ELA Games, a pioneering iGaming software development studio, officially announces Marharyta Yerina’s appointment as Managing Director. This strategic leadership recruitment marks a crucial shift for the company as it seeks to expand on its rapid growth and become a global presence in the industry.

Marharyta brings over 12 years of experience as a senior finance and business strategy leader in multiple industries. Her strong financial management and operations foundation have allowed her to lead global finance and iGaming companies and drive profitability while optimising efficiency.

She’s spent the last six years in the online gaming industry and has played a crucial role in developing and leading high-performing teams. As an established leader, she is responsible for the formulation and execution of strategic processes that encourage financial growth.

Marharyta commented on her new role, “Joining ELA Games, a rapidly growing and dynamic company in iGaming, is an exciting prospect for me as I anticipate having a key role in its development. I look forward to using my expertise and knowledge to help make meaningful operational changes to see the company realise its potential and maintain its positive growth trajectory.”

ELA Games’ appointment of Marharyta Yerina as Managing Director highlights the company’s forward-thinking and proactive approach as it expands. With this crucial leadership move, the studio is primed to solidify its status as a premier software supplier in the iGaming industry.

The Riksdag recently decided on changes to the gambling legislation, which, among other things, means that the state will hand over control of the gambling company ATG to its owners Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp.

On Thursday, April 10, the government, together with Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp, signed a long-term agreement that ensures the owner-led model in ATG as well as the conditions, state transparency and financing of the Hästnäringens Stiftelse (HNS).

Since ATG was formed in 1974, the state has always had a majority on the company’s board. This remained the case even after the reregulation of the gambling market in 2019, when ATG lost its exclusive right to arrange betting on horses in Sweden. Since the beginning of 2023, Svensk Travsport and Svensk Galopp have had an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the government regarding ATG’s ownership model and the financing and operational direction of HNS.

“It is about trust from the government and the Riksdag. Together with the state, we have built a world-class ATG for fifty years. Now we will have full ownership responsibility based on a continued agreement with the state. The model ensures commercial conditions for the sport’s economic future. We will take good care of it and thereby live up to the trust in a sport with roots throughout the country,” said Anders Källström, chairman of Svensk Travsport.

The relationship with the state is now maintained in a new long-term agreement that ensures a number of fundamental conditions for the ownership of ATG. Among other things, the current ownership structure is regulated, where Svensk Travsport owns just over ninety percent and Svensk Galopp just over nine percent of the shares in ATG. This cannot be changed without the government’s approval.

“From Svensk Galopp’s side, we are proud and happy about the increased trust as a responsible owner of ATG. In the increasingly fierce competition in the gambling market, it is important to have an actor that protects our stakeholders, such as players and the horse industry as a whole,” said Anders Lilius, chairman of Svensk Galopp.

Also the financing of the National Foundation for the Equine Industry (HNS) and that it will continue to be operated on similar grounds as today is established in the new agreement. The state will in future be given the opportunity to appoint a member of the HNS board.

A new board of directors for ATG will now be appointed and the work of the nomination committee is already underway. The proposals from the nomination committee will be presented on 28 April, after which a decision on a new board will be made at ATG’s annual general meeting on 8 May.

Amusnet Spain has won the “Online Gaming” award at Expojoc 2025.

The ceremony took place in Valencia, bringing together industry leaders, public representatives from the Comunidad de Madrid and Melilla and other distinguished guests ahead of the official opening of the Expojoc Congress. Organised by Sector del Juego magazine, it is a well-established gaming expo and congress in the Valencian Community. Since its launch in 2013, Expojoc has become a key platform in the Spanish gaming industry, bringing together companies, professionals and regulators to present innovations and address sector trends.

Winning the award at such a recognized event underscores Amusnet’s impact and ongoing commitment to excellence in the Spanish online gaming market. The company continues to build on its established presence by delivering a portfolio of 140+ slots and roulette titles – with more added regularly – while also expanding its team and strengthening partnerships with local operators. The award was received by Guillermo Ruipérez, Business Development Manager at Amusnet Spain.

“Winning the Expojoc award is an important recognition of our team’s hard work and achievements in the Online Casino vertical. We are proud of our position in the Spanish market and remain focused on delivering top-tier content and reinforcing local partnerships,” Guillermo Ruipérez said.

In 2025, Amusnet is introducing a series of strategic products to further reinforce its strong position in the Spanish market. Among the key highlights is Ruleta Dinámica 500x, a tailor-made Spanish Live Roulette game streamed from a local studio, designed to deliver a localized and immersive experience. Also recently introduced is the Tournament Tool, designed to increase player engagement by allowing operators to create fully customizable tournaments – from rules and prizes to duration and format – tailored to their specific audiences. At the end of April, Coin Gobbler, one of Amusnet’s most dynamic titles, is set to debut in Spain. With its 6×6 reel layout and cluster pay system, the game delivers an exciting and rewarding experience.

The Expojoc 2025 award reinforces Amusnet Spain’s position as a key player in the country’s online gaming landscape and aligns with the company’s strategy to further strengthen its presence in the market.