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Sorare Puts 100 Physical Match Jerseys on the Line in New Jersey Lovers Contest
Sorare has launched a new contest called Jersey Lovers, offering 100 real match jerseys as prizes to the top-ranked finishers. The contest runs from August 28 to September 1, 2026, and allows the use of 'Classic' cards to increase accessibility. Prizes include signed and unsigned jerseys for the top 100 managers, with Market Credits for those finishing between 101 and 1,000.
Sorare Opens Early Access for AS Monaco Cards Before Ligue 1 Kicks Off
AS Monaco has launched its Early Access digital player cards on the fantasy sports platform Sorare before the start of the Ligue 1 season. These ultra-limited cards offer a temporary scoring bonus for specific game modes and are part of an extended collaboration between the club and Sorare, which now fully represents all 18 Ligue 1 clubs. The platform has also shifted much of its infrastructure to the Solana blockchain.
Sorare 27 Crafting Goes Live for SPFL, Austrian Bundesliga and SuperSport HNL Cards
Sorare has announced that cards for the SPFL, Austrian Bundesliga, and SuperSport HNL leagues are now available in its Crafting feature. This marks the first time Sorare 27 cards have been added to Crafting since the season began in July. The platform has also updated its Essence and tiering systems for the new season.
Sorare 27 adds LaLiga EA SPORTS with boosted streaks and Arena rewards to start the season
Sorare has launched LaLiga EA SPORTS on its Sorare 27 platform for the 2026-27 campaign, featuring boosted streaks in Pro Mode for the first four matchdays and enhanced Arena rewards in Game Weeks 3 and 4. The Spanish football season, which includes 380 top-flight fixtures, began on August 15th, with EA Sports branding integrated into the league since 2023/24.
Sorare Rolls Out SPFL Early Access Cards With Reward Pools Reaching $45,000
Sorare has launched its SPFL Early Access digital player cards, allowing managers to scout and bid on Scottish Professional Football League players before the season begins. This release is accompanied by boosted reward pools, with up to $45,000 available in the Rest of the World Arena for Super Rare and Unique cards. The platform also introduced Collection Missions for additional objectives.
Best Sports Betting Sites in Texas: Top TX Sportsbooks for 2026 - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide reviews the top offshore sports betting sites available to Texas residents in 2026, as the state currently lacks a regulated market. BetOnline is highlighted as the overall best option, with Bovada noted for prop bets and BetAnything for fast payouts. The article details welcome bonuses, banking options including cryptocurrency, and mobile betting experiences, while also touching on DFS and social sportsbooks as alternatives.
Fantasy Top Closes Due to Poor Player Involvement
Fantasy Top, a game blending fantasy sports with NFT trading cards featuring crypto influencers, will shut down by June 30, two years after its launch on Ethereum's Blast network. Despite distributing over $20 million to players and $3.2 million to influencers, the company cited unsustainable long-term economics and a failure to find durable market fit for its innovative model. The team plans to reimburse players with unused tickets and ensure stakeholders and investors are repaid.
From RPG Builds to NFL Rosters: How Gamers Are Taking Over Fantasy Sports Leagues | Invision Game Community
Gamers are increasingly dominating fantasy sports leagues by applying the strategic thinking, optimization skills, and data analysis honed through playing video games like RPGs and MOBAs. This crossover highlights how skills in pattern recognition, risk assessment, and iterative improvement translate directly from gaming to competitive fantasy sports environments. The article explores the shared tools, preparation methods, and competitive drive that make gamers uniquely suited to excel in fantasy sports.
Sorare Launches Referral Program for Stellar Nights Set, Offers Rewards
Sorare has launched a new referral program for its Stellar Nights Set, which rewards players based on the ongoing activity and progression of their referred friends. This program offers various in-game bonuses such as Gold Wheel spins, Stellar Essence, Stellar Cards, and Gems. The Stellar Nights Set, introduced in March 2026, is a free-to-play football card collection featuring unique scoring bonuses and opportunities to win signed cards and other prizes.
Paysafe Introduces Crypto Payment Option
Paysafe has launched 'Pay with Crypto,' a new payment option for US iGaming and fantasy sports platforms that allows users to fund accounts with cryptocurrency, which is then converted to US dollars. Research indicates a strong preference among US players for crypto funding, with 83% favoring it. The integration, utilizing MoonPay's technology, simplifies transactions through QR codes and wallet connections while offering operators flexibility in settlement options and mitigating market volatility.