Accel Entertainment ups the ante at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing with launch of live table games
Fairmount Park is now a full-service racino with live thoroughbred racing, a FanDuel Sportsbook, over 250 slot machines, and live table games
Accel Entertainment has launched live table games onto the gaming floor at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Collinsville, Illinois.
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 multiple tables of blackjack offering various limits, roulette and novelty games, including fan favourites 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.
