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Pinatas Festival and Joker Winpot Earn SBC Europe Nominations for ELA Games

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The studio is celebrated for its remarkable visual artistry with Pinatas Festival in the “Game Design & Art Direction” category, paired with a Game of the Year nomination for its popular title, Joker Winpot.

Two titles from ELA Games have received nominations in significant categories at the forthcoming SBC Awards.

A major highlight in the iGaming calendar, the SBC Awards Europe honor and celebrate the skill and creativity of the top suppliers and operators in the industry. The 2026 awards will take place at the Xara Lodge in Malta, expected to be a remarkable event featuring the industry’s leading innovators. Receiving these nominations reinforces ELA Games’ goal to revolutionize slot development for the European market via the distinctively engaging stories and intricate visuals of its games.

Among the studio’s most dynamic releases so far, Pinatas Festival has been acknowledged in the Game Design & Art Direction category, highlighting its festive theme, strikingly contrasting colored symbols, and energetic celebratory animations. Alongside it, Joker Winpot, selected for the Casino Entertainment – Game of the Year category, has excelled for the studio. The game features a meticulously crafted Joker on the reels, enchanting players with his playful yet somewhat sinister presence, expertly combining traditional casino visuals with the suspenseful excitement of the iconic Winpot mechanism.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games, commented on the nominations: “We are very pleased to be recognized by the SBC Awards in two such competitive categories. I personally love both of these games because they both feel incredibly distinct and full of character, the bright colours of Pinatas Festival make it feel like it is jumping out of the screen, so I am especially happy to see them up for awards. To also have Joker Winpot nominated for Game of the Year is a fantastic validation of the amazing Winpot mechanic.”

The winners will be revealed during the official SBC Awards ceremony on April 30th, where guests will come together to network and view the industry’s most thrilling new games showcased.

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ELA Games reports 201.9% betting volume jump in Greece over two quarters

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ELA Games says it has delivered triple-digit growth in Greece over the last two quarters, reporting an 86.30% increase in active users, a 77.20% rise in turnover, and a 201.90% surge in overall bet counts.

The supplier attributed the results to aligning its content with local player preferences and said its Greece performance has been driven by certified titles focused on visual design and “narrative-led experiences.”

ELA Games named Piñatas Festival, Riches Express, and Flame Fruits Frenzy as its top-three performing titles in Greece during the period.

The company also linked the performance to a new strategic partnership with Fonbet in Greece. ELA Games said the integration creates an exclusive hub for its content and expands access to its catalogue for local players.

Yaroslav Soloshenko, Business Development Team Lead at ELA Games, said: “When we look at the numbers, it is satisfying to see that our regional strategy is paying off in such a big way. We spend a lot of time analyzing what players in specific markets want to see. Our unique design philosophy combined with that regional focus has resulted in proven commercial success across our main European markets, and Greece is a perfect example of that in action.”

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ELA Games adds slots portfolio to Fonbet.gr in Greece

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Deal expands ELA Games’ distribution under its Hellenic Gaming Commission licence, with localized titles now live on Fonbet’s Greek site.

ELA Games has partnered with Fonbet to roll out a selection of its slot titles to Greek players via Fonbet.gr.

The supplier said the integration makes its portfolio available through Fonbet’s Greek-facing operation, including titles such as Piñatas Festival, Flame Fruit Frenzy and Riches Express. The release positions the launch as a lobby expansion for Fonbet and a further distribution step for ELA Games in the market.

ELA Games said the deal builds on its existing presence in Greece, citing its Hellenic Gaming Commission licence. The company also claimed active users in Greece rose 86.3% over the last two quarters, while bet counts increased 201.9% over the same period.

Yaroslav Soloshenko, Business Development Team Lead at ELA Games, said: “Partnering with Fonbet is a brilliant step forward for our brand visibility in Greece. The Greek market means a great deal to us and has been a strong focus for our growth strategy recently. Having our content available on their well-respected platform allows us to showcase the true depth of our portfolio to a dedicated audience. We welcome the opportunity to offer players and partners a full, detailed presentation of the immersive mechanics, unique art styles, and gamified features our team puts into every single release.”

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ELA Games Releases Pinatas Festival World Cup

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ELA Games has released its latest slot game, Pinatas Festival World Cup. Featuring an absorbing narrative, this title shows how the studio naturally adapts popular releases for major calendar moments. The game merges the festive, colourful spirit of a carnival with the thrill of international tournament play, offering players a front-row seat to the action.

The original Pinatas Festival became incredibly popular for its bright, contrasting animation and upbeat Mexican street fiesta theme. With the World Cup being hosted across the Americas, giving the title a seasonal evolution felt like the perfect way to celebrate. The studio took the lively street party atmosphere and expanded it, blending the familiar celebration with the energy of a major tournament.

A Striking Visual Upgrade for the World Cup

The World Cup is unrivalled in its sheer size, uniting billions of fans worldwide and dominating sporting conversation. Releasing the game in the build-up to the big matches gives players the perfect way to embrace the football spirit, tapping into that worldwide anticipation. To match the prestige and scale of the world’s biggest sporting competition, Pinatas Festival World Cup introduces major artistic upgrades crafted specifically for the tournament. The studio has meticulously refined the graphics to deliver a sharp, radiant experience that pops on every spin.

The visual updates feature an extensive cast of characters, each brought to life to represent the passion of the fans. These characters have been outfitted in updated costumes with smoothly integrated, enlarged national flag logos to be perfectly on brand with the atmosphere of the tournament. This attention to detail brings the football energy straight to the screen, allowing players to feel the pride of the games as the action unfolds.

Capturing the Global Energy

Creating an authentic sports-themed title demands a complete understanding of the atmosphere that makes these tournaments so memorable. The development team focused intently on translating the roar and anticipation of a stadium crowd into an all-encompassing entertainment experience.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games, said: “Our entire design for Pinatas Festival World Cup completely revolves around capturing the global energy of the tournament. We poured the excitement of the stadium and the passion of the fans into the atmosphere, creating a space that feels like a worldwide celebration of the sport. It is an excellent opportunity to design a World Cup-themed game for our loyal players, making this project particularly enjoyable for our entire team. We really wanted to convey the immense size and feel of the tournament in slot form.”

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