2021 was an incredible year for Netflix. The streamer was on a roll with great releases and an ever-increasing subscriber count. Among the many shows that made their way to the small screens, one was Squid Game. The Korean thriller show carved a niche for itself and became one of the biggest hits on Netflix. Even months after its release, the show enjoys massive hype among the fans. And the streamer is leaving no stone unturned to make the most out of it.

Netflix seems to be expanding the Squid Game universe in full swing. After green-lighting the second season of the record-breaking series, the streamer revealed a brand new addition to its ever-expanding franchise.

Netflix announces an exciting addition to the Squid Game franchise

Over the past few months, the streamer has been bringing some exciting updates for the fans. A while ago, Netflix presented an opportunity for fans to experience the Squid Game adventures by announcing a real-life competition. After an incredible response to the same, the platform is now stepping foot in the gambling industry with Squid Game. As surprising as it may sound, the Squid Game will grace the casinos with a brand-new slot machine. 

Reports by Variety confirmed the same, calling it Netflix’s first licensing deal in the casino and gambling industry. Meanwhile, the slot machines in casinos will allow the gamer fans to connect with multiple thrilling games played in the show. They will integrate games like Red Light Green Light, Tug of War, and even the Glass Tile. Popular gaming company Light & Wonder will be behind the creation of the slot machine. The Squid Game slot machine is likely to hit casinos by 2024. Light & Wonder plans to install a digital version of the adventure games featuring “three bonus rounds” for the players.

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Some exciting updates about the real-life challenge also surfaced online.

The upcoming real-life challenge will feature a major twist

Since Netflix announced the real-life challenge, fans have been extremely pumped. They have come up with multiple theories and speculations about the challenge online. And a while ago, Netflix gave the fans an idea of what to expect from the Squid Game: The Challenge. Apparently, unlike the show, the real-life dystopian-esque challenge will not be available for the fans to stream in one go. 

It will premiere worldwide on November 22 with a massive prize pool of $4.56 million. However, the fans would not be able to watch the entire series in one go. The streamer will release the show in batches like it has done in the past with multiple hit shows.

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