Mega Millions’ Sense and Civility

Last time in Mega Millions, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was on the verge of a Pattern streak. The momentum of the Fourth of July holiday certainly helped! To put it another way, once the holiday (week) ended, Mega Millions threw out the cans and dressed properly. Most everyone has gone back to work, and “Back to School!” sales started to rear their heads.

If anything carried over from the previous week, it was the rising jackpot. With no one selecting the six winning numbers, the prize jumped to $117 million.

General Lottery Analysis

July 13, 2021 featured the 187^th appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. The winning numbers were 3, 10, 17, 26, 55 and MB 24.

Shifting to the {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.2% of the 688 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen June 11, 2021.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 63 appearances, has played in 33.7% of the 187 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 688 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.16% of the time.

Now with 11 appearances, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 17.5% of the 63 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.88% of the 187 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.60% of all 688 drawings.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [2-2-1-1] General Order and the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order played May 21, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 3, 26 and 55 debuted November 17, 2017.

Will the jackpot rise once again Friday night, and will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern return?

Friends with Combinations

While there were whisperings of a possible Pattern streak in Mega Millions, Lotto Texas and Powerball were on a different path Saturday night. No playbacks were to be had July 10, 2021, nor were there Pattern encores. Instead, these lotteries embraced a love of repeating Three and Four-Number Combinations, Powerball especially so. The jackpots graciously grew to $7.5 and $137 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 10, 23, 42, 46, 48 and 51, the {4-1-1} Pattern made its 206^th appearance.

Going with a {4-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1880 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the {4-1-1} Pattern played April 10, 2021.

Now with 72 appearances, the 1 1 4 Specific Order has played in 35% of the 206 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1880 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.83% of the time. We last saw the 1 1 4 Specific Order March 27, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 10, 23, 42 and 46 debuted December 20, 2000.

Blast from the past! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 228^th appearance with 1, 5, 29, 54, 62 and PB 3.

Returning after one week of absence! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 602 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 37.9% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen July 3, 2021.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 60 appearances, has played in 26.3% of the 228 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 602 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.97% of the time. The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order was last seen May 26, 2021.

Now with 12 appearances, the 2 0 1 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20% of the 60 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.26% of the 228 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.99% of all 602 drawings. We last saw the 2 0 1 1 1 1 Specific Order June 13, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Powerball played host to a trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations:

1, 5, 54 (Debuted June 26, 2019)
1, 5, PB 3 (Debuted October 16, 2019)
5, 54, PB 3 (Debuted May 20, 2017)

The trio decked in red boxes! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the week ahead feature Pattern encores from Lotto Texas and/or Powerball?

That Good Old Fashioned Pattern Charm

The start of the holiday weekend may have been the start of something else in Mega Millions. It was on July 2^nd that the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was invited for drinks and fireworks. The holiday weekend has since ended, but the Pattern decided to stick around for much longer! Long enough, in fact, that a three-peat happened. With the {3-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat came a jackpot boost to $104 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} three-peat of July 9, 2021 was thanks to 6, 37, 39, 41, 46 and MB 17. This Pattern has now played 134 times.

Sticking with {3-1-1-1}(Pattern)! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 687 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 19.5% of the time. We last saw the {3-1-1-1} Pattern July 6, 2021.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 44 appearances, has played in 32.8% of the 134 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 687 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.40% of the time.

Now with six appearances, the 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 44 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.48% of the 134 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.87% of all 687 drawings.

Prior to Friday night, both the [1-3-1-1] General Order and the 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order played July 2, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 6, 37 and 46 debuted December 8, 2017.

Will next week see the {3-1-1-1} Pattern forge a streak?

Playback Dreams

As we venture further into July, we must face the inevitable. Whether it’s within a few weeks or even a few days, the prospect of work and/or school looms over the horizon. July 7, 2021 was one such opportunity to keep the beast at bay. Those millions would allow for more freedom. Freedom like early retirement, stock market investment, college tuition/loan payoff, and for the brave (foolish?), bypassing college altogether.

If you played Wednesday night, you’ll need to deal with work and school a bit longer. However, there was a silver lining! With the six winning numbers going unpicked in both Lotto Texas and Powerball, their respective jackpots rose to $7.25 million and $127 million. And we have a playback to thank, at least in one lottery.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 991^st appearance with winning numbers 7, 8, 23, 32, 33 and 41.

A visit from the most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1879 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the {3-2-1} Pattern played June 30, 2021.

Now with 172 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.4% of the 991 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1879 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.15% of the time. The 2 3 1 Specific Order was last seen June 23, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 7, 23, 33 and 41 debuted June 27, 2012.

Powerball

Powerball went for a special kind of playback. With winning numbers 8, 21, 30, 49, 57 and PB 8, the Australia Play made its 31^st appearance!

Of the 601 Powerball drawings, the {1-1-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-1-1-1-1-1] General Order, and 1 1 1 1 1 1 Specific Order have played 5.16% of the time and were last seen June 23, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 30, 49 and PB 8 debuted October 18, 2017.

Are more playbacks in store for this weekend?

The Mega Millions After-Holiday Pattern Encore

The Fourth of July may have come and gone, but that didn’t mean there weren’t any leftovers. Unused fireworks, ribs and wieners that weren’t eaten at the barbecue, those sorts of things, true. However, in this case, “leftovers” meant a {3-1-1-1} Pattern encore. With that encore came a jackpot that grew to $94 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern encore of July 6, 2021 was made possible by 18, 47, 63, 68, 69 and MB 14. This Pattern has now played 133 times.

Returning after the holiday weekend! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.4% of the 686 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen July 2, 2021.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 40 appearances, has played in 30.1% of the 133 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 686 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.83% of the time. Prior to Tuesday evening, the [1-1-3-1] General Order played June 18, 2021.

Now with two appearances, the 0 1 0 1 3 1 Specific Order has played in 5% of the 40 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.5% of the 133 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.29% of all 686 drawings. The 0 1 0 1 3 1 Specific Order made its first appearance December 3, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 63, 68 and 69 debuted November 16, 2018.

Standing out above the rest! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern stick around Friday night, or will another Pattern make an appearance?

There be Lottery Fireworks

To our readers in the United States: Happy Fourth of July! May it be full of grilling, companionship, relaxation, and fireworks.

On July 3, 1996, one movie took the world by storm. An alien invasion movie with plucky, loveable characters, special effects that (mostly) hold up to this day, and a stellar (no pun intended) soundtrack. That movie was Independence Day, and for everyone who saw it in the theater, especially for the 90s kids out there (like yours truly), it was a thrill like no other. Twenty-five years later, and the movie has become a staple of holiday viewing.

July 3, 2021 saw a dazzling display of fireworks from both Lotto Texas and Powerball. A three-peat and a playback were featured, and the jackpots shot up once more! The Lotto Texas jackpot blasted its way up to $7 million, and Powerball’s jackpot soared to $113 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 5, 11, 14, 18 and 49, the {5-1} Pattern made its 66^th appearance.

Starting July with an uncommon Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 3.51% of the 1878 Lotto Texas drawings.

Now with seven appearances, the 5 0 1 Specific Order has played in 10.6% of the 66 drawings where {5-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1878 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.37% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the {5-1} Pattern and the 5 0 1 Specific Order were last seen May 26, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

As if on cue, a trio of repeating Four-Number Combinations were sighted!

4, 5, 14, 49 (Debuted June 22, 2016)
4, 5, 14, 18 (Debuted December 10, 2011)
4, 11, 14, 49 (Debuted October 4, 2008)

Extra fireworks! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by 26, 40, 41, 55, 65 and PB 24. This Pattern has now played 227 times.

A three-peat was certainly one way to mark a momentous occasion. This was Powerball’s 600^th drawing! With that said, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has now played 37.8% of the time and was last seen June 30, 2021.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 26.9% of the 227 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 600 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. We last saw the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order June 26, 2021.

Now with 12 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 19.6% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.28% of the 227 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2% of all 600 drawings. The 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen April 17, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 40, 55 and PB 24 debuted October 31, 2020.

Will the holiday weekend’s momentum continue on to the week ahead?

Mega Millions’ Completely Not Over-the-Top Celebration

No Independence Day celebration is complete without fireworks! If you’re the type who can’t wait until the holiday to see them, they were more visible in the sky over the neighborhood than in Mega Millions. Given how the Fourth of July holiday is known for its bombastic display of explosions, an opportunity for a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak went unrealized. However, Friday night did not disappoint. A jackpot doesn’t need fanfare to jump to $82 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The July 2, 2021 Mega Millions drawing saw the 132^nd appearance of the {3-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 8, 31, 32, 34, 45 and MB 19.

Starting July with a different Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.3% of the 685 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen June 18, 2021.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 43 appearances, has played in 32.6% of the 132 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 685 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.28% of the time. We last saw the [1-3-1-1] General Order June 4, 2021.

Now with five appearances, the 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 11.6% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.79% of the 132 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.73% of all 685 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order played May 31, 2016. To put things in perspective, this was around the time Lottery Binge launched!

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations made the scene:

31, 34, MB 19 (Debuted July 28, 2020)
31, 45, MB 19 (Debuted November 3, 2020)

In the box at the bottom of the table are a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The jackpot isn’t too far off from being $100 million. Will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern return Tuesday night, or will another Pattern help push the jackpot closer?

How Should Lotteries End a Month?

Can you believe it?! Another June has come and gone, which means we’re halfway through 2021. Lotto Texas and Powerball had the honor of bidding adieu. Save for a Pattern encore, June 30, 2021 was far quieter than what we saw this past Saturday night. The jackpots rose to $6.75 million and $101 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 990^th appearance with 4, 13, 21, 32, 44 and 49.

The most common Pattern to end the month. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.7% of the 1877 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen June 23, 2021.

Now with 147 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 14.8% of the 990 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1877 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.83% of the time. We last saw the 2 1 3 Specific Order May 19, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 13, 21, 42 and 49 debuted April 18, 2007.

With a repeating Four-Number Combination inside! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

With winning numbers 24, 29, 50, 65, 66 and PB 14, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern came back for an encore! This Pattern has now played 226 times.

With 599 Powerball drawings having been played, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has appeared in 37.2% of them. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen June 26, 2021.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 62 appearances, has played in 27.4% of the 226 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 599 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.4% of the time.

Now with 12 appearances, the 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 19.4% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.31% of the 226 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2% of all 599 drawings.

Prior to Wednesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order and 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order were last seen April 24, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Powerball was so winded by the Pattern encore and a near-playback that no repeating Three-Number Combinations played.

Will Lotto Texas and Powerball put on a pre-Fourth of July fireworks show with even more Pattern encores?