Under the prior (now-repealed) Casino Business Licensing Regulation 2022, a new or renewed casino licence cost LKR 500,000,000 for a five-year term, payable upfront, with multi-period options up to 20 years. The GRA Act 2025 sets minimum capital by Ministerial order and contemplates separate licence fees for digital gambling and software licences, which are not yet published. A casino entrance levy applies (USD 100 for residents under the 2025 budget).
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Sri Lanka · Question 04 of 11
Licence fees: What do the licences cost?
Mixed · Probable · AI-generated · Back to full Sri Lanka report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Sri Lanka (LK) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Under the prior (now-repealed) Casino Business Licensing Regulation 2022, a new or renewed casino licence cost LKR 500,000,000 for a five-year term, payable upfront, with multi-period options up to 20 years. The GRA Act 2025 sets minimum capital by Ministerial order and contemplates separate licence…