Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - period 01.2009

Complete history Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first official draw was held on March 31 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Despite the name change the main rules remained unchanged, and to this day all players regularly try to win the money for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for two years, but later returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great popularity, 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 one 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 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 are simple and clear, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a very wide group. You can send your ticket at stationary points, which can be found in every locality. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that situation they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to method "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form indicate up to 10 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid 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 is 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 place with a point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the personal account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to browse the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of money. It is also useful the subscription option, which during its activity allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players often use the interesting option "play again", which allows generating identical ticket as the previous one. In the application and on the Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use on the player account, and in the case of terminal play tickets 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 system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 12 numbers, from the available 42. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example 6-number system translates into 7 single bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 individual bets, and in the case of 12 it is as many as 792. During system play the value of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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The simplest of bets for Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, Lotto application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to marking numbers on the form by hand or choosing the method "quick pick". 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 selected. 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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For the initial period all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. In 2014, in April 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 on the Lotto.pl site. If someone could not for some reason watch the draw, its results will be able to check in any of the points, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mainly to win some prize - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. As for this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The total prize pool is exactly half of the total amount of bets, therefore with each draw it will probably have a different amount. When there are prizes in each category, then for the fives fifty percent of the total prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. But if in the draw no five fell, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes 60%. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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