Illinois operations propel Accel Entertainment revenue 9.6% for Q2 to $368.1m

Accel Entertainment has reported its financial results for the second quarter and first-half of 2026, having generated increases for net revenue, adjusted EBITDA and net income during both periods. 

Net revenue for Q2 2026 totaled just over $368.1m and increased 9.6%, while the operator’s adjusted EBITDA rose 10.8% to $112.7m. The results also boosted net income 70.8% for a total of $12.5m, as operating income grew 19.3% to $32.1m. 

Gaming accounted for the vast majority of Accel’s Q2 revenue, having generated $347.4m and increased 10.7%. Amusement and ATM fees produced $5.3m and $14.9m of revenue, respectively, equating to a decrease of 4.8% but 1.5% growth for the latter. 

Accel’s operations in Illinois far outshined other jurisdictions in the US, having increased 7.8% year-over-year to $264.5m. Montana revenue reached $40.7m and increased 1.5%, while revenue from Nevada operations grew 17% to $31.7m. 

For H1, Accel’s net revenue increased 9.1% to $719.7m, as adjusted EBITDA followed suit by rising 9.7% to $112.7m. The operator’s net income for H1 increased 23.7% to $27.2m, while operating income grew 11.9% to $59.1m. 

Illinois once again led the way with $517.3m of revenue for the first-half period, representing an increase of 8%. Montana and Nevada operations accounted for $81.3m and $61m of revenue, respectively, having risen 0.1% and 11.5% from the prior year period. 

Gaming drove approximately $678.8m of Accel’s H1 revenue and increased 10.2%, followed by ATM fees which generated $28m and rose 4.1%. Amusement and manufacturing revenue totaled $11.1m and $1.8m, respectively, equating to decreases of 3.1% and 67.8%. 

In July, Accel Entertainment promoted Stan Guidroz to the COO position, as President Mark Phelan will relinquish the title ahead of his appointment as CEO, due to go into effect later this month. 

Guidroz has served as CEO of Accel’s Toucan Gaming subsidiary since 2021, where he has “built a growing Louisiana route and overseen a series of disciplined, accretive acquisitions.”