Overall Comparison
BetMGM
Average vig · D
↑ 0.20% up since yesterday
betPARX ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · D
↑ 0.06% up since yesterday
betPARX wins on 22 of 35 sports. The biggest gap is in K League 1, where BetMGM charges 2.70% less vig.
BetMGM and betPARX represent two distinct approaches to the US sports betting market. BetMGM, backed by the MGM Resorts and Entain partnership, operates as a national-scale sportsbook with a presence in most legal states, leveraging its massive casino brand recognition and deep infrastructure. betPARX, rooted in the Parx Casino brand out of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, takes a more regional approach — it's available in fewer states and leans heavily on its stronghold in the mid-Atlantic market. This difference in scale directly impacts everything from promotional budgets to the breadth of betting markets offered. BetMGM typically prices lines competitively across a wide range of sports and leagues, while betPARX can be more selective in its offerings, sometimes carrying slightly wider margins on less popular markets.
A bettor who values market depth, same-game parlays across dozens of leagues, and frequent promotional offers will generally find BetMGM to be the stronger option. Its app is polished, its live betting product is robust, and its loyalty program ties into the broader MGM Rewards ecosystem — a genuine perk for anyone who also visits MGM properties. betPARX, on the other hand, can appeal to bettors who prefer a less saturated platform where sharper local promotions sometimes surface, particularly around Philadelphia-area teams. Its interface is functional but less refined, and its bet slip options are more straightforward, which some users actually prefer over BetMGM's occasionally cluttered layout.
Beyond vig, bettors should weigh practical factors like withdrawal speed, bet limits, and customer support responsiveness. BetMGM has a well-documented history of limiting winning bettors relatively quickly, which is worth noting for anyone with a profitable track record. betPARX, being smaller, has less publicly available data on limit behavior, though regional books sometimes offer more tolerance for consistent winners. Payout processing tends to be reliable on both platforms, but BetMGM generally offers more withdrawal methods. Checking live odds on both books before placing any wager remains the most effective way to capture the best available number.
Vig Comparison by Sport
| Sport | BetMGM | betPARX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCAAF | — | — | — |
| AFL | — | — | — |
| MLB | 4.45% | — | — |
| MLB Preseason | 4.86% | — | — |
| NCAA Baseball | 8.22% | 6.06% | betPARX |
| Basketball Euroleague | 5.14% | — | — |
| NBA | 5.24% | 5.49% | BetMGM |
| Boxing | — | 6.14% | — |
| International Twenty20 | — | — | — |
| IPL | — | — | — |
| One Day Internationals | — | — | — |
| AHL | — | 8.02% | — |
| Liiga | — | 5.05% | — |
| Mestis | — | — | — |
| NHL | 4.72% | 5.12% | BetMGM |
| HockeyAllsvenskan | — | — | — |
| SHL | — | — | — |
| NCAA Lacrosse | 6.60% | — | — |
| MMA | 5.30% | 5.11% | betPARX |
| NRL | — | — | — |
| State of Origin | — | — | — |
| Primera División - Argentina | 8.11% | — | — |
| A-League | 8.20% | 8.28% | BetMGM |
| Austrian Football Bundesliga | 8.26% | — | — |
| Belgium First Div | 7.13% | 6.60% | betPARX |
| Brazil Série A | 7.32% | 6.56% | betPARX |
| Brazil Série B | 9.18% | 7.08% | betPARX |
| Primera División - Chile | 8.25% | — | — |
| Super League - China | — | — | — |
| Denmark Superliga | 8.55% | 6.51% | betPARX |
| Championship | 7.20% | 7.11% | betPARX |
| EFL Cup | 7.13% | 6.63% | betPARX |
| League 1 | 8.03% | 8.30% | BetMGM |
| League 2 | 8.08% | 8.91% | BetMGM |
| EPL | 6.92% | 5.68% | betPARX |
| FA Cup | 7.23% | 7.46% | BetMGM |
| FIFA World Cup | 9.85% | 7.30% | betPARX |
| FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe | — | — | — |
| Coupe de France | — | — | — |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.91% | 6.45% | betPARX |
| Ligue 2 - France | 8.10% | 8.92% | BetMGM |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 7.05% | 6.55% | betPARX |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 7.20% | 8.33% | BetMGM |
| Frauen-Bundesliga | — | — | — |
| DFB-Pokal | — | — | — |
| 3. Liga - Germany | — | — | — |
| Super League - Greece | — | — | — |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.85% | 6.48% | betPARX |
| Serie B - Italy | 7.97% | 8.92% | BetMGM |
| J League | 8.24% | — | — |
| K League 1 | 8.12% | 10.82% | BetMGM |
| League of Ireland | 9.24% | 8.84% | betPARX |
| Liga MX | 7.56% | 7.98% | BetMGM |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 7.33% | 6.50% | betPARX |
| Eliteserien - Norway | — | — | — |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 7.95% | 8.22% | BetMGM |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 8.17% | 7.91% | betPARX |
| Premier League - Russia | — | — | — |
| Copa del Rey | 6.86% | — | — |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.93% | 6.02% | betPARX |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 9.19% | 8.63% | betPARX |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.83% | 7.40% | betPARX |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | — | 10.82% | — |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.22% | 8.95% | BetMGM |
| Turkey Super League | — | 8.34% | — |
| UEFA Champions League | 6.83% | 5.38% | betPARX |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 9.13% | — | — |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.76% | 5.93% | betPARX |
| MLS | — | 6.43% | — |
| ATP Indian Wells | 6.32% | 6.18% | betPARX |
| WTA Miami Open | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BetMGM or betPARX better for odds?
betPARX currently offers lower vig overall. BetMGM averages 7.39% vig (D) while betPARX averages 7.25% vig (D).
How does BetMGM compare to betPARX by sport?
We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
BetMGM and betPARX are close — does the difference matter?
The overall spread is just 0.14%. For casual bettors, this is negligible. For high-volume bettors placing $500+ per week, even 0.1% adds up to meaningful savings over a season. Check the sport-by-sport breakdown for larger gaps.
How does BetMGM vig rank among regulated books?
BetMGM typically sits in the middle of the pack among regulated US sportsbooks. Their vig is comparable to DraftKings and FanDuel, though it varies by sport and market. They compete primarily on brand recognition and their MGM Rewards loyalty program.
Does BetMGM have good odds for any specific sport?
BetMGM occasionally offers competitive pricing on NBA and NHL markets where they have strong trading desks. However, their overall vig profile is similar to other regulated books. Check our sport-by-sport breakdown above for current rankings.
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.