<h1>Major integrated resort opens after $1.2B development, raising regulatory, foreign investment, land, environmental, and labour compliance challenges</h1> A major integrated resort opened in Colombo following a decade-long development and a reported $1.2 billion investment by a domestic developer in partnership with an international operator. Legal issues include regulatory approvals for casino and gaming operations, foreign direct investment and ownership structuring, land use and zoning compliance, environmental and cultural heritage obligations tied to large-scale construction, and employment and labour-law compliance for the projected 20,000 jobs. Commercial considerations involve concessions, licensing, tax incentives, MICE contracts, IP and art commissions, and ongoing regulatory compliance and corporate governance obligations for responsible operations.