ELA Games nominated at the SBC Awards 2025 in Lisbon

ELA Games, a dynamic game development studio, has been shortlisted in the “Innovation in Casino Entertainment (Supplier)” category at the SBC Awards 2025 in Lisbon.
ELA Games has introduced various developments, such as the Winpot game mechanics and standout titles, including Joker Winpot and the newly-released Shoot Happens.
The Winpot mechanic is a progression-based experience that gives players more freedom over their gameplay. Player winnings are collected in the Winpot, and they can choose to keep playing for more or cash out at any point.
ELA Games titles underscore the company’s reach for creativity and innovation that leads to commercial success. Joker Winpot is a simple 1×1 game with high replayability due to decision-making factors and accessibility. Shoot Happens is a progression-based game where players have to shoot 3 times to defeat increasingly stronger opponents.
Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director at ELA Games, commented on the nomination:
“What makes innovation meaningful and impactful is when it changes how players interact with content. For example, with Joker Winpot and Shoot Happens, our innovation was not adding complex features but stripping back gameplay to include the player more in decision-making to create a new game archetype. This nomination shows us that we’re making meaningful strides in challenging overplayed and stale gaming experiences, and we’re honoured to receive such recognition.”
ELA Games will attend the SBC Summit Lisbon, taking place on September 16-18. Interested participants can check Booth B350 to discuss the studio’s upcoming developments and roadmap. The SBC Awards ceremony will take place on the event’s final night to celebrate excellence and honor leading industry professionals.
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