Development Lotteries Board

Development Lotteries Board
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
IndustryGambling
FoundedJanuary 19, 1983 (1983-01-19)
FounderJ. R. Jayewardene
HeadquartersNo 356, Dr Colvin R de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 02.
Area served
Sri Lanka
Key people
Amitha Gamage (Chairman)
ProductsLottery
OwnerMinistry of Finance
ParentPresident's Fund Trust
Websitewww.dlb.lk

Development Lotteries Board also known DLB is the Sri Lanka government national lottery company. stated in 1983. In 1980s Lotteries Board established with the investment of Rs. 2.2 million (Rs. 260 million in 2020). Half of money donated President's Fund. Early project advised by former President J. R. Jayawardana. In 2019 President's Fund worth rise Rs. 2.668 billion. In 2020 Government DLB budget reduce 5% because post COVID-19 impact in Sri Lanka economy. Previously President's Fund used health department. DLB announced they lunch digital and downloadable lottery app. Lottery called "Sasiri". Highest jackpot winners shared a prize of Rs. more than 50 million. DLB operated 7 lottery.