In graphical form maps Mini Lotto - formerly Express Lotek 06.2021

History of the game Mini Lotto is over forty years - the historical draw was held in March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form was present until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules remained unchanged, and still all players will try to win the prize for the five drawn from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that the game in Mini Lotto was suspended in 1998 for two years, but quite quickly 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 players pay a smaller stake for one 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 extremely simple, similar to those known to players from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be marked, 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 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 in that case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet on the method "quick pick". With this solution all numbers are randomly selected by the device in the point. On one form indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the number of paid forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you 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 special place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and via the dedicated application Lotto installed 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 only have the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there is an option to browse the history so far, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. Very useful is the subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the pool of subsequent games.

Many players like to play the same sets of numbers or numbers. Such players willingly use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing identical ticket as previous one. In the phone application and on the Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl there are saved tickets to use on the individual account, and in the case of terminal play tickets to be played again 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 they can use system play. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark from 6 to 12 numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of individual bets, which result from all possible combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, a 7-number system will be 21 single bets, and for 12 numbers it will be as many as 792. With system play the value of the prize is increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added from the higher tiers.

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One bet for the Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet price is the same for all methods of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the Lotto.pl site, dedicated application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand filling the form or choosing the method random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. As for system play the final cost depends on how many numbers will be marked. 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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At the very beginning all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is every two days, from Tuesday to Saturday. In mid-April 2014 they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since early December 2015 they are held daily. The widely available live broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl portal. If for some reason someone could not watch live the draw, the results can be seen in a point, in the application, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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All players play mostly to win - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. As for this game the prize is a three, four, and five, in proportions given by the regulations. The total prize pool is fifty percent of the total amount of bets, therefore in each draw it may vary. If there are prizes in each category, then for the only fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. But if in the given 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 was about 366 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been many prizes exceeding 300 thousand PLN.

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