100 Thieves to turn HQ into voting centre for upcoming US election

North American esports organization 100 Thieves is turning its CashApp headquarters into a voting center for the upcoming United States elections.

The 15,000-square-foot building will be turned into an official Los Angeles County Voting Center from 30th October to 3rd November.

(Picture: 100 Thieves)

The home base also features a fresh new temporary mural created by the artist OG Slick, encouraging people to vote.

It’s one thing to do it for your Fans, it’s another to do it for the Country.

Proud of the team for this one.

VOTE. https://t.co/uVDT1epxTG

— Mark Rasoul (@markthefuture) October 22, 2020

"We're grateful to contribute to our nation in this way." Stated 100 Thieves official Twitter account, "We encourage our entire 100 Thieves community & beyond to VOTE."

The CashApp Compound was officially opened in January of this year and serves as the headquarters of the gaming organization's esports teams and lifestyle brand.

With analyists predicting that the coming election will be closely fought contest and with the majority of gaming's youthful audience unlikely to vote, the need to get people out and vote and make their voices heard is as important as ever.

Similar to what the NBA has done with arenas and facilities being used for the election, 100 Thieves have decided to follow along and do the same service for its community.

It’s one thing to do it for your Fans, it’s another to do it for the Country.

Proud of the team for this one.

VOTE. https://t.co/uVDT1epxTG

— Mark Rasoul (@markthefuture) October 22, 2020

100 Thieves founder Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag thanked the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk for making it possible

"Ever since we put down roots in this pocket of Los Angeles with the opening of the 100 Thieves Cash App Compound at the beginning of the year, we’ve been looking for ways to give back to the community,” said Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag in a statement. “We’re thankful to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk for the work they are doing this election season, and we’re excited to partner with them to offer up our space.”

It's also another way to give back to their fans and the people of LA, where over 5 million people are registered to vote for this election.

100 Thieves is recognized as a top esports organization, with teams in games like League of Legends and Valorant.

The organization also has high-profile creators on board, such as Jack “CouRage” Dunlop and Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter.