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Juice
Another term for vigorish — the commission built into the odds by the sportsbook.
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Juice is synonymous with vigorish (vig). It refers to the sportsbook's built-in commission on every bet. "The juice" or "paying juice" means you're paying the bookmaker's margin.
Some sportsbooks advertise "reduced juice" (e.g., -105 instead of -110), which means a lower commission and better value for bettors. Over a high volume of bets, even small reductions in juice have a significant impact on profitability.
"Worth the juice" is a common expression meaning the bet offers enough value to overcome the commission.
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