6. Duties and functions of the Authority

The duties and functions of the Authority shall be –

to regulate, monitor, supervise and control the operations of gambling;

to supervise and control the conduct and operation of any activity regulated under this

to coordinate with the police for the prevention of illegal gambling and other malpractices in any activity regulated under this Act and for the detection of fraud in gambling;

to ensure that the licensees effectively discharge their responsibilities in all aspects including safety, comfort and standards of hygiene, security, discipline and the prevention of fraud;

to conduct a risk assessment in order to evaluate the risk exposure to money laundering and other illicit financial activity and to take effective measures to mitigate, manage, and monitor those risks in gambling;

to carry out investigations on any unlawful activity in relation to gambling and take such appropriate action;

to open and maintain current, savings or deposit accounts in any State bank or State financial institution as may be determined by the Board;

to create and maintain an official website for the Authority, which includes all the details relating to gambling activities in Sri Lanka and the requirements to be complied with to operate and engage in such activity in Sri Lanka; and

to do all such other acts and things which may be conducive or incidental to, the attainment of the objects of this Act.