Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - from the period 12.2005

History of the game Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first draw took place on March 31 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo it ran until 2009. Despite the name change the rules did not change, and to this day players systematically try to win the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, after which 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 standard Lotto. Smaller prizes 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 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 live in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules Mini Lotto game are uncomplicated and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, 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. 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 then they will be read and written on the ticket, and 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 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto players can use the additional 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 dedicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and via the dedicated application Lotto on smartphones. Electronic play has many advantages, you don't have to look for some point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if only have internet access. Another 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 see the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals of money. It is also useful the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the subsequent games.

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

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

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One bet in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same regardless of the method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, Lotto application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or choosing the option random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be selected. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, with 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 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 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch live the draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in any point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play to win some money - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions established by the regulations. The entire prize pool is exactly half of the sum of bets paid by players, therefore with each draw it may vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. But if in the given draw a five was not drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several winnings in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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