Overall Comparison
Bally Bet ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
MyBookie.ag
Average vig · D
↑ 0.88% up since yesterday
Bally Bet wins on 5 of 5 sports. The biggest gap is in NCAA Baseball, where Bally Bet charges 2.40% less vig.
Bally Bet and MyBookie.ag represent two fundamentally different approaches to sports betting. Bally Bet operates as a fully regulated US sportsbook, licensed in a handful of states and backed by Bally's Corporation — a legacy casino and entertainment brand. It targets casual and mainstream bettors with a straightforward, compliance-first model. MyBookie.ag, by contrast, is an offshore book based in Curaçao, operating outside the US regulatory framework. It caters to bettors who want access regardless of state-level legalization, and it tends to offer a wider range of betting markets, including props and lines that regulated books often restrict. Vig structures differ meaningfully: Bally Bet generally prices in line with the regulated US market, while MyBookie can be inconsistent — sometimes posting competitive lines, other times embedding significantly higher juice, particularly on parlays and exotic props.
A bettor in a state where Bally Bet is available might prefer it for the peace of mind that comes with regulatory oversight: deposits and withdrawals are protected, disputes have a legal resolution path, and funds are held in compliance with state requirements. MyBookie appeals to bettors in states without legal options, or to those seeking higher limits on certain props, reduced-juice promotions, or access to niche markets that regulated books don't carry. Bettors comfortable navigating cryptocurrency payouts and longer withdrawal timelines may find MyBookie's breadth of offerings worthwhile.
Beyond vig, the practical differences are significant. Bally Bet processes withdrawals through standard banking channels with predictable timelines, though its interface and feature set remain less polished than competitors like DraftKings or FanDuel. MyBookie's payout speeds can be unpredictable — fiat withdrawals often carry fees and delays, while crypto is faster but still subject to manual review. Bettor limits are another consideration: MyBookie has been known to limit or slow-pay sharp bettors with little recourse, while Bally Bet's limits, though modest, are governed by transparent state regulations. Reliability and trust ultimately separate these two books more than any individual line or price.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bally Bet or MyBookie.ag better for odds?
Bally Bet currently offers lower vig overall. Bally Bet averages 6.43% vig (C) while MyBookie.ag averages 7.46% vig (D).
How does Bally Bet compare to MyBookie.ag by sport?
We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
Does Bally Bet beat the other book in every sport?
Yes — Bally Bet has lower vig across all 5 sports we track. While it wins overall, the margin varies by sport, so it's worth checking specific sports for the full picture.
Is MyBookie a sharp or recreational sportsbook?
MyBookie is firmly in the recreational category. They have relatively high vig, aggressive bonuses with substantial rollover requirements, and are known to limit winning bettors. They cater to casual bettors who value the interface and promotions.
Why does MyBookie have higher vig?
MyBookie operates a recreational-focused business model with heavy marketing and bonus spending. To fund these promotions, they build wider margins into their odds. Bettors who prioritize value over bonuses should compare MyBookie's vig against sharper alternatives.
What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?
Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.
How often is this data updated?
We pull fresh odds from The Odds API three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.
How is the vig grade calculated?
Each sportsbook is graded on a letter scale based on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional, A (2–3%) is excellent, B+ (3–4%) is above average, B (4–5%) is the industry standard, C (5–6%) is below average, and D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets.
Why does lower vig matter for bettors?
Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.
What sportsbooks do you track?
We track both regulated US sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars) and offshore books (Bovada, BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS, LowVig.ag, BetAnySports). Data comes from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed sources.
How We Calculate These Numbers
- Data Source
- All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
- Update Frequency
- We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
- Vig Calculation
- Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
- Per-Market Breakdown
- We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
- Grading Scale
- Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exceptional and rare — these are typically sharp-friendly books. A (2–3%) is excellent. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard for most recreational sportsbooks. C (5–6%) is below average. D (above 6%) indicates high-juice markets where bettors face a steep cost per wager.
- Trend Tracking
- We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.