Archive Mini Lotto - from 05.2017

History Mini Lotto is over four decades - the first official draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Despite the name change the rules remained unchanged, and to this day players will try to win the money for the five drawn from 42 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 still enjoys great interest, despite the fact, that the prize pools are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prizes are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for one bet, and due to the higher probability of winning which results from the number of balls and the drawn numbers. 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 Mini Lotto game are simple and uncomplicated, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a very wide group. 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 method "quick pick". With this way all numbers are randomly selected by the machine in the point. On one form indicate up to 100 bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of forms. To increase the winnings playing Mini Lotto players can use the additional 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 dedicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and via the special application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have internet access. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player's account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to browse the history, and withdrawals and deposits of money. Very useful is the subscription option, which during its activity allows participation in the subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players very willingly use the interesting option "play again", which allows purchasing the same ticket as previous one. In the smartphone 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 cannot be older than 90 days.

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to a simple bet, to increase their chances of winning they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to twelve numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of hitting increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers will translate into 7 simple bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it will be 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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The simplest bet for Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can even play up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is identical for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or the option "quick pick". Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. With system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. With 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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During the first years draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Since mid-April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2, 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 someone could not for some reason watch live the draw, the drawn numbers can be checked in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on our website Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mainly to win some prize - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, 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 entire prize pool is half of the total amount of paid bets, therefore in each draw it may vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. If in the specific draw there is no five, 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 winnings of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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