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ELA Games Continues to Shine With Two Major Nominations at iGA Awards 2026
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The studio has secured two key award nominations
ELA Games is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two major categories at the upcoming iGA Awards 2026: Games Studio of the Year & Unique Gaming Company of the Year.
These nominations recognise the studio’s ambition to balance creativity and technical innovation, becoming a leader in the industry that has reshaped modern gaming with its products that provide unforgettable gaming experiences and value for partners.
A Year of Growth and Momentum
2025 was a landmark year for ELA Games as it expanded its portfolio to include standout games that have performed exceptionally well. Piñatas Festival and Buffalo Force are two products that have exceeded expectations, providing operators with impressive growth metrics and players with next-level entertainment.
The studio has expanded its global presence through strategic market entries, including new operations in Sweden, Denmark, Serbia, Greece, and more. This growth has introduced ELA Games’ innovative mechanics, such as the Winpot series or the instant-shooter title Shoot Happens, visually rich design, and engaging gameplay to new audiences.
Increased Industry Recognition
For ELA Games, this industry recognition represents more than accolades — it demonstrates that the studio has made meaningful contributions and has had a significant impact to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.
Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented on the nomination, “Our core philosophy is that great games come from teams that are passionate, uncompromisingly creative, and ambitious. Being nominated for the ‘Games Studio of the Year’ and ‘Unique Gaming Company of the Year’ awards reflects our team’s culture and commitment to delivering amazing experiences that are alive and full of character. Being recognised by the iGA Awards is an honour, and the team and I look forward to seeing everyone at the ceremony.”
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Weekend Reels | Week 19: Slot Drops & Trends
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by Eastern European Gaming
BGaming has released Clash of Gods: Anubis vs Hades, a new 5×5 slot developed in partnership with Golden Goat Gaming. The title pits Anubis against Hades and centres on a dueling multiplier mechanic.

Amusnet has released Golden Tiger 1000, a visually striking title that blends joyful gameplay with high win potential, set against a breathtaking cherry blossom mountain village in full bloom. The game invites players into a lively Asian-inspired world where every spin feels like a celebration of fortune, movement and surprise.

Hölle Games has released its latest video slot Himmel & Hölle. This 3×3 title positions an Angel on one side, and a Demon on the other with a tight 5 paylines for that medium-high volatility. A couple of nifty features are included too: players can win Respins with the Expanding Wilds feature.

Million Games has released Coco Rush, a feature-driven video slot combining Cash Collect mechanics, RushReel bonuses and fixed jackpot functionality. Developed in collaboration with Million Stars partner studio Yugo Workshop, Coco Rush introduces a vibrant island theme centred around the Golden Mask, a character that reflects the game’s dynamic and unpredictable gameplay.

Pragmatic Play has opened the doors to the sorcerer’s showroom in Mr Null’s Wicked Wares, where a catalogue of mystery symbols and multipliers conjure up 5,000x win potential. The magical Mr Null watches over the grid in this 3-4-4-4-3 slot, where mystery symbols on reels 2-4 transform into random paying symbols, carrying 2x-10x multipliers.

Play’n GO has released its latest online slot, Wrappin’ Gold, where a newly roused mummy pursues stolen treasures from the tomb to the heavens. Rudely awakened from centuries of silence, the long-lost mummy of the greedy Pharaoh Khufu discovers his precious gems have been taken by Queen Cleo and her pillaging minions.

R. Franco Digital has launched Squad Royale, a new 6×5 medium volatility slot that combines cascading reels with a survival-themed bonus structure. The Spanish iGaming supplier said the title is set in a competitive arena and uses a grid-based format where wins trigger cascades and bonus features progress toward a grand prize.

Spinomenal has released a new slot title, 3 Magical Genies, expanding its content portfolio with an Arabian-themed game built around a Hold & Hit-style Bonus Game. The supplier said the game’s Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus, Boost, Collect, Multi and Jackpot symbols, with five Wilds on a winning line paying x10 the bet.

Evoplay has launched Ultra Reels Fruteria, a new fruit-themed slot set in a market-style environment. The game uses familiar fruit symbols and wilds, with Bonus icons appearing on reels one and three carrying random values alongside fixed jackpots labelled Grand, Major, Minor and Mini.

Gaming Corps debuted its newest slot, 4 Gym Pigs: Porky Power, on May 7, presenting an energetic new title that replaces treasure-seeking with workout accomplishments, larger-than-life characters, and fitness-inspired excitement in the summer warmth.

Games Global has released Candy Combo 2 Power Combo
, developed with exclusive studio partner Slingshot Studios. The 5×3, 20-payline game is set in a pastel candy theme and uses five “candy jar” characters above the reels to collect matching symbols and trigger Link&Win
modifiers.

ELA Games has released Spirit of Savanna, a new online slot that introduces a player-choice bonus mechanic alongside Hold and Win, Free Spins, and three jackpot tiers. Spirit of Savanna runs on a 5×3 reel grid with 10 paylines and is rated volatility 4 out of 5, according to the supplier. RTP is listed across two ranges: 93.98-94.16% and 96.01-96.12%.

Aviatrix has launched its third game, Aviatrix Fruits, as the iGaming Metaverse keeps expanding its increasing collection of interconnected titles. The 5×3 slot featuring 10 fixed paylines presents a well-known structure that is augmented by the mechanics of Aviatrix’s iGaming Metaverse ecosystem.

Booming Games has launched Berserkin’ Buffalo Power Hit, a new buffalo-themed slot that adds the supplier’s Power Hit mechanic to its Buffalo Series. The game uses a 6×4 grid with 4,096 ways to win and a stated maximum win potential of 5,000x. Booming Games said the title is set on a buffalo backdrop and is built around the Power Hit feature.

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ELA Games releases Spirit of Savanna slot with player-choice bonus
The new 5×3, 10-payline title features Hold and Win or Free Spins selection and three jackpot tiers.
ELA Games has released Spirit of Savanna, a new online slot that introduces a player-choice bonus mechanic alongside Hold and Win, Free Spins, and three jackpot tiers.
Spirit of Savanna runs on a 5×3 reel grid with 10 paylines and is rated volatility 4 out of 5, according to the supplier. RTP is listed across two ranges: 93.98-94.16% and 96.01-96.12%.
The main differentiator is how a Wild symbol contributes to a winning combination. Instead of triggering a fixed feature, the game prompts players to choose between seven Free Spins or a Hold and Win bonus.
Both bonus paths include a Repeat Win feature that carries the value of the triggering win into each spin of the bonus round. The Free Spins feature can also retrigger using the same Wild-combination logic. The game includes three jackpot tiers, with the Grand Jackpot available either by landing two Antelopes or by filling an entire row with coins during Hold and Win.
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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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