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'City of Dreams' opened: Govt. urged to enact dedicated casino law
The Island
|August 06, 2025
Melco received 20-year casino licence from previous govt.
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday (05) emphasised the responsibility on the part of the National People's Power (NPP) government to enact a comprehensive law to regulate casinos.
Underscoring the pivotal importance of adhering to the due process, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian said that a dedicated gaming authority should be introduced without further delay, the former State Minister said.
Speaking to The Island, in the wake of the opening of what was dubbed as the country's first integrated resort, 'City of Dreams,’ Sri Lanka that encompassed a high-end casino, the Colombo District lawmaker said that a licence had been issued for it in 2023.
This story is from the August 06, 2025 edition of The Island.
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