Mega Millions took it easy earlier in the week. There was no need for encores or extravagant plays to push the jackpot upward once more. Friday night told a similar story. Neither Pattern encores nor anything “over the top” was needed to boost the jackpot to $141 million.
General Lottery Analysis
September 8, 2023 featured the 381st appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern with winning numbers 3, 12, 17, 51, 62 and MB 1. There have now been 913 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 41.7% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen August 29, 2023.
The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 95 appearances, has played in 24.9% of the 381 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 913 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.4% of the time. August 22, 2023 was the last time we saw the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order.
Now with 18 appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 18.9% of the 95 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.72% of the 381 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.97% of all 913 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order played July 28, 2023.
Three-Number Combinations
Mega Millions saw a single repeating Three-Number Combination Tuesday night. Friday night, there were three:
- 3, 12, MB 1 (Debuted October 19, 2021)
- 17, 51, 62 (Debuted January 28, 2020)
- 3, 51, MB 1 (Debuted December 2, 2016)
Will the Mega Millions simmer turn into a boil next week?