Paul Gauselmann & family

Paul Gauselmann & family

Paul Gauselmann & family (#1048)

  • $ 4 B
  • Gambling
  • Germany
  • M
  • 91 Years

About Me

Paul Gauselmann has been called the "pope of the amusement business" in Germany. He began his career in 1957 working as an apprentice telecommunications inspector and mounted jukeboxes in his spare time. In 1964, he founded the company that turned into Gauselmann Group. He opened the first Merkur amusement arcade in 1974. Now known as Merkur Group, today the company has annual revenue of around $3 billion and employs more than 13,000 people. The company operates arcades throughout Europe and has more than 15 casinos in Germany. It has also expanded into mobile sports betting and iGaming.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #1044   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $4.1B (May 4, 2026)