Lotto24 AG provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018. For the quarter, preliminary revenues of EUR 10.2 million will exceed the prior-year figure by as much as 57.8% (prior year: EUR 6.5 million). Due in particular to the very positive development of lotto clubs in this jackpot environment, gross margin is likely to increase to 11.9% (prior year: 11.5%). For the year, the company will generate billings of EUR 321.8 million (prior year: EUR 220.7 million), resulting in revenue growth of 51.8% to EUR 38.3 million (prior year: EUR 25.2 million) and a gross margin of 11.9% (prior year: 11.4%). Due to the strong revenue trend, EBIT will improve to EUR 2.6 million (prior year: EUR 1.0 million); net profit will amount to EUR 7.7 million (prior year: EUR 2.5 million) cargely as a result of a positive technical tax effect of EUR 5.2 million (prior year: EUR 1.8 million) in connection with the formation of deferred taxes.