Draw maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 05.1997

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first official draw was held on the last day of March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Despite the name change the main rules remained unchanged, and still all players try to win the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for several months, but later returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller for placing a bet, 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 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 rules game in Mini Lotto are simple and clear, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, one bet is marking five from the group 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a very wide group. 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 method "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to ten bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you can use the additional Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number printed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the appropriate place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and with the application Lotto installed on phones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there are options to browse the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals 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 often use the interesting option "play again", which allows purchasing the same ticket as previous one. In the 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 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. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from the available forty-two. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. During system play the prizes are 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 for 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 purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or the method random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. As for system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. In the case of 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 first years draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In 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 on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers will be able to check in any of the points, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. As for this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the sum of bets paid by players, therefore in each draw it may vary. When there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. If in the draw there is no five, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes 60%. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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