Sri Lankan casino owners, first battling anti-casino sentiments from the powerful Buddhist clergy and now unbearable taxes, are seriously considering closing down their business, the Business Times learns from reliable sources.
The only two top-end billionaire casino operators are Dhammika Perera’s (Ballagio/Ballys ) and Ravi Wijeratne’s (Stardust/Marina casinos). Mr. Perera’s casino MGM Grand at Bambalapitiya was closed in May this year to convert the building to a “Glass Art Gallery” because of pressure on heavy taxes.
Mannar residents vowed to continue their protest against proposed wind power projects on the main island despite they came under attack on Friday night (26) when they tried to stop transportation of equipments following Presidential directive to go ahead with the project.
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