Overall Comparison
DraftKings ✔ Lower Vig
Average vig · C
↑ 0.11% up since yesterday
MyBookie.ag
Average vig · C
↑ 0.06% up since yesterday
7-day trend: DraftKings has improved by 0.61% over the past week; MyBookie.ag has improved by 0.16%; — a lead change from last week when MyBookie.ag had lower vig.
DraftKings wins on 7 of 8 sports. The biggest gap is in EPL, where DraftKings charges 1.57% less vig. MyBookie.ag is only competitive in MLS.
DraftKings and MyBookie.ag represent two fundamentally different models in sports betting. DraftKings operates as a fully regulated, publicly traded US sportsbook licensed in dozens of states, built on a foundation of daily fantasy sports and backed by significant institutional investment. MyBookie.ag is an offshore book operating out of Curaçao, catering primarily to US bettors in states where regulated options are limited or nonexistent. DraftKings typically prices mainstream markets with competitive vig, leveraging massive volume and promotional spending to acquire customers. MyBookie.ag often carries higher standard vig on major markets but compensates with a broader range of prop offerings, more aggressive bonus structures, and fewer restrictions on bet types that regulated books tend to shy away from.
A bettor in a state where DraftKings is licensed will almost always find better value there for high-volume, mainstream wagers — NFL sides, NBA totals, and major market moneylines. The vig is tighter, payouts are guaranteed by state regulatory frameworks, and the app experience is polished. MyBookie.ag becomes more relevant for bettors located in unregulated states or those looking for niche markets, early lines, or the ability to wager on events that DraftKings doesn't list. Recreational bettors who value reload bonuses and reduced-juice promotions may also find MyBookie.ag's offers appealing, though the rollover requirements attached to those bonuses deserve careful scrutiny.
Beyond vig, the differences in reliability and payout infrastructure are significant. DraftKings processes withdrawals quickly through established banking channels with regulatory oversight ensuring funds are protected. MyBookie.ag withdrawals — typically via cryptocurrency or wire transfer — can involve delays and fees, and disputes lack the recourse available with a state-regulated operator. Bettors should also weigh betting limits: DraftKings may limit or restrict sharp accounts aggressively, while offshore books like MyBookie.ag are generally more tolerant of winning players, at least initially. The tradeoff is clear — regulatory protection and superior UX versus accessibility and fewer account restrictions.
Vig Comparison by Sport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DraftKings or MyBookie.ag better for odds?
DraftKings currently offers lower vig overall. DraftKings averages 6.32% vig (C) while MyBookie.ag averages 6.44% vig (C).
How does DraftKings compare to MyBookie.ag by sport?
We compare both books across 78 sports. The comparison covers vig percentages, grades, and which book offers better odds per sport.
DraftKings and MyBookie.ag are close — does the difference matter?
The overall spread is just 0.12%. For casual bettors, this is negligible. For high-volume bettors placing $500+ per week, even 0.1% adds up to meaningful savings over a season. Check the sport-by-sport breakdown for larger gaps.
How does DraftKings vig compare to offshore books?
DraftKings is a regulated US sportsbook that generally has higher vig than sharp offshore books like Pinnacle or BetOnline. However, they frequently run promotions, odds boosts, and profit boosts that can offset the higher base vig for recreational bettors.
In which states is DraftKings available?
DraftKings is available in 20+ states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and others. Availability depends on state-level sports betting legislation. Check the DraftKings website for current state availability.
Does DraftKings limit winning bettors?
Yes, DraftKings is known to limit or restrict accounts of consistently profitable bettors. This is standard practice among regulated US sportsbooks. Bettors who are limited on DraftKings often turn to offshore sharp-friendly alternatives.
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 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.