Vig, Vigorish (Juice, Cut, or Take) – this is the amount that the bookie (Bookie) withholds from players for accepting bets. By collecting Vigorish from players, the bookmaker can receive income regardless of the final results of the competition/event. Vigorish allows the bookmaker to minimize its risks and offer customers attractive conditions even for mediocre events. The term Vigorish applies not only to bookmakers, but also to casinos, poker rooms, etc.
