Srilanka, Aug. 6 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has instructed telecommunications service providers in Sri Lanka to block access to 146 unlicensed gambling websites, according to the TRCSL Director General.



TRCSL Director General Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Bandula Herath said the measure was taken to curb illegal online gambling activities, with all telecommunications service providers instructed to block access to the relevant websites from Sri Lanka.



The regulatory action was taken following a notification issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in accordance with the provisions and powers of the Gambling Re...