Gambling addiction and embezzlement: Gasthaus director in court in Innsbruck!

Gambling addiction and embezzlement: Gasthaus director in court in Innsbruck!

In a dramatic turn for gastronomy in Tyrol, the head of an inn in Innsbruck is on trial for massive gambling addiction. The 55-year-old man, who lives in Kitzbühel, is guilty of misappropriating more than 100,000 euros in order to finance his passion. In order to get money, he sold caviar from the restaurant and disturbed downpatient deposits of customers who landed in his private account. The incident led to the closure of the restaurant when the managing director could no longer hide his gambling addiction and the associated losses. "I was a fool," said the accused and confessed that he invested up to 30,000 euros per month in sports betting, as the Krone . The judge granted him a last chance with a judgment of 18 months.

Meanwhile, the gastronomy in Linz is also affected by bad news. Manu Binder, operator of the Dombar in the Hotel am Cathedral, has applied for bankruptcy proceedings. The bankruptcy is primarily due to a disease of the owner, which made further management impossible. In addition, no successor could be found, and increased operating costs and a changed consumption behavior after Corona pandemic contributed to financial ruin. According to a list of creditors, 22 creditors are affected, with liabilities of 76,000 euros and a free assets of just 40,000 euros. The renowned debtor representative Wilhelm Deutschmann explains that the company would not be broken and that a takeover would be desirable, according to the Kurier .

The current situation shows how dramatic the effects of gambling addiction and economic challenges on gastronomy can be. While a managing director is on trial for his actions, a different company must conclude due to health reasons and financial problems. Both cases illustrate the fragile structures in gastronomy, which can falter through personal and economic crises.