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Accel (ACEL) CEO gets 78,930 RSUs and makes 1,500-share stock gift

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Accel Entertainment CEO Andrew H. Rubenstein reported two equity-related moves. He received a grant of 78,930 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash cost. Half of these RSUs vest on February 25, 2027, and the rest on February 25, 2028, as long as he continues serving the company.

He also made a bona fide gift of 1,500 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. After this gift, his direct holdings of the common stock reported in this filing total 3,874,443 shares.

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Insider Rubenstein Andrew H.
Role CEO and President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) 78,930 $0.00 --
Gift Class A-1 Common Stock 1,500 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 78,930 shares (Direct, null); Class A-1 Common Stock — 3,874,443 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration. 1/2 of the RSUs will vest on February 25, 2027, and the remainder will vest on February 25, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuing service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
RSUs granted 78,930 RSUs Grant of Restricted Stock Units to CEO
RSU vesting 2027 50% of 78,930 RSUs Vest on February 25, 2027
RSU vesting 2028 Remaining 50% of 78,930 RSUs Vest on February 25, 2028
Shares gifted 1,500 shares Bona fide gift of Class A-1 Common Stock
Shares held after gift 3,874,443 shares Direct Class A-1 Common Stock holdings after gift
RSU conversion price $0.00 per share RSUs settle into Class A-1 shares for no consideration
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share"
A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Class A-1 Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title": "Class A-1 Common Stock""
Class A-1 common stock is a specific type of ordinary share in a company whose exact voting power, dividend rights and transfer rules are set out in the company’s charter. It represents an ownership stake but may carry different rights than other share classes, so two shares with different labels are not always equal. For investors it matters because the share class determines how much influence you have, what income you may receive and how easily you can sell—think of it like different membership tiers that grant varying levels of access and benefits.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Rubenstein Andrew H.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
140 TOWER DRIVE

(Street)
BURR RIDGE ILLINOIS 60527

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Accel Entertainment, Inc. [ ACEL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/04/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A-1 Common Stock06/04/2026G1,500D$03,874,443D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)(1)06/05/2026A78,930 (2) (2)Class A-1 Common Stock78,930$078,930D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration.
2. 1/2 of the RSUs will vest on February 25, 2027, and the remainder will vest on February 25, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuing service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
Remarks:
John Lee, Attorney-in-fact for Andrew Rubenstein06/09/2026
/s/ John Lee, Attorney-in-Fact for Andrew Rubenstein06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Accel (ACEL) CEO Andrew Rubenstein report?

Andrew Rubenstein reported a grant of 78,930 Restricted Stock Units and a bona fide gift of 1,500 Class A-1 Common shares. These are compensation and personal planning moves, not open-market buy or sell trades.

How many RSUs did the Accel (ACEL) CEO receive in the latest Form 4?

He received 78,930 Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash consideration. The units vest over time, tying this award to his continued service with Accel Entertainment.

When do Andrew Rubenstein’s new Accel (ACEL) RSUs vest?

Half of the 78,930 RSUs vest on February 25, 2027, and the remaining half vest on February 25, 2028. Vesting depends on Rubenstein’s continued service with Accel Entertainment on each vesting date.

Did the Accel (ACEL) CEO buy or sell shares on the market in this filing?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU grant as compensation and a bona fide gift of 1,500 Class A-1 Common shares, which is a non-market transfer without sale proceeds.

How many Accel (ACEL) shares does the CEO hold after the reported gift?

After gifting 1,500 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock, Andrew Rubenstein directly holds 3,874,443 shares. This figure reflects his reported direct ownership following the non-derivative gift transaction.

What does a bona fide gift mean in the Accel (ACEL) Form 4?

A bona fide gift is a transfer of shares without receiving payment, often for personal or charitable reasons. In this filing, 1,500 Class A-1 Common shares were transferred as a gift, not sold in the market.