tipsheets
Handicapper's purchased information
Tipsheets are publications offering advice, predictions, or insider information on a specific subject.
In horse racing and sports betting, tipsheets provide picks and odds analysis: He consulted several tipsheets before placing his bet.
In media and entertainment, tipsheets track industry trends, chart positions, or upcoming releases.
The term implies practical, actionable guidance rather than general news.
Leader or instruction book
- quick referenceBrief lookup resource
- checklistItemized verification guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
best practices · dos and donts · shortcuts · reminders · summary · overview · step-by-step · FAQ
Likelihood expressed numerically
- handicappingEqualizing chances artificially
- picksSelections from options
- spreadTo distribute widely
- parlayConvert gain into greater gain
over/under · favorites · longshots · wager · bookmaker · tout · racing form · point spread
Promotional materials for journalists
- backgrounderInformational prep document
- talking pointsPrepared discussion themes
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
- story angleJournalist's framing choice
deadline · editorial · newsroom · reporter · byline · press conference · media briefing · embargo
guide
Leader or instruction book
- quick referenceBrief lookup resource
- checklistItemized verification guide
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
tutorial · best practices · dos and donts · shortcuts · reminders · summary · overview · step-by-step · FAQ · advice
odds
Likelihood expressed numerically
- handicappingEqualizing chances artificially
- picksSelections from options
- spreadTo distribute widely
parlay · over/under · favorites · longshots · wager · bookmaker · tout · racing form · point spread · moneyline
press kit
Promotional materials for journalists
- backgrounderInformational prep document
- talking pointsPrepared discussion themes
- press releaseOfficial statement for media
story angle · deadline · editorial · newsroom · reporter · byline · press conference · media briefing · embargo · attribution
tipsheetsproven results
Outcomes shown to work
certainties · certified results · sure things · official records · actuarial tables
tipsheetsprimary sources
Firsthand historical evidence
raw data · official records · authoritative sources · peer-reviewed journals · original research