Accel Entertainment Grows in Illinois With Fewer Locations and Machines

Accel Entertainment CEO Mark Phelan said on Tuesday's earnings call that the company achieved 7 percent growth in Illinois, its largest market. The growth came even though the company operated fewer locations and machines in the region.

Phelan said the result reflects the benefits of the company's route optimization strategy. He said the company has improved location quality, placed better content, and allocated capital to this area.