<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Gambling IQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based in the heart of London, GamblingIQ is the leading provider of industry intelligence and thought leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/reports</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:40:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.babyiq.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Alea’s GGR rockets from €1m to €130m per month in only 5 yrs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iGaming aggregator has delivered a roughly 130-fold increase in monthly GGR since 2021, with its workforce growing from 25 to more than 120, as the company expands further into new verticals.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/alea-ggr-rockets-from-1million-to-130million-per-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cd7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_83f359f8e4ce438dbd4c66d88c07de9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ones Who Stayed: Dejan Jovic and 16 years of building BlueOcean Gaming from scratch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ones Who Stayed: Dejan Jovic and 16 years of building BlueOcean Gaming from scratch]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/the-ones-who-stayed-dejan-jovic-and-16-years-of-building-blueocean-gaming-from-scratch-aggregation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cf8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:16:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_1b8a1eb85f9e4e088455fde381892b69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Prediction Gold Rush: Seven technology companies building new exchange infrastructure   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prediction markets are no longer a curiosity at the edge of gambling. They are becoming a serious technology proposition, with companies building the infrastructure to let operators offer markets on sport, politics, economics, technology and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/the-prediction-gold-rush-seven-technology-companies-building-new-exchange-infrastructure-matchbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cf7</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_f0acd0330af5427d8eae6158e8dfa3d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GamblingIQ names the 10 platforms powering iGaming in 2026 — and the new technology changing what operators can do.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind every sportsbook, casino lobby and flashing bonus offer sits a rather less glamorous piece of machinery: the platform. The companies operating behind the scenes of the online gambling industry have never been more important, and GamblingIQ's annual Platforms magazine, 'Game of Trust', has put the spotlight on the ten platform businesses leading the market in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/gamblingiq-names-the-10-platforms-powering-igaming-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978d00</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog Page]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:09:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_468a7e76e8bd429baf7b38e8bde23c31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CreedRoomz and Ronaldinho take top honours as branded live casino experiences reshape the next generation of game shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[GamblingIQ's Lucky 7 global rankings highlight the growing commercial appeal of branded live dealer &#38; game shows, with CreedRoomz, Evolution, Playtech and Pragmatic Play leading a new wave of entertainment-led innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/creedroomz-and-ronaldinho-take-top-honours-as-branded-live-casino-experiences-reshape-the-next-gener</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cdb</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_4dc1d9f6efcc4c7ea2708290e2735752~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MiFinity launches PayAnyCoin to bring enterprise stablecoin payouts to global merchants ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award-winning payments provider MiFinity launches PayAnyCoin, bringing enterprise level, multiple stablecoin payouts to the iGaming industry and other businesses operating across international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/mifinity-launches-payanycoin-to-bring-enterprise-stablecoin-payouts-to-global-merchants-gamblingiq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cee</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:17:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_9d30c5d4a64a40939fd8ecf38bba9e3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_879,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gates of Olympus Super Scatter from Pragmatic Play tops the GamblingIQ Operators' Choice rankings as proven franchises continue to dominate globally    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As game libraries continue to expand, GamblingIQ's Lucky 7: Operators' Choice, Top Revenue Driving iGaming Slots rankings, show how operators are placing their confidence in proven franchises rather than the latest releases.]]></description><link>https://www.babyiq.co.uk/post/gates-of-olympus-super-scatter-from-pragmatic-play-tops-the-gamblingiq-operators-choice-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad343ba0dc65ada8a978cdc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:03:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c19f7b_27138ba449a048d8b10ff6db9ed83b63~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_980,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>McDonald Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Sides of the King: Most iGaming executives have a headshot. Saba Ugrelidze from Octoplay has two.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saba Ugrelidze joined Octoplay to help accelerate the supplier's expansion across North America. Since then, the studio has rapidly strengthened its position in regulated markets, securing major operator launches while its games have emerged as leading performers in independent U.S. rankings. 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