Accel Entertainment expands in Louisiana with purchase of Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino
Strategic, accretive transaction adds high-performing Crowley, LA Truck Stop Casino while strengthening regional route density and diversity
Toucan Gaming, a subsidiary of Accel Entertainment, has bought the assets of Rice Palace and South Louisiana Gaming, the owner and operator of Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino, a premier video poker casino and truck stop business based in Crowley, Louisiana.
The transaction is consistent with Accel’s long-term focus on disciplined growth and continued strategic, accretive investments in the state. Financial details were not disclosed.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Toucan acquired the Rice Palace facility, adding 50 Video Gaming Devices (VGDs) to its expanding Louisiana route operations. Toucan and Accel plan to scale the location’s capacity to 60 VGDs in the near term, representing an approximate eight per cent increase in its VGD count compared to the 728 Louisiana route VGDs Accel reported as of March 31, 2026. Toucan and Accel will leverage their operational expertise, game and entertainment offerings, data analytics, and promotional systems to further customer entertainment and engagement, improve operational efficiencies, and drive growth over time.
“This accretive acquisition reflects our continued momentum in Louisiana and our confidence in the long-term growth potential of this market,” said Andy Rubenstein, Chief Executive Officer of Accel Entertainment. “Rice Palace has built a strong business grounded in local relationships, around-the-clock service, authentic local dining, and operational discipline, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Toucan Gaming family. Together, we look forward to investing in this location and delivering best-in-class gaming solutions to customers across southern Louisiana.”
Stan Guidroz, Chief Executive Officer of Toucan Gaming, added: “With this agreement, Toucan is strengthening its scale and route footprint in our home state of Louisiana. Combined with our existing operations, this acquisition supports our strategy of disciplined expansion focused on great entertainment, operational excellence, technology deployment, and new location development.”
