The Sri Lankan government is actively promoting the modernization of the gambling regulatory system, planning to establish the "National Gambling Regulatory Authority" through a new bill to integrate existing laws, strengthen governance, and curb illegal activities. According to the Island newspaper
The Tourism Department of Sri Lanka recently warned that foreigners from countries such as Israel, India, Russia, and Ukraine are engaging in business activities on tourist visas, allegedly violating regulations set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).According to SLTDA policy, fo
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved the publication of a bill draft in the Gazette, aimed at establishing an agency called the "Gambling Regulatory Authority." This agency will regulate various forms of online gambling, shipboard gambling, and the so-called "offshore casinos" in the Colombo Port Cit
The Sri Lankan government has recently officially approved the draft of the "Gambling Sports Standardization Act" to be published in the government gazette, paving the way for its submission to parliament for deliberation, marking a key step in the country's establishment of a comprehensive gambling
In response to the rapid expansion of the gambling industry in recent years and to fill regulatory gaps, the Sri Lankan government is accelerating the establishment of a new gambling regulatory body, named the "Gambling Regularization Authority." This move marks a critical step towards establishing
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced his first budget since being elected last year, with a focus on the gambling industry. Firstly, the entry fee for the two national casinos will be raised to $100 per person, which is double the previous fee. Additionally, the business tax f
The Sri Lankan government has recently pressured Myanmar to take urgent action to rescue and safely repatriate 18 Sri Lankan citizens who have been trafficked to the Myawaddy region in Myanmar and subjected to forced labor.Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Viji
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that effective immediately, all radio frequency (RF) transmitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration, will not be able to operate on domestic networks if they a
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force warns of a surge in cases where Sri Lankan citizens are being sent to cyber scam parks in Myanmar.The task force states that recent reports indicate that Sri Lankan citizens, especially those residing in the UAE, are becoming targets of human traffickin
China is closely monitoring the recent arrests by Sri Lankan police, including several foreign nationals suspected of online fraud, among them Chinese citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has expressed full support for the Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies in their resolute action against th
According to Newswire from Sri Lanka: A gang suspected of online financial fraud was arrested in the Kandy area, involving 120 Chinese citizens. A police spokesperson stated that 15 computers and 300 mobile phones were seized from 47 rooms in a luxury villa in Kundasale, believed to be used for comm
Sri Lankan police confirmed that another 40 foreign nationals were arrested for participating in a large-scale telecommunications network scam.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a raid on a hotel in Avissawella and a private institution in Hanwella based on tips, and arrested thes
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