Draw maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 12.1984

Complete history Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first draw was held on the last day of March 1976. At that time the game was called Express Lotek, and under this name was present until 2009. Despite the name change the basic rules did not change, and still players will try to win the money for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for several months, after which returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in traditional Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for single bets, 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 is less exciting. On the contrary, in Mini Lotto you can 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 basic rules Mini Lotto are uncomplicated and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for every player. You can send your ticket at stationary points, which can be found in every locality. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and then they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet on "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to 100 single 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 placed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the dedicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and in the dedicated application Lotto on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for some point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if you have internet access. An additional benefit of this type of solution is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all bets, there is an option to check the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of money. Very useful is the subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows generating the same ticket as the previous one. In the phone application and on the Lotto.pl 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 simple bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use playing with a system. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from the available 42. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of numbers, which are chosen. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. In the case of system play the value of the prize is increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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One bet in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same regardless of the method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or choosing the option random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be provided. With 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In 2014, in April they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers will be able to check in any of the points, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on our portal Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play to win some prize - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a five, four, and three, in proportions established by the regulations. The prize pool is half of the sum of bets paid by players, therefore in each draw it may vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in each category, then for the only fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. But if 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 was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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