Morten Tonnesen appointed as Bragg Gaming interim CEO as Matevž Mazij shifts to advisory role

Tonnesen has served as COO since joining Bragg in March 2026 and will assume responsibility for the company’s day-to-day operations.

Key takeaways:

• Morten Tonnesen has been appointed interim chief executive officer of Bragg Gaming Group, taking over day-to-day operations.  
• Matevž Mazij has transitioned from chief executive officer to the role of strategic advisor with immediate effect.  
• Tonnesen has served as Bragg’s chief operating officer since March 2026 and brings over 17 years of leadership experience across igaming and technology.  
• Board chair Matt Davey emphasised that the company’s next phase focuses on disciplined execution, balance sheet strength, and operating cash flow.  
• Tonnesen highlighted Bragg’s strong technology, growing proprietary content, and licensed footprint spanning more than 30 regulated markets. 

Press release.- Bragg Gaming Group has announced that Morten Tonnesen has been appointed interim chief executive officer. Matevž Mazij will transition from chief executive officer to the role of strategic advisor with immediate effect.

Tonnesen has served as chief operating officer since joining Bragg in March 2026 and will assume responsibility for the company’s day-to-day operations, reporting to the company’s board of directors. He brings more than 17 years of leadership experience across B2C and B2B igaming, sports betting and technology, with a track record of operating at scale, founding, building and exiting businesses, and developing strong teams that deliver. In B2C, he co-founded and successfully exited sports betting operator BetWarrior and spent six years at PokerStars. In B2B, he served as chief commercial officer at Shape Games, which was subsequently sold to Kambi, and as chief growth officer at Xtremepush.

As strategic advisor, Mazij will provide guidance to the board on strategic matters and will support continuity with the company’s key stakeholders through the transition. The role is advisory and carries no day-to-day management responsibility. Mazij founded Oryx Gaming, which the company acquired in 2018, and has served as the company’s chief executive officer since August 2023. Mazij previously served on the board from February 2021 to July 2026.

Matt Davey, chair of the board at Bragg, said: “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Matevž for his service as chief executive officer and for everything he has built at Bragg. He founded Oryx, successfully merged it into the company, and has led Bragg through a demanding period in the industry. We are pleased that he will continue to contribute his knowledge of the business in his new role.

“The board’s focus for the next phase is on disciplined execution, improving balance sheet strength, operating cash flow, and development and deployment of market-leading technology, content and services. Morten has the operational experience to deliver against those tests, and the Board has full confidence in him.”

Morten Tonnesen, interim chief executive officer at Bragg, added: “The quality of what is already here is what makes this a fantastic opportunity. Strong technology, growing proprietary content, and a licensed footprint across more than 30 regulated markets. My focus is execution, delivering for our operator partners and running a simpler and more focused business. I want to thank Matevž for his support through this transition and for what he has built.”

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

• Who has been appointed as Bragg Gaming’s interim CEO? Morten Tonnesen has taken over as interim chief executive officer, transitioning from his previous role as chief operating officer.  
• What is Matevž Mazij’s new role at Bragg Gaming? Matevž Mazij has shifted from chief executive officer to serve as a strategic advisor to the board, providing guidance and supporting continuity with key stakeholders.  
• What is Morten Tonnesen’s professional background? He brings over 17 years of leadership experience across B2C and B2B igaming, sports betting, and technology, including co-founding BetWarrior and working at PokerStars and Shape Games.  
• What are Bragg’s primary priorities for its next phase? Board chair Matt Davey stated that the company’s focus centres on disciplined execution, balance sheet strength, operating cash flow, and deploying market-leading technology and content.