Bluberi has opened a new office in Drummondville, Queb. to celebrate 30 years in the city.

The Las Vegas-based gaming technology and product supplier celebrated its new location with an “unlocking” ceremony, on Aug. 7 that paid homage to the company’s popular Devil’s Lock slot theme.

Bluberi has deep roots in Drummondville with a constant presence in the city for over 30 years. The Drummondville research and development teams have been responsible for bringing award-winning games to market like Devil’s Lock and Rocket Rumble, as well as launching slot titles such as Xing Fu 888, Double Flamin’ Link, Shark’s Lock, and Devil’s Lock All In.

The new office will support creativity and job opportunities in Quebec and is an important step in the company’s recent growth and market expansion.

“This move marks a new era for us,” said Bluberi Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Benoit Lapolice. “We now have the privilege of working in a dynamic environment, surrounded by cafés and restaurants, close to beautiful parks and the river promenade. The new premises reflect our desire for fostering innovation and well-being for all our employees.”

The Drummondville office is a comprehensive research and development centre that encompasses hardware, engineering, platform, program management, and various other functions. It also hosts two fully integrated game studios that feature talent in art, motion design, math, programming, as well as IT and technical services.

Bluber expands in Canada with Alberta deal

Bluberi already has a notable footprint in Canada.

As well as the Drummondville studio, the supplier has a game development studio in Moncton, New Brunswick.

It also took a big step in the Great White North in April when it launched in Alberta through a deal with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis. AGLC’s casinos now host Bluberi’s gaming offerings across the province.

The Canadian expansion comes amid a leadership reshuffle at Bluberi. VP of Sales Steve Kohon was promoted to chief operating officer effective March 1 and on April 4, Bluberi welcomed former Konami, Aristocrat, and Light & Wonder staffer Scott Richards as its new VP of Commercial Strategy and Business Development.

“Bluberi is really coming into its own, first with the grand opening of our Las Vegas headquarters in April, and now with our new Drummondville office. What an exciting time for the business,” added CEO Andrew Burke. “As a company, we have established an aggressive growth strategy for increasing revenue, market share and bringing more jobs to the North American workforce. The opening of our new Drummondville office creates opportunities to continue this path.”