ELA Games
ELA Games, a relatively newcomer founded in 2021 and based in Malta, is quickly establishing its presence in the competitive European iGaming landscape, focusing on developing engaging, high-quality slot content with a distinct player-centric philosophy. The studio, which currently employs between 11 and 50 people, has rapidly built a diverse portfolio and secured crucial regulatory compliance, holding licenses in Romania, Sweden, Denmark, and MGA (Malta Gaming Authority). The company is positioning itself for significant growth through strategic industry engagement and a focus on innovation.
About ELA Games
Studio Profile and Core Philosophy
ELA Games is a forward-thinking game studio built on a foundation of experience and a passion for gaming. Its operations are guided by the motto of creating games “for players, by players.” The company specializes in developing iGaming content, specifically focusing on slot games.
The studio’s approach combines clever designs with proven mechanics and an emphasis on enhanced usability to maintain high player engagement. All development adheres to a mobile-first mindset, ensuring accessibility across devices and operating systems. The team leverages over 10 years of gambling expertise gained from work in slots, casual casinos, and land-based games, coupled with a deep knowledge of mathematics for creating varied volatility models. ELA Games aims to bring the excitement of the classic slot machine and live game experience to the online casino environment.
Portfolio Highlights and Industry Recognition
The ELA Games portfolio features a diverse range of high-quality content characterized by unique and high-quality themes, original characters, and out-of-this-world graphics, with meticulous attention paid to every detail, from animation to sound design.
Since its founding in 2021, the company has rapidly gained attention within the industry, securing numerous nominations for prestigious awards. Listing the nominations from the furthest anticipated date back to the nearest:
2025 – The studio has secured multiple nominations anticipated for 2025, demonstrating its forward momentum. These include nominations for Brand of the Year – B2B at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards and an Innovator nomination at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards. Regionally, the company is nominated for Best Games Studio and Most Played Game at SIGMA Americas, and Best Slot Games Newcomer and Best Newcomer in Live Casino at SIGMA Asia. Furthermore, ELA Games is a nominee for both Casino Software Supplier – Under 5 Years and Slot Supplier – Under 5 Years at the EGR B2B Awards.
2024 – In 2024, ELA Games established a strong presence in major industry awards. They received a nomination for Best Slot Provider at the SBC Awards. They were also nominated for Skill Game Supplier at the EGR B2B Awards. At SIGMA East Europe, the studio secured multiple nominations. For example Best Slot Provider, Casino/Slots Developer of the Year – Small, and Casino Entertainment Innovation. Finally, they received a nomination for Slot of the Year at the Casino Beats Game Developer Awards.
These nominations highlight the studio’s swift trajectory and its growing reputation as a provider of engaging iGaming content.