Archive Mini Lotto - from the period 10.1996

History of the game Mini Lotto is over forty years - the historical draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this name it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the rules did not change, and to this day all players will try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great popularity, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prizes 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 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 rules Mini Lotto are uncomplicated and simple, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent at any stationary point, 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 bet on the method "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to 100 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of paid 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 from the ticket. The Super Chance is marked in the indicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and with the dedicated 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. 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, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. It is also useful the subscription option, which until it expires allows participation in the subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows generating identical ticket as the previous one. In the application and on the Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use on the individual 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 form of the bet, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between 6 and 12 numbers, from the available forty-two. The probability of winning increases significantly with each of the additional numbers, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 it is as many as 792. During system play the amount of prizes is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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The simplest bet in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is identical for every method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, Lotto application or stationary point. 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 depends on how many numbers will be provided. In the case of 6 the bet costs 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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In the initial period all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. In April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live 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 draw, its results can be checked in any of the points, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on our portal Pewniaki.pl.

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People play 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 winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is fifty percent of the total amount of bets, therefore with each draw it may vary. When there are prizes in each category, then for the fives fifty percent of the total prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. But if in the given 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 almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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