Vigorish definition
A fee charged for the placement of bets by an illegal gambling broker or establishment.
noun
The payment of such fees or interest.
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The advantage in betting odds that a bookmaker or gambler creates to produce profit.
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Excessive interest as charged by a loan shark.
noun
(countable, slang) An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.
noun
Frequent and excessive interest payments charged by an illegal moneylender.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
vigorish
Plural:
vigorishes