Sorare Faces Unlicensed Gambling Allegations In The UK

According to Foresight News, Web3 football game Sorare has been accused of unlicensed gambling by the UK Gambling Commission. The commission stated that Sorare is alleged to have provided gambling facilities without holding an operating license, which is a violation of the 2005 Gambling Act. A court hearing is scheduled for October 4. Sorare has contested the allegations, arguing that the law has been misapplied. The company stated, 'The commission has misunderstood our business and incorrectly believes that gambling laws apply to Sorare. We firmly deny any claims that Sorare is a gambling product under UK law.' Sorare is a football fantasy league game that utilizes the Ethereum blockchain, allowing players to trade football cards.