In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - for 05.2012

History Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first official draw took place in March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and under this logo it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the rules remained unchanged, and still interested players systematically try to win the prize for the five by choosing from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for several months, 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 Lotto. Smaller prize pools 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 rules game in Mini Lotto are uncomplicated and simple, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is selecting five from the group 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for a very wide group. Tickets can be sent 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 bet on "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On the paper form you can indicate up to 100 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto players 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.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and in the application Lotto on smartphones. Electronic play has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account all bets are recorded all player bets, there is an option to browse the history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the next games.

Some players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as previous one. In the smartphone 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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Players 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. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 12 numbers, from general pool of forty-two. The chances 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 6-number system will translate into 7 single bets, 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and in the case of 12 it will be as many as 792. During 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 play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are identical for every method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, smartphone application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or choosing the option random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. With system play the final cost will depend on how many numbers will be selected. With 6 the bet costs 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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At the very beginning all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. Since mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl service. If for some reason someone could not watch live the Mini Lotto draw, its results can be checked in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mainly to win some prize - so it is worth learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions recorded in the regulations. The total prize pool is exactly half of the total amount of bets, for this reason in each draw it will probably be different. When there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the given draw no five fell, then the fours receive 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 several prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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