Sri Lanka Casino and Gambling News
News desk: Gambling Regulatory Authority regulations, casino levy and City of Dreams updates.
- Casino Entrance Levy for Locals Doubled to US$100 from 1 January 202615 Oct 2026
Sri Lankan citizens now pay a US$100 casino entrance levy, up from US$50, and the gross collection levy rose from 15% to 18%.
- City of Dreams Sri Lanka Opened in August 202515 Oct 2026
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia's first integrated resort, opened in August 2025 with a 20-year casino licence held by Melco.
- GRA Regulations Delayed Again: No Online Operators Registered15 Oct 2026
The first regulations under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act missed the 30 June target and are now expected around October 2026.