HungryBear Gaming has confirmed that its flagship product SlotMasters has been approved to become the first-ever multiplayer slot with real money gaming.
Initially launched as a free-to-play product in 2020, SlotMasters has been approved to be available to players in a real-money fashion, and will become available via the studio’s partner Yggdrasil Gaming.
HungryBear’s CEO and Founder Justin Chamberlein took to LinkedIn to make the “historic” announcement, stating that: “SlotMasters has officially become the first-ever multiplayer slot game certified for real money gaming.
“This achievement is the culmination of tireless dedication from our incredible team and the invaluable guidance and support of our friends and partners across the industry. It’s a testament to what’s possible when passion meets perseverance.
“We’ve always believed in pushing the boundaries of what slot games can be, and this certification marks a new chapter – not just for SlotMasters, but, dare I say it, for the evolution of slots.”
This move marks the latest development in SlotMasters’ growth, as the developer has continued to grow the brand through partnerships with the likes of Yggdrasil, Ladbrokes and Blueprint Gaming.
Ladbrokes continues to leverage HungryBear’s Slot Masters series for added gamification on its UK online casino platform, having offered players the chance to win various prizes using the game’s multiplier format in recent years.
Additionally, the two companies have collaborated on exclusive Slot Masters titles before, including Genie Jackpots Rapid Rounds and football-themed title Clash of the Day.
The online casino supplier also called upon IP from Blueprint Gaming’s Genie Jackpots to develop the title, building on an existing relationship between the two UK-based studios.
Last year, the two suppliers came together to launch Slot Masters versions of classic Blueprint Gaming slot releases.