Archived draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 08.1994

History Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the historical draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Despite the name change the rules did not change, and to this day all players will try to win the prize for the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later 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 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 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 online in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The basic rules Mini Lotto are simple and clear, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be typed, one bet is selecting five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for practically every player. Tickets can be sent 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, and you can also decide to bet on the method "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the device in the point. On one form you can indicate up to ten bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. To increase the winnings playing Mini Lotto players can use the so-called Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number placed on the ticket. The Super Chance is marked in the special place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and with the application Lotto on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything from 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 bets placed by players, there is an option to see the history, and withdrawals and deposits of money. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the next games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players very willingly use the 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 individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets cannot 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 system play. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of 42. The probability of hitting increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of individual bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers will translate into 7 simple bets, 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and in the case of 12 it is 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 higher tiers.

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Single bet for 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 every method of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, smartphone application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or choosing the option "quick pick". Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. As for system play the final fee will depend on how many numbers will be selected. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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In the initial period all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. In mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held every day. The widely available broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl service. If for some reason someone could not watch the Mini Lotto draw, its results can be checked in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on our portal Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play to win some prize - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. As for this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the total sum of paid bets, for this reason in each draw it may vary. If 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%. When in the specific draw there is no five, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several winnings of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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