The Hidden Cost Of Sports Betting
Most bettors spend all their time trying to pick winners.
Very few spend time understanding the cost of making a bet.
That's where the vig comes in.
The vig is how sportsbooks get paid, and it creates a hurdle every bettor has to overcome before they can become profitable.
In this video, I break down what the vig is, why sportsbooks use it, and why understanding it is one of the most important concepts in sports betting.
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