ELA Games, the innovative slot developer, has secured nominations in two prominent categories at the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards, one of the most prestigious events on the Latin American iGaming calendar.

The awards celebrate creativity, technical excellence, and market impact among the industry’s leading suppliers and operators. These nominations highlight ELA Games’ growing influence and its ability to create engaging slot content that resonates with players across Latin America and beyond.

ELA Games’ Nominations:

• Delegate Vote: Best Game Studio 2026
  ELA Games is in the running for Best Game Studio, recognizing studios that make a significant impact on their local industry through innovative design, technical expertise, and creative excellence.
• Public Vote: Most Played Game – Joker Winpot
  The studio’s fan-favorite slot, Joker Winpot, has been nominated for Most Played Game. Departing from classic themes, Joker Winpot delivers high-energy gameplay, featuring a strikingly animated Joker and the strategic, interactive Winpot feature that has captivated players worldwide.

“It’s always an honor to be recognized by SiGMA, particularly in a region where we’ve focused so much effort,” said Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games. “Being nominated for Best Game Studio in Latin America shows that our games are resonating with local operators. Joker Winpot’s public vote nomination further proves that the interactivity of Winpot is appreciated globally, exactly as we intended.”

The winners will be revealed at the BiS SiGMA South America Expo, hosted at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 6 to 9, 2026. The official awards night will take place on April 6.

Voting is open until March 30, and players and iGaming enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the official SiGMA website to cast their votes for ELA Games and Joker Winpot.

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ELA Games has unveiled Golden Bunny, a spring-themed slot that combines a lighthearted aesthetic with a high-engagement gameplay loop built around continuous bonus potential. Timed to coincide with the Easter season, the release brings together vibrant visuals and straightforward mechanics designed to appeal to a wide range of players.

Set in a colorful, hand-painted garden environment, Golden Bunny delivers a cheerful atmosphere while focusing heavily on action-driven gameplay. The slot is built on a 5×3 grid and uses a Pays Anywhere system, allowing players to win by landing matching symbols anywhere on the reels rather than on fixed paylines. This approach simplifies gameplay while increasing the frequency of potential wins.

Instant Rewards and Progressive Gameplay

At the core of Golden Bunny is an instant reward mechanic tied to Egg symbols. When these symbols appear, they crack open to reveal immediate payouts, keeping gameplay fast-paced and engaging. This “what you see is what you win” feature ensures that players are consistently rewarded without needing to rely solely on bonus rounds.

Beyond these instant wins, the game introduces a progression system centered around Golden Eggs. When collected, these symbols not only trigger standard Free Spins but are also stored in an Egg Basket displayed above the reels. As more Golden Eggs are gathered, the basket grows in value, gradually building anticipation toward the main feature.

Endless Super Free Spins

The standout mechanic in Golden Bunny is its Super Free Spins feature. Once the Egg Basket reaches capacity, it overflows and activates this enhanced bonus round. Unlike traditional free spins, which are limited by a fixed number of spins, Super Free Spins continue indefinitely.

The feature only ends when a jackpot is won, introducing a unique dynamic where players remain in the bonus round until they hit one of the available prizes — MINI, MINOR, MAJOR, or GRAND. These jackpots are revealed through an interactive pick-and-win element, adding another layer of engagement and suspense.

This “endless until win” structure creates a strong sense of progression and anticipation, encouraging players to stay invested in the outcome of the feature.

Designed for Engagement

Golden Bunny is positioned as a mid-volatility slot, balancing frequent smaller wins with the potential for larger payouts. With a maximum win cap of 2,000x the bet, it offers a mix of accessibility and reward potential suitable for both casual and experienced players.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games, commented:

“Golden Bunny is our spring 2026 title, and we wanted to match its lighthearted theme with mechanics that give players a clear goal. The instant Egg rewards keep gameplay moving, while the Super Free Spins create a strong sense of anticipation.”

With its combination of simple mechanics, seasonal design, and a standout bonus feature, Golden Bunny highlights ELA Games’ focus on creating engaging, narrative-driven slot experiences that keep players entertained over extended sessions.

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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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