ACEL

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3813698-1350261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

140 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, Illinois60527 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(630) 972-2235 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A-1 common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareACELNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2025, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Copies of the Company’s press release and investor presentation are attached and furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. Information in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, and the Company’s investor relations website (https:// ir.accelentertainment.com). These communications serve to disclose material non-public information and comply with the Company's disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription

99.1Press Release by Accel Entertainment, Inc. dated November 4, 2025

99.2Investor Presentation by Accel Entertainment, Inc. - Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: November 4, 2025 By:/s/ Brett Summerer

Brett Summerer

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3813698-1350261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

140 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, Illinois60527 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(630) 972-2235 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A-1 common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareACELNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2025, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Copies of the Company’s press release and investor presentation are attached and furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. Information in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, and the Company’s investor relations website (https:// ir.accelentertainment.com). These communications serve to disclose material non-public information and comply with the Company's disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription

99.1Press Release by Accel Entertainment, Inc. dated August 5, 2025

99.2Investor Presentation by Accel Entertainment, Inc. - Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: August 5, 2025 By:/s/ Mark Phelan

Mark Phelan

Acting Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2025

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3813698-1350261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

140 Tower Drive Burr Ridge,Illinois60527 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(630) 972-2235 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A-1 common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareACELNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 5, 2025, Accel Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Copies of the Company’s press release and investor presentation are attached and furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. Information in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, and the Company’s investor relations website (https:// ir.accelentertainment.com). These communications serve to disclose material non-public information and comply with the Company's disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription

99.1Press Release dated May 5, 2025

99.2Accel Investor Presentation - First Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: May 5, 2025 By:/s/ Mathew Ellis Mathew Ellis Chief Financial Officer

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