Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - from the period 05.1958

History Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first official draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this name it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules did not change, and to this day players try to win the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for several months, but quite quickly returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great popularity, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prizes are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller for one bet, and due to the higher probability of winning which results from the drawn numbers and the number of balls. What does not mean at all, that the game itself is less exciting. On the contrary, in Mini Lotto you win smaller amounts but much more often. Watch and check Mini Lotto draws live in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules Mini Lotto game are uncomplicated and simple, similar to those known to players from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be typed, one bet is marking five from the group 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a very wide group. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every locality. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to method "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the machine in the point. On one form you can indicate up to 100 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you can use the additional Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number printed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the dedicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and in the dedicated application Lotto installed on phones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if only have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded all bets, there are options to browse the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows generating exactly the same ticket as the previous one. In the smartphone application and on the website Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be copied cannot be older than 90 days.

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Interested in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of forty-two. The chances of winning increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of individual bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. During system play the prizes are increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added from the higher tiers.

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Single bet for the Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are identical for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary point. It will not change due to marking numbers on the form by hand or choosing the option random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. With system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be selected. In the case of 6 for the bet you will have to pay 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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In the initial period all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly on the Lotto.pl site. If someone could not for some reason watch live the draw, the results can be checked in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play to win - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The entire prize pool is half of the sum of bets paid by players, therefore in each draw it may have a different amount. When there are prizes in each category, then for the fives fifty percent of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. When in the specific draw a five was not drawn, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and its amount was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several winnings in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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