The Finance Ministry and the Department of Inland Revenue have agreed to implement the Public Finance Committee’s recommendation to establish a Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026, to formally regulate the casino industry in Sri Lanka. The decision was discussed during a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) held in Parliament, chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. During the meeting, it was revealed that 60% to 70% of casino users in Sri Lanka now engage with online casinos, while only 30% to 40% frequent physical casinos. Officials also disclosed that no system currently exists to collect…
70% of casino users now online in SL – No tax system in place yet, COPF reveals
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