ELA Games has recently been making headlines, securing three major nominations at the 2026 European iGaming Awards, emerging as a standout dark horse of the event. This not only affirms their creative direction but also highlights their leadership in product performance and industry innovation.
Joker Winpot's data shines, operators benefit significantly
The highlight of the nominations is the game "Joker Winpot," which was shortlisted for both "Most Innovative Slot Game" and "Slot Game of the Year." This game, with its distinctive visual style, simple mechanics, and unique "Winpot" feature, has won widespread favor among players. Notably, the actual operational data from operators who integrated "Joker Winpot" into their lobbies shows staggering growth: GGR surged by more than 11 times, active player numbers increased nearly 9 times, and total betting volume skyrocketed by over 15 times. With such performance, it's hard not to win an award.
Creativity combined with performance, shaping a unique studio label
ELA Games' rapid rise as a new star in the industry is due to its core philosophy of boldly combining creative ideas with deep user and operator experiences. Players love their games, which are highly recognizable for their iconic visual art style, directly driving the studio's strong annual growth. This ability to be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful is the underlying logic for their recognition by authoritative industry awards.
Leader nominated for "Rising Star," team committed to setting new standards
Beyond products, the studio's leader Marharyta Yerina has also been nominated for the "Rising Star" individual award for her contributions and leadership in the iGaming field. Speaking of the three nominations, Marharyta said they reflect the team's commitment to excellence and their ambition to set new standards in the industry. She believes that the success of "Joker Winpot" confirms the endless possibilities when game development consistently focuses on user experience and operator performance.
