Answer: vigorish

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VIGORISHExcessive interest, slangily
vigorishThe percentage deducted from a gambler's winnings by the organizers of a game
vigorisha charge paid to a bookie on a bet
vigorishAn excessive rate of interest on a loan, typically one from an illegal moneylender
vigorishinterest paid to a moneylender, especially a usurer.