Yield vs ROI in Betting: What's the Difference?

Tipsters quote 'yield' and 'ROI' as if they're interchangeable — but the definition can change the story completely. Here's how to read them properly.

Updated 25 July 2026.

Yield and ROI are the two figures used to sell almost every tipster service, and they're often used loosely. Knowing exactly what each measures — and against what — stops you being misled by an impressive-looking headline number.

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Related term: Yield in our betting glossary.