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Posted By: David Vargha

American Heritage Dictionary
vigorish (vÄ*g'É™r-Ä*sh) Pronunciation Key
n. Slang

1. a. A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
b. The rate or amount of such a charge.
2. Interest, especially excessive interest, paid to a moneylender.

Thus the term "vig" . . .

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