Michael Soll has been appointed as the next president of the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), effective July 7.
Soll succeeds Arthur Paikowsky who will join the ICRG board of directors and remain “a valuable voice” in the organisation’s future, the ICRG declared.
Soll has served on the ICRG board of directors since 2022 and brings nearly 30 years of gaming industry experience to the organisation. Most recently, he has served as president of The Innovation Group (TIG), a research and advisory firm serving the global gaming, entertainment and hospitality industries.
“Michael’s background makes him a particularly astute choice to lead the ICRG at this moment,” said Mark Lipparelli, ICRG chair emeritus. “The Innovation Group is perhaps best known for its rigorous industry research measuring the economic and social outcomes of gambling. The appointment of a gaming research expert like Michael gives us decades of first-hand experience balancing stakeholder interests with research integrity and quality. It really puts a point on the current needs of the organisation.”
“I am honoured and privileged to begin leading the ICRG, whose mission I became passionate about while serving its board of directors,” said Soll. “During his tenure, Art and team have instituted transformational changes that create a sustainable future for the organization – I’m excited to build upon Art’s work and help drive significant, high-quality research with actionable results.”
