Despite the title, there wasn’t an Australia Play in the December 28, 2018 drawing. However, there was an encore; two in fact. The fallout of this “double encore” was a grand prize now worth $415 million. What a way to end the year!
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 9, 10, 25, 37, 38, and MB 21, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 120th appearance.

This Pattern has played in 28.4% of the 423 Mega Millions drawings.
The [2-1-2-1] General Order made its 41st appearance and has now played in 34.2% of the 120 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This Pattern has also played in 9.69% of all 423 drawings.
Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and [2-1-2-1] General Order were last seen Christmas 2018!
Now with four appearances, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 9.76% of the 41 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.33% of the 120 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Finally, when taking all 423 drawings into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.95% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played March 6, 2018.
Three-Number Combination(s)
There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations Friday night.
Mega Millions will most certainly ring in the new year with a bang. Could someone win the massive jackpot Tuesday night? Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern have the honor of ringing in 2019?
Could it be both?