Accel Entertainment chairman gifts 85,000 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) Chairman Andrew H. Rubenstein settled 27,960 restricted stock units on November 10, 2026, receiving 27,960 Class A-1 common shares for no consideration. His reported position after the settlement was 307,556 RSUs. On November 13, 2026, he made a bona fide gift of 85,000 Class A-1 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

27,960 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Rubenstein Andrew H.

Role Director, 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Class A-1 Common Stock	85,000	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) F1, F2	27,960	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A-1 Common Stock	27,960	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 307,556 units (Direct); Class A-1 Common Stock — 3,955,285 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), 335,516 to 307,556 units (Direct); Class A-1 Common Stock, 4,012,325 to 3,955,285 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A-1 common stock upon settlement for no consideration.
2. F2. 1/12 of the shares underlying the RSUs will generally vest on a quarterly basis starting on the 3-month anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the employee's continued service with the Company on each such vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs settled: 27,960 RSUs RSU position after settlement: 307,556 RSUs Shares gifted: 85,000 Class A-1 common shares

3 metrics

RSUs settled 27,960 RSUs On November 10, 2026; received 27,960 Class A-1 common shares.

RSU position after settlement 307,556 RSUs Reported following the November 10, 2026 settlement.

Shares gifted 85,000 Class A-1 common shares Bona fide gift reported on November 13, 2026.

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, contingent right, vest

3 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"the settlement of 27,960 restricted stock units"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

contingent right financial

"each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vest financial

"shares underlying the RSUs will generally vest on a quarterly basis"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

FAQ

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How many ACEL shares did Chairman Andrew H. Rubenstein gift?

Andrew H. Rubenstein reported a bona fide gift of 85,000 Class A-1 common shares on November 13, 2026.

How many ACEL RSUs did Andrew H. Rubenstein settle?

Andrew H. Rubenstein settled 27,960 RSUs on November 10, 2026, receiving 27,960 Class A-1 common shares for no consideration. His reported position after settlement was 307,556 RSUs.

What are the vesting terms for Andrew H. Rubenstein’s ACEL RSUs?

Generally, 1/12 of the shares underlying the RSUs vest quarterly beginning on the grant date’s three-month anniversary, subject to the employee’s continued service with the company on each vesting date.

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FORM 4

UNITED 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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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)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	X	Other (specify below)
			Chairman

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A-1 Common Stock	11/10/2026		M		27,960	A	$0	4,040,285	D
Class A-1 Common Stock	11/13/2026		G		85,000	D	$0	3,955,285	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)	(1)	11/10/2026		M			27,960	(2)	(2)	Class A-1 Common Stock	27,960	$0	307,556	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A-1 common stock upon settlement for no consideration.

2. 1/12 of the shares underlying the RSUs will generally vest on a quarterly basis starting on the 3-month anniversary of the grant date, in each case subject to the employee's continued service with the Company on each such vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Derek Harmer, Attorney-in-Fact for Andrew Rubenstein	11/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)