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Vigorish

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Noun

1. usury, vigorish

an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest

2. rake-off, vigorish

a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster

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Vigorish

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noun
1. 
a type of commission or charge taken by gambling companies
2. 
high interest paid to a money lender

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Vigorish

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noun Slang
1. 
the advantage in betting odds that a bookmaker or gambler creates to produce profit
2. 
excessive interest as charged by a loan shark

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Vigorish

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n.
Slang
1. A fee charged for the placement of bets by an illegal gambling broker or establishment.
2. Frequent and excessive interest payments charged by an illegal moneylender.
3. The payment of such fees or interest.

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