Why Accel Entertainment Gained 8% Today

Why Accel Entertainment Gained 8% Today

Shares of video-gaming machine supplier Accel Entertainment (NYSE: ACEL) rose 13% this morning before settling to a gain of 8%, as of 1:00 p.m. EDT. The supplier of video-gaming terminals to Illinois casinos announced a partnership with sports-betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) earlier this month, giving investors other positive news to consider. The company had a difficult second quarter ending June 30, 2020, as the Illinois Gaming Board shut down all video-gaming terminals on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.