Our passion
for gaming is limitless

Here at Yggdrasil we thrive on innovation and have been pushing boundaries in the gaming industry for over a decade. Our aim is to deliver top-performing games with high-quality graphics, innovative mechanics, and strong player engagement. Yggdrasil values a diverse portfolio, offering games with global flavours across various themes and mechanics.

Our success is intertwined with the success of our partners. Industry-first initiatives like GEMs, GATI, and BOOST showcase our commitment to innovation. The YG Masters program and strategic partnerships signify Yggdrasil’s evolution into a global publishing powerhouse. We always strive to optimise, consolidate, and scale operations for long-term success, always keeping innovation at our forefront.

 

Yggdrasil Management

James Curwen

CEO

Alexander Haywood

MD - Core Services

Petter Envall

CLCO

Maciej Smolarek

CTO

Yggdrasil Board

Fredrik Elmqvist

Yggdrasil Founder
& Board member

James Curwen

Yggdrasil CEO

Itai Frieberger

Chairman of the board

Yggdrasil Milestones

  • 2013

    Yggdrasil Gaming was founded
  • 2014

    Malta license
    First client
    iSENSE 2.0 Technology
    Kraków development HUB
  • 2015

    BOOST in-game promotional tools - Industry first
    Launch of YGG Network Campaigns – Industry First
  • 2016

    BRAG – Social media sharing tool
    Yggdrasil White Label Studios
    UK, Gibraltar & Romania Licences
  • 2017

    Yggdrasil Dragons
    iSENSE. 2.0+ Live
    Swedish parent company
    Live in Italy
    Fusion Realms
  • 2018

    Launch of Table Games
    Bingo Announcement
    Yggdrasil rebranding
    Largest Jackpot payout of €7.8M
    Launch of YGS Masters program
    Live in Denmark & Spain
  • 2019

    Launch of YG Franchise , YG Masters (extension of YGS Masters) and YGG Game IP
    Launch of new mechanic Splitz™
    Sweden re-regulated
    New majority owner of Yggdrasil
    BOOST UI/UX redesign
    First cross vertical BOOST campaign
    Full BOOST support for YG Masters & TG
    Upgrade to YGS Masters program and rename to YG Masters
  • 2020

    Yggdrasil Gaming redesign
    Multifly! MultiMax enters iGaming Tracker 
    Launch of new mechanics GigaBlox™ and MultiMax™
    Launch of GATI™, YGG key enabling technology 
    YG Franchise strategic client deals
    YG Masters program client expansion and enhancement (GATI™)
    YGG granted Isle of Man software licence
    ISO27001 – Info security certification
    Futureproof business with Google Cloud migration
    Expanding with +40 games in 2020 (incl. slots, YG Masters and excl. re-releases)
    YGG Affiliation partnering with Game Lounge
    First YGG digital Product roadshow
    YGG receives IGA Innovator of the Year award 4th year in a row
    Hades GigaBlox hits iGaming Tracker
  • 2021

    GEMs partner expansion
    Source 2.0 launched
    'What’s Up YGG' Podcast launch
    Many great game releases: Frost Queen Jackpots, Easter Island 2, TikiPop etc.
    GigaRise™ GEM launch
    Blockbuster Raptor DoubleMax launched
    New GEM DoubleMax™ launched
    YG Masters program launched 60 games
    YGG and IGT announced North America partnership
    New BOOST tool JackDrop launched
  • 2022

    IGA Award - RNG Casino Provider of the year
    US Market Entry games released Vikings Go Wild and Cazino Zeppelin
    Blockbuster Vikings Go To Valhalla released
    YGG announces new CEO Björn Krantz
    EGR 2022 – Yggdrasil receives Platform Provider
    8 GEMs including DuoMax™ and WildFight™
  • 2023

    YGG exhibited at well-attended ICE London 2023
    YGG announced new Chief Gaming Officer Mark McGinley
    10 GEMs including WildEnergy™ and TopHit™
    Released YGG core games Neon Villains DoubleMax, Giganimals GigaBlox and Devour the Weak
    IGA 2023 – Yggdrasil receives Innovator of the Year
    YGG attending and exhibiting at key industry events iGB Live Amsterdam, SBC Barcelona and SiGMA
    YGG announces new CEO James Curwen

Yggdrasil Markets

At Yggdrasil we welcome the evolvement of regulated markets. We collaborate with regulators worldwide to ensure sound and healthy regulation.

We are currently live with operators in 28 licensed jurisdictions. Get in touch with our team to learn more about opportunities in regulated markets across the globe.

  • Yggdrasil Markets
  • Coming Soon

Yggdrasil Footprints

  • Sweden (HQ)

    Product & Legal

  • Malta (Operational HQ)

    Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Finance & HR

  • Poland

    Tech, Studio, Finance & HR

  • Gibraltar

    Product & YG Masters

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Yggdrasil stands for entertainment
in a responsible way

Playing Yggdrasil games should be entertaining but also done in a responsible manner. At Yggdrasil we take Responsible Gaming seriously and are constantly working on keeping our products not only fun, but also safe.

Yggdrasil Gaming complies with the industry’s best practice on responsible gaming. All games are developed for an adult audience, both experienced players as well as those who are just starting their gaming experience.

Our front-end game-client includes software to enable players to gamble responsibly and to support our licensees with responsible gaming controls.

Self
-Exclusions

Age
Verifications

Reality
Checks

Help
Lines

Jackpot
Amount

Certified
Games

Keep everyone informed

To build safe and entertaining products, it is vital that all employees are annually trained in Responsible Gaming. This is also a part of our onboarding process.

Build sustainable gaming

We build games for regulated markets and support our clients with features needed to ensure Responsible Gaming as our games are made available on their websites.

Support the supporters

We contribute yearly to GambleAware to support the important work for safe and responsible gambling.

  • Malta Gaming Authority

    The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is the regulatory body responsible for the governance of all gaming activities in Malta. Yggdrasil Gaming Ltd holds a B2B – Critical Supply Licence (Type 1 and 3)–  A licence to provide a supply in a business-to-business capacity.

  • Gambling Commission

    Yggdrasil is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission, which was established under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain.

    Yggdrasil Gaming Sweden has a Gambling Software Licence to manufacture, supply, adapt or install gambling software (umbrella licence).

    Yggdrasil Gaming Ltd. has a Remote Casino Operating Licence (B2B) to host and supply casino games and associated services.

    Yggdrasil Gaming (Gibraltar) Ltd. has a Remote Casino Operating Licence (B2B) to host and supply casino games and associated services.

  • The Swedish Gambling Association

    Yggdrasil has been a member of The Swedish Gambling Association (SPER) since 2020, and adheres to the ethical guidelines for the organisation.

  • Gibraltar Regulatory Authority

    Yggdrasil holds a Gibraltar Remote Gambling (B2B) licence.

  • National Gambling Office - ONJN

    Yggdrasil holds two Class 2 Romanian licences: one for the activity of producing and/or distributing software designed for gambling, and another for the activity of providing management and hosting facilities on game platform.

  • Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission

    The Gambling Supervision Commission has licensed Yggdrasil with the B2B Software Provision licence.

  • Hellenic Gambling Commission

    Yggdrasil holds an A1 – Manufacturer License.

  • Belgian Gaming Commission

    The Belgian Gaming Commission issued Yggdrasil with a Class E – Manufacturers, installers and repairers licence.

  • Buenos Aires City

    To further solidify our presence, Yggdrasil is added to the Buenos Aires City Registry of Manufacturers and/or Suppliers of the Online Gaming Activity.