According to related news, the Golden Lion Casino located in Sihanoukville is suspected of operating illegal gambling business targeting the Chinese market, with at least 1000 Chinese employees reportedly in a state of high-intensity work. The news points out that all employees of the Boying Group on the 7th floor of the casino are Chinese nationals, focusing on the Japanese market, facing long working hours, strict control, and high internal consumption issues, and the situation is currently attracting attention.
Operating Mode and Employee Situation
According to the obtained operating information, the Boying Group on the 7th floor of the Golden Lion Casino in Sihanoukville reportedly employs only Chinese nationals, with business operations focused on the Japanese market. This operating mode is suspected of violating relevant international labor and gambling regulations.
It is said that the property management department only charges fees and lacks effective supervision over the working conditions and treatment of employees. External items are prohibited from being brought in, and the prices of goods provided internally are reportedly much higher than market prices, increasing the living costs of employees.
Work Intensity and Management Methods
It is revealed that the employees face long working hours daily, with 17-hour continuous work not being uncommon. This work intensity is suspected of violating the basic standards of the International Labour Organization regarding working hours.
The news shows that the management allegedly uses physical punishment and fines to maintain discipline, placing employees in a highly controlled work environment. These management methods are suspected of seriously infringing on the basic rights of workers.
Management Structure and Control Measures
According to the obtained operational structure information, the core management includes individuals known by codenames such as "Doctor," "Professor," and "Big Hammer." The China region business is reportedly managed by someone codenamed "Three Cannons," and the resource department is managed by someone codenamed "Mount Huang."
The news points out that the venue adopts compulsory management measures, making it extremely difficult for employees to leave, and their freedom of movement is severely restricted, suspected of illegal detention and restriction of personal freedom.
Industry Impact and Potential Risks
Industry insiders point out that such allegedly illegal gambling operations may not only involve serious violations of employee rights but also hide various legal and safety risks. These operating models pose potential threats to Chinese nationals and investors conducting business in the Southeast Asia region.
This situation also reflects the loopholes in the gambling industry regulation in some regions and potential issues in cross-border labor management, requiring the attention and coordinated handling of relevant regulatory authorities.
International Labour Rights Concerns
The International Labour Organization has always emphasized the protection of basic rights for all workers, including reasonable working hours, fair compensation, and basic personal freedom. Any situation suspected of restricting employee freedom, forced labor, or infringing on labor rights should be given high attention.
Human rights organizations and labor protection agencies in relevant countries should pay attention to the protection of rights for overseas workers and establish effective cross-border labor rights protection mechanisms.
Industry Regulation and Compliance Requirements
Legal gambling operations must strictly comply with the laws and regulations of the host country, including labor protection, business operations, and cross-border business management. Operators have the responsibility to ensure business compliance and protect the legal rights of employees.
Relevant regulatory authorities need to strengthen the supervision and management of the gambling industry, especially strict scrutiny of cross-border employment, employee treatment, and working conditions, to prevent illegal and non-compliant activities.
