Web3 football game Sorare has been accused of unlicensed gambling by the UK Gambling Commission

2024-09-27 13:50:52
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ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the Web3 football game Sorare has been accused by the UK Gambling Commission of operating without a license.

The Commission stated today: "Sorare is accused of providing gambling facilities without holding an operating license, which violates the Gambling Act 2005. A court hearing is scheduled for October 4."

The company disputes the accusation, claiming that the law is being misapplied. Sorare 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."

It is reported that Sorare is a football fantasy league game utilizing the Ethereum blockchain, allowing players to trade football cards.

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