** Morningstar says Jumbo Interactive’s JIN.AX preliminary first‑half results were dampened by an unfavourable jackpot run, but it expects lottery revenue to rebound in the second half

** Lottery operator reported preliminary 1H underlying EBITDA of A$37.5 million ($26.23 million), up 23% YoY

** Investment research firm says results reflect an unfavourable jackpot run, with flat 1H transactions, yet FY view remains unchanged, including a projected 6% rise in lottery retailing volumes

** Sees 2H rebound in lottery rev with demand’s price‑inelastic nature ensuring most gains flow through despite only a slight drag on volumes

** Maintains A$9.50/shr fair value estimate

** Stock down ~13% YTD as of last close($1 = 1.4298 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)

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