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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has been nominated in the Online Slot of the Year category at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2026 for its standout release, Mighty Wild: Jaguar.

The prestigious nomination recognises Wazdan’s ongoing commitment to innovation and player engagement, with the jungle-inspired title balancing modern mechanics and smooth, dynamic gameplay to deliver a captivating gameplay experience.

The title brings together several of Wazdan’s most distinctive features, including Wild Rampage, the signature mechanic of the Mighty Wild series, which fills bonus rounds with symbols and multipliers for fast-paced action.

It also incorporates Hold the Jackpot, one of Wazdan’s flagship features, where players trigger bonus rounds to pursue grand jackpot win by filling the entire grid, alongside Cash Infinity, which boosts engagement and retention by keeping symbols on the reels between spins. Lastly, Sticky to Infinity also makes up the title’s impressive mechanic line-up, which locks bonus symbols in place during respins to heighten the sense of progression and maximise win potential.

The game’s success underlines the growing strength of the Mighty Wild series, one of Wazdan’s most popular lines. Following the outstanding performance of Mighty Wild: Jaguar, the company is preparing to expand the collection with the upcoming Mighty Wild: Gorilla, further cementing its reputation for creating high-performing, feature-rich titles.

Delivering exceptional results since launch, Mighty Wild: Jaguar has become one of Wazdan’s strongest releases of the year, resonating with both players and operators across regulated markets.

At the same time, Wazdan’s nomination takes on even greater significance in light of the upcoming Global Gaming Awards EMEA ceremony, which will take place in Barcelona in January 2026 as part of the opening day of ICE 2026.

With the release now shortlisted among the industry’s best in class, Wazdan continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading developers shaping the future of online slot entertainment.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Being nominated for Online Slot of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards is a fantastic recognition of the creativity and engineering that drive every Wazdan release.

“Mighty Wild: Jaguar reflects our ongoing mission to design games that not only entertain but deliver measurable results for our partners. We’re incredibly proud of how the Mighty Wild series has evolved and look forward to building on its success with new titles that continue to push the boundaries of player engagement.”

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Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has concluded a successful trip to Rome for SiGMA Central Europe, where the company’s team connected with key partners, unveiled its latest titles and reinforced its growing presence across the region.

Located at booth 4040, Wazdan’s cohort enjoyed intensive meetings with partners and operators, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback on its latest releases and engagement-boosting features. The event provided an excellent platform to strengthen regional relationships and accelerate the company’s local growth strategy.

Attendees had the opportunity to exclusively explore some of the developer’s highly anticipated and top-performing titles, including Mighty Wild: Gorilla, Cash Grotto, 16 Coins x5000 and Mighty Crown: Legacy of Mars. Each game captivated operators with its distinctive mechanics and player-driven experiences, underlining Wazdan’s commitment to innovation and entertainment.

Adding to the excitement, Wazdan also presented its festive €6,000,000 Network Promotion, with its Halloween chapter having successfully concluded on the 2^nd November and its Christmas stage set to run from 28^th November to 31^st December, once again offering its partners fresh ways of engaging their player bases.

Wazdan’s appearance at SiGMA Central Europe marks another milestone in its global event calendar, as the company continues to showcase its cutting-edge content and strengthen partnerships across key markets.

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “SiGMA Central Europe was an incredible opportunity to connect with both new and existing partners.

“The positive response to our portfolio and features reaffirms our focus on creating value-driven, immersive gaming experiences. We’re delighted with the momentum we’ve built in this region and look forward to achieving even greater success together.”

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Vibrant visuals and engaging mechanics are key growth drivers for the studio’s new release

Piñatas Festival, a recent ELA Games release, has outperformed studio averages across all key performance metrics. The game’s strong results reinforce ELA Games’ sustainable growth trajectory and its ability to produce titles that captivate players and drive record performance for operators.

Inside Piñatas Festival Breakout Success

In the first month following its release, Piñatas Festival recorded the following results:

• Actives: +13%
• Turnover: +280%
• GGR Total: +465%
• Round Count: +276%

These results highlight the game’s instant mass appeal, player retention, and strong value for partners. The game’s visually rich design sets the player in a vibrant world of music, colour, and energy, combined with its engaging mechanics, such as Hold & Win, Collector Symbol, and generous bonuses, which keep players returning and operators growing.

Consistent Growth Through Creativity

Piñatas Festival builds on ELA Games’ signature development approach of data-backed creativity and visually rich design. The game’s success mirrors the studio’s track record of building positive momentum on each release. Buffalo Force, another recent title, also experienced significant results, including +62% GGR total growth, and much more. Both games have been strong additions to the studio’s portfolio, with Piñatas Festival’s continuation of its predecessor’s success delivering increased value to operators.

Marharyta Yerina, ELA Games’ Managing Director, commented, “Piñatas Festival is another strong addition to our portfolio, with its success proving that our titles can deliver consistent business value. The game’s strong GGR growth is a direct result of how our signature visually rich design, engaging mechanics, and creative approach support our partners’ growth. Maintaining this high-quality output will ensure our trajectory positions ELA Games as a top content developer with a diverse portfolio for all types of players to enjoy.”

ELA Games remains committed to a steady content release schedule, consisting of diverse titles that blend innovation and engaging mechanics that keep players engaged. Piñatas Festival is a key milestone for the studio’s portfolio as it aims to achieve its goals.

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