---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001698991-26-000061"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACEL"
cik: "0001698991"
company_name: "Accel Entertainment, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-11T20:17:27+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-11T20:19:20.583676+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Accel CEO Mark Phelan appointed to board; board expands to 10

## Summary
- Mark Phelan, CEO, appointed as 2027 Class director effective Aug 7, 2026; term expires at 2027 annual meeting.
- Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors; Phelan not assigned to any board committee.
- Phelan receives no additional compensation for board service; CEO compensation unchanged.
- No arrangements or transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) noted.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001698991-26-000061
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACEL
- cik: 0001698991
- company_name: Accel Entertainment, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-11T20:17:27+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698991/000169899126000061/0001698991-26-000061-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698991/000169899126000061/acel-20260807.htm

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