ELA Games announced that it has received 3 major nominations at the European iGaming Awards 2026. The game studio’s nominations confirm its creative direction, development driven by performance & leadership innovation. The nominations include: Most Innovative Slot Game — Joker Winpot Slot Game of the Year — Joker Winpot Rising Star — Marharyta Yerina, Managing
ELA Games announced that it has received 3 major nominations at the European iGaming Awards 2026.
The game studio’s nominations confirm its creative direction, development driven by performance & leadership 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 has quickly established itself as one of ELA Games’ most notable releases. The game with its stunning visuals, simple gameplay, and the innovative Winpot feature, provides an amazing engagement level together with high replay value for the players. The game was added to the operators’ lobbies & has shown very good results: GGR increased by 1128%, active players increased by 878%, and turnover increased by 1517%.
At the same time, Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director, is running for the “Rising Star” award, which is a recognition of her leadership at ELA Games and her overall impact in the iGaming sector.
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.”
ELA Games has quickly made a name for itself by combining bold creativity with a focus on player and operator performance. Its visually striking games are in high demand, with year-on-year growth reflecting strong engagement and recognition across casino lobbies.