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Part III · Licensing of Gambling and Certificate of Registration of Premises

20. Rules of gambling, list of gambling and number of stakes

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

(1)

Every licensee shall submit to the Authority the proposed rules of gambling including a list of gambling available to be played and a maximum number of stakes permitted for each gambling accompanied by any supporting documents as may be prescribed by regulations.

(2)

Upon the receipt of submission under subsection (1), the Authority shall review the proposed rules, list of gambling and a maximum number of stakes to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act and regulation made thereunder.

(3)

The Authority may require further information or clarification from the licensee within a period specified if necessary.

(4)

The Authority shall, upon the receipt of complete submission, either approve the rules, list of gambling and a maximum number of stakes in writing or communicate written reasons assigned for rejection.

(5)

If rejected, the licensee may resubmit the revised rules addressing the deficiencies identified by the Authority.

(6)

The form and manner of submission, the fee, if any, for processing such submission, the timeline for review and approval, criteria for approval of gambling rules, list of gambling and a maximum number of stakes shall be as may be prescribed by regulations.

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