Truthfully, it happened in millions of stores. Intrepid souls from far and wide tried their hands at the lottery. Between Lotto Texas and Powerball, there were two major opportunities to win millions. The prospect of financial security and a brighter future awaited the lucky person (or people) who picked the six winning numbers.
However, both Lotto Texas and Powerball had other plans Wednesday night. Both lotteries made it their mission to thwart the players and boost their jackpots. As Lotto Texas grew to $6.25 million and Powerball shot up to $87 million, the spirit of millions would not be deterred, for they would try again Saturday night…
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {3-2-1} Pattern continued to hold its grip on Lotto Texas! The winning numbers for May 3, 2023 were 9, 17, 34, 43, 49 and 53, bringing the number of appearances for the {3-2-1} Pattern to 1138.
This Pattern has now played in 52.7% of the 2158 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen May 1, 2023.
Now with 171 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 15% of the 1138 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2158 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.92% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order played April 29, 2023.
Five-Number Combination
The {3-2-1} Pattern sunk its claws in with repeating Five-Number Combination 9, 17, 34, 43 and 49. This Combination debuted November 28, 2015.
Four-Number Combinations
Of course, a repeating Five-Number Combination never acts alone. Five repeating Four-Number Combinations were along for the ride!
- 9, 17, 43, 49
- 9, 34, 43, 49
- 9, 17, 34, 49
- 9, 17, 34, 43
- 17, 34, 43, 49
These Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned November 28th drawing. Believe it or not, these weren’t the only ones. Repeating Four-Number Combination 9, 34, 49 and 53 debuted May 16, 2022.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 21, 26, 30, 45, 47 and PB 23, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 254th appearance.
This Pattern has now played in 28.9% of the 880 Powerball drawings and was last seen April 29, 2023.
The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 89 appearances, has played in 35% of the 254 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 880 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. April 24, 2023 was the last time the [2-1-2-1] General Order played.
Now with nine appearances, the 0 2 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 10.1% of the 89 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.54% of the 254 drawings where{2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.02% of all 880 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 2 1 2 0 1 Specific Order played October 24, 2022.
Three-Number Combinations
Powerball had room for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations:
- 21, 26, 47 (Debuted January 27, 2018)
- 26, 47, PB 23 (Debuted January 14, 2023)
Which Pattern will return Saturday night, and how high will those jackpots go?