Overall Vig
D · Rank #13 of 18
betPARX is a fully regulated U.S. sportsbook that grew out of Parx Casino, one of the largest and highest-grossing casinos in Pennsylvania. It operates with legitimate state-issued licenses in several markets, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Maryland. Its brick-and-mortar roots give it a level of institutional credibility that many digital-first operators lack, though it remains a regional player compared to the national footprint of books like DraftKings, FanDuel, or BetMGM. It is decidedly a recreational-facing book, not known for catering to sharp bettors or offering the kind of high-limit, low-margin lines that professional bettors seek out.
Where betPARX holds its own is in promotional offerings and its integration with the Parx Casino loyalty ecosystem, which can provide genuine value for bettors who also frequent the physical property. The app interface is functional and has improved over time, though it still lacks the polish and speed of top-tier competitors. Market depth can be a weakness — bettors looking for extensive props, alternate lines, or niche sports will often find the selection thinner than what's available elsewhere. Odds pricing tends to be competitive on major markets but doesn't consistently stand out, making line shopping an important habit for anyone using betPARX as part of a multi-book approach.
The book is best suited for casual and recreational bettors, particularly those based in Pennsylvania or other states where betPARX operates, who value the connection to a trusted local casino brand. Players who prioritize bonus offers and a straightforward betting experience on mainstream sports — NFL, NBA, MLB — will find it a serviceable option. High-volume bettors or those focused on maximizing edge through line value will likely treat it as a supplementary book rather than a primary one.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | 8.02% | D- |
| ATP Indian Wells | 6.18% | C |
| A-League | 8.28% | D- |
| Belgium First Div | 6.60% | C |
| Boxing | 6.14% | C |
| Brazil Série A | 6.56% | C |
| Brazil Série B | 7.08% | D |
| Denmark Superliga | 6.51% | C |
| Championship | 7.11% | D |
| EFL Cup | 6.63% | C |
| League 1 | 8.30% | D- |
| League 2 | 8.91% | D- |
| EPL | 5.68% | C+ |
| FA Cup | 7.46% | D |
| FIFA World Cup | 7.30% | D |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.45% | C |
| Ligue 2 - France | 8.92% | D- |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.55% | C |
| Bundesliga 2 - Germany | 8.33% | D- |
| Serie A - Italy | 6.48% | C |
| Serie B - Italy | 8.92% | D- |
| K League 1 | 10.82% | F |
| League of Ireland | 8.84% | D- |
| Liiga | 5.05% | C+ |
| Liga MX | 7.98% | D |
| MMA | 5.11% | C+ |
| NBA | 5.49% | C+ |
| NCAA Baseball | 6.06% | C |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 6.50% | C |
| NHL | 5.12% | C+ |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 8.22% | D- |
| Primeira Liga - Portugal | 7.91% | D |
| La Liga - Spain | 6.02% | C |
| La Liga 2 - Spain | 8.63% | D- |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.40% | D |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 10.82% | F |
| Swiss Superleague | 8.95% | D- |
| Turkey Super League | 8.34% | D- |
| UEFA Champions League | 5.38% | C+ |
| UEFA Europa League | 5.93% | C+ |
| MLS | 6.43% | C |
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are betPARX odds?
betPARX has an average vig of 7.25%, earning a grade of D. They rank #13 out of 18 tracked sportsbooks.
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.