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Mega Millions’ “Combinationing” Foray

The act of “combinationing” is more than just a lottery having a night out. There are many, emphasis on many, repeating Combinations to be had. A Tuesday night can be just as good a night for Mega Millions to go “combinationing” as a Friday night. Better, even!

October 11, 2022 was a wild night for sure. As Mega Millions hit the Combination scene, a jackpot continued its growth spurt. The behemoth grew ever larger, towering at $494 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Mega Millions didn’t bother with a playback, let alone an Australia Play. Instead, it was time to give attention to a Pattern that doesn’t get much play: the {4-1-1} Pattern! With winning numbers 3, 7, 11, 13, 38 and MB 1, this Pattern made its 18th appearance.

These six numbers, I tell ya! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 2.20% of the 818 Mega Millions drawings.

The [4-1-1] General Order, now with 10 appearances, has played in 55.6% of the 18 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 818 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 1.22% of the time.

Both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the [4-1-1] General Order were last seen June 14, 2022.

A playback wasn’t meant to be, obviously, but what say you to the debut of a Specific Order? More specifically, the 4 0 1 0 0 1 Specific Order? Naturally, this Specific Order has played in 10% of the 10 drawings where the General Order was [4-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.56% of the 18 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.12% of all 818 drawings.

Three-Number Combinations

This is where Mega Millions lost its ever-loving mind. There were six repeating Three-Number Combinations!

Red’s a partying color. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions go on another “combinationing” adventure Friday night, accompanied by a jackpot that gains another growth spurt?

Mega Millions’ Not Quite Playback

For Mega Millions, a playback happens when the Pattern, General Order, and Specific Order share a date when they last played. One notable example of a playback is the Australia Play. The {1-1-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-1-1-1-1-1] General Order, and the 1 1 1 1 1 1 Specific Order always play together. What about playbacks that are not Australia Plays? These are harder to come by, but that doesn’t stop Mega Millions from thinking about them!

October 7, 2022 was a night where a playback seemed like a good idea, but Mega Millions couldn’t fully commit to one. Lovers of massive jackpots will be pleased to know that lack of a playback didn’t stop the prize from growing to $445 million.  

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 6, 11, 29, 36, 55 and MB 21, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 227th appearance.

A playback was tempting, but not tempting enough! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.8% of the 817 Mega Millions drawings.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 77 appearances, has played in 33.9% of the 227 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 817 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order played 9.42% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order previously played September 30, 2022.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 0 2 1 0 1 Specific Order played in 11.7% of the 77 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.96% of the 227 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.10% of all 817 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 2 0 2 1 0 1 Specific Order played May 29, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 11, 29 and 36 debuted October 31, 2014.

Is a playback that isn’t an Australia Play in store for Mega Millions Tuesday night, or will this lottery have other plans?

The Small and the Mighty

What may be popular in one lottery may not be popular in another. Take the {3-2-1} Pattern for instance. This Pattern rules Lotto Texas, but that’s not so for Mega Millions. In fact, this Pattern is one of the least played over there. However, when the {3-2-1} Pattern does get a chance to play, it leaves a lasting impression!

A lasting impression was certainly made Tuesday night, with the jackpot rising to $410 million, and much more.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern of October 4, 2022 was thanks to 15, 18, 25, 33, 38 and MB 25. This Pattern has now played 48 times.

What do *these* six numbers have in store? Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 816 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 5.88% of the time.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 27 appearances, has played in 56.25% of the 48 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 816 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 3.31% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the [3-2-1] General Order were last seen August 16, 2022.

Now with four appearances, the 0 3 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.8% of the 27 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 8.33% of the 48 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.49% of all 816 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 3 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played December 24, 2021. Imagine if there had been a playback!

Three-Number Combinations

Although a playback wasn’t meant to be, the {3-2-1} Pattern had an entourage made up of four repeating Three-Number Combinations!

A quartet decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern be bold enough to return Friday night?

A {2-2-1-1} Kind of Finish

In Mega Millions, the last week of September belonged to the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. This mini streak began the previous Friday. From then on, it showed up in this past Tuesday’s drawing and then once more September 30, 2022. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern three-peat also pushed the jackpot to $380 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 26, 37, 40, 51 and MB 6, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 226th appearance.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern took no prisoners! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.7% of the 815 Mega Millions drawings.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 76 appearances, has played in 33.6% of the 226 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 815 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.33% of the time. September 9, 2022 was the last time the [2-2-1-1] General Order played.

Now with 11 appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.5% of the 76 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.87% of the 226 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 815 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order played March 1, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 37, 51 and MB 6 debuted June 15, 2018.

Repeating Three-Number Combination chaser. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions stick with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern Tuesday night, or will a different Pattern have a shot?

Second Verse, Louder Than the First

Mega  Millions had the honor of being the first lottery to play in the Fall 2022 season. Friday night featured an appearance by the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. Fans of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern will be happy to know that this Pattern returned for the September 27, 2022 drawing. Said fans, and everyone else, will be happy to know this Pattern encore pushed the jackpot to an astonishing $355 million.

General Lottery Analysis

By the power of 8, 14, 24, 43, 51 and MB 9, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore made its 225th appearance.

This {2-2-1-1} Pattern was *much* louder. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.6% of the 814 Mega Millions drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 73 appearances, has played in 32.4% of the 225 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 814 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9% of the time. The [2-1-2-1] General Order was last seen September 2, 2022.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 11% of the 73 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.55% of the 225 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.98% of all 814 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 2 1 0 2 0 1 Specific Order played June 28, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

This is the part where the {2-2-1-1} Pattern from Tuesday night was louder. There were six repeating Three-Number Combinations, with one having been featured twice before!

Too much fun to be had with repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

In Friday’s post, we were wondering if the {2-2-1-1} Pattern would rule the final week of September. The Pattern encore Tuesday night gives the idea some grounding, but it’s early yet. We’ll have to see if the {2-2-1-1} Pattern is the last Pattern of September, or if Mega Millions has other ideas.

A Different Pattern Falls In

Many great changes have fallen upon the world these past few weeks. The most recent change was the changing of the seasons. Fittingly, Mega Millions saw a change in the Pattern line-up Friday night. This lottery welcomed fall (or spring for y’all south of the Equator) without a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore. Nonetheless, the jackpot grew to an astounding $325 million.

General Lottery Analysis

September 23, 2022 belonged to the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 5, 50, 53, 58, 64 and MB 22, this Pattern made its 224th appearance.

Fall-ing for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.6% of the 813 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 9, 2022.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 77 appearances, has played in 34.375% of the 224 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 813 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.47% of the time. The [1-2-2-1] General Order was last seen March 4, 2022.

Now with 10 appearances, the 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13% of the 77 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.46% of the 224 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.23% of the 813 drawings. Prior to Friday  night, the 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order played June 11, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 50, 53 and 64 debuted August 28, 2020.

Always room for a repeating Three-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern take over Mega Millions in the final week of September?

Gettin’ Those Combo Fixins

Humans, like all animals, need to eat. Many of us strive to eat a more well-balanced diet, but everyone has that one meal that makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside. Comfort food, or “good fixin’s” if you will. For some, it’s tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. For others, it’s fried fish and chips (French fries for us Yanks). As for lotteries, their “good fixin’s” are common Patterns with an extra kick.

Even though Mega Millions hosted its most common Pattern Tuesday night, the results were anything but! There was an abundance of repeating Three-Number Combinations, and the jackpot reinforced its beastly status. More specifically, the jackpot rose to $301 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The September 20, 2022 Pattern was {2-1-1-1-1}. With winning numbers 9, 21, 28, 30, 52 and MB 10, this Pattern has now played 346 times.

This Pattern has now played in 42.6% of the 812 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 13, 2022.

The numbers that came with big surprises. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 79 appearances, has played in 22.8% of the 346 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 812 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.73% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order was last seen August 19, 2022.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 2 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 16.5% of the 79 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.76% of the 346 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.60% of all 812 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 2 1 1 0 1 Specific Order played February 5, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Out of this {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern instance came six, yes six repeating Three-Number Combinations! If that weren’t something, then having two of them play twice before certainly was.

A nice big helping of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Is Mega Millions going to stick with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern Friday night, or will it fall for another Pattern?

Mega Millions’ Mid-Month Pattern Shift

In our last Mega Millions post, we mentioned the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and how it rules this lottery. One reason for the Pattern being high in rank is due to its tendency to repeat itself. There was no such repeat Friday night. Also missing from Friday night was the chaos that accompanied that instance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Opting for a different Pattern shifted Friday night’s tone and raised the jackpot to $277 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern was featured in the September 16, 2022 drawing, with winning numbers 15, 30, 35, 38, 66 and MB 12. This Pattern has now played 156 times.

Going with {3-1-1-1} tonight! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 811 Mega Millions drawings, and the {3-1-1-1} Pattern has played 19.2% of the time. August 9, 2022 was the last time the {3-1-1-1} Pattern played.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 32.1% of the 156 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 811 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.17% of the time. The [1-3-1-1] General Order was last seen July 19, 2022.

Now with five appearances, the 0 1 3 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 10% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.21% of the 156 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.62% of all 811 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 1 3 0 1 1 Specific Order played May 1, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 30, 35 and 66 debuted May 1, 2020.

All the room in the world! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

Friday night was much calmer, and all because of a switch-up in Patterns! Will it be the {3-1-1-1} Pattern that surprises us with an encore Tuesday night?

The Wiles of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern didn’t become the most played Mega Millions by showing up every now and then. Encores. Pattern streaks. Those played a big part. The other method was employed September 13, 2022. That method is called “Gone, but not for long”, and it was just as effective at crushing the dreams of millions. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern ruled the night, and the jackpot climbed to $256 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Thanks to winning numbers 14, 25, 38, 59, 64 and MB 21, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 345th appearance.

Only a week has past since this Pattern was last seen. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has played in 42.6% of the 810 Mega Millions drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 78 appearances, has played in 22.6% of the 345 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 810 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.63% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played September 6, 2022.

Now with 20 appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 25.6% of the drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.80% of the 345 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.47% of all 810 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played May 31, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

There were four, count ‘em four, repeating Three-Number Combinations:

The more the merrier! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will this Pattern return Friday night?

The Friday Night Slide

Short or long, boring or eventful, many of us breathe a sigh of relief once Friday rolls around. In our ever-increasingly connected go-go-go society, the need for an escape hatch is important. Enjoying a night out with friends, or even by yourself, is a popular choice to jump start the weekend. Others, like Mega Millions, opt to relax. Everyone “knows” that Saturday is the real party day!

With regards to Mega Millions, Friday night’s outcome was vastly different from what was observed earlier in the week. There was no {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore, and the idea of a playback was rendered absurd. One thing that did stay the same was a boost in the jackpot. The prize climbed to $231 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Mega Millions opted for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. The winning numbers for September 9, 2022 were 16, 21, 54, 55, 69 and MB 22. This Pattern has now played 223 times.

Taking it a down a notch for the weekend. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has now played in 27.6% of the 809 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 2, 2022.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 75 appearances, has played in 33.6% of the 223 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 809 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.27% of the time. The [2-2-1-1] General Order was last seen August 23, 2022.

Now with six appearances, the 0 2 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 8% of the 75 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.69% of the 223 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.74% of all 809 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 2 0 2 1 1 Specific Order played August 12, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 16, 54 and MB 22 debuted November 24, 2017.

A smaller round. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

How much different will Mega Millions be Tuesday night?