Draw maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 10.1997

History of the game Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first of the official draws took place in March 1976. At that time the game was known as Express Lotek, and under this name was present until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules remained unchanged, and to this day all players try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, but relatively quickly returned under player pressure. As it turns out, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller winnings are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for one 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 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 Mini Lotto are uncomplicated and simple, they are very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every city. 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 bet "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration machine. On the form 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 additional 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 dedicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and via the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a place with a point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if only have access to the internet. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there are options to check the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the next games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players willingly use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as the previous one. In the phone application and on the internet site Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be copied 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 6 to 12 numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 single bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. During system play the prizes are increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added from the 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 the same for every method of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, smartphone application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or the option random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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For the first years all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In mid-April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2, 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Probably everyone plays mostly to win something - so it is good to 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 recorded in the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the sum of all bets, therefore in each draw it will vary. When there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the total prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. When in the specific draw a five was not drawn, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was close to 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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