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The Government has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without valid licences in Sri Lanka, stepping up enforcement under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025.
The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry said the action followed a notification issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), which subsequently directed all telecommunications service providers to restrict access to the identified websites with immediate effect.
The Ministry said operating or promoting online gambling services without a valid licence issued under Sections 15, 16, and 18 of the Act constitutes an offence under Section 44 of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act.
The websites blocked are: 1xbet.com, betway.com/en-lk, 22bet.com, melbet.com, unibet.com, betfair.com, dafabet.com, bet365.com, 1win.com, spinbetter.com, 10cric.com, bc.game, megapari.com, pin-up.bet, stake.com, mostbet.com, parimatch.com, betwinner.com, linebet.com, 4rabet.com, rajabets.com, dbbet.com, coldbet.com, and WinWin.
The Ministry urged the public not to participate in or invest in illegal online gambling activities, warning of potential financial risks associated with unlicensed operators.
It said further action would be taken in collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities to strengthen oversight of the gambling industry, curb illegal online gambling operations, and safeguard the financial security of the public.
