Archived draws Mini Lotto - period 10.1998

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto almost fifty years - the first draw took place on the last day of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Despite the name change the rules remained unchanged, and still interested players will 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 is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prize pools 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 live in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules Mini Lotto are clear and simple, similar to those known to players from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be selected, one bet is indicating five out of 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 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 machine in the point. On the form you can indicate up to a maximum of ten bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto players 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 dedicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and in the dedicated application Lotto installed on phones. Play via the app and online has many advantages, you don't have to look for a place with a point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have internet access. Another benefit of this type of solution is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there is an option to check the history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the subscription option, which during its activity allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as previous one. In the smartphone 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 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. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 12 numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The chances of hitting increases significantly with each subsequent 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 single bets, 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. With system play the value of the prize is increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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Basic bet for 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 placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to marking numbers on the form by hand or 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 provided. With 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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At the very beginning all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. Since April 14, 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since early 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 website. If someone could not for some reason watch live the draw, the results can be checked in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays to win some prize - 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 total prize pool is half of the total amount of paid bets, therefore in each draw it will probably be different. If 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%. If in the draw a five did not fall, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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