(AsiaGameHub) –   Revenue rose by 9 percent compared to the same period last year.

US-based Accel Entertainment has released its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 3. Total revenue hit $352 million, a 9 percent year-over-year increase. Net income remained flat at $15 million, while adjusted EBITDA grew 9 percent to $54 million.

By the end of Q1, the company operated 4,540 locations—up 3 percent year-over-year—and 28,353 gaming terminals, a 4 percent rise. Illinois revenue, excluding Fairmount Park, increased 6 percent year-over-year, driven by improved daily hold rates and a more high-performing customer mix. Fairmount Park Casino & Racing launched table games and began its second racing season in April.

Accel CEO, Andy Rubenstein, stated: “Accel started 2026 with another strong quarter, delivering our highest-ever Q1 adjusted EBITDA. First-quarter revenue climbed approximately 9 percent year-over-year to an all-time quarterly record of $352 million, supported by ongoing strength across our platform and solid daily hold growth in Illinois and our developing markets.

“Placing gaming terminals in Chicago remains one of the most exciting near-term opportunities in our history. The Illinois Gaming Board is actively processing applications, and we are signing up Chicago locations in anticipation of final regulatory approvals. As the market leader, we believe we are uniquely positioned to act quickly and efficiently when the market opens, leveraging our existing infrastructure, route management platform, and deep local relationships across the state.

“Looking ahead, our priorities are clear: drive steady organic growth in our core markets, scale profitability in our developing markets, execute disciplined tuck-in acquisitions, and consistently convert earnings into free cash flow. I am proud of what this team has built and excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to grow Accel for the long term.”

In 2025, the company reported record revenue of $1.3 billion, an 8.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.