Blask said its Maturity Index measures the balance between generic and brand-specific iGaming searches across more than 50 markets. For January to March 2026, Brazil scored 1.8; the index runs from 0, where searches all name an operator, to 100, where searches are all generic.
The index gives operators a measure of how much search demand may be open to category-based acquisition in each market.
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Brazil’s Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) reported more than 3,500 dismissals or contract terminations since 25 September 2026, following the announcement of a betting ban. The association said 4,167 more workers were on collective leave and forecast that cuts could reach 5,600 within 90 days if the ban continued; it said the figures were partial and based on company data.
Reportedly, the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) identified more than 3.5 thousand workers dismissed after publication of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026. The measure prohibited fixed-odds betting in Brazil.
Brazil’s federal government asked Anatel to suspend more than 10,000 betting websites following the fixed-odds betting prohibition, according to the report. The government said user balances on platforms fell from about R$2.1bn on 26 September to R$1.453bn, while bettors were given until 23:59 on 5 October to withdraw funds voluntarily. Betting company websites and apps were due to go offline from 6 October, with banks scheduled to process refunds from 9 to 14 October.
Reportedly, Avanti Studios has entered Brazil in partnership with Superbet. The supplier begins its South American expansion with more than 20 live casino tables.
Reportedly, Brazil's MJSP introduced an administrative procedure for forfeiting funds linked to unauthorised fixed-odds betting operators. Ordinance 1.287/2026 took effect following its signing on 2 September, covering more than R$1bn in blocked funds. Affected parties have 15 days to submit a defence and 10 days to appeal; transferring funds to federal ownership requires a judicial decision.