Draw maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 06.2011

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto is over four decades - the historical draw took place in March 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Despite the name change the basic rules remained unchanged, and still interested players can 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, but later returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in traditional Lotto. Smaller prizes are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller for single bets, 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 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 Mini Lotto are simple and uncomplicated, they are very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is selecting five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every place. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and then 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 device in the point. On one form you can indicate up to a maximum of ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you can use the 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 appropriate place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed on the Lotto.pl site and via the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for some point, because you can do everything anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there are options to see the history so far, and withdrawals and deposits of money. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows generating identical ticket as the previous one. In the smartphone application and on the internet site Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the player account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be played again cannot be older than 90 days.

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Interested in playing 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 from all possible combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 numbers it is as many as 792. In the case of system play the amount of prizes is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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Basic bet in the case of Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same for every method 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 marking numbers on the form or the method random selection by device. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. With 6 the bet costs 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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For the initial period all draws 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 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl website. If for some reason someone could not watch live the draw, the drawn numbers can be seen in a point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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People play mostly to win something - 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 given by the regulations. The total prize pool is exactly half of the sum of bets paid by players, for this reason for each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. If in the 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 over 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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