Bragg appoints Morten Tonnesen interim CEO
Bragg Gaming Group appointed Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive officer effective November 6, replacing Matevž Mazij, who moved immediately into a strategic advisory position. Tonnesen takes responsibility for the supplier’s day-to-day operations and reports to its board of directors.
Tonnesen has served as chief operating officer since March 2026. Bragg’s executive biography credits him with more than 17 years of experience across iGaming, sports betting and technology, including commercial leadership roles serving both operators and business-to-business suppliers.
His previous positions include chief growth officer at Xtremepush and chief commercial officer at Shape Games, which was subsequently sold to Kambi. He also co-founded sports betting operator BetWarrior and spent six years in various roles at PokerStars. The company’s announcement describes experience building and exiting businesses as part of his operating background.
Mazij moves into an advisory position
Bragg said Mazij would advise the board on strategic matters and maintain continuity with key stakeholders during the transition. It explicitly separated that responsibility from Tonnesen’s executive remit, stating: “The role is advisory and carries no day-to-day management responsibility.”
Mazij founded Oryx Gaming, which Bragg acquired in 2018, and had been Bragg’s CEO since August 2023. He served on the board from February 2021 until July 2026. Chairman Matt Davey identified operating cash flow, balance sheet strength and execution across technology, content and services as priorities for the next phase.
The appointment precedes Bragg’s scheduled third-quarter results on November 13. The company plans to publish the figures before financial markets open and hold a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, combining discussion of the quarterly performance with a business update.
