**News Flash: Sorare Faces UK Gambling Charges**

The UK's Gambling Commission has charged Sorare, a blockchain-based fantasy sports operator, with providing unlicensed gambling facilities. This rare move comes after a three-year investigation. Sorare, a France-based company, will appear in UK court on October 4.

Sorare offers collectible digital cards as NFTs, allowing players to assemble fantasy teams based on real-world athlete performance. The company denies the gambling allegations, claiming the Commission has misunderstood their business model.

The Commission began its investigation in October 2021 but has not disclosed its findings. Sorare previously faced similar charges in France, which were settled out of court.