ELA Games Scoops Up Triple Nominations at the European iGaming Awards 2026

ELA Games is proud to announce that it has received three major nominations at the European iGaming Awards 2026, reflecting the studio’s creative direction, performance-driven development, and leadership in innovation.

The nominations include:

• Most Innovative Slot Game — Joker Winpot
• Slot Game of the Year — Joker Winpot
• Rising Star — Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games

Joker Winpot Shines

Joker Winpot has continued to perform spectacularly, quickly becoming one of the studio’s standout titles. Its strong visual identity, simple-to-understand mechanics, and innovative format with the Winpot feature make it a game that gives players agency with high replayability. 

Operators who have connected to the ELA Games catalogue have reported significant increases in key metrics following the adoption of Joker Winpot in their casino lobbies, including a GGR increase of +1128%, Actives: +878%, and Turnover: +1517%. These impressive results have helped the game gain recognition among peers, with it being shortlisted for two major categories at the upcoming European iGaming Awards.

Value in Creativity

ELA Games’ core operational philosophy of blending bold creativity with user- and operator-focused performance has propelled the studio to become a significant newcomer in the industry. Players recognise ELA Games’ signature visually rich art style and actively seek the studio’s games out in casino lobbies, as evidenced by impressive year-on-year growth.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director, was also nominated for the “Rising Star” individual award. Her contributions to the iGaming space and leadership in managing ELA Games as one of the fastest-growing studios have garnered her acclaim amongst her peers.

Marharyta commented on the nominations, “Receiving three nominations at an award ceremony reflects every one of our team members’ excellence and commitment to setting new standards in the industry. Joker Winpot continued to exceed our expectations and shows what’s possible when you develop a game with intention, user experiences, and operator performance in mind. I’m also honoured to receive the Rising Star nomination: we will continue delivering content that truly matters for players and partners alike.”

About ELA Games 

ELA Games is an innovative slot provider in the iGaming industry, dedicated to creating an immersive experience for players through its engaging slots. Since its formation in 2022, it has been working to establish a strong reputation in the sector through its games’ top-quality graphics, highly interactive nature, and creative gameplay. The provider's portfolio currently includes over 50 games for players to enjoy. Their goal is to provide a safe and fun gaming experience for all our players while also creating the hottest game titles to appeal to every player out there.

Play demos of all ELA Games’ titles here: https://www.elagames.com/our-games 

About European iGaming Awards 

The European iGaming Awards specialise in recognising innovation across the online gaming sector. Organised by Datateam Business Media, publishers of Gaming International Online and Casino International, this prestigious event celebrates the outstanding achievements of operators, suppliers and dedicated professionals within the industry.

Taking place on Monday, 19th January 2026, alongside ICE Barcelona, the European iGaming Awards will provide a prime opportunity to honour the innovators shaping the future of iGaming.