LowVig

What is the "Matched Betting Value" listed above? This is the amount of profit that you can make from the sign-up offer through a technique called matched betting. In short, it is a mathematical approach to sports betting that guarantees profit by hedging your bets. This allows you to cover all possible outcomes and secure a profit no matter what happens in the game. This is different from gambling because there is no risk of losing. Learn more in our What Is Matched Betting guide.

LowVig is an offshore sportsbook branded around reduced vig on standard bets compared to typical books. LowVig's appeal is that they offer better odds instead of bonuses/promotions. The lack of promotions is what allows them to offer bettors improved odds. For instance, they often have -105 instead of -110 on major spreads.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Reduced vig on standard bets.
• High limits, especially for crypto deposits/withdrawals, good for high-volume bettors.
• Good reputation.
• Caters towards sharp bettors.

Cons:

• No or very minimal bonuses/promotions.
• Offshore regulatory status, lower consumer protections compared to regulated sportsbooks.
• Support may be less comprehensive than a regulated sportsbook.
• The value is mainly for higher volume bettors. Casual bettors may not gain as much.

Each sportsbook has its own House Rules which determine how a bet is graded. These rules cover unlikely events, such as what happens to your bet when a game is canceled.

Usually, the different house rules across sportsbooks do not have an impact on matched betting. However, in Major League Baseball (MLB), there are notable exceptions. A simple example is when a game is postponed due to weather. Read our House Rules Comparison guide to learn more.

For MLB it is also important to understand what defines Action.