CHICAGO & COLLINSVILLE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, announced today that Fairmount Park Casino & Racing (“Fairmount”) reached a major milestone in its “racino” evolution with the debut of live table games on the casino floor.
Following the kickoff of the 2026 live racing season this month, Fairmount introduced casino games with live professional dealers, marking a significant transition for the historic 100-year-old facility, as it moved beyond its initial offering of electronic table games to deliver a premium, traditional casino experience. Players visiting Fairmount’s gaming floor can now enjoy:
- Blackjack: Multiple tables featuring various limit options.
- Roulette: The classic wheel-spin experience.
- Novelty Games: Including fan favorites like Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em and I Luv Suits.
“We promised our patrons a full-scale gaming and entertainment destination, and we’re beginning to deliver on that promise,” said Vince Gabbert, General Manager of Fairmount Park. “By offering table games, we’re providing a level of energy and social interaction our players have asked for. We are committed to continuing to enhance the racino experience and look forward to welcoming patrons in the Metro East and the greater St. Louis area to Fairmount for great thoroughbred racing, live table game action, over 250 exciting slots and a great variety of food and beverage offerings.”
Beyond the casino floor, revenue generated from these new gaming positions is being reinvested back into Fairmount’s horse racing product. For the 2026 season, which began on April 14, Fairmount Park increased its total purse by $500,000. This boost is already attracting larger field sizes and more competitive racing, revitalizing the Thoroughbred breeding industry in Southern Illinois and ensuring the track’s longevity for its second century of operation.
Patrons can also experience new food and drink options, the reopened clubhouse, restroom upgrades, changes to the wagering menu, a new inner rail on the track, a new winner’s circle, and more.
Fairmount Park remains open year-round for gaming and simulcast wagering, with live racing held every Tuesday and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. through October 27, 2026. Guests are welcome to experience Fairmount’s Derby Day festivities, including live horse racing, which start at 1:30 p.m. on May 2 and The St. Louis Derby, scheduled for August 29.
About Fairmount Park Casino & Racing
Located in Collinsville, Illinois, Fairmount Park is one of the premier horse racing and gaming destinations in the Midwest. Founded in 1925, it is now a full-service “racino” featuring live Thoroughbred racing, a FanDuel Sportsbook, over 250 slot machines, and live table games.
About Accel
Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting nearly 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,600 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates a racino venue.
Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 250 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, pari-mutuel betting, and approximately 57 racing days planned for 2026.
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