HungryBear Gaming
- Headquarters
- Knowle, Solihull, England, UK
HungryBear Gaming is a UK- and Canada-based game development studio specialising in HTML5 casino games for the global online sector. Founded by the former senior team of CORE Gaming, which was acquired by Sky Betting & Gaming in 2016, the company emerged from a two-year non-compete period in June 2020. It quickly secured a major contract with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for its PlayNow platform. HungryBear is best known for SlotMasters, a pioneering multiplayer slot game that pits three players against each other in timed matches, generating millions of player sessions across Entain brands. The studio also offers custom game development and gamification solutions. In 2025, it partnered with Yggdrasil through the YGG Masters program to distribute a real-money version of SlotMasters, and with Spree.com for a US social casino adaptation. The company is privately held with 11–50 employees and headquarters in Knowle, UK, with additional operations in Canada.
Detailed Review
History & Founding
HungryBear Gaming was established by the core team behind CORE Gaming, a studio that was prominent in the early HTML5 migration. After CORE Gaming’s acquisition in 2016, the founders operated under non‑compete agreements until June 2020. The company was formally incorporated in the UK (company number 11976489) and launched its operations shortly after the restrictions lifted. The founding team brought over 20 years of combined experience in retail and online casino game development.
Headquarters & Locations
- Registered Office / HQ: Knowle, Solihull, England (UK) - Secondary Office: Canada (supporting the BCLC‑PlayNow contract) - Website: www.hungrybeargaming.com
Company Size
LinkedIn states a headcount of 11–50 employees.
Products & Platforms
- SlotMasters – An industry‑first multiplayer slot game that pits three players against each other in two‑minute matches. Players use attack and defensive strategies to win points and free spins (or real‑money prizes in the cash version). Over five years, it delivered 4.64 million unique players, 1.41 billion spins, and 20.3 million game sessions across Entain brands. - Custom HTML5 Casino Games – Bespoke slot and table game development for operators and platform providers. - Gamification Solutions – Multiplayer promotional mechanics that drive player engagement and retention. - YGG Masters Program Participation – Real‑money version of SlotMasters distributed via Yggdrasil’s network (launched July 2025). - Social Casino Adaptation – In partnership with Spree.com, an instant‑win version of Slot Masters for the US social casino market.
Licensing & Compliance
HungryBear holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission (licence number 59191) and operates under regulated markets in the UK, Canada, and Europe.
Technology
The studio is built entirely on HTML5, allowing cross‑platform delivery (desktop, mobile, tablet). Its technical architects pioneered the migration from Flash to HTML5 beginning in 2011.
Key Partnerships
- Entain (multi‑brand deployment of SlotMasters) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation (PlayNow) - Yggdrasil (YGG Masters program) - Spree.com (US social casino)
Key Products
Gamification Solutions
Multiplayer promotional mechanics designed to increase player engagement and retention for online casino operators.
YGG Masters Program Participation
Real-money version of SlotMasters distributed via Yggdrasil's network, launched in July 2025.
SlotMasters
An industry-first multiplayer slot game where three players compete in two-minute matches using attack and defensive strategies. It has generated over 4.6 million unique players and 1.4 billion spins across Entain brands.
Custom HTML5 Casino Games
Bespoke slot and table game development for operators and platform providers, leveraging the studio's expertise in HTML5 technology.
Social Casino Adaptation (Slot Masters)
Instant-win version of SlotMasters developed in partnership with Spree.com for the US social casino market.
Key Persons
- Justin Chamberlain
CEO & Founder
- Frank Hutchinson
COO (also Managing Director)