Gambling tycoon James Packer has turned his attention to Sri Lanka.
Packer, who owns half of casino operator Crown, met with Sri Lankan ministers last week to discuss hotel and entertainment investment options. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene, Sri Lanka's Minister of Investment Promotion, said: "The government proposed for them to invest in a large city hotel in Colombo and go to the eastern city of Trincomalee to look into possible investment opportunities."
Packer had expressed an interest in "integrated tourism," which typically includes hotels, casinos and other entertainment. A Crown spokesman said the company would not comment about potential investments in Sri Lanka.
