Mega Millions Closing In

Mega Millions survived another September. Even with the knockout roughly halfway through, this lottery ended the month stronger and happier! The September 29, 2020 drawing saw the return of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern but more importantly, the jackpot surpassed Powerball’s, however brief. With the grand prize unable to be claimed, it grew to $41 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore was made possible by winning numbers 14, 39, 43, 44, 67 and MB 19. This Pattern has now played 266 times.

An encore to end September! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 606 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.9% of the time. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen in the September 25, 2020 drawing.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 80 appearances, has played in 30.1% of the 266 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 606 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.2% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played August 21, 2020.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.5% of the 80 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also appeared in 6.77% of the 266 drawings where the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was the winning Pattern and in 2.98% of all 606 drawings. We last saw the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order July 31, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Mega Millions didn’t feel the need to dish out repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make a third appearance to kick off October?

The Proud, the Stubborn

September 26, 2020 featured strong showings from both Lotto Texas and Powerball. Having been on top for the past 1.5 weeks, Lotto Texas wasn’t ready to give that up! The players were thwarted once again, and the jackpot hit $47 million.

Meanwhile, Powerball also saw a jackpot boost. The prize jumped from $25 million to $34 million, closing the gap between the two lotteries.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis


The {3-3} Pattern made its 142nd appearance with winning numbers 6, 11, 13, 22, 29 and 32.

Keeping Lotto Texas on top (for now)! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 7.90% of the 1798 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen August 5, 2020.

Now with 44 appearances, the 3 3 0 Specific Order has played in 31% of the 142 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1798 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.45% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 3 3 0 Specific Order played August 7, 2019.

Four-Number Combinations

Lotto Texas was so content that repeating Four-Number Combinations weren’t necessary.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Powerball’s jackpot boost got a little help from a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak! With winning numbers 11, 21, 27, 36, 62 and PB 24, this Pattern played for the fourth time in a row. Saturday night also marked the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern’s 200th appearance.

And the Pattern streak continues! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 520 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 38.5% of the time. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen September 23, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 25% of the 200 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 520 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 20% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order was last seen August 29, 2020.

Now with 11 appearances, the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.5% of the 200 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.12% of all 520 drawings. We last saw the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order in the March 7, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

 A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations also came to Powerball’s aid:

A bout of repeating Three-Number Combos! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Given the current rate things are going, it won’t be much longer before Powerball has the largest jackpot. Lotto Texas will either have to start seeing larger jackpot increases or will have to get reacquainted to not being top dog. Will Powerball’s dream come true soon?

The Playback Booster Pack

Roughly 1.5 weeks ago, Mega Millions was dethroned. As you’d expect, there was a bruised ego but most importantly, the jackpot was reset. Over this time period, Mega Millions began the climb back to the top. Gradually, the jackpot grew. Come September 25, 2020, the jackpot took a leap! The six winning numbers weren’t matched, and the prize jumped from $24 million to $32 million. It was thanks to that boost that, for the time being, Mega Millions doesn’t have the smallest prize.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 20, 36, 37, 48, 67 and MB 16, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 265th appearance.

A needed boost! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 605 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 62 appearances, has played in 23.4% of the 265 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 605 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time.

Now with 17 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 27.4% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.42% of the 265 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.81% of all 605 drawings.

Prior to Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, and the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order played September 18, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

The playback wasn’t the only standout feature Friday night! A duo of repeating Three-Number Combinations made their way through:

A cluster of repeating Three-Number Combos. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The jackpot boost was a much-needed boost to Mega Millions’ self-esteem! The climb back to the top won’t be so arduous. Will the climb continue next week, or is another jackpot reset right around the corner?  

A Reset Deferred

It’s been exactly one week since the Powerball jackpot was won. Since that time, Powerball continues to pick up the pieces, and Lotto Texas remains on top. The prize in that lottery is now worth $45.5 million. The natural order hasn’t been restored in Powerball’s mind. No way that Lotto Texas stayed on top! What’s a “disgraced” lottery to do?

A {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was part of Powerball’s arsenal, though that wasn’t enough to soothe the fevered desire to be back on top. Even with a volley of repeating Three-Number Combinations, the jackpot rose just a bit, from $22 million to $25 million. Patience, dear Powerball. Patience.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The gulf between the Lotto Texas and Powerball jackpots was as expansive as the Outback. With winning numbers 10, 11, 22, 32, 45 and 54, the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order gave the jackpot a leap forward. An Australia Play has occurred 244 times.

Still on top! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1797 Lotto Texas drawings, and an Australia Play has been featured in 13.6% of them. Prior to September 23, 2020, an Australia Play was last seen September 9, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 10, 11, 22 and 45 debuted December 20, 2017.

Throwing in a repeating Four-Number Combo for good measure! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by 8, 17, 49, 52, 59 and PB 1. This Pattern has now played 199 times.

The start of a Pattern streak? Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.3% of the 519 Powerball drawings and was last seen September 19, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 40 appearances, has played in 20.1% of the 199 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 519 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.71% of the time.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 1 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.5% of the 40 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.52% of the 199 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.73% of all 519 drawings.

Both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 1 0 2 1 1 Specific Order were last seen in the August 19, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

The members of the repeating Three-Number Combination trio were

The red trio! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Powerball’s wish for Lotto Texas to be knocked from the top come true Saturday night, or will the lottery from down south hold strong?

Storing Up for the New Season

It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the last quarter of 2020! September 22nd marked the beginning of another season (autumn for us; spring for all y’all down south of the Equator) and what better time to start something new than with the change of seasons? Mega Millions focused on mastering the art of jackpot rebuilding. This past Tuesday night was a success in that regard. With no one matching the six numbers, the prize bumped up to $24 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 113th appearance with winning numbers 36, 43, 44, 55, 68 and MB 12.

Slow and steady! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 18.7% of the 604 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 1, 2020.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 32.7% of the 113 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 604 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.13% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-3-1-1] General Order played August 18, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13.5% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.42% of the 113 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.83% of all 604 drawings. The 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order was last seen February 4, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

There was no time for repeating Three-Number Combinations. A jackpot needed to be shored up!

Will Friday night mean another jackpot climb, and will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore?

At the Top and Twice as Much

Lotto Texas was in a world of its own. Powerball was forced to reset, and Lotto Texas was now on top. And, after what happened September 19, 2020, it extended its stay until at least the next drawing. The players failed once more to match all six numbers. Rather than go all out, a sliver of that old-time Lotto Texas respectability shone through. The jackpot rose to “just” $44 million.

Powerball began the task of rebuilding its clout. Things got off to a nice start, for players there failed to match all the numbers as well. In fact, $22 million isn’t a bad prize. Although, it was a reminder to Powerball that Lotto Texas had a jackpot now worth twice as much. A bitter pill to swallow for a lottery notorious for monster-sized jackpots, to be sure.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

There were some leftovers from this past Wednesday in the form of a {3-2-1} Pattern encore! With winning numbers 3, 5, 28, 31, 36 and 46, this Pattern made its 952nd appearance.

Keeping on top with an encore! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1796 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 53% of the time.

Now with 160 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.8% of the 160 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1796 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.91% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played August 29, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Two repeating Four-Number Combinations were served up:

  • 28, 31, 36, 46 (Debuted May 21, 2011)
  • 3, 5, 28, 36 (Debuted July 17, 2010)
With a boost from repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Powerball also had a touch of the encore itch! The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 198th appearance with winning numbers 11, 14, 23, 47, 57 and PB 14.

The beginning of a long climb. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.2% of the 518 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 27.8% of the 198 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 518 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.6% of the time.

Now with 12 appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 21.8% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.06% of the 198 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.32% of all 518 drawings.

Both the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order and the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order were last seen in the August 26, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations got caught up in the shuffle:

Repeating Three-Number Combos make everything better. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Neither Mega Millions nor Powerball are strangers to being the ones on top, but for Lotto Texas, it’s a wondrous, yet terrifying experience. Staying on top can either be long-lasting, or short-lived. And, Lotto Texas hasn’t forgotten that when the time comes for its reset, the climb back to the top will be much harder and much longer. Will it be able to hold off the reset for at least another drawing?

Mega Millions Rebuilds

So began another cycle of build->win->rebuild! That is:

  • Build – build up the jackpot
  • Win – at least one player picks the six winning numbers
  • Rebuild – starting over; Mega Millions (and Powerball) start at $20 million

After being dealt a blow to the jackpot (and ego), Mega Millions focused on building up again. Fortune favored Mega Millions, for no one picked the six winning numbers. Imagine the uproar, the scandal, of being knocked down twice in a row! A jackpot whose worth jumped to $22 million is as good a start as any.

General Lottery Analysis

The September 18, 2020 drawing saw the 264th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 26, 29, 41, 52, 64 and MB 22.

Build up with the most commonly seen Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.8% of the 603 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 11, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 23.1% of the 264 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 603 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played July 24, 2020.

Now with 16 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 26.2% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.06% of the 264 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.65% of all 603 drawings. The 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen June 26, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

There was a trio of Three-Number Combinations:

Clusters of red! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions continue to rebuild Tuesday night, or will it have to start over yet again?

The Uppity Lottery

Mega Millions lost some of its clout this past Tuesday night, and one lottery endured the same fate. Lotto Texas, known for being meek and respectable, became more confident as 2020 rolled on. Some would say that the lil ol’ lottery from down South got uppity. Well, if you were expecting the return of respectable Lotto Texas…it did not return. On September 16, 2020, that “uppity” lottery had its jackpot rise to $42.75 million!

What happened to Powerball? Well, Powerball got knocked in the head by an Empire (State) apple and when it woke up, had only $20 million remaining. At least Mega Millions gained a grumbling partner.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 951st appearance with winning numbers 2, 7, 18, 19, 44 and 47.

King of the hill! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 53% of the 1795 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen August 29, 2020.

Now with 181 appearances the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19% of the 951 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1795 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played August 22, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Lotto Texas gained the coveted “Largest Jackpot” crown. This occasion called for bourbon and whiskey, not repeating Four-Number Combinations!

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 10, 17, 31, 51, 53 and PB 1, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 197th appearance.

This Pattern has now played in 38.1% of the 517 Powerball drawings and was last seen August 29, 2020.  

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 27.9% of the 197 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 10.6% of all 517 drawings.

Now with 10 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.2% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.08% of the 197 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.93% of all 517 drawings.

Both the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order and the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order were last seen August 1, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Powerball’s bruised ego didn’t allow for repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Lotto Texas reigns supreme but deep down, it knows this moment won’t last forever. Mega Millions and Powerball will relish the day when the “uppity” lottery is put back in its place. Will Saturday night give Lotto Texas more time at the top?

Mega Millions’ Cheese and Wine

A special thanks to guest blogger Romulun Harris for filling in on such short notice this past weekend!

Nothing says “sophisticated” like a cheese platter served with wine! But, there’s a catch. Velveeta and Kraft singles are a no-no, and the finest wines come from far and wide. Of course, we’re partial to wines from the Texas Hill Country, wot wot.

Mega Millions, see, is a sophisticate. The trendsetter, not the follower. For a while, it had the largest jackpot of The Big Three. It was the guile (or “gall” in Mega Millions’ view) of a Wisconsinite that changed everything. With the prize having been won, the jackpot naturally reset itself to $20 million. And it was with that reset that Mega Millions looked on with scorn at that “uppity” Lotto Texas, hobnobbing with Powerball.

General Lottery Analysis

September 15, 2020 saw the 165th appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 25, 28, 38, 59, 62 and MB 22.

Making someone $119 million richer! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.4% of the 602 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen August 28, 2020.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 52 appearances, has played in 31.5% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 602 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.64% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-1-2-1] General Order played May 22, 2020.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 7.69% of the 52 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.42% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.66% of all 602 drawings. The 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen July 13, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

A duo of repeating Three-Number Combinations dealt extra blows:

Double whammy! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Mega Millions may have been brought down to size, but there are a couple of lottery drawings coming up soon. Will Mega Millions have to contend with having the smallest jackpot this coming Friday, or will its time at the “bottom” be short-lived?

Jackpots Ride Again!

Salutations again, Lotterytrend fans! This is guest blogger Romulun Harris, filling in for Freyja Harris, and giving you the latest updates in Lotto Texas and Powerball.

As the 19th anniversary of that dreaded September 11 attack passes and the COVID-19 fiasco continues, we find Lotto Texas and Powerball marching on as their jackpots again gained momentum. Lotto Texas carried artillery worth $41.25 million while Powerball had even heavier artillery worth $94 million.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

With assistance from winning numbers 20, 27, 31, 33, 36, and 40, the seldom seen {5-1} Pattern made its 64th appearance.

The Pattern has now played in 3.57% of the 1794 Lotto Texas drawings and last occurred on August 19, 2020.

The 0 5 1 Specific Order, in its 12th appearance, has now played in 18.75% of the 64 drawings associated with the {5-1} Pattern. With all 1794 drawings considered, the Specific Order has played 0.67% of the time. Just like the {5-1} Pattern, the 0 5 1 Specific Order last played on August 19, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no Four-Number Combination repeats.

POWERBALL

Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 102nd appearance, courtesy of 16, 17, 20, 53, 67, and PB 04.

Out of 516 total Powerball drawings, the Pattern has played 19.77% of the time. The {3-1-1-1} Pattern last appeared on September 2, 2020.

With 30 appearances, the [3-1-1-1] General Order has played in 29.41% of the 102 drawings associated with the {3-1-1-1} Pattern. With all 516 drawings considered, the General Order has played 5.81% of the time. Like the {3-1-1-1} Pattern, the [3-1-1-1] General Order last appeared on September 2, 2020.

The 0 3 0 1 1 1 Specific Order, now in its 6th appearance, has played in exactly 20% of the 30 drawings associated with the [3-1-1-1] General Order. The Specific Order has also played in 5.88% of the 102 drawings associated with the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and 1.16% of all 516 drawings. The 0 3 0 1 1 1 Specific Order made its previous appearance on May 30, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The sole Three-Number Combination Repeat:

Only Three-Number Combination repeat. Source: lotterytrend.com

The jackpots retain their momentum as players try to win big, but for how long? As said last night, Freyja Harris will return next week to give you the latest updates. This is guest blogger Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!