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ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead Wins Manager of the Year Award at SBC Awards Europe 2026
ELA Games, an innovative casino game studio, has secured a major leadership victory at the SBC Awards Europe on April 30 at the Xara Lodge in Malta. Its Business Development Team Lead Yaroslav Soloshenko has secured the Manager of the Year title at the event.
This recognition showcases the studio’s leading role in the industry and the exceptional internal culture steering the company forward. It amplifies its overall success, revealing how a solid foundation of studio leadership at ELA, along with Yaroslav’s vital contributions, guides the team to its recent achievements and shapes its reputation for excellence.
Earning the trophy places the studio among the biggest names in the space. The ELA Games team stood tall in the company leadership categories alongside Employer of the Year winner Betsson Group, with Yaroslav honoured among some of the best individual leaders in the industry, including Alea’s Alexandre Tomic and Playtech’s Elena Rousseva, who were jointly awarded Leader of the Year. Being recognized shoulder to shoulder with these industry giants comes down to the entire team’s passion for the games they produce, starting from the very top.
The SBC Awards Europe took place on April 30 at the Xara Lodge. Hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Alison Bender, the ceremony celebrated the operators, affiliates, and suppliers setting new standards across the industry.
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ELA Games reports 201.9% betting volume jump in Greece over two quarters
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
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
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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