Uncertainty Looms Over Regulation of Casino Junkets in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to regulate the casino industry have sparked debate after revelations that junket operators—key players in attracting wealthy gamblers—might not fall under the tax net of the new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). These developments have emerged as part of a broader review of the gambling sector by the country’s Committee on […]

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Jun 9, 2025 - 08:20
Uncertainty Looms Over Regulation of Casino Junkets in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to regulate the casino industry have sparked debate after revelations that junket operators—key players in attracting wealthy gamblers—might not fall under the tax net of the new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). These developments have emerged as part of a broader review of the gambling sector by the country’s Committee on […]