Hold

Also called: margin, theoretical hold.

The share of every dollar wagered a sportsbook keeps once every side of a market is priced. A -110/-110 market holds about 4.55%; a futures market can hold 20% or more.

Keep learning

• Lesson 3: The vig: what the sportsbook actually charges you
• Betting calculators

See also: Vig, Overround, Juice, Break-even