In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - period 12.2011

History Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first official draw took place on March 31 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Despite the name change the main rules did not change, and still all players will try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, and then returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake 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 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 online in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules Mini Lotto game are simple and clear, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be marked, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for practically every player. Tickets can be sent at any stationary point, which can be found in every locality. 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 bet "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the device in the point. On the form you can indicate up to a maximum of 10 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of registered forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto players can use the 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 dedicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and with the application Lotto installed on phones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have internet access. An additional benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there are options to see the earlier history, and withdrawals and deposits of money. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of 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 application and on the website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use on the player's account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be copied cannot be older than 90 days.

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Interested in playing Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of winning increases significantly with each number marked, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example 6-number system translates into 7 simple bets, a 7-number system will be 21 bets, and for 12 numbers it is as many as 792. In the case of 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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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 all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, application or stationary outlet. 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 additionally costs 2 PLN. As for system play the final fee depends 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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During the first years draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In 2014, in April they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2015 they are held throughout the week. The widely available 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 Mini Lotto draw, its results can be checked in any of the points, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win - so it is worth learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In 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 for each draw it will vary. When there are prizes in each category, then for the only fives fifty percent of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. But if in the draw a five did not fall, 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 close to 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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