I think it requires two distinct different personalities. Been involved at both, but from my casual observations the number guys, with high math aptitudes, and strong memories are naturals at poker. The analytical or thinkers gravitate towards sports. I had a buddy, and we both played both. But he was a math star. He knew what odds, were applicable with every turn of the card. He was always focused on the game, and in the know. Me, I just paid attention at times, lost interest after a few hours and wandered to sportsbook. He stayed playing poker, I stayed playing sports. Although we both have a bunch of similarities, the differences are fast math calculations, and the personality to grind through wild fluctuations. Me, I analyze and cap everything. Not just sports, beauty contests, fishing, stuff in everyday life. I prefer winning consistently, at a high percentage. I personally feel confined playing poker. I probably feel a repsect for the poker players, at least the successful ones, because I feel I do not have what it takes, and they do. Although both have to have risk aversion, and a gambling trait, the card players just wait their turn. I like the consistent returns. Could I do both, nope.
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