Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
MixedKey Legislation
- Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025
- Betting and Gaming Levy Act, No. 40 of 1988 (as amended by Act No. 25 of 2025)
- Casino Business (Regulation) Act, No. 17 of 2010
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed online casino gaming
- Online sports betting (including cricket)
- Digital gambling platforms holding a GRA Digital Gambling License
- Online lottery ticket sales by state lottery boards
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore online gambling
- Online gambling without a Digital Gambling License
Taxation
Gross Collection Levy18% of gross gambling revenue (from Jan 2026)
Digital Gambling License feeSet by the GRA under implementing regulations
License validity: Set by GRA regulations; framework being finalized in 2026
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed land-based casinos (primarily Colombo)
- Horse racing betting
- Land-based sports betting
- National lottery retail sales
Prohibited
- Unlicensed casino operations
- Casino entry by residents without payment of the entrance levy
Taxation
Gross Collection Levy18% of gross gaming revenue (from Jan 2026)
Casino Entrance Levy (residents)USD 100 per entry
License validity: Annual, renewable under GRA licensing
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
