Hold Percentage
Hold is the realised equivalent of theoretical house edge: actual gross win divided by total handle. Over large volumes it converges on the theoretical…
Hold is the realised equivalent of theoretical house edge: actual gross win divided by total handle. Over large volumes it converges on the theoretical figure, but individual games or short periods can deviate substantially.
Sportsbook hold typically lands well below the theoretical margin because of promotional costs and sharp betting on mispriced markets.
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