Ontario’s top court says provincially regulated online gaming and sports betting sites could legally allow users to play with – and bet against – people in other countries.

The Court of Appeal for Ontario gave its opinion in a 4-1 split decision released today, more than a year after the Ontario government asked it to rule on the issue.

Currently, people using Ontario’s online gambling sites must be in the province, and they can’t take part in games or bets involving people outside its borders.

The model proposed by the government would let Ontario gamblers participate in peer-to-peer games, including poker and daily fantasy sports, with others outside Canada, according to the ruling.

International players would access the system through different sites and apps, and be subject to thei

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