Archive Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 10.1994

History Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Despite the name change the basic rules remained unchanged, and still interested players regularly try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later 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 the stakes are smaller 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 game in Mini Lotto are simple and clear, resembling those known to many people 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. Tickets can be sent at stationary points, which can be found in practically every place. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that situation they will be read and written on the ticket, and you can also decide to choose "quick pick". With this way all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form indicate up to a maximum of ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of registered forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto players can use the 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.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and in the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if you have the internet. Another benefit of this type of solution is the individual player's account. On this account all bets are recorded all bets, there are options to see the history, and withdrawals and deposits of money. It is also useful the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the option "play again", which allows purchasing the same ticket as the 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 should not be older than 90 days.

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic form of the bet, to increase their chances of winning they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of forty-two. The chances of hitting increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from the combinations of the chosen numbers. For example 6 numbers in the system translates into 7 simple bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and in the case of 12 it is 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 of other tiers.

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The simplest of bets 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 the same for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, 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 additionally costs 2 PLN. With system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. 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 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 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since early December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. 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 portal Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play mainly to win some money - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a three, four, and five, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is fifty percent of the sum of all bets, for this reason in each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives fifty percent of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the specific draw there is no five, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes 60%. The highest win so far was in 2015, and was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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