The worlds of poker and trading have always shared common ground: risk management, emotional control, probability analysis, and decision-making under pressure. Recognizing this deep psychological synergy, CodigoPoker and ATFX have joined forces in a strategic alliance that aims to go far beyond a simple commercial sponsorship to focus on providing real value to the community.
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To learn the details of this collaboration, we spoke with Line Peteri, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Affiliates at ATFX, who has extensive experience in the poker and trading industries.
-How did the idea of creating an alliance between ATFX and CodigoPoker come about?
-For me, the alliance was quite natural because there was already a prior relationship and trust. I had the pleasure of working with CodigoPoker when I was at partypoker, and I always enjoyed working with Gastón Catzman, one of the founders. So when I moved from iGaming to trading and joined ATFX, CodigoPoker was one of the companies it immediately made sense to reconnect with. Rodrigo is probably one of the strongest personalities in poker in Latin America and, importantly, he also trades himself. Therefore, I knew he would understand what we do, rather than having to force a connection between two completely unrelated industries. For me, the best partnerships usually start exactly like that: you already know and trust the people, you understand their audience, and then you find a new way to create value together.
-What did you see in CodigoPoker and its community that made this collaboration attractive?
-I know the team and the CodigoPoker community from my years in iGaming, so I was already aware of the brand’s strength and the credibility they have within Latin American poker. That matters a lot to me. I don’t particularly believe in partnerships where you simply pay to access someone’s audience and put two logos side by side. CodigoPoker has a genuine community, and Rodrigo and Gastón understand that community extremely well. Rodrigo also understands trading on a personal level, which makes the partnership much more authentic. We can have real conversations about markets, risks, and trading without pretending that poker and trading are the same.
Line Peteri.
-From your experience in both worlds, what common points do you see between poker and trading?
-There are obvious similarities, but I think it’s important to make a distinction first. Trading is not poker and trading should not be treated as gambling. Where I see the meeting point is much more in the mindset. Poker players understand probability. They understand risk-reward ratio. They understand bankroll management discipline. They analyze information and make decisions without knowing the outcome. Most importantly, experienced poker players understand that you can make the right decision and still lose a hand. Financial markets also require accepting uncertainty. You need discipline, risk management, and the ability to avoid making emotional decisions just because something didn’t go your way. I think that psychological connection is incredibly interesting.
-What content or experiences can provide real value to the community?
-Education above all. I would like to avoid content that basically says: “Look how easy trading is,” because it’s not. I would prefer to explore practical topics like how financial markets really work, different asset classes, diversification, risk management, and the psychology behind financial decision-making. We can also make it interactive through educational streams, trading competitions, conversations with professional traders, and content based on questions from the CodigoPoker community. And since I come from the gaming world, rather than pretending to be a professional trader myself, I’m very happy to ask the “dumb” questions that everyone else might be afraid to ask. Often, that’s how people really learn.
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-How can ATFX help players manage their bankroll?
-Here I would make an important distinction. ATFX should not tell poker players how to manage their poker bankroll. That’s not our specialty. Where we can add value is in financial education. If someone has income or winnings from poker, there is a much broader conversation about understanding money, risk, and diversification. A principle I firmly believe in personally is not putting all your eggs in one basket. However, trading itself involves risk, including the risk of losing money. Therefore, I would never suggest taking money someone needs to play poker, for living expenses, or anything else, and simply moving it into leveraged trading. What we can do is provide education and access to information so people can make more informed financial decisions themselves.
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-As a poker player, what concerns you most when managing your winnings?
-The emotional aspect. Making money can make you feel incredibly smart very quickly. And that’s dangerous. A big win doesn’t suddenly make us investment experts. For me, the interesting question is what happens to the money afterward. How much do I need? How much am I willing to risk? Should a portion just stay in a “boring” (safe) place? Should I diversify? I think protecting what you’ve won can be as important as having won it in the first place. The temptation after success is often to take even bigger risks. That’s exactly when discipline becomes key.
-Is trading a good “backer” for a poker player?
-The truth is I wouldn’t describe trading as a backer. Trading is not a guaranteed source of income that should be used to finance poker. And I definitely wouldn’t encourage anyone to think: “I’ll trade until I make enough money for my next tournament.” That’s precisely the wrong mindset. Where trading can be relevant is as part of a broader interest in understanding financial markets. Poker players are already often interested in probability, risk, and decision-making, so I think many of them will find markets intellectually interesting. But the goal should be education and informed decision-making, not replacing one form of risk with another.
-What would you like to build long-term through this alliance?
-Something that really has value beyond the visibility of a sponsorship. Of course, partnerships need to have business goals; I’m a person who is dedicated to this, so I’m not going to pretend otherwise. But the best alliances I’ve built throughout my career have been those where both parties truly benefit. I would love to see us build a bridge between the poker community and financial education through content, events, competitions, and access to people who really understand financial markets. And I also want us to learn from the CodigoPoker community. For me, an alliance shouldn’t be about one company talking to another company’s audience. It should be two parties building something together.
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