In a recent study commissioned by VDAI Verlags- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH, DIW Econ evaluated how the scope for action in the gaming machine industry has developed over the last 30 years. Entitled ’40 Pfennig Höchsteinsatz – Die Automatenwirtschaft zwischen Regulierung und ökonomischen Trends seit 1993 – Update 2025′ (40 Pfennig Maximum Bet: The Vending Machine Industry between Regulation and Economic Trends since 1993 – Update 2025), the study describes the latest developments in the industry’s economic environment, including sharp rises in energy and personnel costs, as well as the renewed expansion of illegal gaming machines.
The potential for creating value from wind energy in Germany.
This study by DIW Econ shows that innovative technology could create thousands of jobs and contribute to the energy transition.
The study, commissioned by Airborne Wind Europe, shows that airborne wind energy (AWE) offers significant economic opportunities for Germany. It has the potential to accelerate the energy transition, provide new industrial impetus, and generate high-quality employment opportunities.
The economic impact of e-lending in public libraries on the consumer book market
On behalf of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM), DIW Econ analysed the economic effects of e-lending on the German public book market. In its coalition agreement, the German government established the goal of creating a fair framework conditions for e-lending in public libraries. The study now presented by DIW Econ aims to provide a comprehensive empirical basis for this.
Requirements for the fulfilment of the channelling mandate of the State Treaty: the example of lotteries and commercial gaming machines
The development of the regulatory framework and the offer of the gambling segments DLTB lotteries and commercial gaming machines has been very different over the last 30 years, although both sectors have the mandate to channel gambling into legal channels by offering attractive games. In this study, commissioned by VDAI, DIW Econ examines the relationship between the design and adaptation of products over time, particularly in the area of stakes and winnings, and successful channelling in both sectors.
The vending industry between regulation and economic trends since 1993 – update 2023
The vending industry is currently facing a variety of challenges. Rising operating costs, the decline in floor space in the hospitality industry, growing energy costs and inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increasing digital competition are putting providers of slot machines under increasing pressure. At the same time, there is only limited legal room for manoeuvre for the vending machine industry to counteract the changed economic conditions by adjusting prices, the quantity offered and via changes to product characteristics.