Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 06.1998

Complete history Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first draw was held in the last days of March 1976. At that time the game was called Express Lotek, and under this name was present until 2009. Although the name changed the basic rules remained unchanged, and to this day players systematically try to win the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for two years, but relatively quickly returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the highest winnings are smaller than for example in standard Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller for single bets, 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 can 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 basic rules Mini Lotto game are clear and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is selecting five from the group 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for a very wide group. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every place. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that situation they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet on "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On the paper form indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the 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 printed on the ticket. The Super Chance is marked in the indicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the dedicated 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 only have access to the internet. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account all bets are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to check the history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the subscription option, 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 interesting option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as the previous one. In the phone 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 copied should not 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 they can use playing with a system. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from the available forty-two. The probability of hitting 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, a 7-number system will be 21 individual bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. With system play the value of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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The simplest of bets in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are identical for every method of its conclusion - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, Lotto application or stationary point. It will not change due to marking numbers on the form by hand 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 will cost 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 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 is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl website. 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 in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win something - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions established by the regulations. The prize pool is exactly half of the total sum of paid bets, therefore with each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the only fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the draw a five did not fall, then the fours will have 40% of the pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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