Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo on Sunday, Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake said lottery agents protesting against the government's decision to increase the price of a lottery ticket is unacceptable and the government will take measures to give the opportunity for new people if lottery agents are not ready to implement the government's decision.
The government has decided to increase the price of a lottery ticket from Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 and the lottery agents have launched the strike action this morning against the price increase.
It has been reported that lottery sellers in many parts of the country have joined the strike action. All Ceylon Lottery Agents'; Association said they will continue the strike action despite the Minister's warning.