First, a Happy 2019 to all you readers out there. Can you believe that the second decade of the 21^st century is almost over? Just one more year (two if you count 2020) to go!

Speaking of the new year, New York City’s Times Square is said to be one of the hottest spots to ring in the new year. After the January 1^st Mega Million’s drawing, “Lottery Charmer” can be another thing the city is known for. Right after Christmas, a Powerball winner was crowned in Brooklyn. Tuesday night saw a Long Islander ring in the new year with a whopping $425 million!

As is tradition, the grand prize decreased to a respectable $40 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 34, 44, 57, 62, 70, and MB 14, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 83^rd appearance.

This Pattern has now played in 19.6% of the 424 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen December 4^th, 2018.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order made its 24^th appearance and has now played in 28.9% of the 83 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 424 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.66% of the time.

Now with three appearances, the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order has played in 12.5% of the 24 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.61% of the 83 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When taking all 424 drawings into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.71% of the time.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [1-1-3-1] General Order and the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order played on November 13^th, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Mega Millions also rang in the new year with a repeating Three-Number Combination!

• 44, 57, MB 14 (Debuted August 4^th, 2015)

Could 2019 come with record-breaking Pattern streaks and more crazy-rich grand prizes or will this be a more mellow year?