Oct 13, Colombo: Last year, Sri Lanka state earned more from betting and gaming levy, a serious offence under the accepted cultural norms, despite all efforts of the government for moral upliftment.
The state has a separate Ministry of Moral Upliftment that operates directly under the President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The country that is vehemently against the casinos collected Rs.203.90 million for the financial year 2006/2007 in terms of betting and gaming levy from eight casino clubs operating in the country at present. This is an increase of Rs. 1.2 million when compared to the previous year. However, the number of casino clubs has not increased last year.
The Chief Government Whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle revealed these facts yesterday responding to a question by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake. Six clubs operated in 2004/2005 fiscal year and the tax revenue was Rs. 55 million, said Fernandopulle.
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