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Part II · Casino Industry Levy

9. Interpretation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires–

“casino” means any premises to which individuals have access–

(a)

with or without payment;

(b)

whether as of right or not, for the playing of any game for a stake and includes the playing of baccarat, puntobanco, big six, blackjack, boule, chemin – de-fer, chuck – a – luck, crown and anchor, faro, faro bank, hazard, poker dice, pontoon, American frcanch roulette, trente – et – quarntc, vingt –

et – um, or wheel of fortune or any other game which the Minister may, from time to time prescribe by regulations;

“Commissioner General” means the Commissioner

General of Inland Revenue appointed or deemed to be appointed under the Inland

Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006;

“person” includes a company registered under the

Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007and a person or a company licensed under the Casino Business

(Regulation ) Act, No.17 of 2010.

Part III

Super Gain Tax

Part IV

Mobile Telepone Operator Levy

Part V

Satellite Location Levy Tion Levy

Part VI

Dedicated Sports Channel Levy

Part VII

Mansion Tax

Part VIII

Migrating Tax

Part IX

Motor Vehicle Importers Licence Fee

Part X

Genreal

Schedules