vigorish

vigorish Definition

☆ vig·or·ish (vig′ər is̸h)

noun

the advantage in betting odds that a bookmaker or gambler creates to produce profit
excessive interest as charged by a loan shark

Etymology: prob. via Yiddish < Russ vyigrysh, winnings, profit

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