vigorish

• Sustantivo que designa un interés excesivo o ilegal, así como el porcentaje de una apuesta o ganancia que retiene el organizador o intermediario, a menudo asociado a prácticas del juego o usura.

A noun referring to an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest, or a percentage of winnings or profit taken by an operator or gangster.

1. Exorbitant interestC2informalamerican

   An excessively high or illegal rate of interest charged on a loan, often associated with loan sharks.

   Interés usurario

   • The loan shark demanded a 50% vigorish on the borrowed amount.
   • He fell into debt because of the crushing vigorish on his payday loan.
   • The mafia's business model relied heavily on collecting vigorish from local businesses.

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2. Gambling commissionC2informalamerican

   A percentage of winnings or the total amount wagered that is taken by the bookmaker or operator as a fee for facilitating the bet.

   Comisión de la casa de apuestas

   • The bookmaker's vigorish ensures they make a profit regardless of the outcome.
   • To beat the vigorish, you need to win more than 52% of your bets.
   • The casino's vigorish on this game is relatively low compared to others.

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