Archive Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 11.2005

History of the game Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first draw took place in March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the rules remained unchanged, and to this day players systematically try to win the prize for the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for several months, but quite quickly returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake 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 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 clear and simple, they are very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game is generally 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 in that case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to choose "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the registration machine. On one form you can indicate up to 100 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you 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.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and in the application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play via the app and online has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if you have the internet. An additional benefit of this type of play is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded placed bets, there is an option to browse the history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the next games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players very willingly use the option "play again", which allows purchasing the same ticket as the previous one. In the application and on the Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use on the individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be played again cannot be older than 90 days.

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Players 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. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of 42. The probability of winning increases significantly with each of the subsequent numbers, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example 6-number system translates into 7 single bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. During system play the prizes are increased, 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 in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same for all methods of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, dedicated application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the method random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. In the case of 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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During the first years all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Since April 14, 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in any of the points, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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Players play mainly to win some prize - so it is good to 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, for this reason with each draw it may have a different amount. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. When in the given draw no five was drawn, then the fours will have 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 in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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