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Vigorish

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Definition: In the sports gambling world, "vigorish" means the commission paid on losing bets to the bookie for the privilege of placing bets.
Examples:
A bettor wagering $100 a game will lose $30 in vigorish if they bet six games and win three and lose three.
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