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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001883685-26-000034"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DKNG"
cik: "0001883685"
company_name: "DraftKings Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-25T20:07:21+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T13:22:13.651625+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DraftKings dismisses BDO as auditor and appoints Deloitte for fiscal 2027

## Summary
- On September 23, 2026, the Audit Committee dismissed BDO USA, P.C. as independent auditor, effective after the fiscal 2026 audit and 2026 Form 10-K filing.
- The Audit Committee appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2027, and related interim periods; engagement letter executed September 25, 2026.
- BDO’s reports for fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification; no disagreements or reportable events through September 23, 2026.
- DraftKings requested BDO furnish a letter to the SEC; BDO’s letter dated September 25, 2026 is filed as Exhibit 16.1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001883685-26-000034
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DKNG
- cik: 0001883685
- company_name: DraftKings Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-25T20:07:21+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 4.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1883685/000188368526000034/0001883685-26-000034-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1883685/000188368526000034/dkng-20260925.htm

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