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BOSTON, October 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), a leader in the digital sports entertainment and games industry, today announced its newest, state-of-the-art office location in Las Vegas, where the company expects to locate a expanded team of more than 1,000 employees. The company’s new 90,000-square-foot technology center will take up much of an entire building in UnCommons, the 40-acre modern workspace and stylized mixed-use community of the Matter Real Estate Group coming to Southwest Las Vegas in early 2022.
“Our new office space and expansion in Las Vegas is another example of DraftKings’ investment in its people and the future of the company and the local community,” said Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings for North America. “Our goal is to create another world class work environment that will fuel DraftKings innovation, further strengthen our local presence and deepen community engagement. With these high ambitions, we were thrilled that UnCommons reflected these high standards. “
DraftKings’ new Las Vegas office will be the second largest for the fast-growing company and will closely mimic its Boston headquarters, complete with a bespoke DraftKings branded floor plan and collaborative workspaces, as well as access to a variety of entertainment and workplaces. Designed by world-class visionaries IA Interior Architects, the office will consist of more than 130 dedicated sports trading desks surrounded by full multimedia walls, a 7,500 square meter cafeteria and event space, a bespoke casino training pit, a 500 square meter large – interactive putt-view putting green, private and public outdoor areas and rooms for mothers. The company’s new Las Vegas office will also provide the infrastructure to provide unmatched amenities for employees, including on-site haircuts and manicure / pedicure, a prayer suite, and more.
“We are excited to offer the level of modern workspace and innovation that DraftKings seeks in its second largest office in the United States,” said Jim Stuart, partner at Matter Real Estate Group. “We look forward to providing an idyllic setting in which to cultivate meaningful relationships, improve performance and spark new ideas.”
UnCommons was designed by the world-renowned architecture firm Gensler and will enhance the workplace experience with market-leading design and technology, floor-to-ceiling windows that welcome natural light and offer views of the natural surroundings of Las Vegas, breakout rooms for individual work or small group collaboration, a conference center, that can be used for small meetings and workshops, and more. By bringing together several fitness studios, open-air communal areas, contemporary living units and a mix of dining options, the campus will lay the foundation for a thriving, inspiring workplace. Future phases will expand UnCommons to more than 500,000 square feet of modern office space built with distinctive architectural features and the latest in security innovations.
DraftKings’ Las Vegas presence has grown 400% since the first office opened in January 2020. Last year, DraftKings announced various agreements that will foster the company’s connections with the Las Vegas community. They signed a multi-year agreement as the main sponsor of the UNLV Center for Gaming Innovation and opened the new DraftKings Gaming Innovation Studio at UNLV, which provides access to local talent and technology. In early 2021, the company also announced the acquisition of Las Vegas-based VSiN, a multi-platform broadcast and content company that has been delivering trusted sports betting news, analysis and data to US sports bettors since 2017.
DraftKings is a leader in digital sports entertainment and games and is committed to creating inclusive and responsible ways for people to build, create, imagine and innovate through the DraftKings SERVES program. Responsible gaming is a key pillar of the SERVES program and DraftKings’ shared mission is to protect the weak with breakthrough technology, training, resources and support for evidence-based research.
For more information about DraftKings, please visit the website at www.DraftKings.com and about UnCommons at www.UnCommons.com.
About DraftKingsDraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and games company founded to promote the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that span daily fantasy, regulated games, and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, DraftKings was founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman and is the only vertically integrated sports betting provider based in the United States. DraftKings is a multi-channel sports betting and gaming technology provider supporting sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’ Sportsbook operates live with mobile and / or retail betting in the United States under regulations in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania. Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. The daily fantasy sports product from DraftKings is available in 7 countries worldwide with 15 different sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized game provider of the NBA and MLB, the official sports betting partner of the NFL, the official betting operator of the PGA TOUR and the official betting operator of the UFC. Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream access, offering curated NFT drops and supporting secondary market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company.
About UnCommons
UnCommons, a unique mixed-use project of its kind in southwest Las Vegas, is currently under construction. The opening of the first phase is planned for the beginning of 2022. The $ 400 million, 40-acre project aims to meet the desire of the modern workforce for a workplace that enriches their lives with abundant amenities, open space and connectivity. The stylized urban campus will be transformed from more than 500,000 square meters of modern office space with market-leading design and technology, more than 830 residential units, an event venue, trend-setting restaurants and cafes that follow the good food movement, health and fitness studios, to a multi-purpose conference center , a pedestrian walkway, public art, and a dining room showcasing the best of the local food scene. Designed by world-renowned architects Gensler, the project will be the first of its kind in Nevada to be built to WELL ™ certification standards, the ultimate endorsement of a building’s performance by third parties and the protection of the health of employees. UnCommons is also seeking certification through Green Globes®, a nationally recognized assessment, guideline and certification program for green assessments. For more information, please visit www.UnCommons.com, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this press release, the words “estimates”, “projected,” “expected”, “anticipated” are used. , “Forecast”, “planet”, “intends”, “believes”, “seeks”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “future”, “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of DraftKings and which could lead to actual results or results materially of differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to DraftKings’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. DraftKings assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason, except as required by law.
Media contactsUnusual:Stephanie Wilson / Lauren Painter, UnCommons@WickedCreative.com
Draft kings:media@draftkings.com, @DraftKingsNews
Source: DraftKings Inc.
