Casinos in Sri Lanka

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Casinos in Sri Lanka

If looking to try your hand at a game of chance or just wanting to have a good time, one has plenty of options to choose from. Casinos in Sri Lanka are legalised and are based mainly in the heart of Colombo. Almost all establishments are open for 24 hours a day and bets at most tables start at Rs.500.

Gambling has had a presence in the country for several decades, with the first casinos opening up in Colombo in the late 1970s and bookies existing long before and today it is a prevalent pastime in the city with people frequenting casinos to either test their luck at the tables or to simply enjoy the great entertainment and cuisine provided at the establishments.

Some of the more popular options include Bally's Casino, an up-market casino well-known for its lucky tables and good entertainment, featuring roulette, blackjack and professional poker.

The Bellagio is yet another regularly frequented casino and even though it bears an identical name, it has no relationship with the casinos in Las Vegas. A modernistic up-market casino, it's fitted out with the latest equipment guaranteeing that those entering it have a good time.

One of the oldest establishments in the city, Stardust is quite famous with over 10 years of history and it too is well-known for its lucky tables and good live entertainment and features blackjack, roulette and baccarat.

Other options within the city are the MGM Casino, Crown Club, Continental Club, Ritz Club amidst several others.

IT and BPOs in Sri Lanka

Amidst Sri Lanka’s booming economic development since the end of the civil war, several industries have come to the fore as key revenue earners and one such sector is the IT/BPO industry. The country is quickly emerging as a global IT/BPO destination in several key areas and is now ranked among the Top 50 Global Outsourcing destinations by AT Kearney and ranked among Top 20 Emerging Cities by Global Services Magazine.

Ancient Kingdoms of Sri Lanka

An island with a long and rich history spanning nearly 30,000 years, Sri Lanka is renowned for its ancient ruined civilisations and Buddhist heritage which has played a vital role throughout its historical sagas. Introduced to the country in the 3rd century B.C., Buddhism was patronised by Sri Lankan kings and became an integral part of Sinhalese culture and civilization and also had a great effect on the literary development of the island.

Wildlife in Sri Lanka

For one of the smallest countries in the world in land mass, Sri Lanka abounds with an awe-inspiring scope of eco-diversity, boasting one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world. The main reason for this incredible diversity is the widely differing altitudes within the country, ranging from sea level to 2500 metres above sea level.