"The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that the province's regulated online gaming websites can legally allow gamblers in the province to play with people outside of Canada. The precedent-setting legal opinion which was opposed by lottery and gaming agencies from nearly every other province in the country could open the door to Ontarians playing peer-to-peer games, like online poker and daily fantasy sports, against players located outside of Canada."
"Four judges ruled in support of the measure in a decision issued on the court's website Wednesday afternoon, with one dissenting judge ruling against. What this means for the province's immediate plans for online gaming isn't totally clear. In an email, a spokesperson for the Ministry of the Attorney General said they cannot provide comment on a court matter that remains within the appeal period."
Ontario’s appellate court ruled that provincially regulated online gaming websites may legally permit Ontario residents to play with individuals located outside Canada. Four judges supported the measure and one dissented. Lottery and gaming agencies from nearly every other province opposed the legal opinion. The case originated from a cabinet order asking whether online gaming and sports betting would remain lawful under the Criminal Code if users could participate with individuals outside Canada. The ruling could enable peer-to-peer products such as online poker and daily fantasy sports to access global player pools, potentially involving hundreds of millions in wagers. The Ministry declined comment during the appeal period.
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