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 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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Supplier links the uplift to classic-style slots with modern features, including Joker Winpot, as bet counts rise 239.74%.

ELA Games says it has expanded in Romania after rolling out titles that pair classic slot aesthetics with modern gameplay features.

The supplier reported a 244.52% increase in active users in Romania and a 239.74% rise in bet counts. The company attributed the performance to what it described as a “natural path” for traditional players to move into more feature-led play.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, said: “It is great to see how Romanian players are enjoying the way we combine classic symbols with modern features. Joker Winpot works well for those who love the traditional look but actually want more excitement from their play. We also see that once players feel comfortable with these mechanics, they are happy to explore our other top titles which have proved to be successful in Romania like Cash of Gods and Flames Fruit Frenzy. It proves that respecting what players like is the best way to introduce new ideas to the market.”

ELA Games did not disclose the timeframe for the reported increases, which operators it works with in Romania, or how the metrics were calculated.

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