In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 10.2007

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the historical draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this name was present until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules did not change, and to this day interested players systematically try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 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 prize pools are smaller than for example in traditional 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 basic rules Mini Lotto game are clear and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that the game will be available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at all 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, you can also decide to method "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to ten bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto players can use the additional Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number from the ticket. The Super Chance is marked in the appropriate place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the special application Lotto on smartphones. Electronic play 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. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all player bets, 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 certain number of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players 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 Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the player 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. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from general pool of 42. The chances of hitting increases significantly with each number marked, because the total number of individual bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. During system play the value of the prize is increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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The simplest bet 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 purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or the method "quick pick". Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. As for system play the final cost will depend on how many numbers will be marked. With 6 the bet costs 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 of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 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 live 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 draw, the drawn numbers can be seen in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays to win something - so it is worth 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 given by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the sum of all bets, therefore for each draw it may have a different amount. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the only fives 50% of the total prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. If in the specific draw no five fell, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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