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.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 football Fantasy game FANTAGOAL has completed a $3 million financing round at a valuation of $25 million. The round was led by IDG Capital, with participation from KuCoin Ventures, Chain Capital, and OptaJoe. Previously, FANTAGOAL also received $400,000 in sponsorship from Sportsbet and whale.io.It is reported that FANTAGOAL aims to closely integrate the football world with Web3 through the combination of "European Cup" + "Fantasy" + "AI", bringing potential and commercial value to Web3 football enthusiasts by integrating blockchain NFTs with real-world football matches, and establishing a strong football ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 gaming interactive entertainment startup Matchday announced the completion of a $21 million seed round financing, with investment from Messi's Play Time fund.It is reported that Matchday combines Web3 and mobile gaming to create a set of FIFA-authorized soccer games. Matchday's Chief Gaming Officer Sebastien de Halleux expressed confidence that true ownership is crucial for creating a range of new experiences for gamers, aiming to attract hundreds of millions of fans to Web3. The company expects to release its first game in the second quarter. (source link)

Chain Catcher news, Web3 football game InGame Sports announced the completion of over $1 million in pre-seed funding, led by Openner, with participation from Sports Rader and several angel investors.It is reported that Ingame was established in 2021 and is a football mobile game primarily aimed at football fans with a rewards program. The new funding will be used to launch infrastructure and additional components based on Web3 technology, and to integrate blockchain technology into its football mobile game while expanding into multiple overseas markets. (Source link)