on Sri Lanka’s widening regulatory gap in online gambling, calling the lack of oversight a “growing vacuum” with risks to youth protection, state revenue, and governance.
6.Excise Licence Rules Held Back
Rules concerning excise licence fees were not approved. CoPF Chair Dr Harsha de Silva has requested a detailed analysis before the matter is reconsidered at a later session.
Rules concerning excise licence fees were not approved. CoPF Chair Dr Harsha de Silva has requested a detailed analysis before the matter is reconsidered at a later session.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
6.Excise Licence Rules Held Back
Rules concerning excise licence fees were not approved. CoPF Chair Dr Harsha de Silva has requested a detailed analysis before the matter is reconsidered at a later session.
Rules concerning excise licence fees were not approved. CoPF Chair Dr Harsha de Silva has requested a detailed analysis before the matter is reconsidered at a later session.
5.Additional Financial Orders Endorsed
CoPF also approved an extension of the payment validity period for the International Telecommunication Operators Levy under the Finance Act No. 11 of 2004.
CoPF also approved an extension of the payment validity period for the International Telecommunication Operators Levy under the Finance Act No. 11 of 2004.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
5.Additional Financial Orders Endorsed
CoPF also approved an extension of the payment validity period for the International Telecommunication Operators Levy under the Finance Act No. 11 of 2004.
CoPF also approved an extension of the payment validity period for the International Telecommunication Operators Levy under the Finance Act No. 11 of 2004.
4.Casino Entry Levy Doubled
The casino entrance fee for Sri Lankan citizens will increase from USD 50 to USD 100, part of a wider strategy to enhance state revenue from the entertainment and gambling sector.
The casino entrance fee for Sri Lankan citizens will increase from USD 50 to USD 100, part of a wider strategy to enhance state revenue from the entertainment and gambling sector.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
4.Casino Entry Levy Doubled
The casino entrance fee for Sri Lankan citizens will increase from USD 50 to USD 100, part of a wider strategy to enhance state revenue from the entertainment and gambling sector.
The casino entrance fee for Sri Lankan citizens will increase from USD 50 to USD 100, part of a wider strategy to enhance state revenue from the entertainment and gambling sector.
3.Increased Duties on Gaming Operators
The Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill has been approved, raising the gross collection levy for bookmakers and gaming operators from 15% to 18%, aligning with broader fiscal objectives for 2025.
The Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill has been approved, raising the gross collection levy for bookmakers and gaming operators from 15% to 18%, aligning with broader fiscal objectives for 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
3.Increased Duties on Gaming Operators
The Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill has been approved, raising the gross collection levy for bookmakers and gaming operators from 15% to 18%, aligning with broader fiscal objectives for 2025.
The Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill has been approved, raising the gross collection levy for bookmakers and gaming operators from 15% to 18%, aligning with broader fiscal objectives for 2025.