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The studio picks up three major nominations going into 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.”

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The Danish Gambling Authority’s statistics for October 2025 show a decrease in the total gambling spend in comparison to the same month last year. However, the betting market was the only market to experience a decrease.

The total gambling spend in October 2025 amounted to DKK 599 million, which corresponds to a decrease of 3.4 per cent compared to October 2024. The statistics show that the decrease for the total gambling market is due to a large fluctuation in the betting market in October 2025 compared to October 2024. The betting market had a decrease of 46.0 per cent. Online casinos experienced the largest increase of 24.4 per cent, while land-based (physical) casinos and gaming machines experienced an increase of 6.0 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.

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Amusnet adds another vibrant title to its Online Casino collection with 100 Bulky Dice, a game that combines classic dice symbols with modern, feature-packed gameplay. Set across 5 reels and 4 rows with 100 fixed paylines, the game is bursting with colour, energy and endless opportunities for entertainment.

At the heart of the action is the Clown Wild symbol, appearing on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reels, while two Dice Scatter symbols add extra layers of excitement and variety. Together, these symbols create dynamic possibilities that keep the gameplay engaging and full of anticipation.

Adding to the thrill, the game features a Gamble option, inviting players to test their luck and elevate the excitement of each round. The Mystery Jackpot Cards game, with four levels, can trigger at any time, offering a surprise element that adds another dimension of fun and unpredictability to the experience.

With its bright visuals, lively mechanics and clever mix of classic and modern elements, 100 Bulky Dice delivers an experience that is both familiar and fresh. Every spin is infused with energy, making it a standout addition to Amusnet’s growing portfolio.

Roll the dice and explore the colourful, dynamic world of 100 Bulky Dice – where fun and surprises await on every spin.

Expanding Wild

The Clown Wild symbol can appear and expand on reels 2, 3 and 4, substituting for all other symbols except the two Scatter symbols.

Gamble

Play the game and multiply the winnings through the Gambling feature.

Jackpot Cards

The Jackpot Cards bonus game is triggered at random during the gameplay to allow players to win impressive jackpots.

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