Yggdrasil — provider review

Yggdrasil is a Maltese provider founded in 2013 by Fredrik Elmqvist, a former senior executive at NetEnt. The name nods to the world tree of Norse mythology, and Nordic themes became a hallmark: the Vikings Go Berzerk series brought the studio its first wave of fame, while the Egyptian Valley of the Gods cemented its reputation as a master of cascade mechanics. Yggdrasil was long regarded as a benchmark for visual quality — its detailed 3D graphics and cinematic animations set the bar for the whole industry. The studio built the GATI technology platform, which speeds up certification and the roll-out of games to regulated markets, and launched the YG Masters programme: third-party studios release content under its brand using its signature GigaBlox, MultiMax and Splitz mechanics. The BOOST promo tools add tournaments, missions and prize draws. The provider is licensed in Malta (MGA), the UK (UKGC) and Gibraltar, and its games feature across dozens of regulated markets in Europe and Latin America. Its headquarters are in Malta, with additional offices in Sweden and Poland; since 2022 Yggdrasil has sat within a structure tied to Bragg Gaming.