In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - from 08.1981

History Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first of the official draws was held at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules remained unchanged, and still interested players can try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for two years, and then returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in standard Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller for single bets, and due to the higher probability of winning which results from the number of balls and the drawn numbers. What does not mean at all, that the game is less exciting. On the contrary, in Mini Lotto you can win smaller amounts but much more often. Watch and check Mini Lotto draws online in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The basic rules Mini Lotto are simple and uncomplicated, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, one bet is selecting five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for a very wide group. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every place. 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 bet on the method "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the machine in the point. On the paper form indicate up to a maximum of 10 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto you can use the so-called 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 appropriate place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and in the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Electronic play has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have access to the internet. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account are recorded placed bets, there is an option to browse the history, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. Very useful is the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

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

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Interested in playing 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. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from the available forty-two. The chances of winning increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. With system play the amount of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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One bet in the case of Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is identical for every method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, dedicated application or stationary outlet. 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 additionally costs 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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At the very beginning draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In mid-April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2, 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in any of the points, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win something - so it is worth learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a five, four, and three, in proportions given by the regulations. The entire prize pool is exactly half of the total amount of paid bets, therefore with each draw it may vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the total prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the given draw no five was drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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