गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Govt collects Rs 810 million in royalties from casinos Nepal Govt collects Rs 810 million in royalties from casinos KathmanduPati February 21, 2022 File photo KATHMANDU – The government has collected Rs 810 million in royalties from various casinos operational in Nepal. The collection of royalty amounts followed the direction of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale to this effect. While license of Kathmandu-based Yak and Yeti Hotel to operate casino was scrapped for defaulting royalties, he warned of following suit in case of others failing to pay royalties. “Now casinos have been in rush to pay royalties. So far, Rs 810 million in royalties has been collected. Some other casinos have gone through documentation to clear dues,” said Khem Raj Joshi, officer at the Department of Tourism. According to the Department, so far, 17 casinos including Golden Finger Gaming Zone Pvt. have paid royalties. Now, arrears amounting to over Rs 1.11 billion have remained to be paid in royalties, it said. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Residents rely on senses as air pollution data remains inaccessible Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Nepal PM congratulates Indian PM on 25 years in government Nepal, Russia discuss Nepali nationals in Russian Army Switzerland invites Nepal to 2027 AI summit Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Now more than ever, support the IT sector Tourism entrepreneurs get crash course in Chinese language Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops DIG Bishwaraj Pokharel recommended for Nepal Police AIG promotion Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal
