Caesars Sportsbook, backed by the legacy of one of the most recognizable brands in the casino industry, operates as a fully regulated sportsbook across dozens of U.S. states. Its transition from the William Hill acquisition to a unified Caesars Digital platform was rocky at launch but has stabilized into a competitive product. As a major commercial operator, Caesars leans heavily toward the recreational bettor — sharp bettors will find limits imposed relatively quickly, particularly on player props and niche markets, making it less accommodating for professional-level play than some competitors.
Where Caesars genuinely excels is in its promotional ecosystem and loyalty integration. The Caesars Rewards program ties sportsbook activity directly to hotel, dining, and entertainment perks across its massive portfolio of properties, giving it a unique advantage that purely digital competitors can't replicate. Odds quality is generally competitive on major sports and marquee events, though it doesn't consistently lead the market on pricing the way sharper books like Circa or Pinnacle might. The app experience, while much improved from its troubled 2021 launch, still trails DraftKings and FanDuel in speed and interface polish. Prop and alternate line variety has expanded but remains a step behind the market leaders in depth.
Caesars is best suited for casual to moderate bettors who value the broader rewards ecosystem — anyone who visits Las Vegas or Caesars-affiliated properties even occasionally can extract meaningful ancillary value from their wagering activity. It's also a strong option for bettors who like to shop lines across multiple regulated books, as Caesars frequently posts competitive numbers on high-profile NFL and NBA games. Its reliability as a licensed, publicly traded operator is not in question; payouts process smoothly and customer funds carry the protections of state-level regulation.
Overall Vig
C+
Vig by Sport
| Sport | Avg Vig | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | 4.35% | B |
| WNBA | 4.58% | B |
| NCAAF | 4.68% | B |
| CFL | 4.75% | B |
| NHL | 4.76% | B |
| MMA | 5.28% | C+ |
| Serie A - Italy | 5.83% | C+ |
| PLL | 6.06% | C |
| Bundesliga - Germany | 6.13% | C |
| MiLB | 6.15% | C |
| NFL | 6.15% | C |
| Ligue 1 - France | 6.23% | C |
| MLS | 6.42% | C |
| NPB | 6.45% | C |
| KBO | 6.70% | C |
| ATP Washington Open | 7.84% | D |
| WTA Washington Open | 8.26% | D- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caesars's average vig?
Caesars has an overall average vig of 5.92%, earning a grade of C+. They cover 17 sports.
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 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.