The “A” grade, source of both triumph and anxiety. More “A’s” on a report card means a higher grade point average (and happier parents). An “A” rating at a restaurant means the best food and high-quality service. For lotteries like Lotto Texas and Powerball, an A grade translates to, “Winning the jackpot is going to be a challenge.”
Lately, those who’ve played either or both lotteries have seen how their jackpots kept going up. After February 4, 2023, that didn’t change! No wild plays were needed to boost the Lotto Texas jackpot to $38 million. Meanwhile, Powerball, opting out of a Pattern streak, raised the jackpot to $747 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 16, 26, 30, 31, 37 and 44, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 1121st appearance.
This Pattern has now played in 52.9% of the 2120 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen January 30, 2023.
Now with 156 appearances, the 1 3 2 Specific Order has played in 13.9% of the 1121 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2120 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.36% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 3 2 Specific Order played December 10, 2022.
Four-Number Combinations
Lotto Texas had a fondness for repeating Four-Number Combinations. Three, in fact:
- 30, 31, 37, 44 (Debuted August 29, 2001)
- 16, 26, 30, 44 (Debuted July 25, 2009)
- 16, 26, 30, 37 (Debuted December 2, 2006 and last seen April 28, 2021)
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
Powerball traded out the {3-1-1-1} Pattern with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. Thanks to 2, 8, 15, 19, 58 and PB 10, this Pattern made its 243rd appearance.
There have now been 842 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.9% of the time. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern was last seen January 25, 2023.
The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 84 appearances, has played in 34.6% of the 243 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 842 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.98% of the time. January 16, 2023 was the last time we saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order.
Now with four appearances, the 2 2 0 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 4.76% of the 84 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.65% of the 243 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.48% of all 842 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 2 0 0 1 1 Specific Order played January 5, 2019.
Three-Number Combinations
There were three repeating Three-Number Combinations:
- 8, 15, PB 10 (Debuted October 19, 2022)
- 8, 19, 58 (Debuted August 26, 2020)
- 8, 19, PB 10 (Debuted January 13, 2016)
How long can Lotto Texas and Powerball maintain their “A” grade?