According to Deutsche Bahn Athletic, as the economic center and international metropolis of China, Shanghai Depo industry has formed a mature ecology with high-end competitions as its core and radiating service industry. Five-star hotels and exhibition centers in Pudong, Hongqiao and other regions in Shanghai have hosted international German-German competitions, which attracted international poker players and high-net-worth people from all over the world. A single large-scale competition can bring hundreds of millions of comprehensive consumption income.

According to Dexin's competitive data, intellectual competitive events such as Shanghai HSPC Huangshan Cup in 2022 and CPG Shanghai trials in 2023 have created direct economic benefits of more than 100 million yuan, indicating that international poker events play a particularly prominent role in pulling the high-end service industry.

The unique advantage of Shanghai Depo Competition lies in its perfect supporting service system. During the competition, the occupancy rate of hotels within three kilometers of the surrounding area was as high as 95%, and the average daily consumption of participants exceeded 2,000 yuan, covering catering, transportation, shopping, entertainment and other fields. In addition, through the "ticket-stub economy" mode, Shanghai binds the ticket to the consumption in the business circle (such as enjoying hotel and catering discounts by ticket), effectively activating secondary consumption. This "event+consumption" chain not only improves the short-term economic benefits of the city, but also strengthens Shanghai's brand image as the "capital of international events" through the exposure of intellectual sports media such as Dexin Athletic, Dong Paidi and Zhongpu.com.

Dexin competitive experts said that in the future, Shanghai Depo event can further explore the combination with emerging industries such as e-sports, financial technology, etc., such as developing a virtual event platform or cooperating with Lujiazui financial institutions to hold professional poker invitational tournament, so as to realize the resonance between intellectual competition and urban advantageous industries. Shanghai's experience proves that the upgrading of Depo industry should be based on internationalization and specialization, and the multiplier effect should be released through resource integration.