Would you believe that a beast has made itself at home in Mega Millions? It took root sometime in September and was left alone for three months. With just a few days until Christmas, the beast not only thrived but flourished! As the prize grew to $352 million, one must wonder what sustained the beast. What made it grow once again?

General Lottery Analysis

Part of the beast’s diet December 22, 2020 was a {2-2-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 29, 53, 56, 59, 67 and MB 21, this Pattern has played 171 times.

There have now been 630 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.1% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern December 15, 2020.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 62 appearances, has played in 36.3% of the 171 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 630 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.84% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played December 4, 2020.

Another source of sustenance was the debut of the 0 0 1 2 2 1 Specific Order! This Specific Order has now played in 1.61% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 0.58% of the 171 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.16% of all 630 drawings.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 53, 56 and 59 debuted August 9, 2019.

Will the beast be brought down Christmas Day, or will it continue to flourish?