Archive Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 11.2004

History 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 it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the rules remained unchanged, and to this day all players can try to win the money for the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, and then returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the highest prizes 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 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 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 rules Mini Lotto game are uncomplicated and simple, they are 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 methods to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally available for a wide group of players. 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 case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet on the method "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the registration machine. On one form indicate up to ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. To increase the winnings playing Mini Lotto players can use the so-called Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number printed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the appropriate place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and with the dedicated application Lotto installed on phones. Play via the app and online has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have internet access. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to browse the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals of money. Very useful is the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the certain number of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players often use the option "play again", which allows generating exactly the same ticket as the previous one. In the application and on the Lotto.pl 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 should not be older than 90 days.

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to a simple bet, 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 the available 42. The probability of hitting increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of individual bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system of 6 numbers will translate into 7 single bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. During system play the value of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added from the 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 placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, Lotto application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the option random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. With system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be selected. With 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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For 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 mid-April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since early December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl service. If someone could not for some reason watch live the draw, the results will be able to check in any point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play mostly to win something - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the prize is a three, four, and five, in proportions recorded in the regulations. The prize pool is half of the sum of bets paid by players, for this reason in each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the draw no five was drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was close to 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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