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Vigourish
Translation of "vigourish" into Russian
Definitions
vigourish
Noun
UK
/ˈvɪɡərɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɪɡərɪʃ/
A charge taken by a bookmaker or a gambling establishment for accepting a bet, also known as the 'vigorish' or 'vig'.
The casino takes a vigourish on every bet placed to ensure they make a profit.
An interest or fee paid to a moneylender, especially in illegal or informal lending situations.
He had to pay a high vigourish to the loan shark for borrowing money.
vigourish
Adjective
UK
/ˈvɪɡərɪʃ/
US
/ˈvɪɡərɪʃ/
Relating to the vigourish (commission or fee) taken on bets or loans; involving or incorporating such a charge.
Different sportsbooks apply different vigourish percentages to the same game.