Sri Lanka drastically hikes casino license fee and taxes; introduces $50 entry fee
The Sri Lankan government has announced a drastic increase in annual license fees and taxes for casinos. The announcement of…
5 years ago
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Feature: Poker veteran Jim Ramm talks about the evolution of poker in India, Jims Poker Room and future of gaming in India
For those who have tracked the poker and gaming industry in India, the name Jim Ramm needs no introduction. One…
6 years ago
Sri Lanka casinos on verge of shutdown after unreasonable hike in taxes
As predicted by us in January this year, casinos in Sri Lanka are battling for survival after Maithripala Sirisena took…
8 years ago
New Sri Lankan President vows to disallow casino projects, may make life difficult for existing casinos
In a move that surprised political observers, key opposition leader Maithripala Sirisena who was until recently a member of the…
9 years ago
Sri Lankan casinos advertise in Indian cricket match, face possible criminal liability
In what may be a first attempt by casinos to publicly run an advertisement campaign in India, two Sri Lankan…
10 years ago
Legal & regulatory severely restricts gambling activities in South Asia- studying the regulatory model of South Asian nations
This post will describe the legal and regulatory environment in South Asian nations as not much is known about the…
11 years ago
Sri Lanka relaxes taxes for casinos, attracts foreign investment- offers an alternative to Goa, Sikkim casinos
In a bid to attract foreign investment for casinos and to promote tourism, the Sri Lankan government has brought a…
11 years ago