vig
Speech parts
1. vig - Noun
2. Vig - Proper noun
Meaning
(slang) Synonym of vigorish (“charge taken on bets”)
(US slang, crime) Synonym of vigorish (“interest from a loan, as from a loan shark”)
Synonym of vigorish (“commission, finder's fee, or similar extra charge”)
Vig (plural Vigs)
A surname.
Synonyms
Examples
Vig used to call me 'Elf boy', and I'd call him 'filthy human'. As an Elf, I never got a scratch on me, never got dirty. And Vig would come out with blood and sweat all over him. And he'd say to me, 'Oh, go manicure your nails.'
The Westgate knew public action would be coming in on the over 11 wins, initially strapping it with a -120 vig.
Casinos may charge the vig up front thereby requiring the player to pay a vig win or lose, other casinos may only take the vig if the bet wins.
Other casinos require the minimum bet to win at least $20 even at the lowest minimum tables in order to match the $1 vig.
Players may remove or reduce this bet (bet must be at least table minimum excluding vig) anytime before it loses.
Some casinos in Las Vegas allow players to lay table minimum plus vig if desired and win less than table minimum.