ELA Games announced that it has been authorised by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), marking the beginning of its expansion into select global markets in collaboration with Maltese regulator.
In a statement, ELA Games said this development allows it to "continue its strategic expansion in Europe and it is another major step in its ability to access distribution and commercial partnerships with companies based in the iGaming hub of Malta."
Mike Cini, business owner at ELA Games, commented: “We’re delighted to have obtained our MGA Recognition Notice as it is another major milestone in our regulatory expansion. Malta is the leading iGaming hub in Europe and being authorised there will enable us to work even more closely with our operators and bring player engagement to the next level for our partners.”

ELA Games focuses on producing high quality products that are stacked with gamification features, quality design and animation. Recent releases include Vikings Wild Cash and Lucky Dwarfs.
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