Overview

• In the August 13 XXL special at Gut Nettehammer, dealer Fabian Kahl ignored the dice-roll outcome to outbid Wolfgang Pauritsch, securing a 1909 Irish silver dice cup for €2,500.
• YouTube viewers condemned low opening bids and the increased use of €10 increments after a couple’s original Jungle Book Disney drawing, valued at €1,200–€1,800 by experts, sold for just €1,500.
• Critics in the comment section described the small bid steps as “incompetent” and “absolutely embarrassing,” even as most reactions to highlight clips remain positive.
• The weekday program continues to draw around 1.8–2 million viewers on ZDF, showcasing expert valuations by personalities such as Wendela Horz and Bianca Berding.
• ZDF is preparing further XXL editions and an Austrian adaptation on Puls 4 as part of the show’s ongoing format evolution and international expansion.