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Yggdrasil

A Nordic slots studio known for award-winning visual quality, the YGS Masters publisher network, and consistently innovative mechanics.

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Overview

About Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil Gaming is a Malta-based software provider founded in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, former CEO of Net Entertainment. The company established itself as a premium slots studio through consistently high production values and innovative mechanics, winning multiple industry awards for game quality.

Company History

Yggdrasil was founded in 2013 in Malta by Fredrik Elmqvist, who had previously served as CEO of Net Entertainment. The company built a reputation for premium slot quality, winning EGR and other industry awards within its first few years. In 2018 Yggdrasil launched the YGS Masters publisher programme, allowing independent studios to distribute through its network. The company was acquired by Gaming Realms and subsequently by NordicBet founder Pontus Lindwall's investment vehicle, expanding its strategic ambitions.

Technology & Platform

Yggdrasil games are built in HTML5 using a proprietary engine that supports its iSENSE Live™ technology — a feature allowing operators to overlay real-time jackpot and leaderboard data directly within the game client. The company's BOOST™ promotional tool suite enables operators to run in-game tournaments, missions, and cash races without additional integration work.

Markets & Licensing

Yggdrasil holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, and Swedish Gambling Authority. The company distributes games across European regulated markets including the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Malta, and Gibraltar, with ongoing expansion into additional jurisdictions.

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Specialties

♦ YGS Masters partner publishing programme
♦ High-quality 3D graphics
♦ Nordic mythology themes
♦ iSENSE Live™ technology

Provider Details

Founded

2013

Headquarters

Gibraltar / Stockholm, Sweden

Game Count

100+ slots

Product Types

Slots

Key Licences

• Malta Gaming Authority

• UK Gambling Commission

• Gibraltar

• Sweden

Reviewed

2026-05-10

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yggdrasil YGS Masters programme?

YGS Masters is a B2B publishing platform that allows independent game studios to develop, publish, and distribute slot games through Yggdrasil's infrastructure and operator network. Partner studios retain creative control while benefiting from Yggdrasil's compliance framework and distribution reach.

Who founded Yggdrasil Gaming?

Yggdrasil was founded in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, who had previously served as CEO of Net Entertainment. His background helped Yggdrasil establish credibility quickly and attract operator partnerships from the studio's early years.

What is Yggdrasil's BOOST promotional tool?

BOOST is Yggdrasil's operator-side promotional technology suite. It allows casinos to create in-game tournaments, free round campaigns, cash races, and mission-style challenges within Yggdrasil titles without requiring separate technical integrations, reducing setup time for promotional activity.

What makes Yggdrasil slots stand out visually?

Yggdrasil invests heavily in 3D animation, bespoke sound design, and detailed character work. The studio consistently wins industry awards for presentation quality, and each title typically features a fully realised visual theme — from Norse mythology to action adventure — rather than generic symbol sets.

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