CEO Rubenstein becomes Chairman; Mark Phelan named COO, to succeed as CEO Aug 7, 2026

Accel Entertainment, Inc.

Andy Rubenstein appointed Chairman effective immediately; Karl Peterson becomes Lead Independent Director.
Mark Phelan (President – US Gaming) appointed COO effective immediately, will become CEO and President on Aug 7, 2026.
Rubenstein enters Transition Agreement: three-year advisory role, receives 335,516 RSUs vesting quarterly over three years.
Phelan's A&R employment: base salary to $805,906 post-transition, target bonus 100% of salary, two-year severance upon qualifying termination.
Board will nominate Rubenstein for director through 2028 annual meetings, contingent on ≥5% ownership.

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