Ygam has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio of award-winning harm prevention programmes, with a specific focus on safeguarding young gamers.

The Gaming & Esports Programme is a pioneering initiative designed to educate and support young gamers, their parents and carers, as well as professionals working in the gaming and esports sectors – helping to create a safer, more supportive experience for young people.

The global esports market has seen dramatic growth over the past 5 years and is expected to be worth $10.91 billion by 2032. With over 80% of 16–24-year-olds playing video games in 2024 and 83% of those young people playing online, Ygam’s new programme will actively address the growing need for more effective education on digital safeguarding.

The programme covers topics like microtransactions and virtual currencies, the role of advertising and evolving gaming mechanics, impact of gaming on mental health, motivations and benefits of pursuing a career in esports, inclusivity within gaming and how to encourage safer virtual spaces.

In February, a successful pilot was delivered to young people from the Sheffield United Community Foundation and esports students from Sheffield Hallam University. Hosted by the National Video Game Museum, the pilot was well received by both staff and young people, providing strong insight into the value of the programme.

Sacha Kent, Programme Lead for Gaming & Esports, said: “It’s vital we recognise the central role gaming plays in the digital lives that children lead today. This new programme marks an important step in helping young people enjoy gaming safely, with the knowledge and tools to better understand potential risks and harms. Through our work with parents, young people, and professionals across sectors, we know there is a real demand for this kind of education. We’re incredibly proud and excited to begin delivering it to communities across the country.”

Charlotte Nichols MP, Chair of the APPG Video Gaming and Esports, said: “Video games are an enormous part of huge numbers of children and young people’s everyday lives. They offer so much in entertainment, socialisation and education but there are of course dangers in the online world. Ygam do so much good work in this field to raise challenging issues and work to address them to make gaming a safer place, and I am glad to work with them to do this.”

Lia Thompson, President of the Gaming & Esports Society at Sheffield Hallam University and attendee of the pilot session, said: “I think the new Ygam programme is really important – the Gaming and Esports industry is going in the right direction with the increasing ability to report inappropriate behaviour, but safeguarding needs to start before that. There needs to be more awareness of the behaviour that is actively happening, so that it stops being normalised. If we can get young people to think about this early on, we can stop it from happening in the first place, and Ygam’s new programme really helps to achieve this.

“As a woman in gaming, you see these behaviours normalised from a young age, so you begin to think that’s how you should act to be accepted by the community. This is not the true version of yourself, and toxic behaviour online should not be enabled like this. Ygam’s training is bringing attention to the impact of these behaviours, changing mindsets and helping others feel more comfortable calling it out to make their communities and peers safer.”

Ygam has already delivered the programme to nearly 100 adults and young people, through two open sessions and to the Newcastle United Foundation.

The Gaming & Esports team will be continuing to deliver a full programme of open sessions throughout April and May.

GR8 Tech, the award-winning high-performance Sportsbook and iGaming platform, in partnership with iGB, offers a deep dive into the real opportunities—and real challenges—of India’s iGaming market.

With 1.4 billion people, 954 million internet users, and 448 million interested in gaming, India offers massive potential. But it’s not a market where global strategies can simply be copied and pasted. Success here demands a profound understanding of local player behavior, payment preferences, mobile-first user experience, and cricket’s dominance—insights all explored in GR8 Tech’s “2025 India Report: How to take advantage of the opportunity.”

Produced with the involvement of both local independent market experts and GR8 Tech professionals, the report examines everything from player behavior regarding sports betting and casinos to regulatory and taxation nuances. Some notable insights include:

• Cricket Dominance: The IPL attracts more betting activity than any match involving the national team. Cricket accounts for a massive share of sports betting in India, with 20 players betting on cricket for every 2 on football and 1 on kabaddi.
• Mobile-first audience: With 77% of online traffic coming from mobile devices, operators must optimize for mobile-first experiences to effectively engage players.
• Live casino & slots lead revenue: While live casino games drive the most revenue (56.4%), slots make up 47.5% of the total volume of bets. Instant games like Aviator and JetX are gaining ground, with Aviator alone accounting for 21% of one operator’s GGR.
• Skill-based games on the rise: Indian players are moving beyond luck-based games to more interactive, skill-based experiences. Games like Teen Patti, Andar Bahar, and crash games appeal to players looking for an active, strategic role in gameplay.
• Fantasy Sports Boom: Fantasy sports, particularly fantasy cricket, are on the rise and are expected to generate ₹388 billion in revenue by 2026.
• Localized Payment Preferences: Over 90% of deposits are made via the Unified Payments Interface, making it the dominant payment method for Indian players.

“India’s iGaming market is incredibly complex and offers immense opportunities, and we cannot underestimate the value of local expertise for understanding it. This report is grounded in insights from people who live the dynamics daily and have immense experience to share. It is not about shortcuts or immediate wins, but about building a realistic, informed perspective so that when the moment comes, you are ready to act with clarity and purpose,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech.

With a mobile-first audience, a deep cultural connection to cricket, and rising demand for interactive, skill-based games, success in India requires local insight. From understanding player behavior to optimizing payments and product mix, the opportunity is real—but so is the need to get it right.

To help you navigate, GR8 Tech is sharing “India Report: How to Take Advantage of the Opportunity”—an essential guide to thriving in one of the world’s most promising markets.

Download the full report now and get ahead in India’s iGaming evolution.

About GR8 Tech

GR8 Tech is a high-performance Sportsbook and iGaming platform provider.

GR8 Tech’s core strengths lie in its robust technology and focus on a personalized approach based on business needs, geographic focus, or operational verticals. From comprehensive offerings like Hyper Turnkey to specialized solutions such as the Sportsbook iFrame, Infinite Casino Aggregation, or Platform Acceler8 set, GR8 Tech provides UNbeatable flexibility and performance to drive operators’ growth and success.

Trusted by top operators worldwide, GR8 Tech has over 45 successful cases and earned multiple recognitions for its high-performance sportsbook-driven platform, including accolades from the SiGMA Awards, International Investor Awards, and GamingTECH Awards.

After winning eleven awards at MWC 2025 for its Ranger AI sports camera glasses, BleeqUp begins accepting pre-orders through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter

Following the successful debut of its Ranger AI sports camera glasses at MWC, which earned eleven prestigious best-of MWC awards, BleeqUp has opened pre-orders through a new Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, with substantial early-bird offers and discounts available. To present a better value to outdoor sports enthusiasts—including cyclists, runners, and adventurers, BleeqUp has reduced the final MSRP to $449.

Darling of MWC

If you missed the news at MWC, BleeqUp recently revealed its AI-powered Ranger sports camera glasses, which combine the functionality of a wide-angle action camera, a walkie-talkie, quad-driver headphones, and UV400-rated glasses, all in a single package. And with AI-powered highlight detection for automatic video editing, sharing details of your trip with family, friends, and social media only takes a tap and just a few seconds, rather than hours of tedious video editing. These promises, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon® W5 chipset, helped the BleeqUp Ranger to stand out at MWC 2025.

BleeqUp Ranger offers up to five hours of electronically-stabilized video recording with its tail light-equipped battery pack, and up to forty-eight hours of high-quality audio playback, courtesy of its superior MEMS drivers. Built-in touch controls, the remote control, and the walkie-talkie keep you connected on the trail — but not so connected that you can’t enjoy the ride. Its ultra-light TR90 frame combines comfort and durability, with an adjustable nose pad and prescription lens compatibility.

Thanks to its unique concept and cutting-edge technology, the BleeqUp Ranger earned eleven different best-of MWC titles from several trustworthy media companies such as PCMag and Android Authority, as well as almost countless articles covering its unique features and benefits.

Kickstarter Launch

Starting today, April 10, BleeqUp has opened pre-orders for the Ranger AI Sports Camera Glasses through Kickstarter, in a campaign set to last for the next 45 days. Those who paid the $9.9 deposit prior to the Kickstarter launch will get the Ranger at $299. Backers pre-ordering during the campaign can take advantage of limited-time discounts such as the $329 “super early bird” pricing.

Ranger pre-orders through the crowdfunding campaign are available in Black and White colorways. Accessories are also available for pre-order as part of the campaign: The helmet-mounted battery pack is available for a $49 super early-bird price, and the Bluetooth controller is available for a super early-bird price of $39. Three different types of lenses are also available for pre-order, including UV-400 rated lenses, photochromic lenses, and high-quality Zeiss lenses.

Kickstarter pre-orders for Ranger will ship beginning in June. Final MSRP for the Ranger has been reduced to $449 for an even better value.

From April 10 to 13, BleeqUp will be showcasing the Ranger glasses at Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. Consumers are welcome to experience the product firsthand on the show floor.