Sri Lanka confirms Crown plans for super-luxury Columbo complex A SRI LANKAN government official has confirmed details of James Packer's planned casino project in Columbo, claiming the venture would attract investors from Australia and Singapore, promoting tourism to the country. The nations finance and economic development ministries have reportedly approved Crown to negotiate plans for a $US350m, 36-storey casino complex and super-luxury resort and hotel in the D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha district of Columbo. The complex is scheduled to open in 2016.