HungryBear Secures Official U.S. Patent for Multiplayer Slot Product SlotMasters

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on September 2, 2026
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Official promotional graphic displaying the SlotMasters logo over an American flag background, highlighting U.S. Patent No. 12,718,662.
Key Takeaways
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Official Patent Grant — The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted U.S. Patent No. 12,718,662 for SlotMasters on August 25, 2026
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Innovative Multiplayer Mechanics — SlotMasters reimagines traditional slots as a competitive multiplayer experience where players battle, strategize, and influence the action
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Five-Year Journey — Securing the patent represents the culmination of years of product development and a five-year legal process supported by Joseph Liu and ONE LLP
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Industry Acknowledgment — Leadership extended gratitude to the internal team, commercial partners, and operators who believed in the social slot concept from its inception

United States Patent and Trademark Office Grants Patent No. 12,718,662 Following a Five-Year Development and Legal Journey

HungryBear Gaming has announced a major corporate and technical milestone after the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially granted U.S. Patent No. 12,718,662 for its flagship multiplayer product, SlotMasters. Issued on August 25, 2026, the patent formally recognizes the unique innovation behind a game concept that has spent years in development, refinement, and global distribution.

Transforming Traditional Slot Gameplay into a Competitive Experience

Created to offer a genuinely different approach to online casino entertainment, SlotMasters transforms traditional, solitary slot gameplay into an interactive, multiplayer environment. The product allows players to battle opponents, deploy strategies, and directly influence the in-game action, fulfilling HungryBear’s vision to make slot gaming more social, competitive, and engaging.

Justin Chamberlain, CEO and Founder of HungryBear, highlighted the collaborative effort behind the achievement, offering a special acknowledgment to Joseph Liu and the entire team at ONE LLP for their perseverance and tenacity throughout the five-year process required to secure the patent.

“We’re incredibly proud to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted U.S. Patent No. 12,718,662 for SlotMasters.”

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Justin Chamberlain
CEO and Founder of HungryBear Gaming · Official Body Primary LinkedIn
"We’re incredibly proud to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted U.S. Patent No. 12,718,662 for SlotMasters."
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