“Remember, remember, the fifth of November…”
This line comes from a poem regarding the Gunpowder Plot. On November 5, 1605, a fellow by the name of Guy Fawkes led a group of English Catholics in a protest against their persecution. This protest came in the form of an assassination attempt on King James I (that King James I) by blowing up Parliament’s House of Lords. The plot failed and all the conspirators were executed. To celebrate the failed assassination attempt, the English people lit bonfires and set off fireworks, and celebrations continue to this day. You can find more information about Guy Fawkes Day and the Gunpowder Plot here and here.
Mega Millions had a fireworks display of its own. November 5, 2021 saw the return of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, as well as an explosion of repeating Three-Number Combinations. All these propelled the jackpot to $45 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern returned with winning numbers 10, 15, 20, 66, 68 and MB 18. This Pattern has now played 201 times.
There have now been 721 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.9% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern November 2, 2021.
The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 71 appearances, has played in 35.3% of the 201 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 721 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.85% of the time. The [1-2-2-1] General Order was last seen September 17, 2021.
Now with nine appearances, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 12.7% of the 71 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.48% of the 201 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.25% of all 721 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order played May 8, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
The repeating Three-Number Combination quartet made an impression:
- 10, 15, 20 (Debuted July 10, 2020)
- 10, 15, 68 (Debuted April 13, 2021)
- 66, 68, MB 18 (Debuted May 14, 2019)
- 10, 20, MB 18 (Debuted May 22, 2020)
Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern be so bold as to return yet again Tuesday night?