• Forums
  • Best Betting Sites
  • Sportsbook Promos
  • Best Sports Betting Apps
  • NFL Betting Forum
  • NBA Betting Forum
  • MLB Betting Forum
  • NHL Betting Forum
  • NCAAF Betting Forum
  • NCAAB Betting Forum
  • Soccer Betting Forum
  • Tennis Betting Forum
  • General Discussion
  • Help Forum
  • Guidelines
  • FAQ
  • Forum Updates
    Covers Logo
    Covers App
    Faster picks. Smarter bets.
    All in the NEW Covers App
    Download on the App Store Download on the Google Play Store
    • Sports
      • NFL
        • Back
        • NFL
        • NFL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NFL Picks
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NCAAF
        • Back
        • NCAAF
        • NCAAF Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NCAAF Picks
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NBA
        • Back
        • NBA
        • NBA Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NBA Picks
        • Injuries
      • NCAAB
        • Back
        • NCAAB
        • NCAAB Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • NCAAB Picks
        • Injuries
      • MLB
        • Back
        • MLB
        • MLB Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • MLB Picks
        • Weather
        • Injuries
      • NHL
        • Back
        • NHL
        • NHL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • Prop Projections
        • NHL Picks
        • Injuries
      • Soccer
      • UFC
      • WNBA
        • Back
        • WNBA
        • WNBA Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • WNBA Picks
        • Injuries
      • CFL
        • Back
        • CFL
        • CFL Home
        • Scores & Matchups
        • CFL Picks
      • Golf
        • Back
        • Golf
        • Golf Home
        • Golf Odds
        • Masters Odds
        • PGA Championship Odds
        • US Open Odds
        • British Open Odds
        • Ryder Cup Odds
        • Golf Picks
    • Odds
      • All Odds
      • NFL
      • NCAAF
      • NBA
      • NCAAB
      • MLB
      • NHL
      • Golf
      • Soccer Odds
        • Back
        • Soccer Odds
        • MLS Odds
        • Champions League Odds
        • Premier League Odds
      • UFC
      • WNBA
      • CFL
      • Election Odds
      • Futures
        • Back
        • Futures
        • NFL
        • NBA
        • MLB
        • NHL
        • NCAAB
        • NCAAF
      • Sports Odds History
    • Picks
      • All Picks
      • NFL
      • NBA
      • NHL
      • MLB
      • NCAAF
      • NCAAB
      • Golf
      • WNBA
      • CFL
      • User Picks
      • Team User Picks
      • Consensus Picks
        • Back
        • Consensus Picks
        • All Consensus Picks
        • NFL
        • NBA
        • NHL
        • MLB
        • NCAAF
        • NCAAB
        • CFL
        • WNBA
        • Consensus FAQ
        • Public Money
    • Prop Projections
      • NFL
      • NBA
      • MLB
      • NHL
    • Betting
      • US Betting Sites
      • Canada Betting Sites
      • Sportsbook Reviews
      • States
        • Back
        • States
        • US Legal Tracker
        • Revenue Tracker
        • Arizona
        • Arkansas
        • California
        • Colorado
        • Connecticut
        • DC
        • Florida
        • Georgia
        • Illinois
        • Indiana
        • Iowa
        • Kansas
        • Kentucky
        • Louisiana
        • Maine
        • Maryland
        • Massachusetts
        • Michigan
        • Mississippi
        • Missouri
        • Nevada
        • New Hampshire
        • New Jersey
        • New York
        • North Carolina
        • Ohio
        • Oregon
        • Pennsylvania
        • Tennessee
        • Texas
        • Vermont
        • Virginia
        • West Virginia
        • Wyoming
      • Provinces
        • Back
        • Provinces
        • Alberta
        • British Columbia
        • Manitoba
        • New Brunswick
        • Newfoundland and Labrador
        • Northwest Territories
        • Nova Scotia
        • Nunavut
        • Ontario
        • Prince Edward Island
        • Quebec (English)
        • Quebec (francais)
        • Saskatchewan
        • Yukon
      • By Sport
        • Back
        • By Sport
        • Baseball
        • Basketball
        • Boxing
        • College Football
        • F1
        • Football
        • Super Bowl
        • Golf
        • Hockey
        • Horse Racing
        • March Madness
        • Soccer
        • UFC
        • World Cup
      • Betting Apps
        • Back
        • Betting Apps
        • Best Sports Betting Apps USA
        • Ontario Sports Betting Apps
      • Rest of World
        • Back
        • Rest of World
        • UK Betting Offers
          • Back
          • UK Betting Offers
          • UK Betting Sites
          • bet365 Bonus Code UK
          • 888Sport Promo Code UK
          • William Hill Sign up Offer
          • Betway Sign up Offer
          • BetVictor Bonus Code UK
      • Betting Guides
        • Back
        • Betting Guides
        • All Guides
        • Glossary
        • Betting Calculators
          • Back
          • Betting Calculators
          • Odds Converter
          • Parlay Calculator
        • Futures Betting Guide
        • Moneyline Betting Guide
        • Over/Under Betting Guide
        • Parlay Betting Guide
        • Point Spread Betting Guide
        • Prop Betting Guide
        • Sports Betting Guides
          • Back
          • Sports Betting Guides
          • How To Bet On Sports Guide
          • NFL Betting Guide
          • NHL Betting Guide
          • NBA Betting Guide
          • MLB Betting Guide
          • NCAAB Betting Guide
          • NCAAF Betting Guide
          • Golf Betting Guide
          • Tennis Betting Guide
        • Teaser Betting Guide
      • Betting News
        • Back
        • Betting News
        • All News
        • Industry News
        • Podcasts
        • Covers Videos
        • Covers Writers
        • Offers & Boosts
    • Promos
      • Sportsbook Promos
      • Canada Sportsbook Promos
      • Bonuses By Sportsbook
        • Back
        • Bonuses By Sportsbook
        • bet365 Bonus Code
        • BET99 Promo Code
        • BetMGM Bonus Code
        • BetRivers Bonus Code
        • Caesars Sportsbook Promo
        • DraftKings Promo Code
        • Fanatics Sportsbook Promo
        • FanDuel Promo Code
        • Hard Rock Bet Promo Code
        • Sports Interaction Promo
        • Stake Promo Code
        • theScore Bet Promo Code
        • TonyBet Promo Code
      • Bonuses By Region
        • Back
        • Bonuses By Region
        • Arkansas Promos
        • Arizona Promos
        • Colorado Promos
        • Connecticut Promos
        • DC Promos
        • Illinois Promos
        • Indiana Promos
        • Iowa Promos
        • Kansas Promos
        • Kentucky Promos
        • Louisiana Promos
        • Maine Promos
        • Maryland Promos
        • Massachusetts Promos
        • Michigan Promos
        • Missouri Promos
        • New Jersey Promos
        • New York Promos
        • North Carolina Promos
        • Ohio Promos
        • Pennsylvania Promos
        • Tennessee Promos
        • Vermont Promos
        • Virginia Promos
        • West Virginia Promos
        • Wyoming Promos
    • Forum & Contests
      • All Forums
      • NFL Betting Forum
      • MLB Betting Forum
      • NCAAB Betting Forum
      • NCAAF Betting Forum
      • NBA Betting Forum
      • NHL Betting Forum
      • Soccer Betting Forum
      • Contests
        • Back
        • Contests
        • Contests Home
        • Streak Survivor
        • King of Covers
        • My Contests
    • Casino
      • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Back
        • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Sweepstakes Casino
        • Sweepstakes No-Deposit Bonuses
        • Sweepstakes Promos
          • Back
          • Sweepstakes Promos
          • Card Crush
          • Casino.click
          • Chanced Casino
          • Crown Coins Casino
          • FreeSpin Casino
          • LoneStar
          • McLuck
          • Mega Bonanza Casino
          • PlayFame
          • Pulsz
          • Stake.us
      • US Casinos
        • Back
        • US Casinos
        • US Online Casinos
        • US Online Casino Bonuses
        • Casino Promos
          • Back
          • Casino Promos
          • bet365 Casino Promo Code
          • BetRivers Casino Promo
          • Borgata Casino Bonus Code
          • Caesars Casino Bonus Code
          • DraftKings Casino Promo
          • Fanatics Casino Promo
          • FanDuel Casino Promo Code
          • Golden Nugget Casino Promo
          • Hard Rock Bet Casino Promo
          • Hollywood Casino Promo Code
      • Canada Casinos
        • Back
        • Canada Casinos
        • Canada Online Casinos
        • Provinces
          • Back
          • Provinces
          • Alberta Online Casino
          • BC Online Casino
          • Ontario Online Casinos
        • Casino Promos
          • Back
          • Casino Promos
          • BC.GAME Bonus Code
          • Cloudbet Promo Code
          • RainBet Promo Code
          • Roobet Promo Code
          • Shuffle Promo Code
          • Thrill Promo Code
    • Prediction Markets
      • Prediction Markets
      • Prediction Market Apps
      • Prediction Market Promos
      • Kalshi Promo Code
      • Kalshi Referral Code
      • Polymarket Promo Code
      • Polymarket Referral Code
      • DraftKings Predictions Promo Code
      • Novig Promo Code
      • ProphetX Promo Code
      • Underdog Promo Code
      • Betr Promo Code
      • OG Promo Code
      • Fanatics Markets Promo Code
      • Plus500 Promo Code
      • Gemini Predictions Promo Code
    • NFL Week 3
      NFL Week 3
      • NFL Odds
      • NFL Picks
      • Falcons-Packers Picks
      • Survivor Picks
      • NFL Prediction Markets
      • NFL Betting Sites
    Covers Account
    Log in Create account
    Join free Log in
    All Forums | General Discussion

    Who pays the juice?

    «First Previous 234 ... 678 Next Last»
    Spitfire15
    timmylamb
    vanzack
    4degreeswarmer
    tigerw05
    ...
    Participants:
    Search model icon
    Views: 17790
    Posts: 179
    «First Previous 234 ... 678 Next Last»
     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 3:19 AM ET #26

    Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:

    Imagine if you are a bookie paying -110 odds

    Bettor #1 bets on the OVER 45 for $500 to win $455

    Bettor #2 bets on the UNDER 45 for $500 to win $455

    You have $1000 cash in your hands....and the OVER hits.

    Bettor #1 gets his $500 back, plus the $455 for a total of $955

    Bettor #2 gets nothing back. 

    You, as the bookie gain $45...and the WINNER pays the vig



    You got my head spinning


    ... but of course, the money in your hand was given to you by the LOSING bettor.


    Loser pays the juice.    Winner only profits.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:

    Imagine if you are a bookie paying -110 odds

    Bettor #1 bets on the OVER 45 for $500 to win $455

    Bettor #2 bets on the UNDER 45 for $500 to win $455

    You have $1000 cash in your hands....and the OVER hits.

    Bettor #1 gets his $500 back, plus the $455 for a total of $955

    Bettor #2 gets nothing back. 

    You, as the bookie gain $45...and the WINNER pays the vig



    You got my head spinning


    ... but of course, the money in your hand was given to you by the LOSING bettor.


    Loser pays the juice.    Winner only profits.
     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 3:21 AM ET #27

    In other words...

    1.  the $45 left in your hand was given to you by the losing bettor.

    2.  the $455 in the winners hand was given to him by the losing bettor.

    The losing bettor loses, and pays, because UNDER 45 was clearly attempting to attract under bettors.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    In other words...

    1.  the $45 left in your hand was given to you by the losing bettor.

    2.  the $455 in the winners hand was given to him by the losing bettor.

    The losing bettor loses, and pays, because UNDER 45 was clearly attempting to attract under bettors.
     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 3:25 AM ET #28

    Feels good I just wanna dance it out.



    Funny how 5 minutes ago I was looking down on the stupidity of covers posters and laughing saying ' I LOVE COVERS '!


    ...then had a moment of uncertainty...



    ...figured it out! 



    And now I'm dancing in the end zone with my weiner out  like the fastest crippled kid playing special olympics football, celebrating my successes which are only attributed to flat competition at 3 AM



    Like I said, I love covers.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Feels good I just wanna dance it out.



    Funny how 5 minutes ago I was looking down on the stupidity of covers posters and laughing saying ' I LOVE COVERS '!


    ...then had a moment of uncertainty...



    ...figured it out! 



    And now I'm dancing in the end zone with my weiner out  like the fastest crippled kid playing special olympics football, celebrating my successes which are only attributed to flat competition at 3 AM



    Like I said, I love covers.
     
    timmylamb
    timmylamb
    Prospect
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Sep, 2010
    Posts: 249
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 7:06 AM ET #29

    lol its all how you look at it but ya both pay the juice lose or win, losers pay juice out of pocket and winners pay juice with their winnings(how can you not count winning 10% less then your bet anything but juice), anyways parlay it and fuck the juice, god its 6am and i cant sleep...
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    lol its all how you look at it but ya both pay the juice lose or win, losers pay juice out of pocket and winners pay juice with their winnings(how can you not count winning 10% less then your bet anything but juice), anyways parlay it and fuck the juice, god its 6am and i cant sleep...
     
    vanzack
    vanzack
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Nov, 2001
    Posts: 60107
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 7:30 AM ET #30

    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-Collins:

    The winner always pays the juice.

    (I realize my explanation below won't convince anyone who already has their mind made up, but here goes.)

    Assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  You don't know what x is.  Assume I lose.  I'm out x dollars.  Did I pay any juice?  You don't know and there is no way to determine it.  There may have been no juice at all.  For example, I may have betting x amount of dollars to win x amount of dollars with a friend.  x might be 110 dollars and if so you might assume I'm betting 110 to win 100, but you don't know for sure.  And if you don't know what I expect to get back, you can't say for sure I'm paying any juice or that there is any juice.

    Now, again assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  This time I win the bet.  And again, until I tell you how much I won, you still don't know a thing.  But if tell you the total amount returned to me, including my bet, is x * 1.909, NOW you can determine WHAT the juice was and that "I" paid it.

    I paid it because with no juice I should have gotten back (x * 2).

    It makes no difference at all if the money is paid up front or via a local bookie who just pays the winners afterwords.  That's completely irrelevant. 

    Winners always pay the juice. They always pay it because they always get back LESS than if there was no juice at all.  And the amount they get back less, is the amount of juice they paid.

    Bingo.

    Support your local animal shelter. I am on twitter.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-Collins:

    The winner always pays the juice.

    (I realize my explanation below won't convince anyone who already has their mind made up, but here goes.)

    Assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  You don't know what x is.  Assume I lose.  I'm out x dollars.  Did I pay any juice?  You don't know and there is no way to determine it.  There may have been no juice at all.  For example, I may have betting x amount of dollars to win x amount of dollars with a friend.  x might be 110 dollars and if so you might assume I'm betting 110 to win 100, but you don't know for sure.  And if you don't know what I expect to get back, you can't say for sure I'm paying any juice or that there is any juice.

    Now, again assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  This time I win the bet.  And again, until I tell you how much I won, you still don't know a thing.  But if tell you the total amount returned to me, including my bet, is x * 1.909, NOW you can determine WHAT the juice was and that "I" paid it.

    I paid it because with no juice I should have gotten back (x * 2).

    It makes no difference at all if the money is paid up front or via a local bookie who just pays the winners afterwords.  That's completely irrelevant. 

    Winners always pay the juice. They always pay it because they always get back LESS than if there was no juice at all.  And the amount they get back less, is the amount of juice they paid.

    Bingo.

     
    4degreeswarmer
    4degreeswarmer
    Prospect
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2010
    Posts: 257
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 8:14 AM ET #31

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    Why would you charge your friend juice in a friendly wager if you were not booking action regularly

    You wouldnt charge a friend juice. That's what I'm saying. So when you add a bookie to the equation, what changes ? Who is  financially affected by the presence of a bookie? The winner is. Winner pays the vig.

    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    Quote Originally Posted by ABooksNightmare:

    Why would you charge your friend juice in a friendly wager if you were not booking action regularly

    You wouldnt charge a friend juice. That's what I'm saying. So when you add a bookie to the equation, what changes ? Who is  financially affected by the presence of a bookie? The winner is. Winner pays the vig.

     
    tigerw05
    tigerw05
    Banned
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2007
    Posts: 224
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 9:57 AM ET #32

    people who make posts this stupid should be put in the penalty box.  i had respect for vanzack too until his dumb post agreeing with someone saying the winner pays the juice.  vig is just expected value math/probability.  you can't look at it like 'who pays the juice'.  the ignorance.  *sigh*
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    people who make posts this stupid should be put in the penalty box.  i had respect for vanzack too until his dumb post agreeing with someone saying the winner pays the juice.  vig is just expected value math/probability.  you can't look at it like 'who pays the juice'.  the ignorance.  *sigh*
     
    DaimondD
    DaimondD
    Veteran
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2007
    Posts: 1090
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 10:31 AM ET #33

    i never have to pay juice, i used to but then i read WiskyBadgers thread in the archives

    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    i never have to pay juice, i used to but then i read WiskyBadgers thread in the archives

     
    libra55
    libra55
    Veteran
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Mar, 2003
    Posts: 1441
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 1:28 PM ET #34

    Both. The loser pays for the bet and the juice. The winner pays the juice.  You`re welcome
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Both. The loser pays for the bet and the juice. The winner pays the juice.  You`re welcome
     
    WendysRox
    WendysRox
    Veteran
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2008
    Posts: 3823
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 1:57 PM ET #35

    Quote Originally Posted by DaimondD:

    i never have to pay juice, i used to but then i read WiskyBadgers thread in the archives

    nice
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by DaimondD:

    i never have to pay juice, i used to but then i read WiskyBadgers thread in the archives

    nice
     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 2:31 PM ET #36

    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Bingo.




    I really don't think so.  See what I said and show me where I am wrong.

    In my opinon, the fact that the loser doesn't know if he paid is your flaw in the argument.  This doesn't matter - his money pays the winner, so while the winner loses a portion that he could have won, it is pure profit being paid for by the loser, and the juice, which goes to the bookie, is not taken out the winner's pocket because it is the LOSERS money.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Bingo.




    I really don't think so.  See what I said and show me where I am wrong.

    In my opinon, the fact that the loser doesn't know if he paid is your flaw in the argument.  This doesn't matter - his money pays the winner, so while the winner loses a portion that he could have won, it is pure profit being paid for by the loser, and the juice, which goes to the bookie, is not taken out the winner's pocket because it is the LOSERS money.
     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 2:33 PM ET #37

    And it turns out this is a great question, I had never considered it before and didn't realize the potential of this thread. 
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    And it turns out this is a great question, I had never considered it before and didn't realize the potential of this thread. 
     
    Omerta
    Omerta
    Veteran
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2009
    Posts: 1417
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 3:31 PM ET #38

    spitfire,  a straight bet is exactly that.  Bet 100, win 100

    Betting 110 to win 100 and you're getting juiced. sorry bro

    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    spitfire,  a straight bet is exactly that.  Bet 100, win 100

    Betting 110 to win 100 and you're getting juiced. sorry bro

     
    TorontoJoey
    TorontoJoey
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2009
    Posts: 23609
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 3:36 PM ET #39

    WE ALL PAY THE JUICE
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    WE ALL PAY THE JUICE
     
    dogbettor71861
    dogbettor71861
    Prospect
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Aug, 2010
    Posts: 22
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 4:08 PM ET #40

    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-Collins:

    The winner always pays the juice.

    (I realize my explanation below won't convince anyone who already has their mind made up, but here goes.)

    Assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  You don't know what x is.  Assume I lose.  I'm out x dollars.  Did I pay any juice?  You don't know and there is no way to determine it.  There may have been no juice at all.  For example, I may have betting x amount of dollars to win x amount of dollars with a friend.  x might be 110 dollars and if so you might assume I'm betting 110 to win 100, but you don't know for sure.  And if you don't know what I expect to get back, you can't say for sure I'm paying any juice or that there is any juice.

    Now, again assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  This time I win the bet.  And again, until I tell you how much I won, you still don't know a thing.  But if tell you the total amount returned to me, including my bet, is x * 1.909, NOW you can determine WHAT the juice was and that "I" paid it.

    I paid it because with no juice I should have gotten back (x * 2).

    It makes no difference at all if the money is paid up front or via a local bookie who just pays the winners afterwords.  That's completely irrelevant. 

    Winners always pay the juice. They always pay it because they always get back LESS than if there was no juice at all.  And the amount they get back less, is the amount of juice they paid.



    You got it right on sir.    Losers actually play for free, they dont pay the "vig" only winners pay the vig.  If I bet 110 to win 100, that extra 10 i have to bet is the vig.  but if I lose i just lose 110..i dont have to give the sports book more money.  Think of it this way, for every dollar i wanna win I have to bet 1.10.   Check out this article it explains it in better detail https://www.professionalgambler.com/vigorish.html
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by Ed-Collins:

    The winner always pays the juice.

    (I realize my explanation below won't convince anyone who already has their mind made up, but here goes.)

    Assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  You don't know what x is.  Assume I lose.  I'm out x dollars.  Did I pay any juice?  You don't know and there is no way to determine it.  There may have been no juice at all.  For example, I may have betting x amount of dollars to win x amount of dollars with a friend.  x might be 110 dollars and if so you might assume I'm betting 110 to win 100, but you don't know for sure.  And if you don't know what I expect to get back, you can't say for sure I'm paying any juice or that there is any juice.

    Now, again assume I make a bet for x amount of dollars.  This time I win the bet.  And again, until I tell you how much I won, you still don't know a thing.  But if tell you the total amount returned to me, including my bet, is x * 1.909, NOW you can determine WHAT the juice was and that "I" paid it.

    I paid it because with no juice I should have gotten back (x * 2).

    It makes no difference at all if the money is paid up front or via a local bookie who just pays the winners afterwords.  That's completely irrelevant. 

    Winners always pay the juice. They always pay it because they always get back LESS than if there was no juice at all.  And the amount they get back less, is the amount of juice they paid.



    You got it right on sir.    Losers actually play for free, they dont pay the "vig" only winners pay the vig.  If I bet 110 to win 100, that extra 10 i have to bet is the vig.  but if I lose i just lose 110..i dont have to give the sports book more money.  Think of it this way, for every dollar i wanna win I have to bet 1.10.   Check out this article it explains it in better detail https://www.professionalgambler.com/vigorish.html
     
    4degreeswarmer
    4degreeswarmer
    Prospect
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2010
    Posts: 257
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 4:18 PM ET #41

    Dont be posting links to tout sites. Even if they do have informative articles. This thread will get moved to where no one even goes.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Dont be posting links to tout sites. Even if they do have informative articles. This thread will get moved to where no one even goes.
     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26633
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 4:21 PM ET #42

    Quote Originally Posted by 4degreeswarmer:

    You wouldnt charge a friend juice. That's what I'm saying. So when you add a bookie to the equation, what changes ? Who is  financially affected by the presence of a bookie? The winner is. Winner pays the vig.

    You guys can say whatever you'd like, but the bottom line is the question is being asked who pays the juice.....

    That answer is simply the loser is....the winner is not paying juice, but receiving back less than what was put up....had the winner indeed lost the wager then he would have paid $45 in vig to the bookie...

    In the spirit of the question that is the answer....receiveng back less money than what you put up is not related to the question....the question was clearly who pays the juice and that is most definitely the loser.....

    That's if you take the question as it is simply stated....

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by 4degreeswarmer:

    You wouldnt charge a friend juice. That's what I'm saying. So when you add a bookie to the equation, what changes ? Who is  financially affected by the presence of a bookie? The winner is. Winner pays the vig.

    You guys can say whatever you'd like, but the bottom line is the question is being asked who pays the juice.....

    That answer is simply the loser is....the winner is not paying juice, but receiving back less than what was put up....had the winner indeed lost the wager then he would have paid $45 in vig to the bookie...

    In the spirit of the question that is the answer....receiveng back less money than what you put up is not related to the question....the question was clearly who pays the juice and that is most definitely the loser.....

    That's if you take the question as it is simply stated....

     
    Maritimus
    Maritimus
    Prospect
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Sep, 2010
    Posts: 31
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 4:40 PM ET #43

    As an accountant, losers pay the juice!

    The $110 you lay to win $100 is considered a $100 wager plus $10 "prepaid" item.  You are prepaying the juice in case you lose.

    If you win, you win $100 profit plus the "prepaid" juice back. 

    Simple!
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    As an accountant, losers pay the juice!

    The $110 you lay to win $100 is considered a $100 wager plus $10 "prepaid" item.  You are prepaying the juice in case you lose.

    If you win, you win $100 profit plus the "prepaid" juice back. 

    Simple!
     
    vanzack
    vanzack
    Legend
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Nov, 2001
    Posts: 60107
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 5:21 PM ET #44

    Quote Originally Posted by tigerw05:

    people who make posts this stupid should be put in the penalty box.  i had respect for vanzack too until his dumb post agreeing with someone saying the winner pays the juice.  vig is just expected value math/probability.  you can't look at it like 'who pays the juice'.  the ignorance.  *sigh*

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.

    Support your local animal shelter. I am on twitter.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    Quote Originally Posted by tigerw05:

    people who make posts this stupid should be put in the penalty box.  i had respect for vanzack too until his dumb post agreeing with someone saying the winner pays the juice.  vig is just expected value math/probability.  you can't look at it like 'who pays the juice'.  the ignorance.  *sigh*

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.

     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26633
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 5:22 PM ET #45

    I to do accounting and that is how I view it....but only in the true sense of the word "Pay" as it is stated in the title......

    Otherwise the other guys are correct because vig is imposed on both parties regardless of whether you win or lose....But it's hard to fathom how one pays anything when you win....you just don't collect as much, but you don't pay in the true sense of the word...however the risk is there for both parties regardless, but that wasn't the question being asked....

    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    I to do accounting and that is how I view it....but only in the true sense of the word "Pay" as it is stated in the title......

    Otherwise the other guys are correct because vig is imposed on both parties regardless of whether you win or lose....But it's hard to fathom how one pays anything when you win....you just don't collect as much, but you don't pay in the true sense of the word...however the risk is there for both parties regardless, but that wasn't the question being asked....

     
    ABooksNightmare
    ABooksNightmare
    Hall of Fame
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jul, 2004
    Posts: 26633
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 5:24 PM ET #46

    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.

    and it is always hard to argue with your logic because your rationale of thinking is unlike most out there
    COVERS allows u to tell someone they are sexually frustrated so long as ur hands are clean
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.

    and it is always hard to argue with your logic because your rationale of thinking is unlike most out there
     
    Strategic_Bets
    Strategic_Bets
    Rookie
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jun, 2010
    Posts: 595
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 5:33 PM ET #47

    The winner doesnt PAY any juice, is this seriously a thread?

    I see where the OP is coming from, but it doesnt follow any logical sense, and Vanzack, i opened this thread looking for you to refute the OP, not agree with him...

    how can you pay, if you arent losing? its just probability that makes it SEEM that way...

    the same thing applies to a bet on say -200 odds.  The line tells you that there is a 2:1 chance of that side winning every time those two teams meet.  You are betting on the MOST LIKELY OUTCOME, therefore you have to RISK more, but you arent PAYING anything until you LOSE.

    you get LESS back because that is the EXPECTED outcome of the event. 

    The ONLY time juice is ever paid is on a losing wager with odds below +100

    On a 10 cent book, say we have team A and team B
    Team A is -110
    Team B is +100
    if there is even action on both teams

    bettors bet $110 to win $100 on Team A
    bettors bet $100 to win $100 on Team B

    If Team A wins, the books get NO JUICE (they even out) because Team B is +100, and the winner gets his $110 BACK plus $100

    You are arguing that the bettor should be getting back $110 if he bets $110, and thats the "juice", however you fail to realize that the odds of probability affect the wager, and that is why you have to bet more and get less in return

    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User

    The winner doesnt PAY any juice, is this seriously a thread?

    I see where the OP is coming from, but it doesnt follow any logical sense, and Vanzack, i opened this thread looking for you to refute the OP, not agree with him...

    how can you pay, if you arent losing? its just probability that makes it SEEM that way...

    the same thing applies to a bet on say -200 odds.  The line tells you that there is a 2:1 chance of that side winning every time those two teams meet.  You are betting on the MOST LIKELY OUTCOME, therefore you have to RISK more, but you arent PAYING anything until you LOSE.

    you get LESS back because that is the EXPECTED outcome of the event. 

    The ONLY time juice is ever paid is on a losing wager with odds below +100

    On a 10 cent book, say we have team A and team B
    Team A is -110
    Team B is +100
    if there is even action on both teams

    bettors bet $110 to win $100 on Team A
    bettors bet $100 to win $100 on Team B

    If Team A wins, the books get NO JUICE (they even out) because Team B is +100, and the winner gets his $110 BACK plus $100

    You are arguing that the bettor should be getting back $110 if he bets $110, and thats the "juice", however you fail to realize that the odds of probability affect the wager, and that is why you have to bet more and get less in return

     
    Spitfire15
    Spitfire15
    All-Star
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Feb, 2007
    Posts: 13407
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 6:54 PM ET #48

    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.





    Just wanted to get your response to how I said it.  You can make an argument for either said but I think ultimately when you pay juice as the winner, it is coming out of the losers pocket, loser pays the juice.  And nobody would reasonable argue that price shopping is pointless no matter which side 'pays' the juice.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

    Another moron who no longer respects me.

    Get in line. 

    Look - the discussion is one of semantics - but one that most automatically assume that losers pay the juice.  It depends on a lot of factors how you debate this - and it can turn in to a chicken or egg - but to dismiss that winners pay vig is wrong.  Winners get paid less than they should, and therefore pay vig.

    Thats why I always laugh when I read posts that line and price shopping is irrelevant if you pick winners.  Not true.  If I bet a side at -110, and I could have gotten it at -105, I am risking more to win less - in other words - I have basically given the house money for nothing (vig).

    I desperately hope there is some way I can earn your respect again.  Dope.





    Just wanted to get your response to how I said it.  You can make an argument for either said but I think ultimately when you pay juice as the winner, it is coming out of the losers pocket, loser pays the juice.  And nobody would reasonable argue that price shopping is pointless no matter which side 'pays' the juice.
     
    Ed-Collins
    Ed-Collins
    Veteran
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Jan, 2006
    Posts: 1634
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 11:46 PM ET #49

    Quote Originally Posted by dogbettor71861:



    You got it right on sir.    Losers actually play for free, they dont pay the "vig" only winners pay the vig.  If I bet 110 to win 100, that extra 10 i have to bet is the vig.  but if I lose i just lose 110..i dont have to give the sports book more money.  Think of it this way, for every dollar i wanna win I have to bet 1.10.   Check out this article it explains it in better detail https://www.professionalgambler.com/vigorish.html


    Exactly.  Glad to know that a few others understand get it.  And of course I knew Van would.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    Quote Originally Posted by dogbettor71861:



    You got it right on sir.    Losers actually play for free, they dont pay the "vig" only winners pay the vig.  If I bet 110 to win 100, that extra 10 i have to bet is the vig.  but if I lose i just lose 110..i dont have to give the sports book more money.  Think of it this way, for every dollar i wanna win I have to bet 1.10.   Check out this article it explains it in better detail https://www.professionalgambler.com/vigorish.html


    Exactly.  Glad to know that a few others understand get it.  And of course I knew Van would.
     
     
    spockgato
    spockgato
    Banned
    Participation Meter
    Joined: Apr, 2005
    Posts: 15326
    Posted: Oct. 21, 2010 - 11:49 PM ET #50

    i dont know but the juice payed cochran and he got away wit dat shit...
    wallstreetcappers craps in his draws and pees fuckin backwards from his vaj with a squirt.
    Reply
    Quote Post
    0
    Report User
    i dont know but the juice payed cochran and he got away wit dat shit...
    All Forums | General Discussion
    «First Previous 234 ... 678 Next Last»

    Hot Forums IconHot Forum Topics

    • 🤢🥴💩_ Fubah's risky baseball bets _🥶😲🥵 449,827 Covers arrow
    • 🏈🏈🏈 Fubah2's risky CFB bets 259,786 Covers arrow
    • Couple thoughts 4,216 Covers arrow
    • Tuesday 09/22/2026 475 Covers arrow
    • I'm embarrassed for Trump supporters 58,364 Covers arrow
    • ?? KBO Plays 🥎 15,132 Covers arrow
    • Wednesday 09/23/2026 358 Covers arrow
    • Lies, Inaccuracies & Stupidity 26,205 Covers arrow
    • Tuesday 2,880 Covers arrow
    • NCAA FOOTBALL. 151 23,712 Covers arrow

    Warning - External Link

    Report User

    Thank you for reporting
    This content is abusive or harmful
    This post is spam
    An error has occurred
    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Delete Post

    Are you sure you would like to remove this post?

    Remove Thread

    Are you sure you would like to remove this thread?

    Scan Results

    Login/Register

    Happy to have you join the conversation. To do so, please login or create an account.
    Accounts are free and easy to create.

    Search


    Loading…

    Loading…

    About Us
    Contact Us
    Careers
    Our Team
    Brand
    Testimonials
    Betting Guides
    Sportsbook Reviews
    Betting News
    Podcasts
    Responsible Gambling
    Betting Sites
    US Betting Sites
    Canada Betting Sites
    Canada Casinos
    Best Betting Apps
    Contests
    Streak Survivor
    King of Covers
    Ultimate Race
    Office Pools
    The Covers community has
    810,221
    lifetime members worldwide
    Join our community today
    Covers 30 Years Logo Established in 1995,
    Covers is the world
    leader in sports
    betting information.
    21+
    Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
    Help Privacy Terms of Service Cookies Sitemap Forum
    YouTube logo
    Facebook logo
    Twitter logo
    Instagram logo
    LinkedIn logo
    Google News logo
    Covers is verified safe by:
    Evalon Logo Logo GPWA Logo GDPR logo Logo GeoTrust logo Logo PCI DSS logo Logo
    Copyright © 1995 - 2026 Genius Sports. All Rights Reserved.
    If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.