Sri Lanka has elevated its on line casino entrance and gross assortment levies for 2026, issuing a proper discover to operators and companies.
A formal notice from the Inland Income Division to on line casino operators and betting and gaming companies in Sri Lanka on December 31 reveals that the on line casino entrance levy and gross assortment levy will enhance in 2026. That is put into place by amendments made to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act of 1988 within the Betting and Gaming Levy (Modification) Act of 2025.
The on line casino entrance levy (CEL) has elevated from $50 to $100, whereas the gross assortment levy has been raised from 15% to 18%.
“Each one that carries on the enterprise of gaming in Sri Lanka, shall gather CEL of United States {Dollars} 100 or its equal in another convertible international forex or in Sri Lanka forex from Sri Lankan Citizen who enters into such office of gaming, with impact from January 01, 2026,” reads the discover. “Gross assortment levy price has been elevated to eighteen per centum with impact from January 01, 2026 on the gross assortment from the enterprise of bookmaker or enterprise of gaming, if such gross assortment exceeds Rs. 1 million monthly.”
Sri Lanka’s evolving playing sector
The second half of 2025 was a interval of change for Sri Lanka’s playing sector, with the president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, beginning the process of reforming the regulatory framework in the country in June. From December 1, the Playing Regulatory Authority was given the accountability of overseeing all gaming operations, changing into “the only impartial regulator with a broad and overarching scope on operations within the playing trade”.
President Dissanayake’s election platform was centered on ridding the nation of corruption and arranged crime, with tackling unlawful playing strategies prime amongst these objectives. His playing reform invoice had already gained Lawyer Normal approval, in addition to that of his cupboard whereas in its draft invoice type again in February 2025.
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