Bragg Gaming Group boss Matevž Mazij steps down

• Bragg Gaming Group has reshuffled its C-suite with the appointment of a new interim CEO
• The incumbent has stepped down and is taking a role as a strategic advisor
• Bragg COO Morten Tonnesen is now the interim CEO, looking to boost his company’s footprint and content

Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed that its CEO, Matevž Mazij, has stepped down. The news was originally shared on Friday, November 6, with Mazij immediately succeeded by COO Morten Tonnesen, who will act as an interim chief executive while the company looks for a full-time replacement.

Bragg Gaming Group promotes an interim CEO from within

The replacement took immediate effect, with Mazij assuming the role of a strategic advisor for the company and looking to provide guidance on various matters that will support business continuity.

Commenting on the change in leadership, Bragg Gaming Group Chairman Matt Davey had this to say, extolling Mazij’s virtues:

"On behalf of the board, I want to thank Matevž for his service as CEO and for everything he has built at the company. 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."

In the statement, Davey also outlined the next steps for the company under Morten’s stewardship, citing his operational experience to deliver on goals such as improving balance sheet strength and operating cash flow, along with the development and deployment of marketing-led technology.

Tonnesen is a relatively new addition to Bragg Gaming Group, and he joined the business in March 2026, stepping in as the COO, coming from a role as COO at Xtremepush.

Tonnesen welcomes opportunity to further strengthen company

Acting as the interim CEO, Tonnesen outlined some of his immediate priorities and objectives, hailing he quality of the existing technology Bragg Gaming Group already had deployed.

He noted that the group has been expanding its proprietary content and licensed footprint, with more than 30 regulated markets already secured.

"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," he added about his appointment.

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