Draw maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 05.2018

History of the game Mini Lotto is already over 40 years - the first of the official draws took place in the last days of March 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 remained unchanged, and to this day players can try to win the prize for the five by choosing from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting 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 highest prizes are smaller than for example in traditional 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 number of balls and the drawn numbers. 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 live in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The basic rules Mini Lotto game are uncomplicated and simple, resembling those known to many people from Lotto. The main difference is the number of numbers to be selected, one bet is selecting five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for a very wide group. You can send your ticket at stationary points, which can be found in practically every city. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that situation they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration machine. On one form indicate up to 10 single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of registered forms. To increase the winnings when playing Mini Lotto you can use the additional 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 indicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and with the dedicated application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play online and via the app has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if only have internet access. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account all bets are recorded all player bets, there is an option to browse the earlier history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. Very useful is the so-called subscription, 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 the previous one. In the smartphone application and on the internet site Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the individual 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 a simple bet, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. As for Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between six and twelve numbers, from general pool of 42. The probability of winning increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers will translate into 7 simple bets, consisting of 7 numbers will be 21 bets, and in the case of 12 numbers it is as many as 792. During system play the value of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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One bet in the Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is identical regardless of the method of its placement - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the method random selection by device. 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 provided. In the case of 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available live broadcast will be available on the TV channel TVP Info and directly on the Lotto.pl site. If for some reason someone could not watch live the draw, the drawn numbers will be able to check in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course in our service Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win - so it is good to learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, in proportions established by the regulations. The total prize pool is half of the total sum of paid bets, therefore in each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the total prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. When in the specific draw a five was not drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the total pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many winnings exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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