Overall Comparison

betPARX

7.25%

Average vig · D

↑ 0.06% up since yesterday

Caesars ✔ Lower Vig

5.89%

Average vig · C+

Both books split evenly across 10 sports. The biggest gap is in MLS, where Caesars charges 2.66% less vig.

betPARX and Caesars Sportsbook represent two distinct approaches to the American sports betting market. Caesars, backed by the massive Caesars Entertainment empire, operates as one of the largest sportsbooks in the country with deep liquidity, extensive market coverage, and a loyalty program (Caesars Rewards) that ties into a sprawling casino and hospitality network. betPARX, by contrast, grew out of Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and operates with a more regional footprint. Its approach is leaner and more focused, targeting bettors in the mid-Atlantic corridor rather than competing for national dominance. On vig philosophy, Caesars tends to offer competitive juice on major markets where it wants volume, but its lines on secondary markets and props can carry wider margins. betPARX pricing varies but can occasionally surface value precisely because it's less heavily bet into by sharp action, meaning lines aren't always as efficiently set.

A bettor might prefer Caesars when they want the deepest menu of markets, same-game parlays across virtually every sport, and the ability to earn loyalty rewards that extend beyond the sportsbook. Caesars is also typically faster to post lines for obscure events and international leagues. betPARX, on the other hand, appeals to bettors who value a less corporate experience, solid promotional offers aimed at a smaller user base, and the occasional pricing inefficiency that comes with a book that draws less sharp-side attention. Bettors who primarily wager on NFL, NBA, and MLB will find betPARX fully capable for those core markets.

Beyond vig, the practical differences matter. Caesars has a polished, feature-rich app but has historically dealt with occasional payout delays during peak periods and aggressive limit reductions for winning bettors. betPARX offers a functional but less flashy interface and has earned a reputation for reliable payouts, though its bet limits on smaller markets can be lower than what Caesars allows. Bettors should weigh these tradeoffs alongside the live odds data on this page to determine which book consistently delivers better value for their specific betting style.

Vig Comparison by Sport

Sport betPARX Caesars Winner
NCAAF
AFL
MLB
MLB Preseason
NCAA Baseball 6.06%
Basketball Euroleague
NBA 5.49% 4.46% Caesars
Boxing 6.14%
International Twenty20
IPL
One Day Internationals
AHL 8.02%
Liiga 5.05%
Mestis
NHL 5.12% 4.53% Caesars
HockeyAllsvenskan
SHL
NCAA Lacrosse
MMA 5.11% 5.92% betPARX
NRL
State of Origin
Primera División - Argentina
A-League 8.28%
Austrian Football Bundesliga
Belgium First Div 6.60%
Brazil Série A 6.56%
Brazil Série B 7.08%
Primera División - Chile
Super League - China
Denmark Superliga 6.51%
Championship 7.11% 7.49% betPARX
EFL Cup 6.63%
League 1 8.30%
League 2 8.91%
EPL 5.68% 5.49% Caesars
FA Cup 7.46%
FIFA World Cup 7.30%
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Europe
Coupe de France
Ligue 1 - France 6.45%
Ligue 2 - France 8.92%
Bundesliga - Germany 6.55%
Bundesliga 2 - Germany 8.33%
Frauen-Bundesliga
DFB-Pokal
3. Liga - Germany
Super League - Greece
Serie A - Italy 6.48% 5.63% Caesars
Serie B - Italy 8.92%
J League
K League 1 10.82%
League of Ireland 8.84%
Liga MX 7.98%
Dutch Eredivisie 6.50%
Eliteserien - Norway
Ekstraklasa - Poland 8.22%
Primeira Liga - Portugal 7.91%
Premier League - Russia
Copa del Rey
La Liga - Spain 6.02%
La Liga 2 - Spain 8.63%
Premiership - Scotland 7.40%
Allsvenskan - Sweden 10.82%
Swiss Superleague 8.95%
Turkey Super League 8.34%
UEFA Champions League 5.38% 6.04% betPARX
UEFA Europa Conference League
UEFA Europa League 5.93% 7.52% betPARX
MLS 6.43% 3.77% Caesars
ATP Indian Wells 6.18% 8.02% betPARX
WTA Miami Open

Frequently Asked Questions

Is betPARX or Caesars better for odds?

Caesars currently offers lower vig overall. betPARX averages 7.25% vig (D) while Caesars averages 5.89% vig (C+).

How does betPARX compare to Caesars by sport?

We compare both books across 71 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.

Is Caesars Sportsbook the same as William Hill?

Yes — Caesars Entertainment acquired William Hill in 2021 and rebranded US operations as Caesars Sportsbook. Our data may show "Caesars" or "William Hill" depending on how the API reports the book. The odds and vig are the same entity.

How does Caesars vig compare to other regulated books?

Caesars typically has similar vig to DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. They compete more on loyalty rewards (Caesars Rewards program) and retail sportsbook access than on odds quality. Sharp bettors will find better pricing at offshore books.

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.