Archived draws Mini Lotto - for 05.2006

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first draw took place in the last days of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Although the name changed the basic rules did not change, and to this day players will try to win the money for the five by choosing from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game 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 prize pools are smaller than for example in standard Lotto. Smaller winnings 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 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 main rules game in Mini Lotto are simple and uncomplicated, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, one bet is indicating five from the group 42. There are three methods 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". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to a maximum of ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. Additionally playing Mini Lotto you 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 is marked in the special place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and with the special application Lotto on smartphones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if you have internet access. Another benefit of this type of solution is the individual player's account. On this account all bets are recorded placed bets, there is an option to browse the earlier history, and deposits and withdrawals of money. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the certain number of subsequent 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 cannot be older than 90 days.

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to simple bets, to increase their chances of winning they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 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 simple bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 single bets, 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and in the case of 12 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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Single 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 every method of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, 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 costs an additional 2 PLN. As for system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. 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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In the initial period all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In 2014, in April they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch the Mini Lotto draw, its results can be seen in a point, on Lotto.pl and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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Probably everyone plays to win some prize - so it is good to 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 recorded in the regulations. The prize pool is half of the total sum of paid bets, therefore in each draw it will probably have a different amount. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the given draw no five fell, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the entire rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was close to 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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