Yggdrasil have been working hard to make their name over recent years and they’re showing no sign of letting up any time soon.The most recent step forward for the ambitious software developer is a deal signed with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, which will wee the developer make their first forward into the soon to be regulated Swedish market.
The deal
The deal between Yggdrasil and the Swedish operator is for the highly popular slot game selection that Yggdrasil has to offer, including the likes of the Vikings trilogy and many more.Svenska Spel is a big coup for Yggdrasil, with various brands including Casino Cosmopol, Lotto, Oddset, Triss, and more, operating casinos in various Swedish cities as well as online outlets.
Legislation
New legislation was put through in June allowing for a regulated iGaming market in Sweden, and the terms of the agreement between Yggdrasil and Svenska Spel will see the former introduce their games to the new market next year.
Ready to go
Speaking of the deal, Frank Elmqvist, CEO of Yggdrasil, said:“We’re really happy to have agreed terms with Svenska Spel ahead of the Swedish market regulating next year.“Our strategy to expand our regulated market footprint is ahead of schedule and demand from operators across a wide variety of regulated and newly regulating markets is rapidly growing. We will be ready to go well ahead of the January 2019 launch date.”Fredrik Wastenson, MF of Svenska Spel, added:“Yggdrasil was an obvious choice when selecting a casino gaming solutions partner. The innovative offering performs well in regulated markets and we are confident they will attract a large following in Sweden.”Adding to a recent deal with Sweden’s AB Trav och Galopp, it’s clear that Yggdrasil are looking to have their flag flying high in the newly regulated Swedish market.