The Mid-August Encore Bump

There aren’t any U.S. holidays associated with August, at least none that are federally recognized. Many staples of “normal” life are either still closed or operating at minimal capacity, and the start of school? Well, let’s not think about that. In fact, let’s escape the madness for a while. Can’t really go anywhere, so streaming and Mega Millions will have to do.

Thing is, Mega Millions was unkind. That multimillion-dollar jackpot would have been a much-welcome escape from the rat race, and there wouldn’t be much (if any) worry about the kids’ education. On the other hand, more money was added to the pot, so it wasn’t all bad. The boost to $40 million was thanks to the workings of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore of August 14, 2020 was thanks to 3, 24, 29, 42, 47 and MB 13. This Pattern has now played 260 times.

An encore can be a helpful boost to the jackpot. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 593 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern played in the August 11, 2020 drawing.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 78 drawings, has played in 30% of the 260 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 593 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.2% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played August 4, 2020.

Now with 19 appearances, the 1 1 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 24.4% of the 78 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.31% of the 260 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.20% of all 593 drawings. The 1 1 2 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen June 30, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Upon closer inspection, it turned out there were four repeating Three-Number Combinations hiding inside!

24, 29, 47 (Debuted April 24, 2015)
24, 42, MB 13 (Debuted February 8, 2019)
42, 47, MB 13 (Debuted May 12, 2017)
3, 42, 47 (Debuted April 11, 2014)

To make things more interesting! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Is a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat, and a larger jackpot, in store for Tuesday night?

The Lotto Texas Playback and Sunshine for Powerball

August 12, 2020 featured another shake-up in the lottery world! Powerball was brought down by an intrepid player from The Sunshine State, and with that, the jackpot was reset to $20 million. Lotto Texas was determined to not go down. With an assist from the Australia Play, a playback like no other, its jackpot rose to $32.25 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 6, 15, 25, 35, 39 and 41, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order made their 241^st appearance.

An extra kick in Lotto Texas! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1785 Lotto Texas drawings, and an Australia Play has occurred in 13.5% of them. The last time an Australia Play happened was July 4, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

After the dust settled, repeating Four-Number Combination 6, 15, 35 and 39 remained.

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination boldly dons red. Source: lotterytrend.com

This Combination debuted in the May 4, 2013 drawing.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 142^nd appearance with 2, 6, 18, 36, 37 and PB 21.

Brought down to size by the *second* most common Powerball Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28% of the 507 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 47 appearances, has played in 33.1% of the 142 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 507 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.27% of the time.

Prior to Wednesday night, both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played August 5, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played in 17% of the 47 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.63% of the 142 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.58% of all 507 drawings. The 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order was last seen May 16, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combination 2, 18 and 37 debuted January 3, 2018.

Repeating Three-Number Combination makes everything better! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Lotto Texas may have the bigger jackpot of the two right now, but will that continue into Saturday night?

Mega Millions on the Rebound

When Mega Millions is down, it’s never down for long! This may be due to its quick recovery rate. After a recent reset, it added $2 million to the pot, and this continued a few more times. The addition on August 11, 2020 jumped from a $2 million increase to a $7 million increase. With another night of no jackpot winners, the jackpot jumped from $24 million to $31 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Mega Millions returned to the arms of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 8, 22, 29, 43, 56 and MB 9. This Pattern has now played 259 times.

Return of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 592 drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.75% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen August 4, 2020.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 58 appearances, has played in 22.4% of the 259 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 592 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.80% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played April 24, 2020.

Now with 15 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25.9% of the 58 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.79% of the 259 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.53% of all 592 drawings. We last saw the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order in the March 13, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

Another sign of a rebound was the appearance of three repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which played twice before!

22, 29, 56 (Debuted June 20, 2014)
22, 43, MB 9 (Debuted March 26, 2019)
8, 29, 43 (Debuted April 18, 2017 and last seen November 26, 2019)

Some Combinations repeated more than others. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

With Mega Millions making a break for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, does that mean an encore is in the works for Friday night?

Sturdy Jackpot Chains

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, as they say. Looking at the results of August 8, 2020, the chains of Lotto Texas and Powerball held strong. So strong, in fact, that not one player could break the chains and free the jackpots. Lotto Texas, still on its high, settled on $31.25 million and Powerball climbed to $169 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 3, 13, 18, 23, 33 and 42, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 947^th appearance.

Different Pattern. Stronger chain. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 53.1% of the 1784 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen August 1, 2020.

Now with 171 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 18.1% of the 947 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1784 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.59% of the time. We last saw the 3 2 1 Specific Order June 24, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combinations were in short supply.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 99^th appearance with 2, 3, 14, 40, 51 and PB 24.

Just one shy of the three-digit club! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 506 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 19.6% of the time. The {3-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen July 29, 2020.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 28 appearances, has played in 28.3% of the 99 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 506 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.53% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [3-1-1-1] General Order played June 24, 2020.

Now with two (yes, two) appearances, the 3 0 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 7.14% of the 28 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.02% of the 99 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.40% of all 506 drawings. The 3 0 1 1 0 1 Specific Order made its first appearance September 26, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations managed to play, despite the madness:

2, 3, 40 (Debuted February 10, 2016)
2, 3, PB 24 (Debuted October 26, 2016)

Two doses of red. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the chains of Lotto Texas and Powerball grow even stronger next week, or will at least one of them break, spilling forth jackpot goodies?

Variety is the Spice of Mega Millions

Variety, regardless of how we feel about it, makes life more interesting. For better or worse, we humans don’t mind the occasional shake-up to our routines. It just so happened that Mega Millions is also one that enjoys partaking in variety as well! Instead of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat, another approach was taken to raise the jackpot. With no one picking the six winning numbers, it climbed to $24 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 162^nd appearance in the August 7, 2020 drawing. The winning numbers were 4, 44, 53, 64, 70 and MB 3.

Changing things up! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 591 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.4% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 59 appearances, has played in 36.4% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 591 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.98% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order were last seen July 10, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 59 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.94% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 591 drawings. The 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order was last seen January 18, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening was 44, 64 and MB 3.

This Combination debuted December 6, 2013.

Will next week be the week of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, or will Mega Millions shake it up a bit?

Pummeling and (Near) Playbacks

One word described the night of August 5, 2020: brutal. Lotto Texas and Powerball players got pummeled for even daring to think they could win either of the jackpots. It could be argued that players of the former bore the brunt of it, as there was a Texas-sized playback. With that playback came a jackpot now worth $30.25 million. That quiet, unassuming Lotto Texas ain’t so quiet these days, and hasn’t been for some time.

A playback looked to be on the horizon in Powerball but no go. The jackpot there settled at a comfortable $158 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The uncommonly seen {3-3} Pattern was the cause of the kerfuffle here. With winning numbers 8, 12, 15, 37, 44 and 54, this Pattern made its 141^st appearance.

Different pattern, same result: a rising jackpot! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Now, 141 is a pretty big number, but see, there have been 1783 Lotto Texas drawings. Of those drawings, the {3-3} Pattern has only played in 7.91% of them.

Now with 53 appearances, the 3 0 3 Specific Order has played in 37.6% of the 141 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1783 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.98% of the time.

Both the {3-3} Pattern and the 3 0 3 Specific Order were last seen in the June 13, 2020 drawing.

Four-Number Combinations

The {3-3} Pattern couldn’t bear to act alone. In addition to the playback, it was accompanied by a posse of repeating Four-Number Combinations:

8, 37, 44, 54 (Debuted October 30, 2010)
8, 15, 44, 54 (Debuted March 16, 2019)
12, 15, 37, 54 (Debuted April 10, 2002)
8, 12, 15, 37 (Debuted August 23, 2006)

Bunches of repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 141^st appearance with winning numbers 7, 14, 17, 57, 65 and PB 24.

Sticking with a familiar Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.9% of the 505 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 46 appearances, has played in 32.6% of the 141 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 505 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.11% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order were last seen July 22, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 15.2% of the 46 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.96% of the 141 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.39% of all 505 drawings. We last saw the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order October 16, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combination 7, 57 and PB 24 debuted January 12, 2019.

Single and near the middle! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Saturday night continue the trend of rising jackpots?

On the {2-1-1-1-1} Foot

August arrived in Mega Millions and like the heat, there was no letting go of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. After the grand prize had been grabbed so quickly after resetting, it seemed right to stick with the tried and true. With a jackpot that bumped up to $22 million, this strategy paid off.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore of August 4, 2020 was made possible by 2, 22, 30, 42, 62 and MB 20. This Pattern has now played 258 times.

Starting a new month with a familiar Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 590 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order also hopped aboard the encore train! With that said, this General Order’s 77^th appearance means it has played in 29.8% of the 258 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 590 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.1% of the time.

Recall that both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order were last seen July 31, 2020.

Now with 15 appearances, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 19.5% of the 77 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.81% of the 258 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.54% of all 590 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order played November 15, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 22, 30 and 42 debuted March 13, 2015.

Back from a five-year absence. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order come back Friday night?

Sitting High and Mighty on the Lottery Hill

We’ve entered the eighth month and the lotteries just won’t budge. Did Lotto Texas and Powerball find industrial-grade glue and plant themselves firmly at the top? Truthfully, it was their love of teasing players that kept the prizes unwinnable August 1, 2020. With no one picking the six winning numbers, Lotto Texas and Powerball ascended to $29.5 million and $147 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 946^th appearance with winning numbers 4, 10, 24, 27, 36 and 48.

Starting August with the most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 53.1% of the 1782 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen July 22, 2020.

Now with 158 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.7% of the 946 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1782 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.87% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played July 18, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

The repeating Four-Number Combination 4, 27, 36 and 48 debuted January 25, 2014.

The singleton. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 6, 25, 36, 43, 48 and PB 24, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 193^rd appearance.

Another lottery and its most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in 38.3% of the 504 Powerball drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 28% of the 193 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 504 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.7% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played July 25, 2020.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 16.7% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.66% of the 193 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.79% of all 504 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order played September 18, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern got an assist from a volley of repeating Three-Number Combinations:

6, 25, 36 (Debuted June 9, 2018)
25, 48, PB 24 (Debuted January 23, 2019)
36, 48, PB 24 (Debuted January 12, 2019)
6, 48, PB 24 (Debuted September 12, 2018)

A bundle and a couple of “stray” repeaters. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will this summer of rising jackpots continue, or will at least one lottery jackpot come tumbling down in the weeks ahead?

The Golden Nuggets of Mega Millions

What comes to mind when you hear or see the word “California”? Whether you’re thinking of Silicon Valley or thrown into fits of irrational rage, there’s no denying that The Golden State is an economic powerhouse. Being the most populous state in the U.S. is nothing to sneeze at, either. And it was one, just one of those residents who could claim the $22 million prize offered in the July 31, 2020 drawing.

The jackpot was swooped up faster than anyone could say, “Gnarly!” Naturally, the jackpot reset itself to $20 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The lone winner got an assist from the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 12, 35, 46, 48, 69 and MB 23. This Pattern has now played 257 times.

Ending the month with the most commonly seen Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 589 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen July 24, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 76 appearances, has played in 29.6% of the 257 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 589 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 12.9% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played July 14, 2020.

Now with 17 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.4% of the 76 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.61% of the 257 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.89% of all 589 drawings. The 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order played October 4, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which debuted exactly two years ago!

12, 35, 46 (Debuted March 25, 2016)
12, 35, 69 (Debuted July 31, 2018)

The read floats (close) to the top. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore be how Mega Millions kicks off August?