So how does a man with a decade more of sports gambling experience move on to a different field? I might as well use this to learn something new and integrate my experiences from before.
With your background experience, IMO, scalping trading on the lower time frames would suit your mindset perfectly. Beware though, 90% of newbies fail, usually by not being able to control their emotions, and then overtrade or revenge trade to blow all of their capital.
Forex needs studying for at least 8 months to aim at least to become a breakeven trader, and it’s damn hard work for no guarantees, ever. That’s the reality.
Welcome to the community, @stonkseycchii. I hope you take the time to study the basics before going straight to trading. I suggest you demo trade before starting a live account.
If making money is your sole aim, forex trading might not be a good option because it will also require you to lose your money. You can’t grow if you cannot lose money. Learn to keep your emotions aside and try to learn as much as you can before risking your money.