Paul Gauselmann, the German businessman who founded and led the Gauselmann group, has died at the age of 91. Gauselmann passed away on August 21, 2026, marking the end of an era in the German business community. Born on August 26, 1934, in Steinfurt, Gauselmann built the company into a maker of slot machines and operator of gambling arcades.
His dedication to his work earned him numerous accolades, including the Federal Cross of Merit in 1993 and the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2003. These prestigious awards are testaments to his hard work and commitment to his craft.