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Flutter rival Draftkings to cut jobs in Ireland as part of global restructuring

The Boston-based company, which is one of the Paddy Power-owner’s main competitors in the United States, opened an engineering centre in Dublin in 2020

Draftkings is to cut 140 jobs globally with a number of its 70 roles in Ireland at risk. Picture: Getty Images

Draftkings, the gambling giant which is one of Paddy Power-owner Flutter Entertainment’s main US rivals, is to cut jobs from its Dublin office as part of a global restructure.

The €6 billion-valued company has cut 3.5 per cent of its workforce globally with a number of its 70 employees in Ireland at risk.

“With an increased focus on operational efficiencies, we are constantly evaluating our teams to ensure that they are best positioned to meet ...