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January 30, 2023

Sorare scores four-year deal with Premier League

The deal means the football league can now buy an equity stake in Sorare, and comes despite ongoing gambling probes into the startup


Amy O'Brien

5 min read

©James Kirkup

Blockchain-based fantasy sports game Sorare has today announced a new four-year licence deal with the UK’s Premier League, after a lengthy negotiation process.

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An example of Sorare Premier League cards
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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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