Accel Entertainment appointed Brett Summerer as chief financial officer, the company said. Summerer replaces interim CFO Mark Phelan, who took on the role in May 2025 after Matthew Ellis departed to pursue other business opportunities.
The appointment establishes permanent financial leadership after an interim CFO period.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Bally’s Chicago appointed Cheryl Ash as chief financial officer to succeed Charlie Diao, the company said. The change is subject to customary regulatory approvals; Diao is due to leave at the end of March. Ash currently serves as senior vice-president of finance for Bally’s Corporation’s Casinos and Resorts division.
Coushatta Casino Resort in Louisiana named Tanya Duhon chief financial officer after she served in the interim role for seven months. Duhon has worked at the resort for more than 20 years, and general manager Nate Tanner said her interim performance led to the appointment.
Accel Entertainment reported third-quarter net revenue of $363.6 million, up 10% from a year earlier. The total was slightly below the company’s record from the previous quarter, according to the report.
Accel Entertainment reportedly posted a 10% increase in third-quarter net revenue, to $363.6m. The total was reportedly slightly below the record set in the previous quarter.
The Illinois Gaming Board has granted Accel Entertainment licences to place gaming terminals at locations in Chicago, the company’s chief executive said. Accel expects 700 to 1,400 locations to become operational from a pool of 2,500 available city licences, with its first sites anticipated to open in the coming weeks.
Accel Entertainment reported record second-quarter revenue of $368m, beating analyst estimates of $356.5m. Net income rose 72% to $13m and adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $59m, the company said in an 8-K filing.