Lotto winner from Salzwedel: 100,000 euros for the VW Bulli!

Lotto winner from Salzwedel: 100,000 euros for the VW Bulli!

An exciting event related to gambling has caused a stir in Germany. At the BINGO! special draw on May 11th, which took place on the occasion of Mother's Day, a lottery player from the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel won the main prize: a fully restored VW retro van from 1970. With an estimated value of 100,000 euros, this prize is more than just a nice elevator. The player had only invested 3.50 euros for his ticket and thus probably made a good deal. In addition to the main prize, there were also many other prizes, including 100 cash prizes of 1,000 euros each and various cars. Further details about this win are reported The West.

But what is the general state of gambling participation in Germany? The 2023 Gambling Survey provides information about this. The survey was carried out by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Addiction and Drug Research (ISD) and the University of Bremen, and a total of 12,308 interviews were collected between August 1 and October 16, 2023. The results suggest that 36.5% of respondents participated in gambling in the last 12 months. At 40.4%, men are clearly in the majority compared to the 32.7% of women. Gambling addiction NRW also reports that the highest participation can be found among 56 to 70 year olds and that overall gambling behavior has remained stable - an exciting finding in the area of ​​prevention and education.

Insight into gambling behavior

The survey also shows that gambling behavior has hardly changed compared to previous years. Only minimal changes can be seen among the providers. The proportion of Eurojackpot players increased from 10.7% in 2021 to 13% this year, while the proportion of players playing risky forms of gambling fell slightly. What is particularly surprising is the finding that 2.4% of the population has a gambling disorder, with male players disproportionately affected.

• 36,5 % der Befragten haben 2023 an Glücksspielen teilgenommen
• 12,2 % spielen mindestens einmal pro Woche
• 2,4 % weisen eine Glücksspielstörung auf
• 27,2 % nehmen nur an einer Art von Glücksspiel teil

What will become of these numbers? Dr. Sven Buth emphasizes the need for low-threshold advice and help for those affected. Also Dr. Ait Stapelfeld points out the importance of education. These findings are not only important for individuals, but also for the 16 state lottery companies in the German Lotto and Toto Block (DLTB). The companies have been committed to responsible gaming for over 75 years Lotto in Germany explained.

Overall, it shows that gambling is not only an exciting hobby for many, but also a serious issue that requires measures to protect players and minors. It remains to be seen how the gambling scene will develop and what new trends will shape gambling behavior in the future.