Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 2005

Complete history Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo was present until 2009. Although the name changed the rules did not change, and to this day players will try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two 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 it turns out, it still enjoys great popularity, despite the fact, that the highest winnings are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller winnings are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for single bets, 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 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 basic 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 marked, one bet is selecting five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent at stationary points, which can be found in practically every city. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and then they will be read and written on the ticket, and you can also decide to method "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the machine in the point. On one form indicate up to ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto players can use the so-called Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number placed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the appropriate place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the application Lotto installed on phones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of solution is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to browse the earlier history, and withdrawals and deposits of money. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the next games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows generating 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 individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be copied cannot be older than 90 days.

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Interested in playing Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to a simple bet, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use playing with a system. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between 6 and 12 numbers, from general pool of forty-two. The probability of winning increases significantly with each of the additional numbers, because the total number of individual bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers will translate into 7 simple bets, a 7-number system will be 21 individual bets, and in the case of 12 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 of other tiers.

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One bet for Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are the same for all methods of its conclusion - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, smartphone application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the option random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. With system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be selected. In the case of 6 for the bet you will have to pay 9 PLN, in the case of 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 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 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 for some reason someone could not watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the results will be able to check in any point, 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 on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions given by the regulations. The entire prize pool is exactly half of the sum of bets paid by players, therefore in each draw it may vary. When there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives fifty percent of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the specific draw no five fell, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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