Archive Mini Lotto - from 05.2001

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first draw took place on the last day of March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Despite the name change the main rules remained unchanged, and to this day players systematically try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in traditional 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 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 live in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules Mini Lotto game are clear and simple, they are very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be typed, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically 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 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 10 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. Additionally playing Mini Lotto you can use the so-called 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.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and with the special application Lotto installed on phones. Electronic play has many advantages, you don't have to look for a place with a point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there are options to see the history, and deposits and withdrawals of money. It is also useful the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players very willingly use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as previous one. In the smartphone 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 played again should not be older than 90 days.

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Interested in playing Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of 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 additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from the combinations of the chosen numbers. For example 6-number system will translate into 7 single bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 individual 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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The simplest of bets for the Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are the same for every method of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, phone application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or choosing the method random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. As for system play the final fee will depend on how many numbers will be provided. 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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For the initial period all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Since mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held throughout the week. The widely available broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl portal. If someone could not for some reason watch the draw, the results will be able to check in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays to win some money - so it is worth 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 fifty percent of the sum of all bets, therefore in each draw it may vary. For the draw in which 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 no five fell, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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