Month: December 2022

Mega Millions at Peace

Can you believe that 2022 is almost over? Seems like yesterday that the year had started, and now, we’re in the throes of another Christmas season! As busy as it is, and as busy as it can get, it doesn’t do us any good to tire ourselves out. Sometimes, it’s good to just take a breather, and Mega Millions did just that.

After a wild Black Friday and an even wilder Tuesday, Mega Millions thought this past Friday night would be a good time to rest. Christmas is still a few weeks away and besides, the jackpot had yet to be brought down. Growing the prize to $354 million was plenty excitement.

General Lottery Analysis

The winning numbers for December 2, 2022 were 1, 21, 36, 46, 52 and MB 16, bringing the number of appearances of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern to 354.

Nothing flashy this Friday night. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 833 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 42.5% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen November 18, 2022.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 79 appearances, has played in 22.3% of the 354 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 833 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.48% of the time. September 13, 2022 was the last time the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 22.8% of the 79 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.08% of the 354 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.16% of all 833 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order played March 29, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Part of taking a breather meant no repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Given the behemoth of a jackpot currently roosting in Mega Millions, is this lottery resting up for a big blowout come Christmas?

The Exact Art of a Spread

November was the month repeating Combinations reigned supreme. As the month concluded, one would have expected either Lotto Texas or Powerball to take it down a notch. Instead, one of the lotteries opted for an exact spread, and there were more repeating Combinations! Additionally, the jackpots climbed once more, with Lotto Texas growing to $18.75 million and Powerball $81 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern of November 30, 2022 was brought about by 12, 18, 20, 25, 35 and 52. This Pattern has now played 1105 times.

A ‘common’ Pattern with a not-so-common result! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 2092 Lotto Texas drawings, and the {3-2-1} Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. November 26, 2022 was the last time this Pattern played.

Now with 192 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.4% of the 1105 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2092 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.18% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played November 14, 2022.

Exact Spread

Wednesday’s numbers had a spread of 06:02:05:10:17. This exact spread was present August 11, 2001. That night, the winning numbers were 3, 9, 11, 16, 26 and 43. Note how even when the numbers played are different, the differences between them can be the same.

Four-Number Combinations

Even with an exact spread, Lotto Texas found room for a repeating Four-Number Combination! Repeating Combination 18, 20, 35 and 52 debuted November 6, 2010.

Always room for more! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 19, 24, 47, 66 and PB 10, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 319th appearance.

Fueling that jackpot boost. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 39.2% of the 814 Powerball drawings and was last seen November 21, 2022.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 83 appearances, has played in 26% of the 319 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 814 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order was last seen October 29, 2022.

Now with 17 appearances, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.5% of the 83 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.33% of the 319 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.09% of all 814 drawings. October 3, 2022 was the last time we saw the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order.

Three-Number Combinations

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations were spotted:

Giving Powerball more oomph! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

As 2022 begins to wind down, will Lotto Texas and Powerball follow suit, or will they end the year with a bang?