Overall Vig
C+ · Rank #5 of 20
Averages are unweighted across all 29 sports each book prices. Books that post lines on many low-liquidity international leagues (e.g. BetMGM, Pinnacle) carry higher averages than their NFL/NBA pricing alone would suggest — compare per-sport rows for like-for-like.
↓ 7-day trend: BetUS's average vig has improved by 0.42 percentage points over the past week (from 6.15% to 5.73%).
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 can offer. Its longevity gives it a certain degree of name recognition, though its reputation has been uneven over the years — earlier periods drew significant criticism around slow payouts and customer service issues, while more recent operations have shown improvement in responsiveness and reliability.
On the strengths side, BetUS offers a wide range of sports markets, generous promotional bonuses for new and returning customers, and cryptocurrency support for deposits and withdrawals. The platform covers major U.S. sports comprehensively and provides props, futures, and live betting options. However, the weaknesses are notable. Odds tend to be less competitive than what sharper offshore competitors like Pinnacle or even Bookmaker offer, and the heavy bonus structures often come with steep rollover requirements that can effectively lock up funds. Withdrawal processing times, while improved, still lag behind the faster-paying offshore books. Limits on winning accounts are also reported, suggesting BetUS is not particularly sharp-friendly and operates with a recreational-first model.
BetUS is best suited for casual and recreational bettors who value promotional incentives and a broad menu of betting options over getting the sharpest lines. High-volume or professional bettors will likely find better value and fewer restrictions elsewhere. For those comfortable operating in the offshore space and willing to navigate rollover terms carefully, BetUS can serve as a functional option — but it shouldn't be the only book in a bettor's portfolio when comparing odds across the market.
Analysis updated August 16, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | 5.12% | C+ |
| Brazil Série A | 5.94% | C+ |
| Brazil Série B | 6.80% | C |
| CFL | 4.74% | B |
| Copa Libertadores | 6.37% | C |
| Championship | 6.96% | C |
| League 1 | 6.25% | C |
| EPL | 4.66% | B |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.63% | C |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 4.53% | B |
| Serie A - Italy | 4.52% | B |
| Liga MX | 6.65% | C |
| MLB | 3.83% | B+ |
| NCAAF | 4.49% | B |
| Dutch Eredivisie | 6.28% | C |
| NFL | 4.43% | B |
| NHL | 4.15% | B |
| NPB | 5.66% | C+ |
| Ekstraklasa - Poland | 6.99% | C |
| Premier League - Russia | 7.24% | D |
| Allsvenskan - Sweden | 7.21% | D |
| La Liga - Spain | 4.60% | B |
| Premiership - Scotland | 6.55% | C |
| Superettan - Sweden | 6.74% | C |
| Swiss Superleague | 6.41% | C |
| UEFA Champions League | 4.91% | B |
| UEFA Europa League | 6.15% | C |
| MLS | 6.50% | C |
| WNBA | 4.76% | B |
BetUS Odds by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
How good are BetUS odds?
BetUS has an average vig of 5.73%, earning a grade of C+. They rank #5 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 every hour, on the hour (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 average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.
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, BetAnything). 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 every hour, on the hour (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.