Overall Vig
C · Rank #9 of 20
↓ 7-day trend: BetUS's average vig has improved by 0.14 percentage points over the past week (from 6.14% to 6.00%).
BetUS is a long-running offshore sportsbook that has been operating since 1994, making it one of the more established names in the unregulated market. Based in Costa Rica, it caters primarily to U.S. bettors who either lack access to legal domestic options or prefer the broader flexibility that offshore books typically offer. Its longevity is notable, though its reputation has been uneven over the years — earlier periods drew significant criticism around slow payouts and customer service issues, though the book has made visible efforts to rebuild trust, particularly through aggressive marketing and content partnerships in recent years.
In terms of strengths, BetUS offers a wide range of sports and betting markets, competitive welcome bonuses, and cryptocurrency support for deposits and withdrawals. The platform covers major North American sports thoroughly and provides a reasonable live betting interface. However, the weaknesses are hard to overlook when compared to top-tier offshore competitors like Pinnacle or Bookmaker. Odds tend to lean toward the recreational side with higher margins baked in, and bonus rollover requirements can be steep — a common offshore tactic that effectively locks up funds. Payout speeds, while improved, still don't match the reliability of the best offshore operators, and withdrawal limits can be restrictive for anyone moving meaningful volume.
BetUS is best suited for casual, recreational bettors who value large deposit bonuses and a familiar, content-heavy experience over sharp odds and fast cashouts. It is not a book that experienced or high-volume bettors typically gravitate toward, as the juice is generally unfavorable and the infrastructure isn't built for sharp action. Bettors comparing lines across multiple books will often find better numbers elsewhere, but for someone looking for a straightforward offshore option with broad market coverage, BetUS fills that niche — albeit with caveats worth understanding before committing funds.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| AFL | 6.48% | C |
| ATP Washington Open | 6.28% | C |
| Boxing | 5.34% | C+ |
| CFL | 4.54% | B |
| Primera División - Chile | 7.16% | D |
| Super League - China | 6.56% | C |
| Denmark Superliga | 7.06% | D |
| EPL | 5.35% | C+ |
| Veikkausliiga - Finland | 6.79% | C |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 5.00% | C+ |
| Serie A - Italy | 4.75% | B |
| League of Ireland | 7.55% | D |
| Liga MX | 6.37% | C |
| MMA | 4.26% | B |
| MLB | 3.59% | B+ |
| NCAAF | 4.75% | B |
| NFL | 4.70% | B |
| NFL Preseason | 4.76% | B |
| Eliteserien - Norway | 6.90% | C |
| NPB | 5.92% | C+ |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 7.15% | D |
| La Liga - Spain | 5.09% | C+ |
| Premiership - Scotland | 7.49% | D |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 6.94% | C |
| Superettan - Sweden | 7.05% | D |
| Swiss Superleague | 7.05% | D |
| The Hundred | 8.33% | D- |
| UEFA Champions League Qualification | 5.39% | C+ |
| MLS | 6.50% | C |
| WNBA | 4.48% | B |
| WTA Washington Open | 6.38% | C |
BetUS Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are BetUS odds?
BetUS has an average vig of 6.00%, earning a grade of C. They rank #9 out of 20 tracked sportsbooks.
How does BetUS vig compare to other offshore books?
BetUS generally has higher vig than sharp-focused offshore books like Pinnacle, BetOnline, or LowVig.ag. They invest heavily in marketing and promotional bonuses, which results in wider odds margins. They're better suited for casual bettors who value bonuses.
What are BetUS bonus terms like?
BetUS offers generous-sounding welcome bonuses (often 100%+ match) but with significant rollover requirements — typically 10x or more. This means you may need to bet through the bonus amount 10+ times before withdrawing. Read the terms carefully before opting in.
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 exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
- 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.