Archived draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 12.1995

History Mini Lotto is over forty years - the first official draw took place on the last day of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Despite the name change the main rules did not change, and to this day interested players try to win the five by choosing from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but quite quickly it 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 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 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 game are clear and simple, they are 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 the game will be available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically 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 "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 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of paid forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto you 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.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and via the special application Lotto installed on smartphones. Electronic play has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there are options to see the history, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. Very useful is the so-called 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 generating identical ticket as previous one. In the smartphone 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 to be played again cannot be older than 90 days.

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Players Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from general pool of 42. The probability of hitting increases significantly with each number marked, because the total number of simple bets, which result from the combinations of the chosen numbers. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 single bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. In the case of system play the prizes are multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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One bet in the case of Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is identical regardless of the method of its conclusion - 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 random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be selected. 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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For the initial period draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Since April 14, 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl site. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers will be able to check in any point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mainly to win something - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a three, four, and five, in proportions established by the regulations. The total prize pool is exactly half of the sum of all bets, therefore with each draw it may vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the only fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. If in the specific draw a five did not fall, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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