Archive Mini Lotto - from 02.1998

History of the game Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first draw took place in March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules remained unchanged, and still players regularly try to win the money for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for two years, after which returned under player pressure. As it turns out, it is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in standard Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for placing a bet, and due to the higher probability of winning which results from the number of balls and the drawn numbers. 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 main rules Mini Lotto are simple and uncomplicated, 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 every locality. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to choose "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to a maximum of 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of forms. Additionally 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 appropriate place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and via the dedicated application Lotto on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for some point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have internet access. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account are recorded all bets, there are options to check the history, and deposits and withdrawals of money. It is also useful the subscription option, which during its activity allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players very willingly use the interesting option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as the previous one. In the smartphone 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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Players in 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. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of forty-two. The chances of winning increases significantly with each of the additional numbers, 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, 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. During system play the amount of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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One 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 regardless of the method of its conclusion - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or choosing the method "quick pick". 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 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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In the initial period all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Since mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2015 they are held throughout the week. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch the Mini Lotto draw, its results can be checked in any of the points, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mostly to win something - 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 fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The 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 fifty percent of the prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. When in the specific draw there is no five, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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