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.
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:
- 26, 29, 64 (Debuted January 8, 2019)
- 26, 64, MB 11 (Debuted May 18, 2018)
- 26, 52, MB 11 (Debuted March 16, 2018)
Will Mega Millions continue to rebuild Tuesday night, or will it have to start over yet again?