Roman "Ramzes666" Kushnarev said that the total bonus of The International 2025 (TI14) this year may only fall around $ 3 million, and gamers will face huge tax.

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"Probably about three million - That's it.

💸 terrible income tax in Germany

Ramzes666 emphasized that TI14 is held in Hamburg (Germany) - where the tax policy is very strict for the Esports Award. According to the UK estimated that the tax player's tax rate can range from 35% to 55%.

For example:

If the team receives $ 1 million → real after tax may be only ~ 450,000 USD.

This means that the players have to pay up to 550,000 USD.

📉 Ti increasingly loses the attraction of bonuses

Compared to the peak period (such as TI10 with more than 40 million USD), the current Prize Pool of Ti has dropped hard because Valve has abandoned the Battle Pass system to sponsor the community. Ramzes666 even frankly compared:

"I earned in Streamers Battle more than last year's third level."

📅 TI14 will take place in Hamburg by the end of 2025

Total estimated prize: ~ 3 million USD

Real money after tax: Discount due to European tax rates