In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 04.1988

History Mini Lotto is over forty years - the first draw was held on the last day of March 1976. At that time the game was known as Express Lotek, and under this name it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the basic rules remained unchanged, and to this day players will try to win the money for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, after which returned under player pressure. As it turns out, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools 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 are extremely 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 ways to place bets, which ensures that the 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 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 choose "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the machine in the point. On one form indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. Additionally playing Mini Lotto players 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 is marked in the appropriate place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and via the special application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if only have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there are options to check the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. Very useful is the subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the interesting 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 to be copied 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 they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 12 numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of hitting increases significantly with each number marked, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 it will be as many as 792. During system play the value of the prize is 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 regardless of the method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, Lotto application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the option random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. With system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. In the case of 6 for the bet you will have to pay 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. Since April 14, 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since early December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch the draw, its results will be able to check in any point, on Lotto.pl and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play mostly to win - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a three, four, and five, in proportions established by the regulations. The entire prize pool is half of the total amount of paid bets, for this reason in each draw it may have a different amount. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the draw a five was not drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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