Tag: Accel Entertainment
Illinois: Fairmount Park celebrates Grand Opening Week
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Collinsville, Illinois, recently announced that Grand Opening Week will be June 16—20, with guests... more
Bill to expand horse racing, racinos fails to cross Illinois finish line
Legislation to advance casinos at horse-racing facilities once again failed to reach the finish line this year in Illinois. Senate Bill... more
Accel Entertainment celebrates record first quarter earnings
The racecard at Accel Entertainment’s Fairmount Park in Collinsville, Illinois, was canceled last Saturday due to inclement weather. But... more
Accel Chief Financial Officer Mathew Ellis resigns
Accel Entertainment has announced that Chief Financial Officer Mathew Ellis is resigning on May 9. Accel President, U.S. Gaming, Mark... more
Illinois: Fairmount Park opening features a brand new casino
Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with an eight-race card and a brand new casino that only seemed to take 100... more
Accel appoints Cheryl Kondra to board
Accel Entertainment on Friday appointed Cheryl Kondra to its board. Kondra has more than two decades of experience leading audit and... more
Accel hires Scott Levin as counsel
On April 7, Chicago-based Accel Entertainment tapped Scott Levin to be its new chief legal officer, effective immediately. Levin will also... more
Accel’s Fairmount Park set to become Illinois’ first racino with addition of 300 slots
Fairmount Park, the longtime horse racing track in St. Louis’ Metro East region, is making history this season. The venue will add a new... more
Accel Entertainment reports record revenue in 2024, will continue to “prune” underperforming locations
Accel Entertainment closed 16 underperforming locations during the fourth quarter of 2024 and 54 for the year, helping “right-size” the... more
Analyst touts Accel Entertainment potential acquisitions in 2025
Accel Entertainment has received a Buy rating from Wall Street, citing its strong balance sheet, purchase of Fairmount Holdings, and the... more
