Betting on the result of sports, athletic competitions, or games of skill may be prohibited by local ordinances. (n)
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title XIII: Aleatory Contracts
Chapter 2: Gambling
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
Betting on the result of sports, athletic competitions, or games of skill may be prohibited by local ordinances. (n)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.