Form 3 Filing and Power of Attorney Appointment

This filing is a Form 3, which reports initial beneficial ownership of securities, for Bruce D. Wardinski, a director at Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL). The filing also includes a Limited Power of Attorney, dated May 11, 2026, appointing Scott Levin, Brett Summerer, Derek Harmer, and John Lee as attorneys-in-fact. These attorneys are authorized to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Mr. Wardinski, as required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Wardinski is no longer required to file these forms or until it is earlier revoked. The document clarifies that neither the company nor the attorneys-in-fact assume Mr. Wardinski's compliance responsibilities under Section 16.