The slot developer is in the running for a studio category, as well as a Most Played Game nomination for Joker Winpot.

ELA Games has been nominated in two major categories at the upcoming SiGMA Americas Awards.

One of the most prominent events in the LatAm iGaming calendar, the SiGMA Americas Awards recognize and reward the expertise and innovation of the industry’s leading suppliers and operators. Earning these nominations points to ELA Games’ expanding presence and entertaining slot content for a global audience, including tailoring its games to build the strongest possible connection with players in Latin America.

ELA’s nominations span the following key categories:

Delegate Vote: Best Game Studio 2026

In the Delegate Vote section, ELA Games is up for Best Game Studio. This category recognizes studios making a notable impact on the local industry, rewarding all-round creative and technical excellence.

Public Vote: Most Played Game – Joker Winpot

Following multiple award nods at various industry events already this year, the studio’s popular title, Joker Winpot, continues its successful run with a nomination for Most Played Game. Moving away from standard classic themes, this release brings high-energy gameplay to the reels, capturing players with its strikingly animated Joker, and the intense decision-making draw of the signature Winpot feature.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games, commented on the nominations: “It’s always an honor to be recognized by SiGMA, and especially in a region we have put so much effort into perfecting the tone for. The Latin American market, and Brazil in particular, is growing fast and a big focus for us right now. To be up for Best Game Studio here means the games we create are landing well with the local industry. Seeing Joker Winpot nominated for Most Played Game by public vote is a great bonus, as it proves that the interactivity of Winpot is popular worldwide, just as we intended it to be”

The winners will be announced during 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 kick off the event on April 6th. Voting closes on March 30th, and we urge all players and the iGaming public to visit the official SiGMA website and cast their vote for Joker Winpot and ELA Games today.

RubyPlay, a studio-based content ecosystem, has strengthened its presence in the regulated US iGaming market after launching its premium games in West Virginia, marking the company’s third state entry.

RubyPlay’s latest market expansion brings the company’s distinctive games portfolio to the Mountain State, providing leading US casino brands with access to top-performing titles such as Vegas No Limit Wins SE, Mad Hit® Diamonds, and Mad Hit® Devil.

Operators in the state are set to benefit from RubyPlay’s unique content platform, which is built on shared technology, infrastructure and distribution, all designed to meet individual customer needs.

Market-specific studios within the ecosystem, including xSlots, provide online casinos in West Virginia and beyond with localised content, unique and bespoke games, as well as improved speed to market.

The launch marks RubyPlay’s continued expansion across the US, following recent successful entries into New Jersey and Delaware. As the company strengthens its presence in regulated markets, the region remains a key focus for growth and a central part of its broader commercial strategy, with further expansion into Pennsylvania expected in the near future.

Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “Our launch in West Virginia reflects RubyPlay’s ongoing commitment to expanding across regulated US markets. Each new state represents an opportunity to strengthen our commercial footprint while building relationships with leading operators.

“Through our studio-driven model, we are able to support operators with content that aligns closely with their strategy and audience, enabling them to deliver more relevant and differentiated experiences.”