Overall Comparison
betPARX ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · D
↑ 0.06% up since yesterday
MyBookie.ag
Average vig · D
↑ 0.88% up since yesterday
betPARX wins on 5 of 5 sports. The biggest gap is in NCAA Baseball, where betPARX charges 3.94% less vig.
betPARX and MyBookie.ag represent two fundamentally different approaches to sports betting. betPARX operates as a fully regulated US sportsbook, licensed through its parent company's casino operations in states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It adheres to strict state regulatory frameworks, which means segregated player funds, transparent dispute resolution, and guaranteed payouts. MyBookie.ag, by contrast, is an offshore operator based in Curaçao that accepts US customers outside the regulated framework. This distinction shapes nearly every aspect of the experience — from how deposits and withdrawals work to the recourse a bettor has if something goes wrong. On vig philosophy, betPARX tends to price markets competitively within the regulated US space, though it rarely leads on sharp lines. MyBookie.ag often posts early lines and offers a wider range of props and exotics, but its juice can be notably heavier, particularly on secondary markets where less competition exists.
A bettor might prefer betPARX when reliability and legal protection are priorities. Payouts are processed through regulated banking channels, and there's no ambiguity about whether winnings will be honored. For bettors in states where betPARX operates, it offers the peace of mind that comes with state-backed oversight. MyBookie.ag appeals to a different profile — bettors who want access to markets that regulated books don't cover, higher limits on certain props, or early lines before the regulated market adjusts. It also serves bettors in states that haven't yet legalized sports betting, though the tradeoff is significant: withdrawal times can be slow, fees for crypto-free cashouts are common, and there's no regulatory body to escalate complaints to.
Beyond vig, bettors should weigh several practical factors. betPARX's interface is polished and mobile-friendly, with reliable live betting and same-game parlay options, though its market depth on niche sports trails larger regulated competitors. MyBookie.ag offers broader international coverage but its platform feels dated, and rollover requirements on bonuses can effectively trap funds. The most critical difference remains payout reliability — regulated books like betPARX are legally obligated to pay, while offshore operators rely on reputation alone, and MyBookie.ag has drawn mixed reviews on that front over the years.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is betPARX or MyBookie.ag better for odds?
betPARX currently offers lower vig overall. betPARX averages 7.25% vig (D) while MyBookie.ag averages 7.46% vig (D).
How does betPARX 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 betPARX beat the other book in every sport?
Yes — betPARX 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.