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Thousands of employees of Evolution , an online gambling company, have been on strike in Georgia for more than a month .
They are protesting over pay, allegations of harassment, and unsafe working conditions.
Evolution is reportedly in talks with the Nevada Gaming Control Board to get a license to operate in Las Vegas , the most valuable gaming market in the US .
About 8,000 of Evolution 's employees are based in Georgia , with Tbilisi being the company’s largest hub.
Workers say they make less than $450 a month.
The company is able to pay people substantially lower wages than in other European markets.
Workers have issued a series of demands, including overtime pay for holidays, better sanitary conditions within the offices.
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