# Andy Rubenstein

> Andy Rubenstein is the Chicago-area founder and chairman of Accel Entertainment, a publicly traded U.S. gaming operator. His career spans consulting, liquor retail and the company he founded in 2009. Accel began trading on the NYSE in 2019 and reported $1.331 billion in 2025 revenue. Mark Phelan succeeded him as CEO in August 2026; Rubenstein remains chairman and an adviser.

- **Role:** Founder and Chairman at Accel Entertainment
- **Organizations:** Accel Entertainment, Super Liquors, Inc., Seven, LLC, Arthur Andersen Consulting
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors, Brandeis University, Master of Arts in International Finance and Economics, Brandeis University
- **Known for:** Founded Accel in 2009 and led it through its 2019 public listing., Led Accel through the Century acquisition and expansion into multiple U.S. gaming markets., Accel reported 4,676 locations and 29,281 gaming terminals at June 30, 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Worked in consulting at Arthur Andersen; owned and operated Super Liquors and was a co-owner and executive of Seven, LLC.
- **2009** — Founded Accel Entertainment; Gordon Rubenstein was a co-founder.
- **2012** — Accel received its Illinois terminal operator license in March; Illinois video gaming went live in October.
- **2019** — Accel completed its TPG Pace business combination on November 20; NYSE trading as ACEL began November 21.
- **2022** — Accel closed its Century acquisition on June 1, adding Nevada and Montana operations.
- **2024** — Led Accel during expansion into Louisiana and the acquisition of Fairmount Holdings.
- **2025** — Fairmount Park casino opened in April; Accel generated $1.331 billion in annual revenue.
- **2026-02** — Appointed chairman of Accel’s board.
- **2026-08** — Mark Phelan succeeded Rubenstein as CEO and president on August 7; Rubenstein continued as chairman with an advisory role.

## Achievements

- Founded Accel in 2009 and led it through its 2019 public listing.
- Led Accel through the Century acquisition and expansion into multiple U.S. gaming markets.
- Accel reported 4,676 locations and 29,281 gaming terminals at June 30, 2026.
- Accel reported 2025 revenue of $1,330,960,000 and net income of approximately $51.3 million.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Mark Phelan became CEO and president effective August 7. Accel’s current board directory lists Rubenstein as Founder & Chairman.
- **2026-08** — Accel reported Q2 revenue of $368 million, 4,676 locations and 29,281 gaming terminals.
- **2026-02** — Rubenstein was named board chairman as part of the announced leadership succession.

## Links

- Website: https://www.accelentertainment.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-rubenstein-8663261

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