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.

Luxury Villas of Sri Lanka

For the ultimate vacation complete with lavish accommodation, courteous staff and magnificent views, a stay at one of Sri Lanka’s luxury private villas is simply a must. Located primarily in the Southern and Western parts of Sri Lanka along the coastal belt, the beach villas can vary between imposing colonial structures to more modern minimalistic architecture. Generally rented out on a total occupancy basis, some rentals offer individual rooms to guests, especially during the off-peak seasons

Ceylon Tea the Best in the World

Although teeming with many wonders, Sri Lanka is probably best known for its symbolic Ceylon Tea, acclaimed globally as the best tea in the world with its inherent unique characteristics. Cultivated in the country for nearly one and a half centuries, the influence of the climatic conditions of its plantation imparts to the product a variety of flavours and aromas, synonymous with quality.

Garments and apparel manufacturing in Sri Lanka

One of the biggest industries in Sri Lanka, the manufacture and export of garments and apparel plays a vital role in the country’s economy, employing over 15 per cent of the workforce and is one of the largest contributors to export revenue, accounting for nearly half of the country’s exports.