Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 07.1989

Complete history Mini Lotto is over four decades - the historical draw took place in March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the basic rules remained unchanged, and to this day players try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but quite quickly 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 players pay a smaller stake 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 itself 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 main rules Mini Lotto game are clear and simple, similar to those known to players from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that the game will be available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent 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 choose "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the device in the point. On one form indicate up to 100 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. Additionally playing Mini Lotto players can use the so-called Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number from the ticket. The Super Chance is marked in the appropriate 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 some point, because you can do everything anywhere, if you have the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there is an option to browse the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. It is also useful the subscription option, which until it expires allows participation in the certain number of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players willingly use the interesting option "play again", which allows generating the same ticket as previous one. In the phone application and on the website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use 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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Players Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic form of the bet, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use playing with a system. As for 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 number marked, because the total number of individual bets, which result from the combinations of the chosen numbers. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, consisting 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 amount of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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Basic bet in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are the same for every method of its purchase - 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 the method "quick pick". Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final fee will depend on how many numbers will be provided. With 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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During the first years all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Since mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since early December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl service. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in any point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play mainly to win some prize - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions recorded in the regulations. The total prize pool is exactly half of the total amount of paid bets, therefore with each draw it will vary. If there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the specific draw a five was not drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the entire 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 prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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