In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 04.2012

History Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first draw took place on March 31 1976. At that period the game was called Express Lotek, and under this name it ran until 2009. Despite the name change the rules remained unchanged, and to this day all players regularly try to win the prize for the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for several months, but quite quickly returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great popularity, despite the fact, that the highest winnings are smaller than for example in 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 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 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 marking five from the group 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent at any stationary point, 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 bet on "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On the paper form indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of forms. Additionally 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 can be marked in the dedicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the application Lotto installed on phones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have internet access. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded all bets, there is an option to see the earlier history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. It is also useful the subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players very willingly use the interesting option "play again", which allows generating exactly the same ticket as previous one. In the 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 to be played again 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 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 42 from the general pool. The probability of winning increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers will translate 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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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 costs are identical for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, smartphone application or stationary point. It will not change due to marking numbers on the form by hand or the method "quick pick". 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 selected. In the case of 6 for the bet you will have to pay 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and 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 broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch live the draw, its results can be checked in a stationary point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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People play mainly to win something - so it is worth learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. As for this game the prize is a five, four, and three, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the total amount of paid bets, for this reason in each draw it will probably be different. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the draw a five was not drawn, then the fours will have 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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