The story
Founded by E. A. Nugawela.1
Private company
National Lotteries Board
Logo: National Lotteries Board, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3
National Lotteries Board also known NLB (formerly known as Hospital Lottery) is a Sri Lankan government owned national lottery company. Founded in 1955, under Finance Act No.4 of 1955, originally organized under the Minister of Health and was originally headed by Major Edward A. Nugawela.2 It was founded by E. A. Nugawela.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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National Lotteries Board also known NLB (formerly known as Hospital Lottery) is a Sri Lankan government owned national lottery company. Founded in 1955, under Finance Act No.4 of 1955, originally organized under the Minister of Health and was originally headed by Major Edward A. Nugawela.2
Leadership
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- FounderE. A. Nugawela1
Products and brands
- lottery
Listed on Wikidata.1
Links
- WikipediaNational Lotteries Board
- WikidataQ105424945
Sources
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