Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 02.2019

Complete history of the game Mini Lotto almost fifty years - the historical draw took place on March 31 1976. At that period the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the rules did not change, and to this day players try to win the money for the five drawn from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for several months, but relatively quickly returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it is still very popular, 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 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 main rules game in Mini Lotto are uncomplicated and simple, 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 ways to place bets, which ensures that the game is generally available for a wide group of players. You can send your ticket at stationary points, which can be found in every locality. 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 "quick pick". In this case all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form you can indicate up to 10 single 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 is marked in the special place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the dedicated application Lotto installed on phones. Play in digital form has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if you have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded placed bets, there is an option to see the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. It is also useful the subscription option, which until it expires allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Some players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players often use the interesting option "play again", which allows generating exactly the same ticket as previous one. In the smartphone application and on the Lotto.pl website 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 Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to simple bets, to increase their chances of winning they can use playing with a system. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from six to 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 translates into 7 single bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 numbers it will be 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 from the higher tiers.

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The simplest of bets for 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 online service, smartphone application or stationary outlet. It will not change due to hand filling the form or the option random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option costs an additional 2 PLN. In the case of system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be provided. With 6 the bet costs 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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At the very beginning draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. In April 2014 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 on the Lotto.pl website. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, the drawn numbers will be able to check in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on our portal Pewniaki.pl.

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Probably everyone plays to win - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The prize pool is exactly half of the total amount of paid bets, therefore for each draw it will vary. For the draw in which there are prizes in all categories, then for the fives fifty percent of the prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. But if in the draw there is no five, then the fours will have 40% of the pool, and the threes the rest. The highest amount so far was in 2015, and its amount was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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