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title: "Accel anticipates first Chicago locations could go live in late 2026 or Q1 2027 as it highlights record $352M Q1 revenue"
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description: "Accel Entertainment reported a record Q1 revenue of $352 million and adjusted EBITDA of $54 million for 2026. The company anticipates its first Chicago locations to go live in late 2026 or Q1 2027, pending regulatory approvals. Net income was $15 million, with a focus on operational efficiency and growth investments. Management expects full-year CapEx between $60 million to $70 million. The company also repurchased 1.1 million shares for $12 million and has $274 million in cash, with net debt of approximately $306 million."
datetime: "2026-05-06T00:29:18.000Z"
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# Accel anticipates first Chicago locations could go live in late 2026 or Q1 2027 as it highlights record $352M Q1 revenue

Earnings Call Insights: Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Q1 2026 Management View "Accel Entertainment delivered a strong start to 2026 with the company's highest ever Q1 adjusted EBITDA result." (Co-Founder, President, CEO & Chairman Andrew Rubenstein) He reported revenue of $352 million and adjusted EBITDA of $54 million, and said the quarter ended with...

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