Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) is a distributed gaming operator that provides gaming and amusement services to licensed, non-casino establishments across the United States. The company installs, operates, and maintains gaming terminals and related equipment in locations such as bars, restaurants, taverns, convenience stores, and other hospitality businesses, generally sharing gaming revenue with its establishment partners.
In addition to gaming terminals, Accel offers products and services that may include amusement devices, redemption equipment, ATMs, and other supporting technology. Its operations are concentrated in Illinois, where the company has a substantial presence, and extend to other U.S. jurisdictions, including Montana, Nevada, and additional states subject to local gaming regulations.
Accel was founded in 2012 and became a publicly traded company in 2019. The company is headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and is led by Andrew Rubenstein, its co-founder and chief executive officer. Its business model emphasizes providing a turnkey gaming solution, including equipment placement, regulatory compliance, route management, maintenance, and ongoing service for partner establishments.
