Game development studio HungryBear has received certification in the United Kingdom to launch a real-money version of its popular multiplayer slot game SlotMasters.
Slot Masters has been playable as a free-to-play title for the past four years, with certification from Britain’s Gambling Commission enabling the game to be made commercially available exclusively via Yggdrasil.
“This is a historic moment and the culmination of four years of tenacious hard work and commitment,” said HungryBear CEO Justin Chamberlain. “Together with our incredible team and supportive partners, we’ve pushed the boundaries of slot gaming. This certification celebrates our collective passion and perseverance, and we’re excited to lead the industry into a new era of innovation.
“The game has already proved a hit with players, so we have no doubt that our existing fan base will relish the opportunity to enjoy their favourite games with real money.”
Yggdrasil commercial director Jose Simon added: “In addition to HungryBear’s fantastic portfolio of traditional slot games, we’ve always been incredibly excited at the potential for an RMG iteration of SlotMasters. We described it as a game-changer when we first shook hands on our partnership, but that’s an even more accurate description now that it has received official certification. The scope for it is incredible and marks a new chapter in slots. We’re eager to see how this evolves.”
HungryBear is also looking to make the RMG version of SlotMasters more widely available through certification from the Malta Gaming Authority and other jurisdictions.