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GERMANY Gauselmann 60th Anniversary Celebration
Superstar violinist David Garrett captivated guests in the marquee
Where it all began - the Gauselmann jukebox
The landmark, Merkur B machine
family to the stage to honour his father, Michael Gauselmann revealed the pride he felt for his father’s achievements, but also acknowleged the price each family member had paid to be part of this gaming dynasty. He also, emotionally, spoke of his own personal journey within the business and his coming to terms with the fact that he would not be taking over the mantle from his father as head of the business. It was a speech that was heartfelt and affecting and showed a family united in celebration.
Several speakers also praised Paul Gauselmann’s life’s work. Tese included Garrelt Duin, former Minister for Economic Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia. “Te fairness that Paul Gauselmann shows to his business partners is not always encountered elsewhere in the gaming machine industry”, he declared. He went on to argue against over-regulation of gambling. Hermann Otto Solms, FDP politician and friend, described the entrepreneur's “irrepressible will to succeed” as the “secret formula for entrepreneurship of which Paul Gauselmann is an advocate”.
Other speakers included Elmar Brok, a member of the European Parliament, and Georg Stecker, Chairman of the Board of Die Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft e.V., an umbrella organisation for the gaming machine industry. Elmar Brok praised Paul Gauselmann’s courage and decisiveness, and highlighted his deep- rooted social commitment to the Minden-Lübbecke region. Georg Stecker referred to his dedication to the
Festivities included an enormous ferris wheel
gaming machine industry, an industry that Paul Gauselmann has actively championed, including in his role as Chairman of the Verband der deutschen Automatenindustrie (VDAI) since 1981. “You always have your eye on the bigger picture and advocate for the entire industry – an excellent trait!” Steffen Kampeter, Managing Director of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände, BDA), described Paul Gauselmann as “one of the greatest entrepreneurial personalities that I know.” He also paid tribute to Karin Gauselmann: “She makes the Gauselmann Group a family company", he emphasised. Te guests thanked the entrepreneur’s wife with sustained applause and standing ovations.
A special premiere was also celebrated in the marquee: a biography of Paul Gauselmann – Te Games Maker – Paul Gauselmann, written by journalist Barbara Dickmann – was launched on the night. Instead of presents, Paul Gauselmann requested donations to Vita e.V. Assistenzhunde, a charity of which Dunja Hayali is a patron. Te journalist and TV presenter also appeared in a video message that was broadcast to guests. Te charity provides assistance dogs to people with physical disabilities. Donations in excess of EUR 100,000 were received on the Friday evening.
As Germany went to the polls at the end of September, it was testament to the presence of the Gauselmann
The Merkur sun shone, despite the wind and rain
Steffen Kampeter, Managing Director of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände, BDA), described Paul Gauselmann as “one of the greatest entrepreneurial personalities that I know.” He also paid tribute to Karin Gauselmann: “She makes the Gauselmann Group a family company", he emphasised.
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