Los pronósticos deportivos debería regirse por el art 236 del COIP. Una mirada a la actividad del pronóstico deportivo : Legislación Nacional y comparada.

Abstract

In Ecuador, all activities related to games of chance are prohibited by criminal law. As of May 7, 2011, by means of a popular consultation, the prohibition of all commercial activities related to games of chance, such as gambling halls and casinos, was defined. This initiative was promoted by the current government, based on the affectation that this type of activity generates in families. From that moment on, all investments and businesses related to this issue had to close, which meant a significant economic loss, mainly for the tourism sector. The purpose of this research work is to determine whether the activity called "Sports Betting" should be prohibited or not, by virtue of the application of article 236 of the COIP. For this purpose, a comparative study has been made with other legislations of Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. The results showed a clear direct relationship between gambling and the activities known as "Sports Betting".