Chandra Wants Answers On Casino Business (Regulation) Act And Betting & Gaming Levy Act

January 4, 2014 

Good governance activist and former Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Chandra Jayaratne has written to the Minister of Economic Development and the Minister of Investment Promotion requesting clarifications on the provisions of the Casino Business (Regulation) Act and Betting & Gaming Levy Act.

Chandra Jayaratne

His letter to the Ministers in full is found below:

3^rd January 2014.

Registered Post

Hon. Minister of Economic Development,

Ministry of Economic Development,

Colombo.

Hon. Minister of Investment Promotion,

Ministry of Investment Promotion,

Colombo.

Honorable Ministers,

Seeking Clarification Re Application of the Provisions of the Casino Business Regulations & Betting & Gaming Levy Act

The Daily FT of Friday, January 3^rd 2014, page 14, presents a pictorial account of the “The Gatsby Party” held on the New Year’s eve at a Hotel in Sri Lanka, and carries a picture titled “ Bally’s Gaming Lounge was a hit”, implying that a gaming lounge was operated that night at the Hotel, presumably by a licensed Casino Operator.

I would be most grateful, if in the interest of all stakeholders of society, (especially the private sector business operators, private clubs and citizen groups engaged in tourism, entertainment, leisure and gaming activities as well as citizens using such services and investors in such businesses), you will take URGENT steps to clarify the following issues in terms of the provisions of the Casino Business (Regulation) Act and Betting & Gaming Levy Act;                                       Read More