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Gambling terms beginning with V

6 terms under V, each with a one-line summary. Follow a term for the full explanation.

Value bet Poker

A value bet is a poker bet or raise placed when the bettor believes worse hands will call, making the play profitable over time.

Value of queen in blackjack Casino games

In blackjack, a queen adds exactly ten points to the total of any hand it is part of, the same as every other face card.

Vig betting Sports betting

Vig betting is not a distinct wager type;

Vig meaning Sports betting

Vig (short for vigorish) is the commission a bookmaker builds into the odds of a bet, ensuring they profit regardless of the outcome.

Vigorish Sports betting

Vigorish is the bookmaker's fee or margin built into the odds on a wager, ensuring the house profits regardless of the outcome.

Vigorish betting Sports betting

Vigorish betting is any wager priced with a bookmaker's built-in margin, so the odds include the bookmaker's expected profit rather than reflecting…