Sportsbook Glossary: Vv

V

Value

Getting the best odds on a wager. The highest possible edge.

Value Bet

A wager where the theoretical likelihood of winning is greater than the odds suggest.

WBA

World Boxing Association.

Victory Bell

Battle for Nevada Name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the American college football rivalry game played by the Cincinnati Bearcats football team of the University of Cincinnati and the Miami RedHawks football team of Miami University.

Vigorish or Vig

The commission charged by the bookmaker.

Void Bet

Void bet can occur in a number of situations and when your bet is null and the stake is returned, which means that bettors won’t win any money but they won’t lose it either. Most betting sites clearly state that any bet resulting from their own mistake when quoting the odds shall also be declared void.

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D.S. Williamson
Since 2008, D.S. Williamson has written about sports and sports handicapping. His philosophy is value-based, meaning stats and other handicapping factors are only worth something in comparison to wagering odds. He believes money management and making value-based wagers is the single more important factor that distinguishes successful sports bettors from non-successful sports bettors.