Archive Mini Lotto - from the period 2013

History Mini Lotto is over forty years - the first draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Although the name changed the rules remained unchanged, and to this day players try to win the prize for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but quite quickly it returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in traditional Lotto. Smaller prize pools 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 is less exciting. On the contrary, in Mini Lotto you 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 game are simple and clear, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is marking five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that the game will be available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every place. 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 on the method "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration machine. On one form you can indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the total 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 is marked in the dedicated place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and in the dedicated application Lotto on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything regardless of the place, if only have the internet. An additional benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account are recorded all player bets, there is an option to browse the history so far, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the subscription option, which during its activity allows participation in the subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players very willingly use the available option "play again", which allows generating exactly the same ticket as the previous one. In the phone application and on the internet site Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the player's account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be played again should not 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 they can use system play. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from the available forty-two. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of individual bets, which result combinations of numbers, which are chosen. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers will translate into 7 single bets, composed of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. With system play the prizes are increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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Single bet in Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are the same regardless of the method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, Lotto application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or the option random selection by machine. 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 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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Initially all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Since April 14, 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly in the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in any point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on our portal Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win some prize - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks 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 paid bets, for this reason in each draw it will probably be different. If there are prizes in all categories, then for the only fives fifty percent of the prize pool is allocated, and for the fours and threes respectively 20% and 30%. If in the draw there is no five, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount 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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