Archive Mini Lotto - from 12.2021

History of the game Mini Lotto almost fifty years - the first draw took place at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Although the name changed the main rules did not change, and to this day players try to win the prize for the five by choosing from forty-two numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this popular game was suspended in 1998 for two years, and then returned under player pressure. As it turns out, it is still very popular, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that the stakes are smaller 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 uncomplicated and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three methods to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for practically every player. You can send your ticket at all 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 method "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the registration device. On one form indicate up to 10 bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto players can use the Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number placed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the indicated place on the form.

All bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed through the Lotto.pl site and via the application Lotto installed on smartphones. Play via the app and online has many advantages, you don't have to look for a stationary point, because you can do everything anywhere, if only have internet access. Another benefit of this type of play is the access to the individual account. On this account are recorded bets placed by players, there are options to see the history, and withdrawals and deposits of funds. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which during its activity allows participation in the certain number of subsequent games.

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

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use system play. For Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between 6 and 12 numbers, from the available forty-two. The probability of winning increases significantly with each subsequent number, because the total number of simple bets, which result from all existing combinations. For example a system of 6 numbers translates 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 increased, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of higher tiers.

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Single bet in the case of 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 placement - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, 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 additionally costs 2 PLN. With system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be selected. With 6 the bet will cost 9 PLN, in the case of 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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During the first years all draws of the Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as draws Lotto, that is on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. In April 2014 they were extended to Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and since early December 2015 they are held every day. The widely available 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 results will be able to check in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl, in the application and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mostly to win some prize - so it is good to learning something more about it, how the prizes look like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are threes, fours, and fives, 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. If there are prizes in all categories, then for the only fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, for the fours 20% and the threes 30%. If in the specific draw a five was not drawn, then the fours receive 40% of the pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and was almost 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes in an amount greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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