diff --git a/programs/winemine/main.c b/programs/winemine/main.c
index 71ff75e164e..da473599eeb 100644
--- a/programs/winemine/main.c
+++ b/programs/winemine/main.c
@@ -343,8 +343,8 @@ static void PlaceMines ( BOARD *p_board, int selected_col, int selected_row )
     /* create mines */
     i = 0;
     while( (unsigned) i < p_board->mines ) {
-        col = (int) (p_board->cols * (float) rand() / RAND_MAX + 1);
-        row = (int) (p_board->rows * (float) rand() / RAND_MAX + 1);
+        col = rand() % p_board->cols + 1;
+        row = rand() % p_board->rows + 1;
 
         if( !p_board->box[col][row].IsMine ) {
             i++;