10 Years Ago: Sri Lanka’s strong hand
In this regular feature in IAG to celebrate 18 years covering the Asian gaming and leisure industry, we look back at our cover story from exactly 10 years ago, “Sri Lanka’s strong hand”, to rediscover what was making the news...
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Sri Lanka to open casino at Colombo Lotus Tower
A recently opened communications tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka will soon house a casino as part of an agreement to operate a comprehensive entertainment area across one floor of the building. According to details announced by Sri Lanka’s State Minister...
New US$50 entry levy on Sri Lankan casinos will only apply to locals, government reveals
A US$50 entry fee to be imposed on visitors to Sri Lankan casinos will only apply to locals, the government has revealed. Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera clarified on Friday that the levy was intended primarily to discourage local residents from...