Expanding the Game: Mark Phelan Appointed as President of US Gaming by Accel Entertainment

Mark Phelan is stepping into his new role at Accel Entertainment during a time of immense excitement for the company. As the President of US gaming, his primary responsibility is to shape and lead Accel's growth strategy. This entails overseeing crucial expansion and diversification efforts.

Phelan is not new to the Accel family. He has been serving as the Chief Revenue Officer since March 2017 and will continue to oversee Accel's business development and M&A strategy. In addition, he will remain an integral part of the executive team, reporting directly to President and CEO, Andy Rubenstein.

Before joining Accel, Mark Phelan held various positions in the finance industry, including Director of Research at SFG Asset Advisors, CEO of M22 Capital, and Head of Asian Derivatives Trading at DRW Trading Group.

Phelan has expressed his enthusiasm for this new role, stating, "It is an honor to step into this new role during such an exciting time for Accel. I look forward to deepening my focus on strategic growth initiatives and continuing to work closely with Andy and the rest of Accel's talented team. We will continue to grow the business, explore adjacent markets, and further position ourselves as the country's premier local gaming provider."

CEO Andy Rubenstein also shared his thoughts on Phelan's appointment, saying, "Since joining Accel, Mark has been an exceptional leader of our sales and revenue team. Throughout this time, Mark has driven significant revenue growth and helped shepherd Accel's expansion into new markets. This newly created position will enable Mark to focus even more of his time and energy on our go-forward strategy to expand our geographical presence and the breadth of our offerings. This appointment is a true testament to Mark's expertise, and I look forward to continuing to partner with him in this new capacity."