I've played poker (promo tournaments) a few times since then I haven't played it again but I have been betting on sports for more than a year now. Well said on the three things that you've used from your poker days. I can relate since i've experienced winning bets that shouldn't have won due to a huge disadvantage.
What? I don't see any thing on that quote which supports your statement. OP mentioned that he became successful on sports betting and not on poker. Nah, nevermind.
It could mean one of the two or both. On the first part OP did say that he was gaining success on poker but eventually moved to sports betting.