Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without the required licenses, with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka directing all telecommunications service providers to restrict access to the platforms with immediate effect.
The websites affected are 1xbet.com, betway.com/en-lk, 22bet.com, melbet.com, unibet.com, betfair.com, dafabet.com, bet365.com, 1win.com, spinbetter.com, 10cric.com, bc.game, megapari.com, pin-up.bet, stake.com, mostbet.com, parimatch.com, betwinner.com, linebet.com, 4rabet.com, rajabets.com, dbbet.com, coldbet.com and WinWin.
The TRCSL, which operates under the Ministry of Digital Economy, implemented the restrictions following a notification from the Gambling Regulatory Authority under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
The action was taken in accordance with the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025. According to the Ministry of Digital Economy, any person or entity that provides or promotes online gambling services in Sri Lanka without a valid license issued under Sections 15, 16 and 18 of the Act commits an offense under Section 44.
The Ministry of Digital Economy and the TRCSL urged the public not to participate in or invest money through unauthorized online gambling platforms operating outside Sri Lanka’s legal framework.
Online gambling itself is permitted in Sri Lanka. However, operators are required to obtain authorisation and comply with local licensing requirements. Providing or promoting online gambling services without a valid licence is prohibited.