Archived draws Mini Lotto - for 09.2000

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first draw was held in the last days of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules did not change, and to this day all players will try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later returned under player pressure. As it turns out, 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 one 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 itself 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 main rules Mini Lotto are clear and simple, they are 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 methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be 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, you can also decide to method "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form indicate up to a maximum of ten bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. To increase the winnings playing Mini Lotto you 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 special place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and with the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if only have internet access. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded placed bets, there are options to browse the earlier history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. It is also useful the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the certain number of subsequent 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 the previous one. In the application and on the website Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the player's account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be played again cannot be older than 90 days.

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Players 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 system play. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between 6 and 12 numbers, from general pool of 42. The probability of winning increases significantly with each number marked, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of numbers, which are chosen. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 single bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. During system play the amount of prizes is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added from the higher tiers.

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Basic bet in the case of Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are the same for every method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, dedicated application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the option "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. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In 2014, in April they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly on the Lotto.pl site. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mostly to win some money - so it is worth learning something more about it, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the total sum of paid bets, therefore with each draw it will vary. If there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the total prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the given draw no five was drawn, then the fours receive 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 exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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